RHC STEAM Festival | Río Hondo College, Whittier

March 7: Join the free RHC STEAM Festival for hands-on science, arts, and engineering activities, exciting demos, and prizes—fun for students of all ages. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA
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Cost:
Free

STEAM Festival 2026 | Río Hondo College, Whittier

March 7: Enjoy hands-on science experiments, arts demos, and interactive STEAM activities for kids ages 5+ during this FREE family festival. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA
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Cost:
Free

Holi | Victory Park, Pasadena

March 8: Families and community members are invited to gather outdoors for an afternoon of music, color, and cultural celebration. FREE!

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Location:
Victory Park - Pasadena 2473 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA
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Cost:
Free

Happy Holi Festival | Artesia Park

March 8: Celebrate Holi with live music, DJs, color play, and authentic Indian cuisine in this vibrant spring Festival of Colors. Admission required.

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Location:
Artesia Park - City of Artesia 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia
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Beetlejuice | Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles

March 10–22: Experience the hilarious Broadway musical based on Tim Burton’s film, packed with outrageous humor and spectacular stage effects. Admission required.

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Location:
The Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
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Mary Poppins | Rose Center Theater, Westminster

March 12–14: Enjoy a student-led production of the beloved Broadway musical filled with classic songs, choreography, and heartwarming family themes. Admission required.

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Location:
Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA
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Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour | The Shops at Santa Anita

March 13–15: Explore themed zones, photo backdrops, game demos, and Dragon Ball collectibles during a limited-time pop-up at The Shops at Santa Anita. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
The Shops at Santa Anita 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
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Cost:
Free

Astronomy Night | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey

March 13: Attend Astronomy Night from 7:00–9:00 pm with a guest speaker, telescope viewing, and space science talks at Columbia Memorial Space Center. FREE!

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Location:
Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA
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Cost:
Free

The OC Super Show | Great Park Live, Irvine

March 14: A one-day Orange County music festival featuring Story of the Year, LIT, Fenix TX, MEST, Tunnel Vision, and more, plus an optional craft beer festival experience for guests 21+.

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Location:
Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA
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Pow Wow at Puvungna | California State University, Long Beach

March 14–15: Experience one of Southern California’s largest American Indian gatherings with traditional dancing, cultural presentations, Native foods, and artisan vendors. FREE!

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Location:
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) 6000 E. Atherton St, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Fairy Fest | Old World Village, Huntington Beach

March 14–15: Step into a whimsical fairy festival with crafts, storytime, author talks, magical games, and a Saturday night market with live music. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Old World Huntington Beach 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

Bubblefest | Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana

March 14 – April 12: Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana celebrates 30 years of Bubblefest during Spring Break. The Mega Bubblefest Laser Show runs 40 minutes and blends bubble artistry with lasers and music.  Special days include a Sensory-Friendly Morning on March 15 and an after-hours Family Night on April 10.

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Location:
Discovery Cube - Orange County 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA

Kids Fishing Derby | Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea

March 14: Supervisor Doug Chaffee hosts a Kids Fishing Derby at Carbon Canyon Regional Park for Fourth District residents. Kids ages 6–15 can fish from 8:00–11:00 AM, with prizes for top catches, free bait, and loaner rods available. A free hot dog lunch is provided and a food truck will be on site. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Carbon Canyon Regional Park (Brea) 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea, CA
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Cost:
Free

Monarch Day of Action | Willow Springs Park, Long Beach

March 14: Willow Springs Park hosts the Monarch Day of Action, a community event focused on Monarch Butterfly habitat expansion. Attend a bilingual storytime with the Long Beach Public Library, a Monarch Habitat Introduction with the Xerces Society, and a Narrowleaf Milkweed planting. Registration is available on the City of Long Beach website. FREE!

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Location:
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach 2745 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Earth Walk | Lakewood

March 14: Visit Monte Verde Park in Lakewood for a fun and educational Earth Day celebration. Enjoy hands-on learning stations, meet Woody the Tree, and enjoy a nature walk lead by a knowledgeable guide.

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Location:
Monte Verde Park - Lakewood 4626 North Shadeway, Lakewood, CA
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Cost:
Free

Open House | Tanaka Farms, Irvine

March 14-15: Visit Tanaka Farms for wagon rides, barnyard animals, local vendors, games, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Admission policies may apply.

Dates:
Location:
Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine
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Truck-A-Palooza | Mission Ave., Downtown Riverside

March 14: The Junior League of Riverside hosts Truck-A-Palooza, a free, hands-on vehicle event in Downtown Riverside. Kids of all ages can climb on and explore fire trucks, police cars, trash trucks, street sweepers, and more service vehicles. Meet the crews who operate them on Mission Inn Avenue between Orange and Lime Streets. FREE!

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Location:
Downtown Riverside - Mission Inn Ave (between Lime and Orange) CA
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Cost:
Free

Spring Jam | Mountain High, Wrightwood

March 14: Mountain High in Wrightwood hosts Spring Jam 26, a snow party open to all ages. The day includes a snowball toss, rail jam, tug of war, frozen t-shirt contest, and live DJs from 11am–3pm. Win swag from Vans, Raskals, PSD, One Ball Jay, and more at the rail jam — helmets required.

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Location:
Mountain High Resort 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA
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Tomatozania | CPP Kellogg Ranch, Pomona

March 14: Enjoy a day of gardening, farm animals, artisan vendors, and family activities at CPP Kellogg Ranch. FREE!

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Location:
Cal Poly Pomonoa Kellogg Ranch 4102 University Dr., Pomona, CA
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Cost:
Free

San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival

March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!

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Location:
San Gabriel Mission District 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA
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Cost:
Free

Sounds of Santa Monica: Kids Club Edition ft. The BeatBuds | Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica

April 10: Santa Monica Place hosts a free Kids Club performance in Center Plaza featuring The BeatBuds, an interactive duo show with singing, movement, handheld percussion, and rhythmic exploration. Enjoy crafts and giveaways. Activities are suitable for kids of all ages. FREE!

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
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Cost:
Free

Springfest in Redondo Beach

April 16-19: Enjoy a carnival and community festival with carnival rides and games, live music, food trucks, and a kid's zone.

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Location:
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach
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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.

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Location:
Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard Steet, Santa Ana
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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!