Drive-In Movie: Incredibles 2 at Anaheim Town Square

SUNDAY, APRIL 11: Enjoy a drive-in movie screening of Incredibles 2. Space is limited, RSVP to reserve a parking spot. Event parking opens at 4:30 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim Town Square 2180 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
$10

Spring Break Camp – Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach

APRIL 12-16: Spring Break Nature Camp will provide a learning experience while also giving campers the opportunity to get outside for fresh air, physical activity, and a chance to hang out socially with their peers.

Dates:
Location:
Environmental Nature Center 1601 E. 16th Str., Newport Beach, CA
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PCH Movies & Moonlight – 2nd & PCH in Long Beach

FRIDAY, APRIL 16: Enjoy 2ND & PCH's socially distanced movie within the street featuring Aquaman. Movies are complimentary to the community, self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Earth Day at the Bay at Upper Newport Bay

SATURDAY, APRIL 17L: Join the Newport Bay Conservancy for three family-friendly scavenger hunts. Pick up your Earth Day Adventure Pack and go on your choice of three different scavenger hunts (.35-mile, 3-mile, and 11-mile loop around the entire bay). 

Dates:
Location:
Upper Newport Bay 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA
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Tomatomania Show at Underwood Family Farms

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 17-18: The world's largest traveling seedling tomato sale returns to the farm! Tomato plant varieties including cherry, grape and heirloom, vegetable and herb, will be available daily & continually restocked until they are gone!

Dates:
Location:
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark
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Parent & Me Painting: Simple Succulents at Sherman Library & Gardens

SATURDAY, APRIL 17: Create a pretty painting of a succulent. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a beautiful succulent from the Sherman garden and use simple step by step watercolor techniques to create your own botanical portrait.

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar
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Cost:
$25 – $30

Sawdust Spring Fling in Laguna Beach

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 17-18:Join Sawdust Art Festival for their first Sawdust Spring Fling, a weekend pop-up art show with live music and food. Shop handcrafted art by 48 Laguna Beach artists and enjoy a spring day in the grove.

Dates:
Location:
Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA
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Cost:
$5

Earth Day with Wildflowers at Descanso Gardens

APRIL 19-25: To celebrate Earth Day and the beauty of California native blooms, California Garden Horticulturist Layla Valenzuela will create a display featuring both real wildflowers and hand-crafted paper flowers.

Dates:
Location:
Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
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Earth Day Bugs at Bella Terra Huntington Beach

MONDAY, APRIL 19: Join Bella Terra Kids Club on The Green for a fun, interactive story time, informative bug show, and take-home Earth Day craft.

Dates:
Location:
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Earth Day Celebration with Pacific City PC Grommets Kids Club

TUESDAY, APRIL 20: Join PC Grommets Kids Club for an outdoor storytime and informative live animal show about local wildlife, learn what we can do to save the environment, and create a fun craft using recycled items. Registration required.

Dates:
Location:
Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Garden Sprites Preschool Dance Class at Sherman Library & Gardens

FRIDAY, APRIL 23: A creative dance class in the garden inspired by butterflies, birds and flowers. Children will move, dance, and go on a creative journey through the garden.

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar
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Cost:
$15 – $20

Drive-Through Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: This year, the West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival will be a socially-distanced, contactless, drive-through event by appointment only in 30-minute time slots. Food and craft items available for pre-order only.

Dates:
Location:
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center 1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina, CA
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Parent & Me Bookmaking Class at Sherman Library & Gardens

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: In this family workshop you will create your own ‘Garden Book.’ Learn to make an accordion book with covers and a hidden page, then customize and decorate the inside of your book with colorful cut paper and drawings to create a bountiful garden.

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar
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Cost:
$25 – $30

Beachfront Vintage Car Cruise in Seal Beach

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: View 200 vintage cars as they cruise through Seal Beach. The car cruise will begin on Seal Beach Blvd. and will wind its way through The Hill and Old Town in Seal Beach.

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Location:
Cost:
Free

Orphan Car Show at Automobile Driving Museum

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Come and enjoy rare and discontinued cards. Food trucks, awards, prizes and more! This is a free car show for the public and participants.

Dates:
Location:
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Creative Communal Makers Market at 2nd & PCH

SUNDAY, APRIL 25: Come out and enjoy some fun and shop small from your local community. Pet-friendly, kid-friendly, live music, photo ops, and food.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Star Wars Weekend at Pretend City Children’s Museum

MAY 1-2: Join Pretend City for a spaced-out day of Star Wars activities as we celebrate May the Fourth Be With You! Discover the force at play in the Art Studio as guests combine science and art to create out-of-this-world designs using magnets and motion. Enjoy meet and greets from Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion. Train and use lightsaber skills in the Junior Jedi Academy. Dress in your best Star Wars outfit and receive $1 off admission.

Dates:
Location:
Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
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Grand Reopening Cruise-In Celebration at Automobile Driving Museum

SATURDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy classic and vintage cars, musical entertainment, live pinstriping demos, vintage fashion sale, food trucks, and Hot Wheels giveaways for kids and teens, limit one per child/teen.

Dates:
Location:
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Taco Tuesday Workshop @ Lil’ Chef School

Kids, ages 5 and up, learn how to make tacos three different ways: Carne Asada, Chicken Fajitas & Cheesecake Tacos with fruit compote!

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Location:
Lil' Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine
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Cinco de Mayo Fair in Fountain Valley

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5: Enjoy free tacos and drinks, live music and DJ, raffle, giveaways, carnival games, barnyard animals and more. Sponsored by Rosy Dental, open to the whole community.

Dates:
Location:
Rosy Dental 16575 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA
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Cost:
Free

Drive-Thru Art Kit Kiosk at The Muckenthaler

THURSDAY, MAY 6: Drive through The Muck parking lot to pick a free art kit with everything you need to create your own quilt square. Recommended for adults, teens, and kids 10+.

Dates:
Location:
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton
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Cost:
Free

Fancy Nancy Tea Party To-Go with Huntington Beach Public Library

MAY 6-8: Purchase a Tea Party To-Go bag online and pick up at the library. Bag includes instruction sheets, paper tea cup craft, mermaid crown craft, pearl bracelet craft, ocean slime craft, bingo game, scavenger hunt game, decorations, mermaid punch drink mix, gift cards, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Huntington Beach Public Library 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
$10

Mother’s Day Dinner Workshop at Lil’ Chef School in Irvine

FRIDAY, MAY 7: Come cook with mom! This fun workshop teaches Lil' Chefs to follow a recipe, learn knife skills, and how to make yummy food while having fun and cooking with Mom. On the menu is Pizza on a Stick (with homemade pizza dough), Anti-Pasta Salad, and Strawberry Trifles.

Dates:
Location:
Lil' Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine
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Mother’s Day Celebration at Ravensview Ranch in LA

SATURDAY, MAY 8: Spend a day on the ranch for Mother's Day. Enjoy pony rides, ranch tour, pet goats and chickens, roses for mom, fun games and activities.

Dates:
Location:
Ravensview Ranch 10207 La Tuna Canyon Road, Sun Valley, CA
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Cost:
$20 – $40

Mother’s Day Brunch Workshop at Lil’ Chef School

SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come cook with mom! This fun workshop teaches Lil' Chefs to follow a recipe, learn knife skills, and how to make yummy food while having fun and cooking with Mom. On the menu is Blueberry Angel Food Cupcakes, Fruit Salad Trifles with Honey Yogurt, and Bacon Breakfast Empanadas.

Dates:
Location:
Lil' Chef School 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine
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Cost:
$59

Modern Makers Mart in Long Beach

SATURDAY, MAY 8: Shop for locally crafted goods, enjoy tasty treats, and live music on the newly closed Pine Ave. pedestrian walk. Enjoy a flower bouquet station, photo back drop, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Romeo Chocolates 460 Pine Ave., Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Mother’s Day Picnics at Mission San Juan Capistrano

SUNDAY, MAY 9: Enjoy a picnic in the Central Courtyard of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Book a picnic space and bring your own meal -OR- book through Pacific Picnic Company to create a picnic experience that includes seating, decor, and a meal.

Dates:
Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Parent & Me Painting: Sunflowers at Sherman Library & Gardens

SATURDAY, MAY 15: Create a pretty painting of a sunflower. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a beautiful sunflower and use simple step by step watercolor techniques to create your own botanical portrait

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar
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Cost:
$25 – $30

Make Believe Pop-Up at Muzeo in Anaheim

SATURDAY, MAY 15: Muzeo is welcoming guests back for a soft opening and pop-up event with the magical Museum of Make Believe! Enjoy booths with creative crafts, activities, and tasty treats. Gather around the stage for live entertainment and stories told by local authors, shadow puppetry, magicians, and an otherworldly demonstration of a magic lantern.

Dates:
Location:
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
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Cost:
$1 – $5

Spring Carnival at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

SUNDAY, MAY 16: Watch live performances and enjoy springtime activities on the Argyros Plaza. Activities include springtime-themed cookie decorating, create your own mini herb garden, decorate and wear a pair of butterfly wings, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
$25

Outdoor STEM Education at Rancho Los Cerritos

THURSDAY, MAY 20: Learn how adobes are maintained and how to repair sun-dried bricks. Students will also explore how water can lead to erosion and experiment with different ways of minimizing that type of environmental damage.

Dates:
Location:
Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$12

PCH Movies & Moonlight “The Secret Life of Pets” in Long Beach

THURSDAY, MAY 20: Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and your four-pawed friends.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Monarch Butterfly Garden for Kids at Sherman Library & Gardens

SATURDAY, MAY 22: Learn about the life cycle of monarchs and which plants they depend on in your garden. Pot up these special plants to take home and start observing monarchs in your own garden.

Dates:
Location:
Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar
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Cost:
$40 – $50

Animal Trackers Family Walk at The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo

SATURDAY, MAY 22: Investigate the mysterious tracks left by wildlife on the Reserve. Learn the basics of animal tracking, including basic track shapes and sizes. Make and take your own animal track plaque.

Dates:
Location:
The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo 28811 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
$5

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!


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