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Saber Guild Performance | Cerritos Library, Cerritos
May 1: The Cerritos Library hosts a live Saber Guild performance featuring choreographed lightsaber shows by a Star Wars costuming group, starting at 5:30 p.m. FREE!
40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival | Mas Fukai Park, Gardena
May 2: Gardena's 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave., wrapping up at Mas Fukai Park with an all-day festival featuring entertainment, dancing, crafts, and food. FREE!
Berries & Blooms Season | Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside
March 28–May 10: Pick berries, explore flower fields, enjoy tractor rides, kids activities, and more.
Apple Blossom Festival | Oak Tree Mountain, Oak Glen
April 18–19 & 25–26: Celebrate spring with live music, crafts, and mountain festival vibes. Kids can explore blooms, enjoy treats, and play outdoors in fresh air.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
May 2–3: Citadel Outlets celebrates Cinco de Mayo with cultural performances, face painting, balloon twisting, and live music over two festive days in Commerce.
Wings, Tracks & Wheels | Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino
May 2–3: Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino hosts Wings, Tracks & Wheels 2026 with flying warbirds, military vehicles, reenactors, a V-1 Pulse Jet demo, and hands-on activities for kids. Adults $30; kids 11 & under free.
Star Wars Day Weekend | Bricks & Minifigs, Orange
May 2–3: See Captain Rex, meet the 501st Legion, and hunt for hidden characters.
Children’s Day Festival at the Farm | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
May 2-4: Ride the bee train, visit barnyard animals, and play farm games. FREE entry!
2nd Anniversary Star Wars Collectible Event | Bricks and Minifigs, Pasadena
May 2–5: Shop rare Star Wars sets, enter raffles, and grab daily surprises.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Groundwater Festival | Lakewood
May 2: The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is proudly bringing the Groundwater Festival back featuring more than 40 educational booths, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
Pacific Islander Festival | FV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
May 2: See Pacific Islander dance, enjoy island food, and browse cultural vendors.
Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta | Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista
May 2–3: The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista hosts the annual Fiber Arts Fiesta with weaving, spinning, and quilting demos, hands-on classes, a vendor marketplace, and live music. Adults $5/day.
Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day | The Music Center, Los Angeles
May 2: Enjoy live music, dance, and interactive art in an inclusive outdoor festival. Kids can create art, watch a magic show, and join hands-on activities. FREE!
The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day | Jerry Moss Plaza, Los Angeles
May 2: See live dance, enjoy a magic show, and create art in an inclusive festival. FREE!
Rancho Days Fiesta | Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
May 2: Watch charro roping, see folklórico dancing, and explore historic rancho buildings. FREE!
Star Wars Crafts | Mark Twain Library, Long Beach
May 2: Show off your best Star Wars costume and visit craft stations to build a droid, lightsaber, Chewbacca paper bag puppet, and a button. FREE!
Children’s Day Festival | Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Long Beach
May 3: Make crafts, hear live music, and explore a peaceful Japanese garden.
NexGenLA Celebration: Family Fun Begins with the David Geffen Galleries | LACMA
May 3: Explore new LACMA galleries, make art, see taiko drumming, and watch Bob Baker puppets. FREE!
LEGO® Star Wars™ N-1 Starfighter™ Mini Build | Participating LEGO Stores
May 3: Build a LEGO Star Wars starfighter and take it home. FREE!
Kids in the Preserve | Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
May 3: Niguel Botanical Preserve hosts Kids in the Preserve from 1–3 p.m. at this free, 18-acre botanical garden in Laguna Niguel. Check the preserve's website for more information about the lineup. FREE!
After Hours at Griffith Observatory: Spaceballs | Griffith Observatory, LA
May 4: Watch Spaceballs, meet the 501st Legion, and explore the observatory at night.
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.
Storytime at the Barnyard | Tanaka Farms, irvine
April - May: Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading farm-themed stories right by all our Barnyard friends. After storytime, visit the animals. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is geared towards children ages 1-5.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
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!
Storytime at the Barnyard | Tanaka Farms, irvine
April - May: Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading farm-themed stories right by all our Barnyard friends. After storytime, visit the animals. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is geared towards children ages 1-5.
Berries & Blooms Season | Mellano Farm Stand, Oceanside
March 28–May 10: Pick berries, explore flower fields, enjoy tractor rides, kids activities, and more.
Apple Blossom Festival | Oak Tree Mountain, Oak Glen
April 18–19 & 25–26: Celebrate spring with live music, crafts, and mountain festival vibes. Kids can explore blooms, enjoy treats, and play outdoors in fresh air.
The Invisible Boy | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
May 9–10: Watch a high-spirited musical about Brian, a boy who's never noticed, and Justin, the new kid who changes everything. Based on Trudy Ludwig's children's classic, the show features fun songs and heartfelt humor about the power of kindness. Arrive an hour early for FREE pre-show activities, including a scavenger hunt, paper airplane station, drawing, and friendship bingo. Recommended for ages 5–10.
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
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!
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Apple Blossom Festival | Oak Tree Mountain, Oak Glen
April 18–19 & 25–26: Celebrate spring with live music, crafts, and mountain festival vibes. Kids can explore blooms, enjoy treats, and play outdoors in fresh air.
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
Robo-Bowl Jr. & TechFest
MAY 16: Join them on May 16 for the Robo-Bowl Jr. finale, featuring student showcases and interactive STEM booth activities for all ages. eRp! is for 4th and 5th grade students: their after-school robotics club inspires kids to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through fun, hands-on STEM learning and robotics. This program is a team sport for the mind.
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!
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.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Art Days at the Japanese Garden | CSULB
Third Thursdays: Japanese Garden hosts self-led art evenings with monthly themes including Suminagashi (Japanese marbling) in February, pastel/crayon in April, and color pencil in May. Bring water-soluble art materials and create in the living museum setting. Registration opens 20 days in advance. $2.
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!
Apple Blossom Festival | Oak Tree Mountain, Oak Glen
April 18–19 & 25–26: Celebrate spring with live music, crafts, and mountain festival vibes. Kids can explore blooms, enjoy treats, and play outdoors in fresh air.
Scottish Fest USA | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
May 23–24: Hear pipe bands, watch Highland games, and explore Scottish culture.
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