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Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Mermaid Month | Ventura Harbor Village
March 7 & 21: Meet real mermaids, enjoy bubble shows, pirate encounters, crafts, and ocean-inspired fun along the waterfront. FREE!
Venice Oceanview Playground Grand Opening | Venice Beach, Venice
March 21: Celebrate the grand opening of the Venice Oceanview Playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Venice Beach. Enjoy food, games, crafts, live music, a caricature artist, and more. FREE!
Hello Kitty & Friends Pop-Up | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, snap photos, and enjoy this limited Sanrio pop-up experience at Los Cerritos Center.
Hello Kitty & Cinnamoroll Meet & Greet | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll at MINISO's first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up in North America.
Rancho Days | Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Rancho Dominguez
March 21: Try butter making, leather crafting, gold panning, and watch blacksmith demonstrations during this hands-on rancho history festival. FREE!
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Spring Bark Bash | TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa
March 21: Head to TeWinkle Park for a free pet adoption event with music, K9 Unit demonstrations, face painting, a caricature artist, a photo booth, food truck, and pet supply vendors. Dogs are welcome on a non-retractable 6-foot leash. FREE!
Venice Love Fest | Venice Beach, Los Angeles
March 21: A beachside community festival under the Venice sign featuring live music, food trucks, art, a kids stage, fitness classes, and shopping. FREE!
STEAM Family Day | La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
March 21: Explore hands-on STEAM activities, meet scientists, see fossils, and enjoy live presentations and storytime at this interactive museum event.
March Madness Basketball Event | Santa Monica Place
March 21: Shoot your shot with interactive basketball games, DJ music, and snacks at this high-energy March Madness event. FREE!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
LAZERDOME: K-Pop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
March 21: A planetarium laser show pairing favorite movie songs with a high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack and immersive dome visuals.
Star Party | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
March 21: Join Paul Livio and the Riverside Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing, including a lecture, telescope viewing of double stars and deep sky objects, and a constellation tour. FREE!
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this free MMCC family program. FREE!
Cirque Kalabanté | The Soraya, Northridge
March 22: Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque, a gravity-defying acrobatic show inspired by daily life in Guinea, West Africa. Acrobats are accompanied by live kora, percussion, and Afro-jazz music.
Egg-Citing Easter Family Celebration | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
March 22 – April 4: Snap festive photos at Easter-themed photo ops and explore Wild West fun throughout the park. VIP Easter Experience includes unlimited rides, meet and greet with Sheriff Hopper, printed photo, egg hunt, and more.
Bump to Baby Expo | The District in Tustin
March 22: Celebrate pregnancy and motherhood at the Bump to Baby Expo with expert resources, prizes, samples, and more for expecting and new parents!
Free LEGO Star Wars Pop-Up Experience | Target, Los Angeles
March 22: Explore a free LEGO Star Wars pop-up featuring a giant SMART Brick installation, life-size Star Wars builds, and hands-on demos of LEGO's new SMART Play™ technology. Kids make and take home their own LEGO Star Wars mini-build. FREE!
Family Flicks Series | Hammer Museum, LA
February - April: The Secret Life of Pets, Feb 1 | Inside Out, March 22 | Singin' in the Rain, April 12. FREE!
Ebell + LA Festival: Powered by Women | The Ebell, LA
March 22: Celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances, puppet theatre, crafts, flower crown making, art exhibits, and a Girl Scouts scavenger hunt. FREE!
SpringFest | Westpark Plaza, Irvine
March 22: Visit a live butterfly garden, shop 50+ small businesses, take Easter Bunny photos, and enjoy food vendors and live performances. FREE!
Art Jam | Boomtown Brewery, Los Angeles
March 22: Watch a teen Battle of the Bands while kids create art on glow walls, try temporary tattoos, and explore youth-designed installations. FREE!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
Sesame Place Reopening & 4th Birthday Celebration | Chula Vista
March 27: Celebrate Sesame Place San Diego’s reopening with character meet-and-greets, a birthday dance party, storytime, rides, and spring activities.
L.A. Zoo Bloom & Big Bunny Weekend | L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles
March 27–29 & April 4–5: A spring celebration with live performances, spring story time, honey tasting, screen printing demos, seed bomb activities, special animal feedings, and photo ops with Big Bunny. Walk through the Mission Safari Maze, a bilingual interactive maze focused on biodiversity and conservation.
Hooray LA! | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
January 24–May 3: Celebrate Los Angeles through handcrafted marionettes in this whimsical city-inspired puppet show. Admission required.
WonderCon | Anaheim Convention Center
March 27-29: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!
Spring Carnival & Egg Hunt | The Promenade, Rolling Hills Estates
March 27–29: Ride carnival rides and hunt for eggs hidden throughout an entire mall. The Super Egg Hunt (March 28 only) features a map-guided search through participating stores, with golden tickets tucked inside random eggs for prize redemption.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Jurassic Beach | The Camp Store, Carlsbad
March 27–April 19: Walk among animatronic dinosaurs and learn about them and marine reptiles that once lived in SoCal.
Lil’ Chef – March Cooking Workshops
MARCH 6, 7, 13 & 27: Kids will enjoy learning how to make Japanese Cuisine, Vegan Baking, Lucky Charm Crispy Treats and Irish Food. Ages 3+. Sign up early!
Easter Fun Weekends | Golf N’ Stuff, Norwalk
March 28–April 5: Enjoy Easter-themed fun at Golf N' Stuff including free face painting, balloon art, and a free Easter Egg Hunt (March 28 only) with age-grouped sessions for kids 10 and under. A free mini chocolate bunny comes with every 2-Hour Unlimited Wristband purchase while supplies last.
Bunny Hop at Westminster Parks
March 28 & April 4: Hop into spring at this free family event with games, crafts, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts are held throughout the event for children (ages 12 and under).
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
STEM from Waste | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
March 28: Turn recyclables into bird feeders, planting pots, and creative projects while learning hands-on STEM skills in this eco-friendly workshop.
Spring Spectacular | The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
March 21–22 & 28–29: Watch student-created wildlife shows, meet guest animal experts, and enjoy up-close animal presentations and zoo exhibits.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
March 21 - April 4: Celebrate spring at Gilchrist Farm with egg hunts divided by age group, baby animals, pony and horseback rides, and pig races. Add-on activities include farm crafts, gem mining, gold panning, archery, axe throwing, and more
Bunny Train | Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Campo
March 28–29 & April 4–5: Ride a vintage Easter train, hunt for eggs in the museum, and meet the Easter Bunny during this festive railway adventure.
Berries & Blooms Season | Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside
March 28–May 10: Pick berries, explore flower fields, enjoy tractor rides, kids activities, and more.
Big Feelings Weekend | Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica
March 28–30: Explore emotions through hands-on play, creativity, and imagination at this special long-weekend series themed around "Curiosity and Wonder." Activities include interactive art, building challenges, experiments, storytelling, and collaborative play for children and caregivers to enjoy together.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Hoppin’ Hills | Community Center and Sports Park, Laguna Hills
March 28: Enjoy a free morning of spring-themed fun with donuts, photo opportunities, crafts, face painting, and a juggling show. FREE!
LAM Kids! Studio | Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach
Select days, January - March: Enjoy a sensory-friendly art session at 9am, and then another hands-on kids’ art workshop exploring museum galleries at 11am.
Santa Monica Airport Family Day | Santa Monica Airport
March 28: Build airplanes, try a flight simulator, enjoy crafts, and grab pancakes at this hands-on airport open house. FREE!
Peeps & Pedals | Alhambra Park, Alhambra
March 28: Head to Alhambra Park for Peeps & Pedals 2026, featuring live entertainment, a kids concert, character performance, petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, food trucks, and police and fire vehicle displays. A waiver registration is required at the event for Peeps Playground activities.
Mayor’s Egg Race | Civic Center Park, Newport Beach
March 28: Roll into spring with egg roll races across the lawn, inflatables, train rides, crafts, snacks, and photo ops. FREE!
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