All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Thunder Thursday at The Pike Outlets
APRIL 18: Free to the public, the evening is a preview of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach featuring freestyle motocross, pit stop competitions, a car show, beer garden, live music and more!
Movies in the Park: Encanto at El Modena Park in Orange
APRIL 19: Bring your picnic basket, chairs and blanket and enjoy a night with a free movie under the stars.
Healthy Kids Day with YMCA Orange County
APRIL 20: Bring the whole family along for YMCA's Healthy Kids Day & Summer Kick-Off event. Activities include fitness demos, bounce house, inflatable obstacle courses, LEGO STEM activities, fitness challenges, food, drinks, and vendors.
Wild for the Planet – Celebrating Earth Day at LA Zoo
APRIL 20-21: Celebrate Earth Day with fun, inspiring activities, entertainment, and presentations. Enjoy nature-inspired entertainment such as musical and dance performances, book readings, and art demonstrations with our community cultural partners.
Strawberry Street Fair at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
APRIL 20-21: Join Tanaka Farms for a day filled with strawberry-infused delights and festive activities. Watch culinary artisans showcase the versatility of strawberries - from succulent desserts to savory dishes.
Ocean Encounter at Discovery Cube Orange County
APRIL 20 - SEPTEMBER 2: An interactive exhibit that show different aspects of ocean life and threats they face from human activity. Guests will learn about ocean conservation efforts and engage with hands-on activities to learn about the ocean.ย
Rover 2-Day Camp (STEM Explorers) at OCC Planetarium
APRIL 20-21: Children (grades 7-12)will be able to get creative and explore engineering while they build rovers from scratch with LEGOs during OCC Planetarium's robotics competition. They will watch their ideas come to life as they design, construct, code, and compete with their creations. This camp requires commitment for both Saturday and Sunday, each day will comprise of different tasks that build on each other.ย
Earth Day Celebration at Eaton Canyon in Pasadena
APRIL 20: Enjoy a day of Earth Day crafts, games, and download the "Agents of Discovery" app to complete missions and collect prizes!
Family Workshop: Spring Flower Printed Socks
APRIL 20: Spend the morning natural dyeing with flowers collected from the grounds at The Huntington. Participants will utilize the flowers potent natural color to create vibrant prints on cotton socks and will learn the accessible, fun technique of eco-printingโcreating lasting prints with plant materialโand each participant will leave with their own colorfully printed pair of socks.
Peacock Day at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden
april 20: Celebrate the beautiful peacock at the LA Arboretum. Enjoy interactive activities including discovery tables, guided peacock walk, colorful crafts, DIY face painting, complimentary photo booth, and more.
Earth Day Chalkfest on the LA Waterfront
APRIL 20: Create family-friendly art with an Earth Day theme. Free chalk will be provided or bring your own biodegradable chalk. Activities include a succulent plant activity (while supplies last) and games.
Earth Day Family Celebration in Cerritos
APRIL 20: Enjoy a day at Don Knabe Community Regional Park celebrating Earth Day with family and friends. See and test drive electric vehicles, take part in workshops and crafts. There is a kids play area and raffle and prizes!
Bugs, Bees, and Butterflies Day at The Muckenthaler
MARCH 20: Stroll the ground and gardens, create free bug art projects, speak with local beekeepers and entomologists, shop the artist vendor village, and learn about amazing insect friends.
OC Acting Academy – Casting Workshop
APRIL 20: Join Orange County Acting Academy for an exclusive opportunity to discover what it takes to land roles in top television shows and movies alongside esteemed Casting Director, Harriet Greenspan!
70th Anniversary Family Movie Night: Back to the Future in Lakewood
APRIL 20: Celebrate Lakewood's 70th birthday with a free family movie night, with free popcorn, giveaways, carnival games, and photo ops.
OC Soccer Club: Gnarly’s Birthday in Irvine
APRIL 20: The Orange County Soccer club is celebrating their mascot, Gnarly's birthday! There will be a kid's carnival, bubble activations, a Mascot party, DJ, and more!
Earth Day at Pretend City
APRIL 21: Celebrate Earth Day as we gather and take a moment to appreciate the caretaking of our planet, our home. Join Pretend City for recycling activities, Earth science, and art!
Earth Day Extravaganza at Lewis MacAdams Park in LA
APRIL 21: Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the local ecosystems in the LA River, the event features learning activities like making seedballs, eco arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, food trucks, live music, an eco-friendly marketplace, and raffles & giveaways.ย
Earth Day with Rebbie Rye! at The Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in LA
APRIL 21: Come sing-along and dance with Rebbie Rye in celebration of Earth Day! Her original songs and stories encourage childrenโs curiosity, expand their horizons, and teach the importance of keeping the arts alive. There will be cool giveaways for those in attendanceโbutton pins, posters, seed cards, and more during this interactive concert.
Healthy Kids Day with YMCA Los Angeles at The Coliseum
APRIL 22: The LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, and LA Kings will all be hosting interactive sports clinics, plus DJ, live music, a gaga pit, rock climbing, digital graffiti wall, STEAM activities, archery, photo booths, teen zone, family fitness, lawn games, interactive inflatable games, and more.
Spring Fest in Downey
APRIL 21: Enjoy an afternoon in Downtown Downey with petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, food trucks, small business vendors, and more!
Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party in Long Beach
APRIL 25-28: Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickeyโs Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts!
Kids and Cops Paint Night – City of Lakewood
APRIL 26: Kids (ages 6-17) can practice their artistic skills alongside the Deputy Sheriff's and Community Safety Officers who serve the City of Lakewood. Pre-registration required.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
APRIL 27-28: A famous fairytale comes to life at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and tickets are just $20! All set in a village of knitters, this wintery reimagining of a classic tale follows a young boy who learns that nobody believes a liar, even when theyโre telling the truth.
Centennial Celebration & Drone Show in Signal Hill
APRIL 27: The City of Signal Hill is proud to celebrate 100 years in 2024! Join the city for a series of events and activities including a Color Fun Run, pancake breakfast, games, crafts, live entertainment, and drone show at 8pm.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
APRIL 27-28: Celebrate Earth Day and the future of sustainability with an event created by young leaders. The event will feature displays, activities, and presentations with an emphasis on sustainable art.ย
Steam Expo 2024 at Long Beach Convention Center
APRIL 27: An excellent opportunity for all Southern California residents to enjoy a day full of STEAM projects, maker faire, demonstrations, family challenges, visual and performing arts performances, and robotics competitions.
Celebration of the Young Child at Billie Jean King Main Library
APRIL 27: Enjoy read-aloud story times, sensory exploration area, and other activities. There will be fun entertainment, like performance by Latin Grammy-winner, Lucky Diaz and Wacko the Museum. Event showcases vendors who provide services and resources for children up to 8 years old.ย
AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi at Anaheim Central Library
APRIL 27: Sci-fi, comics, and pop culture take over the Central Library with dozens of artists, creators, and enthusiasts. Make fandom-inspired crafts and more.
Jamfest & Summer Camp Expo in Aliso Viejo
APRIL 27: Live music, balloon twister, airbrush tattoos, rock wall, photo ops, camp instructor meet and greets and more.
Cherry Blossom Festival at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
APRIL 27-28: The festival features anime mascots, Japanese cultural performances, crafts and treats and handcrafted goods from local vendors.
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectular in Cerritos
APRIL 27: Enjoy a day filled with entertainment, food trucks, performances and fireworks show at night. There will be games and crafts for the kids!
Long Beach Touch-A-Truck Event
APRIL 28: Explore about 100 large trucks, tractors, military, public safety, and construction vehicles.
Family Celebration Day for Kidsโ Mental Health in Glendale
APRIL 28: Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a fun, impactful, purpose-filled day. The festival will feature games, crafts, brand activations, live entertainment, raffles and more. They will also offer resources for parents, teachers, and coaches to help everyone understand and support mental health for little ones.ย
Lightsaber Training, Family Force Experience & Star Wars Fun at Cerritos Library
MAY 1-4: Enjoy a Darth Vader scavenger hunt, register for Star Wars crafts, painting party, lightsaber training, and drawing class. Bring the family for The Force Experience to watch a live-action show by Jedi and Sith (registration not required).
Build a LEGO Star Wars Character at the LEGO Store
MAY 1-3: Visitors to LEGO stores during May 1-3 may have the chance to build a mini model of a Star Wars character. A limited quantity will be available and only one character will be available each day.
Party on Pine in Los Alamitos
THURSDAYS, MAY 2 - JUNE 6: The community can enjoy a variety of scheduled events such as live music, social entertainment, inflatables, movies played on a large screen, local and popular eateries and so much more!
Anaheim 5 de Mayo Fiesta
MAY 2-5: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dance performances, carnival rides, games, and lots of delicious foods.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in Theaters – 25th Anniversary
MAY 3-9: Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace when the film returns to the big screen at AMC Theatres. After the feature, get a special first look at Star Wars: The Acolyte series.
May the Fourth Be With You at Pretend City
MAY 4: Join Pretend City for a spaced-out day of Star Wars activities.
Star Wars Events at Long Beach Libraries
MAY 4: Participate in special Star Wars themed activities at Billie Jean King Main Library and Mark Twain Library.
Star Wars Events at Orange County Libraries
MAY 4: Local Orange County libraries are hosting a variety of fun Star Wars themed events!
Wheels on the Bus at the Pasadena Playhouse
MAY 4 - JUNE 9: An interactive musical adventure for toddlers and preschoolers to explore and examine the world around them.
The Skywalker Saga – May the 4th Marathon at El Capitan Theatre
MAY 4: All nine movies, one epic saga. May the 4th Marathon includes an exclusive poster, all-you-can-eat popcorn, plus food and more.
Bricks & Minifigs Pasadena Grand Opening
MAY 4: Celebrate the opening of Bricks & Minifigs in Pasadena. Meet actor and sci-fi icon, Ahmed Best (Star Wars Episodes I-III, The Mandalorian). The first 100 customers will receive their choice of a free Light Side or Dark Side minifigure.
May the 4th Celebration at the Academy Museum
MAY 4: Join the Academy Museum for a Star Warsโinspired May the 4th Celebration! The fun-filled day includes a chance to meet and take photos with R2-D2 and participate in Star Warsโinspired hands-on activities for all ages.
Star Wars LEGO Build at Barnes & Noble Marina Pacifica
MAY 4: Join Barnes & Noble for Star Wars Day! Dress up in your favorite Star Wars gear, enjoy fun activitiy sheets, and take home your very own mini X-Wing. Quantities limited. Sign up in store to save your spot.
Star Wars Storytime at Barnes & Noble Fashion Island
MAY 4: Join Barnes & Noble in Fashion Island for a Star Wars themed storytime, crafts, and enjoy a treat.
Bridge the Gap Tennis: Star Wars Edition at El Dorado Park Long Beach
MAY 4: Celebrate May 4th - Star Wars Day - for a fun-filled day with tennis, music, fun, and food. Kids will have fun playing tennis, hitting for prizes, enjoying games, face painting, balloon art, and free food.
Star Wars Day in Mission Viejo
MAY 4: Celebrate Star Wars Day with this fun, free event open to all ages. Enjoy Star Wars trivia, crafts, activities, game demos, photo ops with Star Wars characters, community art showcase, and more.
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