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Eco-Fun Faire | Oak Canyon Center, Anaheim
May 9: Get creative with crafts, music, and eco-friendly fun at the Eco-Fun Faire. FREE!
Special Needs Awareness & Resource Fair | Apollo Park, Downey
May 9: Explore resources, enjoy games, performances, and food trucks at this inclusive family event. FREE!
LAFD Fire Service Day | Citywide Open Firehouse Celebration
May 9: Visit local LAFD fire stations citywide with trucks, demos, and meet-your-firefighter moments. FREE!
Taste of Able ARTS Work | Long Beach
May 9: Create, connect, and enjoy art, music, and giveaways at Able ARTS Work’s free community event.
Downey Street Faire & Car Show | Downey
May 9: Explore cars, live music, food vendors, and family fun at the Downey Street Faire.
Clockshop’s Kite Festival | Los Angeles Historic State Park
May 9: Fly kites, make art, and enjoy music at Clockshop’s colorful community Kite Festival. FREE!
Mother’s Day Concert in the Park | Haster Basin Recreation Area, Garden Grove
May 9: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selena and Taylor Swift tribute bands, food trucks, and family fun. FREE!
Mariachi Festival | Artesia Park, Artesia
May 9: Enjoy mariachi music, folklórico dance, food trucks, and family fun at Artesia Park. FREE!
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet | Terrace Theater, Long Beach
May 9: Watch The Sleeping Beauty ballet with Tchaikovsky’s score and a global cast of dancers.
Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden | South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates
May 10: Celebrate Mother's Day with roses in full bloom, live butterflies in SOAR, Bespoke Picnics, a VIP experience with an exclusive bar and yard games, a Bottomless Mimosa Package, pre-order picnic boxes, and Thomas Dambo's Twelvelings across 87 acres.
Mother’s Day: Blooms, Butterflies & Bouquets | The Flower Fields, Carlsbad
May 10: Celebrate Mother’s Day with butterfly releases, bouquet making, live dance, and blooming flower fields.
Mother’s Day | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
May 10: Watch horse races, enjoy dining, and explore a family fun zone at Santa Anita Park’s Mother’s Day celebration.
Mother’s Day at California Botanic Garden
May 10: Moms get free admission for a day filled with crafts, a café pop-up, and a photo station, plus an afternoon artisan market and milkweed plant sale. Pre-order a charcuterie picnic box to enjoy in the garden while exploring local vendors and family-friendly activities.
Mother’s Day Whale & Marine Life Tour | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
May 10: Spot whales, dolphins, and sea lions on a guided ocean tour with muffins and family-friendly fun.
Mother’s Day Hilltop Luncheon | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
Sunday, May 10, 2026 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxed farm experience and a scenic hilltop meal at Tanaka Farms. This special buffet-style luncheon invites families to enjoy fresh, seasonal food while taking in sweeping views of the farm. The menu features farm-grown vegetables, fresh salads, hearty entrée options, plus desserts and drinks to round... View Article
A Day for Mom: Free Admission | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
May 10: Moms get free museum admission plus shopping perks at Bowers Museum for Mother’s Day. FREE-ish!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
May 10: Enjoy a waterfront picnic, explore sea life, and treat Mom at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Mother’s Day Sunset Sail | Los Angeles Maritime Institute
May 10: Join LAMI on Mother’s Day to sail the San Pedro Bay and watch the sunset from the deck of a tall ship. Sit back, relax, have a picnic or become a part of the crew!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | COSM LA
Now–July 1: Step into an immersive Harry Potter experience where the film expands beyond the screen with interactive environments, hidden surprises, and themed food add-ons.
Public Works Open House at Surf City Nights | Huntington Beach
May 12: Explore trucks, demos, and games at Huntington Beach Public Works open house.
Monrovia Days Community Festivals
May 14–17: Enjoy carnival rides, parade, live music, and family fun at this community festival. FREE-ish!
Star Wars™ Night | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
May 14: Watch the Dodgers take on the Giants at this Star Wars-themed game night with a collectible bobblehead.
Crawfish Festival | Fountain Valley Sports Park
May 15–17: Eat crawfish, dance Zydeco, join the Second Line parade, and enjoy music, games, and family fun.
OC Greek Fest in Anaheim
May 15-17: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live music, dancing, shopping, and family-friendly fun. From loukoumades to traditional folk performances, it's a celebration of culture, community, and kefi.
Salute to Recreation Family Festival | Northridge Recreation Center, Northridge
May 15–17: Enjoy carnival rides, live music, food, and family activities at this community festival. FREE!
Antique Truck Show | Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Step back in time and explore a massive collection of vintage trucks alongside historic trains at this one-day transportation showcase. Hosted with the American Truck Historical Society Southern California Chapter, this event brings together hundreds of restored antique vehicles—from classic pickups and semis to farm equipment, delivery trucks, and fire engines.... View Article
Bug Fair | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
May 16–17: Get hands-on with bugs, live shows, and science fun at this two-day insect festival.
Great Big Family Play Day | The Autry Museum, Griffith Park
May 3-4: Featured activities include character meet and greets, interactive play spaces, foam party, bike course, sports zone, face painting, family lounge, and carnival rides and inflatables.
California Strawberry Festival | Ventura
May 17-18: Strawberry shortcakes, live music, kids’ rides, and more—kick off summer at the California Strawberry Festival!
Long Beach Pride Festival | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
May 16–17: Celebrate Pride with live music, vendors, performances, and community events in Long Beach.
Comic Con Revolution | Ontario Convention Center
May 16–17: Meet celebrities, explore comics, cosplay, and fandom experiences at Comic Con Revolution.
Disney Jr. Play Cafe | Short Stories Hotel, Los Angeles
May 16-17: Disney Jr. Play Cafe is a 90-minute experience featuring complimentary dining, interactive play stations, crafts, and special Disney Jr. character meet-and-greets with photo opportunities.
Wurst Fest | Old World Huntington Beach
May 16–24: Enjoy bratwurst, live German music, and biergarten vibes at Wurst Fest weekends. FREE!
Impact Event | Discovery Cube, Sylmar
May 16: Help clean up the park, explore hands-on activities, and give back at this community impact event. FREE!
Kids to Parks Day | Rancho Palos Verdes
May 16: Explore local parks with relay races, mural painting, kids yoga, and guided hikes during this free outdoor event. FREE!
Long Beach Adaptive Sports Fair | Long Beach City College
May 16: Try adaptive sports like basketball, soccer, and dance while connecting with community resources at this free inclusive event. FREE!
Water Festival | Santa Margarita Water District Headquarters
May 16: See birds of prey, touch a snake, build compost boxes, and try a zipline. FREE!
STEAM Fest 2026 | Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar
Saturday, May 16, 2026 Celebrate curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning at this interactive STEAM festival designed for students and families. STEAM Fest brings together schools, educators, and community partners for a day of discovery where kids can explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through real-world experiences. The focus is on helping students see themselves... View Article
Cypress Police Open House
May 16: SWAT demo, K9 demo, station tours, and more! FREE!
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.
AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi | Anaheim Central Library
May 16: Meet comic creators, enjoy cosplay, trivia, and Star Wars storytime at this free library con. FREE!
Clarkia Flower Festival | UCLA
May 16: Celebrate flowers, nature, and community with crafts, music, and outdoor activities. FREE!
Star Wars Celebration | Yorba Linda Public Library
May 16: Make crafts, play games, and take photos at this all-ages Star Wars celebration. FREE!
Annual Literacy Fair: Reading in the LB SEA | MacArthur Park, Long Beach
May 16: Pick up free books, enjoy activities, and celebrate reading at this family literacy fair. FREE!
Anaheim Children’s Festival | Pearson Park, Anaheim
May 16: Create art, enjoy performances, and explore hands-on activities at this family festival. FREE!
Comic Orange | Aliso Viejo Library
May 10: A celebration of libraries, graphic novels, cosplay, animation and more! Activities include Cosplaying 101 where kids learn how to make their own cosplay and artist talks.
Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
May 16: The Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival invites innovators of all ages to explore the connections between science and the arts through fun and engaging performances, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities along with other festival food and fun!
Red Bull Soapbox Race | Los Angeles
May 16: Watch wild, handmade cars race downhill at this high-energy Red Bull Soapbox event. FREE!
Lobsterfest | Peppertree Park, Tustin
May 16: Enjoy all-you-can-eat lobster, live music, and community vibes at Tustin Lobsterfest.
Puppy Pals Live | Irvine Barclay Theatre
May 17: Watch rescue dogs perform stunts and comedy in this action-packed live show for families.
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!
