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Mars in March at Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey
SATURDAY, MARCH 12: Build and launch your own rocket and design your own Mars rover. Participate in fun Mars-related activities and enjoy visits from special guests.
City of Cypress Lexington Park Grand Opening
SATURDAY, MARCH 12: The City of Cypress is excited to announce its new park. The grand opening ceremony will have food trucks games, giveaways, and concert.
Story Pirates at The Wiltern
SUNDAY, MARCH 13: The Story Pirates are live on stage, featuring songs you love, personalities you know, ideas you provided, and pies thrown directly in the face of Pirates! Kids are encouraged to bring in stories that may be adapted live by the Story Pirates.
Dinosaur World Live in Anaheim
SUNDAY, MARCH 13: See life-life dinosaurs in this interactive show for the family. After the show, get a chance to meet a dinosaur friend.
Twinkle Time at La Mirada Theatre
SUNDAY, MARCH 13: Twinkle, the award-winning bilingual children’s music phenomenon presents her pop/rock/hip-hop concert Twinkle Time!
Meet Mirabel from Encanto at Play & Parties
SUNDAY, MARCH 13: Meet Mirabel from Encanto and her enchanted friends.
Burgess Cotillion Free Guest Night
MARCH 24: Calling all 2nd - 11th graders. Come enjoy a free class where guests enjoy prizes, refreshments, plus a fun-filled atmosphere of ballroom dancing and social skills instruction. Dress is party dress with a touch of green!
Toddler Treks: Spring into Green at Irvine Regional Park
MARCH 15: Spring is just around the corner and what better time to enjoy all things green! Wear your favorite green clothes and join this fun St. Patrick’s Day program in the park! This fun program is for ages 2 – 6 years.
Cirque du Soleil OVO at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
MARCH 17 - MAY 1, 2022: The show plunges the audience into the hidden universe alive at our feet; an ecosystem teeming with life and unseen beings - insects that work, eat, crawl, flutter, feast, fight and court among each other in an ongoing explosion of energy and movement.
St. Patrick’s Day Hilltop Luncheon at Tanaka Farms
MARCH 19: Enjoy food and views of the farm while kids run and play on the lawn. For St. Patrick's Day, enjoy corned beef, bangers, fire-grilled chicken, cabbage, carrots, Irish soda bread, and lots more.
Anniversary Celebration at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SATURDAY, MARCH 19: Take part in fun family friendly activities including free planetarium exhibits, science exhibits, demonstrations of rovers, rockets and drones, and special workshops with OCC alumni and fashion icon Paul Frank.
Norwuz Iranian New Year at UCLA
SUNDAY, MARCH 20: Celebrate Norwuz with musical performances, children's activities, arts and crafts, traditional musicians, stilt walker, and much more.
Baby & Kids Consignment Sale
MARCH 20-23: Find quality baby and kids gear, accessories. toys, clothes, books, outdoor play, etc. all in one place over four days! With an online format, shoppers can shop 24 hours a day during the event from the comfort of their own home, car, beach, vacation, bed, etc., Goodies are picked up curbside in Tustin when the event is over!
Tall Ship Sail at Ocean Institute
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 & 28: Discover California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy sailing the seas during sunset aboard a tall ship.
Tall Ship Tour at Ocean Institute
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23: Go on a dock side educational tour of the Exy and Irvine Johnson tall ships. Tours are happening every 15 minutes.
Easter Bunny Photo Experience Near You
Find out which centers and malls offer an Easter Bunny Photo Experience with Cherry Hill Programs.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live in Anaheim
THURSDAY, MARCH 24: In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The show is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live in Los Angeles
SATURDAY, MARCH 26: In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The show is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises.
Lit to Life at Laguna Art Museum
FOURTH SATURDAYS: Taking place on the 4th Saturday of each month, Lit to Life includes a participatory story time supplemented with mindfulness exercises, art-making projects, or in-gallery activities.
Sheep Shearing Day at Tanaka Farms
SATURDAY, MARCH 26: Learn about sheep shearing and wool fiber arts. Visitors get to watch wool get spun into yarn.
Animal Adventurer: Dog Bite Prevention Workshop in Pasadena
SUNDAY, MARCH 27: In this 75-minute workshop, kids will learn about dog body language, and how to meet and stay safe around dogs by interacting with a trained therapy dog.
Family Fun Sunday: Printmaking Session at California African American Museum
SUNDAY, MARCH 27: At this drop-in printmaking session learn about treasured techniques that can be traced back to the African continent.
Spring Break with YMCA Orange County
MARCH 16 - APRIL 17: The YMCA of Orange County offers day camp locations across Orange County, conveniently located on elementary and middle school campuses.
Long Beach County Fair – First Fridays in Bixby Knolls
FRIDAY, APRIL 1: Enjoy a fun night with fair food, drinks, harvest competitions, live music, and more. Festivities at local businesses include corn hole games and prizes, face painting, and Easter Bunny meet and greet.
Daddy Daughter Date Night in Lakewood
FRIDAY, ARPIL 1: Enjoy a semi-formal affair featuring a fabulous dinner followed by an evening of dancing. There will be contests throughout the evening, including the crowning of a king and princess!
Disney’s Encanto at 2ND & PCH
FRIDAY, ARPIL 1: Enjoy a sunset screening of Disney's Encanto and pre-show entertainment with special guest, Mirabel, from 6:30-7:30pm.
April Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Embracing Autism Month (April 1), Kidstock (April 4-15), Baby Steps: Babystock (April 10), Easter (April 16), Earth Day (April 22), Ramadan (April 23), Arbor Day (April 29), National Super Hero Celebration (April 30).
Star Party at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Public family-friendly stargazing event at Caspers Wilderness Park with astronomer and astrophotographer, Allan White.
Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center Grand Reopening Festival
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Celebrate the grand reopening of our new, improved interpretive center! See new exhibits and learn about programs and participate in fun activities.
City of STEM Kickoff Festival in Downey
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Meet science celebrities, explore wilderness and wildlife conservation, imagine an engineering design challenge, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and more.
Spring Around the World in Irvine
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: A celebration of springtime cultural holidays and traditions with a wide variety of multicultural food options, interactive and educational spring activities, live performances, and art exhibitions.
Secrets of Space at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
APRIL 2-3: Using magical illusions and a state-of-the-art digital LED wall, the sisters and the audience embark on an interactive journey across the galaxy. Pre-show activities include a special virtual reality experience, create and launch your own rocket, and out of this world photo ops.
All Stars Inclusive Play Event in Van Nuys
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Experience a sports-themed inclusive play date at the Beilenson/Lake Balboa playground in Van Nuys. Rock gear from your favorite sports team, try youth and adaptive sports activities, enjoy refreshments, and more.
Garden Grove Open Streets
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Garden Grove streets turn car-free to walk, bike, and ride! Stroll your way through an afternoon of free activities including Lucha Libre wrestling arena, Ferris wheel, rock wall, touch-a-truck expo, outdoor archery, bike helmet giveaways, and lots more!
Blippi the Musical in Anaheim
SUNDAY, APRIL 3: See Blippi in his newest adventure, Blippi the Musical! Have fun singing, dancing, and meeting amazing new friends live on stage.
Free Sunday Roller Disco at Junipero Beach
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY: Join Pedal Movement Beach Rentals for biweekly roller disco and groovy family-friendly fun on the beach.
Bionerds Spring Break Camps 2022
APRIRL 4-8 AND 11-15: Come and join this fun and hands-on biology workshop for kids in grades K-6 during spring break! Weekly half-day camps (morning or afternoon) and full-day camps in Irvine and Newport Coast.
Lil’ Chef School Mini Spring Break Camp
APRIL 5-7: Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp available while Irvine Schools & CUSD are celebrating Spring Break.
Circus Caballero at Del Amo Fashion Center
MARCH 31 - APRIL 10: The circus is back in town! See talented acrobats, brilliant dancers, motorcyclists, and more!
Top Gun Movie Night on USS Midway Flight Deck
FRIDAY, APRIL 8: Calling all Top Gun movie fans! Don't miss a very special showing of this famous classic high-flying action film on the flight deck of the USS Midway. Tickets on sale March 23rd.
Play at Palms Car Show in Lakewood
APRIL 8, MAY 13, and JUNE 10: A variety of cars will be displayed along with a food truck, vendors and a kids’ fun zone.
City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival
APRIL 8-10: Celebrate the City of Hawaiian Gardens with carnival rides, live music, special performances, food, and games.
Bear Awareness Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Activities include crafts for kids, special keeper chats about bears, and a learning station where you can find out more about bear conservation and research, how to "bear proof" camping sites, and what to do if you see a bear.
Gnarly’s Birthday Carnival in Irvine
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Join Orange County Soccer Club in celebrating their new mascot, Gnarly! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, craft booths, face painters, and more. OCSC vs. San Antonio match ticket also included.
Chumash Day Powwow in Malibu
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: The community is encouraged to attend the festive cultural celebration honoring Malibu’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash.
Mermaid School at Dream Come True Tea & Party Room in Long Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: It's time to make a splash! Class includes dress up, face painting, mermaid crafts, snacks, games, and diploma.
Eggstravaganza at Birch Aquarium
APRIL 9-10 and 16-17: At Birch Aquarium, spring is all about eggs — shark eggs, fish eggs, even penguin eggs! Explore the diversity of eggs in the ocean, create an egg-themed craft, and go on an underwater egg hunt.
Family Festival: Persia in Getty Villa
APRIL 9-10: Experience the sights and sounds of ancient Iran through music, dance, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and interactive events
Easter Egg Hunt in Long Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Come join in all the fun with a free photo op with the Easter Bunny and search for hidden eggs throughout the park and face painting.
Kids Fun Day & Easter Egg Hunt at OC Street Market
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: An afternoon of family fun with Easter Egg Hunt, bunny photos, face painting, arts and crafts, vendors, food and treats, live music, raffles, and more.
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