All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 17–19: Experience a three-day festival combining world-class racing and family-friendly activities. The Family Fun Zone features rock climbing walls, games, simulators, and mini race cars.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival | William S. Hart Park, Santa Clarita
April 18–19: Step into the Old West with live music, history demos, and cowboy fun. Kids can pan for gold, meet farm animals, and try frontier crafts. FREE!
Spring Native Gathering and Powwow | Cal State Dominguez Hills
April 18: Experience traditional Native dances, drums, and cultural performances. Kids can try beading, explore crafts, and enjoy youth activities. FREE!
Good To Go Fair | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
April 18: Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being. Attend free health screenings for children ages 0–5, including developmental, vision, dental, and social-emotional screenings. Complete 3 screenings and earn a free ticket to Pretend City Children's Museum. FREE!
Caterpillar Adoption & Earth Day Festival | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
April 18: Adopt a live caterpillar and watch it transform into a butterfly at home. Kids can explore bee exhibits, crafts, and hands-on Earth Day activities.
Community Arts Festival | Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga
April 18: Celebrate local art, live performances, and creative exhibits. Kids can try hands-on activities and explore interactive art experiences.
Grand Opening Party | Sender One, Aliso Viejo
April 18: Celebrate the grand opening of a new climbing gym with a DJ, raffles, vendors, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and shortened Sender City sessions. Day passes are $20.
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day at the grand opening of a newly renovated Exhibit Hall and new Collections Room. Join a beach cleanup, ribbon cutting, tours, puppet shows, films, and food trucks throughout the day. FREE!
Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival | Los Angeles
April 18: Fly kites, try kids' crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this free annual community festival marking 20 years of Ascot Hills Park. Free kites are available while supplies last, and LA residents can pick up a tree, rain barrel, or compost pail. FREE!
Touch-A-Truck™ | Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks
April 19: Explore fire trucks, construction vehicles, and hands-on play zones. Kids can meet local heroes and take photos with Paw Patrol characters.
Avocado Festival in Fallbook
April 19: Celebrate all things avocado with food, contests, and festival fun. Kids can race in the Avo 500 and explore hands-on activities. FREE!
KPOP Guardians Live Show | Carson Event Center
April 20: Watch a live K-pop tribute with choreography, costumes, and concert-style performances.
New Owner | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
April 25-26: Watch a story of love, loss, and new beginnings unfold through a blend of puppetry, live-action, and animation. Performances are paired with a pet adoption and treat drive, giving families a chance to meet adoptable dogs and support a local shelter.
Riverside Insect Fair | Main Library, Riverside
April 25: Explore the world of insects at this free, family-friendly fair featuring cockroach races, a bug collection workshop, storytime, art, and 50+ vendors. FREE!
Cambodian Culture Show | CSULB
April 25: Celebrate Khmer culture at the Annual Cambodian Culture Show with traditional and modern Khmer dance performances, live music, Kun Khmer kickboxing, and a Khmer fashion showcase.
City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire | Exposition Park South Lawn, Los Angeles
April 26: Explore SoCal’s largest science festival with hands-on exhibits, demos, and maker experiences. Kids can build, experiment, and meet real creators. FREE!
Lele’s World | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
April 26: Families can enjoy a cultural carnival with live entertainment, animal encounters, activity zones, and a makers market from 1:00–6:00 pm at the Heritage Museum of Orange County.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
