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March Events | Pretend City, Irvine
March: Interactive spaces that support early development, social skills, and problem-solving where little ones can explore a miniature city designed for them.
Eggstravaganza | Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
March 3 – April 6: Search for hidden character-themed eggs tucked around Downtown Disney District as part of Disney's Eggstravaganza. Maps and sticker sheets are available for $11.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations, and completing the map earns one of 6 themed keepsakes.
Springtime | South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
March 13 – April 4: Celebrate spring and Easter with character photos, springtime crafts, and a seasonal carousel experience. Meet the Easter Bunny at two locations, and hop on the Bunny Carousel featuring larger-than-life bunnies and floral carriages.
Butterfly Season | Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
March 13–May 17: Dress up with monarch wings, explore bug safaris, and adopt live caterpillars during this spring pollinator celebration. Included with admission.
Bubblefest | Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana
March 14 – April 12: Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana celebrates 30 years of Bubblefest during Spring Break. The Mega Bubblefest Laser Show runs 40 minutes and blends bubble artistry with lasers and music. Special days include a Sensory-Friendly Morning on March 15 and an after-hours Family Night on April 10.
Spring Break Camp | Ultimate Ninjas, Anaheim Hills
March 16 – April 10: Ultimate Ninjas Anaheim Hills runs a spring break camp for kids ages 5–15. Campers rotate through coached obstacle stations by age group, enjoy open play, and finish with a full course run-through. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions are available, with a 20% sibling discount.
Free Spring Events Across LA | LA Recreation & Parks
March - April: Join free spring egg hunts, arts & crafts, games, jumpers, face painting, and more at recreation centers across Los Angeles. Events run citywide through all 15 council districts. FREE!
Tanaka Strawberry Festival | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
March 21 - April 26: Enjoy free admission to Tanaka Farms' annual Strawberry Festival. Free activities include wagon rides, Easter Bunny photos, barnyard animals, and a 30-minute all-you-can-eat Strawberry Feast. U-Pick Strawberry Tours are also available with paid reservations. FREE!
Egg-Citing Easter Family Celebration | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
March 22 – April 4: Snap festive photos at Easter-themed photo ops and explore Wild West fun throughout the park. VIP Easter Experience includes unlimited rides, meet and greet with Sheriff Hopper, printed photo, egg hunt, and more.
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.
Sesame Place Reopening & 4th Birthday Celebration | Chula Vista
March 27: Celebrate Sesame Place San Diego’s reopening with character meet-and-greets, a birthday dance party, storytime, rides, and spring activities.
L.A. Zoo Bloom & Big Bunny Weekend | L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles
March 27–29 & April 4–5: A spring celebration with live performances, spring story time, honey tasting, screen printing demos, seed bomb activities, special animal feedings, and photo ops with Big Bunny. Walk through the Mission Safari Maze, a bilingual interactive maze focused on biodiversity and conservation.
Hooray LA! | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
January 24–May 3: Celebrate Los Angeles through handcrafted marionettes in this whimsical city-inspired puppet show. Admission required.
WonderCon | Anaheim Convention Center
March 27-29: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!
Spring Carnival & Egg Hunt | The Promenade, Rolling Hills Estates
March 27–29: Ride carnival rides and hunt for eggs hidden throughout an entire mall. The Super Egg Hunt (March 28 only) features a map-guided search through participating stores, with golden tickets tucked inside random eggs for prize redemption.
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!
Lil’ Chef – March Cooking Workshops
MARCH 6, 7, 13 & 27: Kids will enjoy learning how to make Japanese Cuisine, Vegan Baking, Lucky Charm Crispy Treats and Irish Food. Ages 3+. Sign up early!
Easter Fun Weekends | Golf N’ Stuff, Norwalk
March 28–April 5: Enjoy Easter-themed fun at Golf N' Stuff including free face painting, balloon art, and a free Easter Egg Hunt (March 28 only) with age-grouped sessions for kids 10 and under. A free mini chocolate bunny comes with every 2-Hour Unlimited Wristband purchase while supplies last.
Bunny Hop at Westminster Parks
March 28 & April 4: Hop into spring at this free family event with games, crafts, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts are held throughout the event for children (ages 12 and under).
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
STEM from Waste | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
March 28: Turn recyclables into bird feeders, planting pots, and creative projects while learning hands-on STEM skills in this eco-friendly workshop.
Spring Spectacular | The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
March 21–22 & 28–29: Watch student-created wildlife shows, meet guest animal experts, and enjoy up-close animal presentations and zoo exhibits.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
March 21 - April 4: Celebrate spring at Gilchrist Farm with egg hunts divided by age group, baby animals, pony and horseback rides, and pig races. Add-on activities include farm crafts, gem mining, gold panning, archery, axe throwing, and more
Bunny Train | Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, Campo
March 28–29 & April 4–5: Ride a vintage Easter train, hunt for eggs in the museum, and meet the Easter Bunny during this festive railway adventure.
Big Feelings Weekend | Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica
March 28–30: Explore emotions through hands-on play, creativity, and imagination at this special long-weekend series themed around "Curiosity and Wonder." Activities include interactive art, building challenges, experiments, storytelling, and collaborative play for children and caregivers to enjoy together.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Hoppin’ Hills | Community Center and Sports Park, Laguna Hills
March 28: Enjoy a free morning of spring-themed fun with donuts, photo opportunities, crafts, face painting, and a juggling show. FREE!
LAM Kids! Studio | Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach
Select days, January - March: Enjoy a sensory-friendly art session at 9am, and then another hands-on kids’ art workshop exploring museum galleries at 11am.
Santa Monica Airport Family Day | Santa Monica Airport
March 28: Build airplanes, try a flight simulator, enjoy crafts, and grab pancakes at this hands-on airport open house. FREE!
Mayor’s Egg Race | Civic Center Park, Newport Beach
March 28: Roll into spring with egg roll races across the lawn, inflatables, train rides, crafts, snacks, and photo ops. FREE!
Spring Eggstravaganza | Los Rios Park, San Juan Capistrano
March 28: Hunt for eggs, enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, puppet shows, and photos with the Bunny. Egg hunts are divided by age group for children (ages 2–12). FREE!
Eggstravaganza | Franklin Park, Redondo Beach
March 28: Bring a basket and join age-group egg hunts, games, and music at this community spring celebration in Redondo Beach. FREE
Easter Fun | Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach
March 28: Visit a waterfront petting zoo, enjoy balloon art and face painting, and take photos with the Easter Bunny on the Lido Deck. FREE!
Día de los Niños Celebration & Egg Hunt | Paramount Park, Paramount
March 28: Enjoy crafts, games, face painting, and age-group egg hunts, plus a live Wizard of Oz storybook performance and Easter Bunny photos. FREE!
Bunny Bonanza | Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
March 28: Enjoy crafts, games, face painting, Touch-A-Truck, live entertainment, and a meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny at Crown Valley Park. FREE!
Spring Eggstravaganza | Hunt Branch Library, Fullerton
March 28: Hunt for eggs, enjoy arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, and photos with the Spring Bunny. Food trucks and a Dog-Friendly Village will also be on-site. FREE!
Eggstravaganza | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
March 28: Hunt for Easter eggs in timed hunts organized by age group, plus enjoy bunny photo ops, face painting, craft stations, food vendors, and raffle prizes. A sensory hour is available for early access before general admission opens. FREE!
Aloha Spring Festival | Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin
March 28: Enjoy Polynesian dance, live music, island vendors, plants, and ono grinds at this spring festival with family and pet-friendly vibes. FREE!
Native Plant Festival | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
March 28: Explore native plant gardening workshops, storytime, crafts, live music, and a nature-themed artisan market at this garden festival. FREE!
Celebrating the Spring Equinox | Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum, San Juan Capistrano
March 28: Celebrate the spring equinox and the return of the swallows with crafts, basket weaving demonstrations, and museum tours at a historic adobe cultural center.
The Hunt! Ventura’s Largest Free Holiday Egg Hunt | Plaza Park, Ventura
March 28: Hunt for thousands of eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at Ventura's largest free holiday egg hunt. Kids (ages 0–12) are divided into age groups. A Kids Zone with inflatables and carnival games is also available, with tickets purchased separately. FREE!
Symphonies for Youth: The Conductor with Ana María Patiño-Osorio | Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
March 14: Enjoy a 45-minute family concert exploring how conductors guide the orchestra, with lively classics and pre-show art activities. Admission required.
Citrus Festival | California Citrus State Historic Park, Riverside
March 28: Taste sweet and rare citrus varieties while enjoying cooking demos, crafts, theater workshops, and family activities at this heritage festival. FREE!
Easter Garden Party | Kaleidoscope, Mission Viejo
March 28: Celebrate Easter with a free garden party featuring an Easter Bunny visit, flower experience, cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, live music, petting zoo, bounce house, and more. An egg hunt is also part of the fun. FREE!
Bunny Blast Eggstravaganza | El Toro Park, Lake Forest
March 28: Enjoy egg stations, carnival games, crafts, and food trucks at this family spring event. Wristbands are $10; kids (ages 2 and under) with a parent are free. Limited to the first 1,000 participants — advance purchase is strongly encouraged.
Spring Fest | Lincoln Park, Long Beach
March 28: Celebrate spring with egg hunts, Easter Bunny photos, a bunny trail for toddlers, crafts, face painting, group games, a cupcake walk, and free raffle prizes. FREE!
Spring Celebration | Founders Park, Ladera Ranch
March 28: Hop into spring with egg scrambles, carnival rides, crafts, and photos with Peter and Mrs. Rabbit at Founders Park in Ladera Ranch. Kids (ages 4–13) can join Egg Scramble groups, while kids (ages 3 and under) have their own Tykes and Toddlers Egg Area. Paid activity wristbands are required for rides, inflatables, face painting, and crafts; several activities are free.
Springtime at the Adobe | Leonis Adobe Museum, Calabasas
March 28: Hunt for eggs, make crafts, enjoy rancho activities, and listen to live music during this spring celebration at the historic adobe.
Easter Egg Hunt at The Pike Market | The Pike Outlets, Long Beach
March 28: Hunt for Easter eggs hidden throughout The Pike Outlets, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a live DJ, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and raffles every other hour. The first 50 visitors to The Pike Market booth receive a goodie bag.
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!
