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Youth Day in the LBC | Long Beach City Hall, Long Beach
April 25: Hear Mayor Rex, try a branding workshop, and explore youth resources and activities. FREE!
Orange County Arts & Disability Festival | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
April 25: See live performances, explore art exhibits, and see Dani Bowman from Love on the Spectrum as MC. FREE!
Long Beach Cambodian Heritage Celebration | 2nd & PCH, Long Beach
April 25: Experience Cambodian dance, music, food, and cultural activities. FREE!
Pedal for the Planet Playdate | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
April 25: Ride bikes through ROW, make crafts, see butterflies, and build your own binoculars. FREE-ish!
Spring Fest | Chinese American Museum, LA
April 25: Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, and family activities like paper lanterns and jade magnets celebrating AAPI heritage. FREE!
Día de los Niños Celebration | Ontario Town Square
April 25: Enjoy folklórico dance, books, crafts, and games for families.
SFS Art Fest | Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs
April 25: Explore art, live music, food, workshops, and a drone show. FREE!
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular | Cerritos Sports Complex
April 25: Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. FREE!
Irvine Nights: Be Like Blippi Tour | Great Park Live, Irvine
April 25: Sing, dance, and explore with Blippi and Meekah live on stage.
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.
Orcas: Our Shared Future (Opening Day) | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
April 26: See life-size orcas, immersive exhibits, and Indigenous art displays.
Earthchella Clean Up | Elysian Park, Los Angeles
April 26: Clean up the park, enjoy games, grab food, and connect with community. FREE!
CicLAvia—West LA | Santa Monica Blvd & Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
April 26: Bike, skate, walk, and explore car-free streets across West LA. FREE!
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!
Holland Festival (Dutch King’s Day Celebration) | P.O.A. Gemmrig Park, Long Beach
April 26: Eat Dutch treats, shop crafts, enjoy music, and browse a kids flea market.
Cinco de Mayo Family Day | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
April 26: Make art, plant seeds, enjoy mariachi, and try hands-on cooking activities.
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!
Annual Kitten Shower & Open House | Kitten Rescue Sanctuary, Atwater Village, LA
April 26: Meet baby kittens, watch bottle feeding demos, and tour a rescue. 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.
Big Fish, Little Fish – Family Rave: Jungle Edition | Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co., Long Beach
April 26: Dance to live DJs, explore crafts, and dress up in jungle-themed fun.
SummerFest: Children, Youth & Families Open House | Alpert Jewish Community Center, Long Beach
April 26: Jump in bounce houses, make crafts, and enjoy live music with The BeatBuds. FREE!
Saber Guild Performance | Cerritos Library, Cerritos
May 1: The Cerritos Library hosts a live Saber Guild performance featuring choreographed lightsaber shows by a Star Wars costuming group, starting at 5:30 p.m. FREE!
40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival | Mas Fukai Park, Gardena
May 2: Gardena's 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave., wrapping up at Mas Fukai Park with an all-day festival featuring entertainment, dancing, crafts, and food. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
May 2–3: Citadel Outlets celebrates Cinco de Mayo with cultural performances, face painting, balloon twisting, and live music over two festive days in Commerce.
Wings, Tracks & Wheels | Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino
May 2–3: Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino hosts Wings, Tracks & Wheels 2026 with flying warbirds, military vehicles, reenactors, a V-1 Pulse Jet demo, and hands-on activities for kids. Adults $30; kids 11 & under free.
Star Wars Day Weekend | Bricks & Minifigs, Orange
May 2–3: See Captain Rex, meet the 501st Legion, and hunt for hidden characters.
Children’s Day Festival at the Farm | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
May 2-4: Ride the bee train, visit barnyard animals, and play farm games. FREE entry!
2nd Anniversary Star Wars Collectible Event | Bricks and Minifigs, Pasadena
May 2–5: Shop rare Star Wars sets, enter raffles, and grab daily surprises.
Groundwater Festival | Lakewood
May 2: The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is proudly bringing the Groundwater Festival back featuring more than 40 educational booths, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
Pacific Islander Festival | FV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
May 2: See Pacific Islander dance, enjoy island food, and browse cultural vendors.
Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
May 2–3: The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista hosts the annual Fiber Arts Fiesta with weaving, spinning, and quilting demos, hands-on classes, a vendor marketplace, and live music. Adults $5/day.
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!
The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day | Jerry Moss Plaza, Los Angeles
May 2: See live dance, enjoy a magic show, and create art in an inclusive festival. FREE!
Rancho Days Fiesta | Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
May 2: Watch charro roping, see folklórico dancing, and explore historic rancho buildings. FREE!
Star Wars Crafts | Mark Twain Library, Long Beach
May 2: Show off your best Star Wars costume and visit craft stations to build a droid, lightsaber, Chewbacca paper bag puppet, and a button. FREE!
Children’s Day Festival | Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Long Beach
May 3: Make crafts, hear live music, and explore a peaceful Japanese garden.
NexGenLA Celebration: Family Fun Begins with the David Geffen Galleries | LACMA
May 3: Explore new LACMA galleries, make art, see taiko drumming, and watch Bob Baker puppets. FREE!
LEGO® Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini Build | Participating LEGO Stores
May 3: Build a LEGO Star Wars starfighter and take it home. FREE!
Kids in the Preserve | Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
May 3: Niguel Botanical Preserve hosts Kids in the Preserve from 1–3 p.m. at this free, 18-acre botanical garden in Laguna Niguel. Check the preserve's website for more information about the lineup. FREE!
After Hours at Griffith Observatory: Spaceballs | Griffith Observatory, LA
May 4: Watch Spaceballs, meet the 501st Legion, and explore the observatory at night.
The Invisible Boy | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
May 9–10: Watch a high-spirited musical about Brian, a boy who's never noticed, and Justin, the new kid who changes everything. Based on Trudy Ludwig's children's classic, the show features fun songs and heartfelt humor about the power of kindness. Arrive an hour early for FREE pre-show activities, including a scavenger hunt, paper airplane station, drawing, and friendship bingo. Recommended for ages 5–10.
Robo-Bowl Jr. & TechFest
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.
Scottish Fest USA | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
May 23–24: Hear pipe bands, watch Highland games, and explore Scottish culture.
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!
