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SoCal API Festival at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
April 26: Celebrate 20+ ANHPI cultures with live art, martial arts, hands-on activities, community vendors, and family fun at this free all-ages festival.
Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with a kid-friendly reading about Yosemite’s endangered mountain frogs, conservation, and the power of resilience.
Festival of Nations in La Palma
April 26: Parade, cultural performances, carnival rides, games, petting zoo, and food trucks—celebrate La Palma’s diverse community!
Spring Fling at Discovery Cube in LA
April 26: Learn about pollinators, plant native seeds, and explore how UV rays affect our world in this hands-on celebration of California’s environment.
Earth Day Celebration at the District in Tustin
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, a planting station, and live garden bugs with Doodlebugs Animal Adventures.
Kite Festival at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles
April 26: Enjoy a kite festival with free kites (while supplies last), tree giveaway, kids crafts and activities, DJ sets, and eco-friendly booths.
Cambodian Heritage Month Market Pop Up at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 26: Celebrate Cambodian culture with traditional dance, crafts, live music, and more family fun at this festive community event.
AMP Festival at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
April 26: Celebrate art, music, and community with live performances, an interactive kids' Paint Lab, and a public art installation on the Promenade.
Día del Niño at Plaza de la Raza in LA
April 26: Live music, puppet shows, hands-on art workshops, a petting zoo, and free family fun celebrating creativity and the joy of childhood.
Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina
April 26: Celebrate spring with Japanese food, music, taiko drums, shopping, and giveaways at this Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl in Pasadena
April 26: Enjoy a day of music, featuring 8 stages, over 50 musicians! The festival includes interactive experiences & activities, a kids zone, photo ops, artisans alley, and food trucks.
Earth Day Celebration with Sea and Sage Audubon Society in Irvine
April 27: Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with Sea and Sage Audubon Society.
Earth Day Festival at Bolsa Chica Wetlands
April 27: Activities happening at both the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and state beach, enjoy bouncy house, carnival games, food/snacks, WOW tide pool touch tank, walk trails, and more.
Special Needs Resource Fair in Sherman Oaks
April 27: The fair connects parents and professionals with resources available to LA's special needs community.
Arte: Filipino Food Arts & Flavors Celebration in Anaheim
April 27: Celebrate Filipino culture with food, art, music, and live performances by Fil-Am artists and cultural dance troupes.
EncinoFest at Encino Park
April 27: Live music, dance, free snacks, basketball contests, and neighborhood fun at this community festival.
Lil’ Chef May Cooking Classes
MAY 2, 9, 11 & 23: Chocolate Workshop, Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake, Mother's Day Brunch and Parent's Night Out. Ages 3+
Spring Citrus Fair in La Habra
May 2-4: A 3-day fair that includes carnival rides, kiddie rides, food, entertainment a car show and vender booths.
Circus Vargas presents “Hollywood Dreams” in San Clemente
May 2-12: Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Dreams, Circus Vargas’ newest Big Top show inspired by the glitz of old Hollywood, packed with aerialists, acrobats, and world-class stunts.
Wheels, Tracks, and Wings at Planes of Fame Air Museum
May 3-4: “Wheels, Tracks, and Wings” brings together military vehicles, historical re-enactors, live demonstrations and presentations, and aircraft flyovers.
LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad
Weekends, May 3 - June 9: Celebrate the power of play! Rock out, game, dance, build, and relax across five interactive zones, plus enjoy exclusive entertainment and surprises along the way.
Fusion Fest | Japanese Children’s Day & Cinco De Maya at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
May 3-4: Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day and Cinco de Mayo with a weekend of food, games, barnyard animals, and cultural performances like taiko drumming, mariachi, and folklorico dancing.
CHOC Wellness Fair at MainPlace im Santa Ana
May 3: Explore free health resources, kids’ activities, live performances, and a bike safety zone with free helmets at this family-friendly wellness fair.
LAUSD Arts Fest at The Music Center & Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
May 3: Celebration of student art with live performances, hands-on activities, visual art galleries, film festival, and creative career inspiration.
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festivities in Gardena
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun parade, food, entertainment, and festivities!
Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival in Venice
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Venice with a festive parade, live performances, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/3 March of the Penguins, 5/10 Wall-E, 5/24 Ice Age: The Meltdown, 5/31 Elemental.
Very Special Arts Festival Community Day at The Music Center
May 3: This free, inclusive one-day festival is perfect for children of all abilities and their families to enjoy free performances and art making activities.
Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park
May 3: Celebrate the rancho era with cultural performances, Charro demonstrations, historic tours, and hands-on crafts at this free, family-friendly fiesta.
Boone Children’s Gallery: Pop Up Art Workshop at LACMA
Saturdays, May: Create something special during an all-ages art workshop inspired by the exhibition Zheng Chongbin: Golden State.
Cinco de Mayo at Citadel Outlets
May 3-4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with hourly folklorico performances, tacos, aguas frescas, and community fun.
Family Rave: Star Dance in Santa Ana
May 4: Glow sticks, confetti, and cosmic beats—this all-ages family rave is going to space!
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Children’s Day at CSULB Japanese Garden
May 4: Join Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden for Children's Day with free activities and fun.
¡2025 Cinco de Mayo on the Promenade in Santa Monica
May 4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with live mariachi, folklórico dance, Latinx vendors, and delicious outdoor dining.
Annie at the Dolby Theatre
May 7-8: Little Orphan Annie returns in a fresh production of the beloved musical, reminding us that brighter days are always just ahead.
Pan American Fiesta | Mayfair Park, Lakewood
May 8-10: Enjoy carnival rides, live music, cultural booths, food trucks, and more during this four-day community celebration.
Open Farm Tour | Oasis Camel Dairy, Ramona
May 9 & 23: This two-hour encounter includes a tour of the farm, bird/camel live show, plus an hour to enjoy favorite farm attractions. Admission includes treats to feed the camels and sheep.
Mother’s Day Hilltop Luncheon at Tanaka Farms
May 10-11: Join them for a Mother's Day Weekend Celebration! Details TBA.
Collage Making: Family Workshop at Getty Center in LA
May 10: Celebrate World Collage Day with a free hands-on workshop for all ages—create your own wearable art!
Mother’s Day Tea at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
May 10: Enjoy wonderful entertainment, finger sandwiches, and scones on the historical veranda. Plus, raffles, adobe tours, and more.
Spring Fling: Think Pink Soiree at Discovery Cube in LA
May 10: Make friendship bracelets and paper flowers to honor the amazing women and caregivers in your life, plus enjoy pink-themed snacks and meet special guests.
Beach Streets: Open Street Event in Long Beach
May 10: For a single day the streets to people walking & bicycling. Participants of all ages will enjoy family-friendly entertainment at our festival hubs located at Houghton Park and the east end of Artesia. Opportunity for participants to discover a new business, try a new restaurant, and explore a new retail store.
NCL Sea Craft Hour | Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
May 9 & 23: Get crafty with free hands-on projects for kids and families during this creative afternoon at the aquarium. All supplies provided!
Mother’s Day Brunch at LA County Fair
May 11: Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, live music, and photo ops at the LA County Fair—includes fair admission, concert ticket, and a return visit.
Mother’s Day at The Flower Fields
May 11: Enjoy performances and colorful ballet folklorico dancing. Pop-up picnic experience also available.
Children’s Art Workshop: ¡Feliz Día de la Madre! at the MOLAA in Long Beach
May 11: Join us for a day of crafts and fun making gifts mother’s day! All materials provided.
Circus Vargas presents “Hollywood Dreams” in Buena Park
May 16 - June 9: Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Dreams, Circus Vargas’ newest Big Top show inspired by the glitz of old Hollywood, packed with aerialists, acrobats, and world-class stunts.
Culture Fest: Block Party at The Ontario Museum of History & Art
May 17: Celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month with an evening of short films, hands-on crafts, and curated food experiences.
Touch A Truck in Newport Beach
May 17: Explore heavy trucks and equipment including trash trucks, backhoe, loader, street sweeper, and more.
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!
