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Neighbor to Neighbor Spring Kickoff Event in Long Beach
March 22: Celebrate community and connection at the Neighborhood Spring Kickoff with arts, crafts, games, and family-friendly activities—free for all to enjoy!
Girls in STEM Day at La Brea Tar Pits in LA
March 22: Girls in STEM Day invites girls ages 8-18 to explore hands-on STEM activities, meet professionals, and enjoy live music, exhibits, and inspiring talks at this interactive celebration of science and innovation!
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade in Los Angeles
March 22: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
Summer Camp Fest at Sports Basement in Long Beach
March 22: Meet local camp providers, enjoy kids’ crafts, enter giveaways, and get discounts on summer gear at this family-friendly summer camp fest!
Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor
March 22: Meet mermaids, enjoy live music, dance parties, and ocean-themed activities at the Mermaid Festival! Free admission, with select experiences available for a fee.
César Chávez Family Day in Los Angeles
March 23: Enjoy music and dancing, workshops, and guest performances like the Folklorico Y Arriba, Folklorico Tierra Blanca and more. Celebrate and learn about the activist leader César Chávez.
Omnium Circus presents I’m Possible at La Mirada Theatre
March 23: A thrilling, inclusive circus experience featuring breathtaking performances, diverse talent, and family-friendly fun!
Eggstravaganza at Downtown Disney District
MARCH 25 - APRIL 21: Celebrate spring with a special "egg" search around Disneyland Resort. Pick up your map and stickers ($9.99), search for hidden "eggs" and place corresponding stickers on your map
Fairest One of All Tea at The Cookie Element in Yorba Linda
March 26: Enjoy snacks, treat making, and a special guest appearance. Princess attire is encouraged!
Into the Woods Musical at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach
March 28 - April 13: A darker twist on classic fairy tales in this PG-13 musical exploring wishes, consequences, and storytelling.
WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center
March 28-30: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!
Fancy Nancy the Musical at Chance Theater
March 28 - April 13: Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel get ready to perform in their very first show.
Springtime at South Coast Plaza
Now - April 19: Celebrate Springtime at South Coast Plaza with beautiful décor, Easter Bunny photos, springtime crafts, and the limited-time Bunny Carousel.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
March 29-30: A special festival celebrating the amazing talents of children of many cultures, this festival features cultural presentations and performances by children.
Egg Bowl at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena
March 29: Free egg hunts, crafts, inflatables, and family fun—tickets required for entry.
Holi on the Beach in Redondo Beach
March 29-30: A vibrant beachside Holi celebration with Bollywood DJs, color play, food vendors, and complimentary drinks from Sprite. All ages welcome!
Easter Egg-stravaganza at MainPlace in Santa Ana
March 29: Enjoy face painting, crafts, treats, a bunny dance party, and a scavenger hunt at this festive Easter celebration!
Cherry Blossom Festival in Torrance
March 30: Enjoy entertaining cultural performances—plus an array of crafts by local artisans, a variety of tasty cuisine, and more! Bring your friends, pack a blanket, and delight in the blossoming cherry trees!
Skatedogs Spring-Break Camp – Irvine
MARCH 31 - APRIL 4: Make new friends, advance your skills, play games, and most importantly, have fun! From games, competitions & prizes to quarter pipes, launch ramps, fun boxes, rails, and other fun obstacles Skatedogs will work with your individual skill level to ensure you have fun and help you be the best skateboarder you can be! Ages 5-13.
Earth Day Presentation at OC Public Libraries
April 1-22: Enjoy activities and demonstrations with OC Waste & Recycling. Earth Day Kits are available at all branches *while supplies last.
Lil’ Chef April Spring Break Camp, Workshop, Parent’s Night Out
April 2025: A fun, exciting atmosphere for kids to develop hands-on skills and techniques in the kitchen. Spring Break Camp, Workshops, and Parent's Night Out.
April Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
April 2025: Join Pretend City this month for plenty of fun events like Kidstock Music Festival (4/16-4/19, 4/23-4/27), Good to Go Fair (4/5), Cooking in the City (4/10), STEM Up to the Challenge (4/12), World Dolphin’s Day Celebration (4/13), and more.
iLUMINATE at Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts
April 1: Go on a mesmerizing journey with iLuminate, a groundbreaking spectacle where technology and dance intertwine! As the lights dim, dancers adorned in custom LED suits transport you to another dimension, delivering dynamic routines and illusions set to an eclectic musical backdrop from rock to pop to hip-hop.
OC Japan Fair
April 4-6: Celebrate one of the largest Japanese cultural festivals in Southern California. Enjoy shopping, tasting, and learning about Japanese culture.
Sawdust Festival Spring Fling in Laguna Beach
April 4-6: Shop handcrafted art by local artisans and experience live music, complimentary festival classes, art demos, and more.
Corgi Beach Day at Huntington Dog Beach
April 5: Corgi Beach Day is a pet-centric, family-friendly festival that welcomes corgis and all dogs. Enjoy a day of contests, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, photo ops, and more.
El Dorado Frontier Easter Event in Long Beach
April 5-6, 12-13, & 19: Celebrate spring with train rides, Easter egg hunts, and a special meet & greet with Sheriff Hopper the Easter Bunny!
Monster Truck Wars & Ride Alongs in the City of Industry
April 5: Monster Truck Wars puts on America's wildest monster truck show. Kids can also be part of the action by participating in their own Powerwheels Race (bring your own Powerwheel) or get the chance to ride in a real monster truck.
Santa Ana Family Game Night with LA Clippers at Intuit Dome
April 5: Santa Ana residents can cheer on the LA Clippers with your teen through the Teen Excursion Program—includes tickets for up to four family members!
The Paper Escaper at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
April 5: A puppet’s journey to escape a pop-up book and follow their dreams—full of heart, humor, and friendship.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
April 5/6, 12/13 and 19: Join Gilchrist Farms for a celebration of Spring with baby animals, spring farm crafts, photo ops with the Easter Bunny or real bunnies, pony rides, train rides, wagon rides, and egg hunts.
Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival in Torrance
April 5-6: Enjoy Japanese cultural performances, Bonsai and Ikebana demos, kids’ art, hands-on origami and calligraphy, games, food, and Asian-themed crafts for sale.
Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Park
April 5-6: Two days of rides, inflatables, games, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and more.
Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale
April 5 - May 18: Step out of the modern world and join a different time in history. Dress up and join the festivities including plays, music, magic, skills of glassblowing and blacksmithing, jousting, and activities like archery and axe throwing.
Easter Wonderland Tea Party at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 5: Enjoy a morning tea party with the Easter Wonderland special characters and the Easter Bunny. Come Tea-Party ready and enjoy a special experience and menu from the Noble Bird Rotisserie.
Good to Go Fair at Pretend City
April 5: Participate in free health screenings, educational activities, and resources for early childhood development at Pretend City’s Good to Go Fair!
Pet Expo in Brea
April 5: Check out pet products and services, educational opportunities, K-9 demonstrations, and the chance to adopt a new family member from local rescues and shelters.
Long Beach Saṅkrānta – New Year Celebration
April 5: Saṅkrānta is the New Year celebration that is observed in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and some parts of India. Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical entertainment, traditional dances and games, food and merch.
Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
April 5: Join Downey Unified School District for a vibrant day of live mariachi performances, Folklorico dancers, and cultural celebrations at the Mariachi Music Festival! Enjoy incredible talent from students across Southern California, plus delicious eats from local food trucks. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event!
Family Fest at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
April 5: A free day of family fun with live music, puppetry, interactive performances, and a ticketed puppet show (The Paper Escaper).
Easy Mornings at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
April 5 and 19: Relaxing weekend mornings with puppetry, crafts, storytelling, and playful fun for all ages.
Spring Harvest Festival at Tanaka Farms
Weekends, thru April 20: Join in for Spring and Easter inspired food, games, and activities.
Spring Fest: Open House in Santa Ana
April 5: The city of Santa Ana is having their annual Spring Fest at the El Salvador Community Center, learn about their recreation classes, programs, and resources. There will be activities, food trucks, kid zone, scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Pre-register to receive additional raffle tickets.
Egg-A-Pool-Looza in Irvine
April 5: Throw on your swimsuits and celebrate spring with a poolside egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, bounce houses, family splash time, spring crafts and games, and face painting.
Art is Education Festival in Long Beach
April 5: A community-wide showcase demonstrating the power of learning through arts. Each Spring children and families have the opportunity to share their process that are expressed in works of art.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
April 6: Celebrate spring with Japanese dance, taiko drumming, candy sculpting, art projects, and mochi samples.
Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival
April 6: Parade commences at 10am followed by cultural festival at MacArthur Park. Celebrate Cambodian customs, art, cultural activities, and performances.
Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop at Getty Center
Select Sundays: Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.
View Darkstar and Nasa X-38 at Palm Springs Air Museum
April 7-20: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works DARKSTAR and NASA’s Crew Return Vehicle Prototype X-38 are on view inside one of the hangars.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
Second Thursdays: Drop in for a craft project and story time themed around the Rancho's great horned owls.
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