Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Park
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007
April 5-6, 2025
This two-day spring carnival is packed with family fun, featuring inflatable jumpers, thrilling rides like a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, carnival games, pony rides, face painting, and arts & crafts.
Unlimited ride wristbands and a Family Four Pack bundle (including food and activity vouchers) are available at a discount with promo code. Children 17 and under receive free admission, and free parking is available.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale
2025-04-05 - 2025-05-18 | Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, 91706
Weekends, April 5 – May 18, 2025
Step out of the modern world and join a different time in history. The faire features talented artisans and merchants who display and sell handcrafted wares. Watch the ancient skills of glassblowing, leatherworking, blacksmithing, candlemaking, and more. There will also be face painting and hair braiding for kids.
Try out activities and games like archery and axe throwing or ride on a big swing or dragon swing. Performances include daredevil acrobats, soulful musicians, comedians, jousts, magicians, and hundreds of performers.
Admission required. Visit their website for themed-weekend information, season passes, discounts and coupons.

Easter Wonderland Tea Party at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
2025-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2nd & PCH, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, 90803
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Enjoy a morning tea party with the Easter Wonderland special characters and the Easter Bunny. Come Tea-Party ready and enjoy a special experience and menu from the Noble Bird Rotisserie.

Pet Expo in Brea
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Brea Community Center, 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA, 92821, United States
Saturday, April 5, 2025
The Pet Expo features vendors offering pet products and services, educational opportunities, and even the chance to adopt a new family member from local rescues and shelters! Plus, enjoy Brea’s Police K-9 unit demonstrations, and much more! Parking is free.

Admission is $3 (children 12 years old and younger may enter for free).

Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
2025-04-05 09:30 - 16:00 | Downey High School, 11040 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA, 90241
Join Downey Unified School District for its annual Mariachi Music Festival on Saturday, April 5, at Downey High School’s Allen Layne Stadium!
Enjoy a day of live mariachi performances, Folklorico dancers, and cultural celebrations — all for free! Talented middle school through college mariachi musicians from across Southern California will take the stage, performing for the audience and a panel of mariachi professionals. Join us as students across the region showcase their talents while promoting the mariachi culture.
And what’s a festival without the food? Food trucks will offer a variety of delicious meals available for purchase.
Don’t miss this incredible event! RSVP and find additional event-day information at MariachiMusicFestival.net.

Family Fest at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
2025-04-05 10:00 | The Wallis, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Saturday, April 5, 2025
This free family celebration features a full lineup of interactive performances and activities across a beautiful campus. Enjoy live music from Parker Bent, known for his fun and clever preschool hits, and imaginative puppet-meets-performance art from Animal Cracker Conspiracy. Families are also invited to attend the ticketed puppet show The Paper Escaper at 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Blankets, comfy clothes, and picnic vibes encouraged!

Public Tour at Bolsa Chica Wetlands
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center, 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
First Saturdays of the Month
Learn about the history, wildlife, and importance of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands during their monthly general public tour. An expert guide leads you through the beauty and wonder of the wetlands.
You may get dirty venturing into nature, so dress accordingly with closed-toed shoes and sun protection.

Spring Harvest Festival at Tanaka Farms
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, 92612
Weekends, Until April 20, 2025
Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities including arts and crafts like painting your own birdhouse or flower pot, plus games such as the Scarecrow Toss, Veggie Blast gel bead target shoot, and Farmer Golf mini course. Kids can take ATV Tractor Rides (ages 7 and under), race rubber ducks in Duck-a-palooza and keep a farm-themed duck, participate in an Egg Hunt to collect eggs and exchange them for a mini stuffed bunny, and ride the Bee Train around the field in bumblebee carts (ages 3+).

Spring Fest: Open House in Santa Ana
2025-04-05 11:00 - 14:00 | El Salvador Community Center, 1825 W Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA, 92703
Saturday, April 5, 2025
The city of Santa Ana is having their annual Spring Fest at the El Salvador Community Center, learn about their recreation classes, programs, and resources. There will be activities, food trucks, kid zone, scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Pre-register to receive additional raffle tickets.
Event is free.

Egg-A-Pool-Looza in Irvine
2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | William J. Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine, CA, 92604
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Throw on your swimsuits and celebrate spring with a poolside egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, bounce houses, family splash time, spring crafts and games, and face painting. Poolside egg hunt participants will be grouped by age.
Registration required.

Art is Education Festival in Long Beach
2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90807
Saturday, April 5, 2025
This family-friendly event celebrates cultural awareness and creativity through hands-on activities, exhibitions, and performances. This year’s theme spotlights the art, music, and traditions of India in partnership with INDIA KIDZ. Visitors can explore interactive stations and view creative works by youth artists, with support from local schools, libraries, and community arts groups.
Admission is free.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
2025-04-06 | Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA, 92706, United States
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Celebrate spring at this Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival with traditional dance performances, taiko drumming, and a live candy-sculpting demonstration. Enjoy free face painting, art activities like fish prints, origami, and paper fans, plus mochi candy samples. Family-friendly performances and hands-on experiences are scheduled throughout the day. Part of a free monthly festival series featuring cultural activities, art making, and treats.

Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop at Getty Center
2025-04-06 | Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
Sundays March 16, April 6, June 8 and 29
Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.
Event is free.

Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
2025-04-06 | Long Beach Public Libary, Long Beach, CA
Discover a variety of free events and programs happening at Long Beach Public Libraries! From storytimes and book clubs to hands-on crafts, workshops, and cultural events, there’s something for all ages. Enjoy STEM activities, author talks, tech classes, and more—all designed to educate, inspire, and connect the community.

Into the Woods Musical at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach
2025-04-06, 2025-04-11 | Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St., Long Beach
Weekends, March 28 – April 13, 2025
This Tony Award-winning musical brings together classic fairy tale characters—like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack from the beanstalk—in a journey through the woods to fulfill their deepest wishes. As their paths cross, the consequences of their choices reveal a deeper story about desires and responsibility.
This production is based on the original Brothers Grimm versions, offering a darker, more complex take on familiar tales. Rated PG-13 and runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.

View Darkstar and Nasa X-38 at Palm Springs Air Museum
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-20 | Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
April 7-20, 2025
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works DARKSTAR and NASA’s Crew Return Vehicle Prototype X-38 are on view inside one of the hangars.

Earth Day Presentation at OC Public Libraries
2025-04-10 | Orange County
April 1-22, 2025
Enjoy activities and demonstrations with OC Waste & Recycling. Earth Day Kits are available at all branches *while supplies last.

Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30pm
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Thursday, April 10 at 5:30PM
Tustin Library
345 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780

Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30PM
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Thursday, April 17 at 5:30PM
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821

Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30PM
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672

Lil' Chef April Spring Break Camp, Workshop, Parent's Night Out
2025-04-10, 2025-04-11 | Lil’ Chef School, 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine, 92618
Lil’ Chef School provides a fun, exciting and unique atmosphere for Lil’ Chefs to develop hands-on skills and techniques to be creative within a safe and controlled environment.

Spring Break Camp
April 1-4, 2025
4-Day Camp (ages 5+)

Tuesday 4/1 – Chocolate Cake with a rich Chocolate Ganache, homemade mac n cheese, and baked bread pretzels.
Wednesday 4/2 – Yeast Doughnuts with powder sugar glaze, Angel Food Cake with fresh strawberries, Chicken tenders and fresh baked baguettes.
Thursday 4/3 – Fresh fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, garlic cheese knots, and Caesar Salad
Friday 4/4 – Margarita pizzas from scratch, buffalo chicken wings, Parmesan French Fries & homemade fudgy brownies.

Baking 102 Workshop
April 10, 17, 24, 2025
Lil’ Chefs (ages 7+) will learn how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients, the importance of exact measurements and how to follow a recipe.

4/10 – Sour Dough Bread
4/17 – Lemon Bars with Homemade Shortbread with Lemon Curd & Whipped Cream
4/24 – Puff Pastry Dough with Cream Cheese & Fruit Danish and Savory Tarts

Chicken N Dumplings – Adult N’ Me Class
April 11, 2025
Tiny Chefs (ages 3-5) can learn to cook with an adult to assist in measuring ingredients.
Spring Brunch for Dinner – Parent’s Night Out
April 25, 2025
Lil’ Chefs (ages 3+) will make themed foods from scratch. Drinks and a game or movie to end the evening.

Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
2025-04-10 13:30 - 16:00 | Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 East Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA, 90815
Second Thursdays of the Month
Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time. Paint portraits of the Rancho’s Great Horned Owls and the story time books will be about owls and other birds. All ages are welcome while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Ups
2025-04-11 | Santa Ana
February 7 – May 23, 2025
Explore nature with Zoo Staff at parks throughout Santa Ana. Walk-ups welcome. No reservations required.

Full Moon Festival in Joshua Tree
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree, CA
April 11-12, 2025
This two-day, family-friendly festival celebrates the desert as a source of creativity, wellness, and wonder—set under the glow of the full moon. Activities like telescope viewing, youth S.T.E.A.M. workshops, desert storytelling, crafts, solar scope demos, music, dance performances (with a masterclass), and ranger talks. Optional paid workshops include glow-in-the-dark painting and gold panning.
Events take place in two locations: The Sky’s the Limit Observatory, 9697 Utah Trail & 29 Palms Historical Society/Old Schoolhouse Museum

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Acura Grand Prix, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90802
April 11-13, 2025
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is much more than a race weekend: it is a three-day festival, combining world-class racing with a wide variety of activities for the whole family, all taking place on the streets of downtown Long Beach.
The Family Fun Zone features rock climbing walls, games, video games, and racing simulators. In addition, kids (ages 3-6) can race their very own race cars.
See over 100 exotic sports cars on display and a line-up of gourmet food trucks.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-04-11 10:00 | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! 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. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Spring Break Camp at My Gym
2025-04-11 12:00 - 16:00 | My Gym Long Beach, 3287 Industry Dr., Signal Hill, CA, 90755
Spring Break Camp for ages 3 years, 4 months to 13 years!
April 11, 15, 16 and 17 • 12-4 PM
Dive into a world of non-stop excitement with Spring Break Camp, where every day is a thrilling journey! Immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of high-energy games, awe-inspiring gymnastics, imaginative arts and crafts, and a plethora of other activities. Each day brings a fresh wave of themes and programs, ensuring a uniquely captivating experience for all.
Price: $63 per child per day | Book multiple days and receive a multi-day discount!
Don’t miss out on this spectacular opportunity to make this spring break truly memorable. Book now and let the adventure begin!

Booking Now Open – Unlock an Unforgettable Spring Break Adventure!

Egg Hunt & Spring Fun on the Farm in Pomona
2025-04-12 | Cal Poly Pomona AGRIscapes, 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Visit Discovery Farm at AGRIscapes and enjoy a fun day of exciting activities.
Enjoy an egg hunt, petting farm, hay rides, children’s garden, cow train, antique tractors, and more.
Tickets are available for purchase online only.

Caterpillar Adoption Event at Children's Museum at La Habra
2025-04-12 | The Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 S Euclid St., La Habra, CA, 90631
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Learn about the importance of pollinators, walk through a mini butterfly pavilion filled with live butterflies, check out special conservation booths, and more. Then, take home a live caterpillar kit and watch the metamorphosis process.

Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
2025-04-12 | Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA, 92676
Saturdays, March – April 2026
Enjoy a guided family hike through Black Star Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. This easy, slower-paced outing follows a mostly flat trail, crosses a dry creek bed, and offers opportunities to spot local wildlife such as red-tailed hawks and mule deer along the way.
The hike averages 3–4 miles round trip and includes a medium level of interpretation, making it ideal for families and participants who prefer a relaxed pace. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Is the event free?
Registration required. Please check with OC Parks for current information.
Where is the event located?
Family Hikes are located at different trails. See website for more information.

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