
All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Winter WonderSLAMMED Car Show at Southern California Railway Museum in Perries
SUNDAY, APRIL 10: We Play Loud will be hosting a crime fighting-themed event with some very special guests. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, snacks, and an exciting playground to climb and slide on! Costumes encouraged!
Spooksieboo at The GardenWalk
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 17, and 24: Enjoy Halloween-themed pop-up shops, artwork, and food trucks in themed sections: Halloween Town, Artist Alley, and Fantasyland Art Gallery.
“Aladdin” – Movie Night at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, APRIL 10: Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the Argyros Plaza for a movie night featuring Aladdin (2019). Each viewing area will be separated by 6 feet of space from neighboring viewing areas.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Free Admission for First Responders to Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, APRIL 17: As a thank you, first responders and their immediate family are invited to a Free Family Day at Children's Museum at La Habra. Reservations required.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Behind the Scenes & Food Truck Fest at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Go “Behind the Scenes” at the Museum and see what goes into maintaining the West’s largest collection of rail cars, enjoy exciting food truck cuisine, and end your day with a unique night photoshoot experience.
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.
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.
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.
Flying Demo: T-28 “Trojan” & P-51D “Mustang” Warbirds – Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Enjoy a flying demo event of two powerful warbirds—the North American T-28 "Trojan" trainer and the North American P-51D "Mustang."
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.
Cinco de Mayo Picture Pony in Lakewood
APRIL 30 - MAY 2 and MAY 5: Cinco de Mayo picture pony and photo booth. No appointment needed.
Monthly Hike to the Redwoods with OC Parks
FIRST SATURDAYS: Join OC Parks' trained staff on the first Saturday of the month for an easy 1.1-mile early morning hike to the park's coastal redwood grove. You will use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the redwoods.
Mommy & Me Princess Etiquette Tea Party in Orange
MAY 1 & 8: Meet and greet with a princess, take part in etiquette lessons, and enjoy a tea party with tea sandwiches, scones, and savory pastries.
Aquarium-on-the-Beach with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAYS, MAY 1-29: Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand! Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. Reservations recommended.
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.
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.
Flying Demo: “Avenger” Torpedo Bomber at Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy a Flying Demo of the Museum's General Motors TBM "Avenger" torpedo bomber.
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!
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.
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+.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Princess Ariel Meet & Greet in Ladera Ranch
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come meet Princess Ariel at Town Green in Ladera Ranch. Event is free, but tips for the performer are appreciated.
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.
Mother’s Day Extreme Feed at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Phelan
SUNDAY, MAY 9: Mothers will receive a free Extreme Feed, where you get to feed one of the many big cats at Forever Wild.
Hoods Up, Cowlings Off at Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana
WEEKEND, MAY 15-16: Take a peek at the inner workings of vintage aircrafts and automobiles.
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
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.
Reaching for the Cure Virtual Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run
SUNDAY, MAY 16: Join Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation virtually for the 23rd Annual Reaching for the Cure event! Voted #1 in Orange County, this “must-do” event will feature new ways to engage outside the limits of an in-person experience through a mobile application, movement challenges, and more.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Self-Guided Wildflower Walk at Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
SUNDAY, MAY 23: Tour the grounds in search of blooming natives. Bring a camera or your nature journal to capture their beauty, but please stay on the trail!
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