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Things to Do with Kids in LA in March, 2025
Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival
Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey - FREE
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Here there be dragons (of the sea-going variety!). Marina del Rey hosts its fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival. 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs compete to be the fastest team on the water. Participants vary in age from 12 to 80 years old. Many participants are multi-generational families paddling together. Visit the website here.
Long Beach Mardi Gras
Shoreline Village, Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, March 1, 2025
The Long Beach Mardi Gras celebration is the largest free Mardi Gras on the West Coast. The free festival fills Shoreline Village with plenty of entertainment, including Zydeco music, street entertainers, bead throwing with 5,000+ necklaces, face painting, New Orleans-style food, a parade and a plenty of free entertainment. Visit the website here.
54th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales
Dana Point - FREE
Friday - Sunday, March 7 - 9, 2025
The Festival of Whales celebrates migrating whales who use Dana Point's headland as a landmark on their journey southward. Festivities include whale watching, a street fair, classic cars on display, and an art show. Plus, 2025 sees the launch of the Festival of Whales Carnival, a three-day carnival at Lantern Bay Park with carnival rides, games, food, live music, and a beer garden. Visit the website here.
Abilities Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center, DTLA - FREE
Friday - Sunday, March 7 - 9, 2025
The Abilities Expo opens up a world of possibilities for adults and kids with disabilities. In addition to a full program addressing adult needs, Abilities Expo presents an abundance of fun, engaging things for kids to do and see. Visit the website here.
51st Annual Festival of the Kite
Redondo Pier, Redondo Beach - FREE
Sunday, March 9, 2025
The Redondo Pier hosts one of Southern California’s longest-running kite festivals. Prizes are awarded in various categories from the youngest kite flier to the highest flying kite. Visit the website here.
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade
Hermosa Beach - FREE
Saturday, March 15, 2025
It's the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow: the Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 29th year on March 15, 2025. Visit the website here.
County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade
Main Street, Ventura - FREE
Saturday, March 15, 2025
The annual County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade marches to the theme of "Show-Me You’re Irish" with bands, Irish dancers, fire trucks, antique vehicles, four-legged pets, and anything remotely green that can march down Main Street. Visit the website here.
STEAM Fest Express Festival
Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16, 2025
All aboard! Kids can hop on board for STEAM Fest Express at the Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS show Dinosaur Train. Buddy the Dinosaur has been invited to the museum to meet with fans and highlight his favorite topics of paleontology, science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Visit the website here.
Museums Free-For-All
Multiple Locations - FREE
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Museums throughout Southern California once again open their doors for free in celebration of the annual "Museums Free-For-All." 2025's event is held on Sunday March 16. Some museums require (or encourage) advance reservations. . This year, many organizations are offering Metro riders with a TAP card special discounts on March 16. Additionally, a few museums are offering admission on Saturday, March 15 instead. Visit the website here.
Purim Carnival (Tarzana)
Temple Judea, Tarzana
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Temple Judea hosts the biggest Purim Carnival in the Valley, at the corner of Lindley Avenue and Ventura, with plenty of room for dancing in the street. The area becomes a mini-Disneyland with rides. Visit the website here.
Swallows Day Parade 2025
San Juan Capistrano - FREE
Saturday, March 22, 2025
We all know that the swallows always return to San Juan Capistrano, but did you know that they are welcomed with an annual homecoming parade? The annual event holds the distinction of being the nation's largest non-motorized parade. This year's theme is "Lassos and Lace". Visit the website here.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade (New Date)
Chinatown - FREE
Saturday, March 22, 2025
A new date has been set for this annual favorite. The 126th Golden Dragon Parade steps off on March 22, celebrating Year of the Snake. The colorful celebration of the lunar new year steps off at Hill Street at Temple. In addition to the giant dragon that gives the parade its name, floats, marching bands, entertainers, local business leaders, and cultural groups abound. Visit the website here.
Easter Eggstravaganza (Irvine Park Railroad)
Irvine
Starts Saturday, March 22, 2025
The bunny trail leads to Irvine Park Railroad where kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have pictures taken with him, participate in egg hunts, ride the train, and enjoy other ticketed activities. Visit the website here.
Underwood Family Farms Springtime Easter Festival 2025
Moorpark
Starts Saturday, March 22, 2025
The annual Eggs-travaganza at Underwood Family Farms returns with a whole farmful of family fun. Animal shows, tractor-drawn wagon rides, some games, and photo ops are among the activities included with admission. Visit the website here.
LA Zoo Spring Fling
Griffith Park
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23, 2025
The LA Zoo springs into fun with this jubilant celebration of nature’s renewal. Highlights of the weekend long event include special animal feedings, a self-guided tour of egg-laying animals, and honey tasting (for an additional fee). Kids can add to the community coloring wall and listen to performances by the Beat Buds. Other fun includes education stations about butterflies and scents, and strolling bee and butterfly characters. Visit the website here.
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum
Exposition Park
Starts Sunday, March 23, 2025
It's time to emerge from our chrysalis! The Natural History Museum welcomes butterfly lovers back to the Butterfly Pavilion and Nature Gardens. Guests can get up close to beautiful butterflies at this seasonal exhibit. Visit the website here.
César Chávez Family Day
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, DTLA - FREE
Sunday, March 23, 2025
¡Viva la Causa! LA Plaza celebrates the life of inspirational labor leader César Chávez. Guests can learn about the fight for farm labor rights at this free family day. The day features dance and music, and art and garden workshops. Visit the website here.
Dodgers Opening Weekend 2025
Dodger Stadium Elysian Park
Thursday - Saturday, March 27- 29, 2025
The Dodgers take on the Tigers for the season openers at Dodger Stadium. Visit the website here.
WonderCon 2025
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Friday - Sunday, March 28- 30, 2025
Wonders never cease! WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon is a celebration of all things pop culture, with a heavy emphasis on fantasy/sci fi movies and television, comic books, video games, and animation. Visit the website here.
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