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Mariachi Music Festival | Downey High School, Downey
April 18: Enjoy live mariachi performances and folklorico dance all day long. Kids can watch student groups, explore culture, and grab food truck treats. FREE!
Inglewood STEM Fest | Edward Vincent Jr. Park, Inglewood
April 18: Explore STEM through sports with hands-on activities and demos. Kids can meet professional sports teams, try STEM activity stations, and learn while playing. FREE!
Earth Day Festival | Costa Mesa City Hall Lawn, Costa Mesa
April 18: Explore eco booths, games, and hands-on demos at this Earth Day festival. Kids can plant flowers, win prizes, and take home free compost. 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.
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 18: Celebrate a grand reopening with tours, puppet shows, and ocean exhibits. Kids can explore marine life and enjoy hands-on activities and a beach cleanup.
Grand Opening Party | Sender One Climbing, Aliso Viejo
April 18: Celebrate a climbing gym grand opening with music, vendors, and activities. Kids can try climbing, join a scavenger hunt, and grab free goodie bags.
Earth Day at the Bay | Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, science activities, and live music by the bay. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt and win prizes. FREE!
Spring Krazy Krafts Day | International Printing Museum, Carson
April 18: Create prints, books, and paper crafts at this hands-on art day. Kids can try letterpress, stamping, and screen printing.
Family Art Day (Earth Day Event) | Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast
April 18: Create art inspired by pollinators and nature at this beachside event. Kids can paint, build, and contribute to a mural. FREE!
Earth Day Celebration | The Shops at Rossmoor, Seal Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with ocean-themed crafts, games, and hands-on fun. Kids can touch sea animals and take photos with a shark character. FREE!
Earth Day Celebration | DeForest Park, Long Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, a butterfly release, and community fun. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, and free lunch for early arrivals. 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!
Earth Day Celebration | Teaching Zoo Moorpark College
April 18: Meet animal ambassadors, explore conservation booths, and celebrate Earth Day. Kids can see wildlife up close and take home free trees and seeds.
Children’s Day Fun Fair | Barton Park, Anaheim
April 18: Enjoy games, crafts, and a fun-filled community fair at the park. Kids can grab popcorn, win prizes, and play all afternoon. FREE!
DTLB Live! | The Promenade North, Long Beach
April 18: Build and race Pinewood Derby cars while enjoying live music and vendors. Kids can compete for prizes and explore a lively downtown event. FREE!
Water Lantern Festival | Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, Lake View Terrace
April 18: Watch glowing lanterns light up the water in a peaceful evening event. Families can create memories and enjoy a beautiful nighttime experience.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
April 19: Enjoy taiko drumming, dance, and cherry blossom crafts. Kids can make art, watch bonsai demos, and try a cherry pie treat. FREE!
Dinosaur World Live | Irvine Barclay Theatre
April 19: Watch life-like dinosaurs come to life on stage in this interactive show and meet a dinosaur after the performance.
Touch-A-Truck™ | Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks
April 19: Climb aboard trucks, meet local heroes, and enjoy hands-on fun. Kids can ride trains, explore vehicles, and play all day.
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!
Earth Day Celebration | Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
April 19: Enjoy live entertainment, a birds of prey show, and waterfront fun. Kids can do crafts, get face painting, and explore eco activities. FREE!
Palisades Earth Day & VegFest | Palisades Village Green, Pacific Palisades
April 19: Explore eco booths, native plants, and vegan eats at this community Earth Day fest. Kids can enjoy activities, face painting, and fun surprises. FREE!
Wildlife Wonders | Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
April 19: Meet birds of prey, zoo animals, and wildlife experts in the gardens. Kids can create owl crafts and explore hands-on nature activities.
KPOP Guardians Live Show | Carson Event Center
April 20: Watch a live K-pop tribute with choreography, costumes, and concert-style performances.
Surf ‘N’ Science Night | International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach
April 21: Explore ocean science with hands-on booths and exhibits. Kids can learn about sharks, surfing, and coastal conservation. FREE!
Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro | Huntington Beach
April 22-26: Catch pro surfers, beach vibes, and 50+ vendors at this surf competition. Families can enjoy food, activities, and a lively coastal festival. FREE!
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures | Long Beach Arena
April 23–26: Watch Mickey and friends skate through magical Disney adventures. Kids can see favorite characters, music, and stories come to life on ice.
Mothing Night | Fairview Park, Costa Mesa
April 24: Explore bugs after dark with lights and live observation. Kids can discover moths and help document local biodiversity.
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!
YMCA Healthy Kids Day | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
April 26: Get active with sports, games, and hands-on activities at a stadium-wide playground. Kids can run, play, and explore wellness programs. FREE!
Skirball Puppet Festival | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
April 26: Discover puppetry performances, live music, and playful characters across the campus. Kids can design their own puppets and explore Noah’s Ark experiences.
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.
Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day | The Music Center, Los Angeles
May 2: Enjoy live music, dance, and interactive art in an inclusive outdoor festival. Kids can create art, watch a magic show, and join hands-on activities. FREE!
13th Annual Long Beach Robo-Tech Fest and STEM Activities
MAY 16: Join them on May 16 for the Robo-Bowl Jr. finale, featuring student showcases and interactive STEM booth activities for all ages. eRp! is for 4th and 5th grade students: their after-school robotics club inspires kids to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through fun, hands-on STEM learning and robotics. This program is a team sport for the mind.
Family Friday Nights at Splash in La Mirada! $5 Admission!
Friday, June 26 and July, 24! Enjoy Family Friday Nights at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark with only $5 admission!
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!
