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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Thursday, April 10 - Sunday, April 13
Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Los Angeles
LA County Parks Spring Jubilee
Multiple Locations
Starts Thursday, April 10
Parks throughout LA County celebrate Spring Jubilee with free events. Activities include egg hunts, performances, workshops, edible crafts, community activities, food tastings, and more. Visit the website here.
LA Spring Fair
Whittier Narrows Park
1600 Rosemead Blvd. , South El Monte, CA, 91733
Starts Friday April 11
It's the largest spring festival in Los Angeles County, with 12 acres of amusement rides, games, arts & crafts, and international food, as well as live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the website here.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Long Beach
Friday - Sunday, April 11 - 13
Turbocharged cars and stars charge through the city streets, hitting up to 200 mph along Shoreline Drive, in the annual Grand Prix that captivates Long Beach. Visit the website here.
3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck at Discovery Cube LA
Sylmar
April 12 - 14
Get it in gear: the Touch-a-Truck event is back at Discovery Cube Los Angeles! This fun and educational experience gives children a chance to interact with specialized vehicles that serve our community. Visit the website here.
City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire
Exposition Park - FREE
Saturday, April 12
City of Stem and LA Maker Faire combine forces to create an interactive event designed to inspire Los Angeles’ next generation of scientific leaders, makers, and creative thinkers! This year's event is held on the south lawn at Exposition Park. Visit the website here.
Galaxy Easter Egg Hunt
Carson
Saturday, April 12
The Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation invites kids to Dignity Health Stadium for its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Families should bring baskets for collecting eggs, and cameras for pictures with Cozmo and the Easter Bunny. Other activities include face painting. This year’s event held before the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC game, but an LA Galaxy game ticket is not required to attend the Easter Egg Hunt. Visit the website here.
Annual Dragon Boat Easter EggStravaganza and BBQ
Castaic - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Here's one you won't find anywhere else- egg hunts and dragon boat racing at the same event. Team Dragon Eyes hosts their annual Dragon Boat Easter Eggstravaganza and BBQ. Attendees have the opportunity to hop aboard a dragon boat and paddle, experiencing the art of dragon boat racing firsthand. Visit the website here.
Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival 2025
Sierra Madre - FREE
Saturday, April 12
The biggest event of the year in Sierra Madre is always this festival to celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records' honoree for world's largest blossoming plant. Visit the website here.
Whale of a Day
Rancho Pales Verdes - FREE
Saturday, April 12
Palos Verdes' annual festival celebrating the migration of the Pacific gray whale is held on the main grounds of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and at the adjacent lighthouse. Activities for children include inflatables, face painting, crafts, and games, along with informative exhibits and live music. Guests can tour the Interpretive Center’s museum and the grounds of the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Visit the website here.
OC Fair Imaginology
Costa Mesa - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13
Have you ever wondered how marine mammals survive in cold water, wanted to make your own kazoo, or tried to craft a rocket using a 3D printer? OC Fair’s Imaginology can help lead the STEAMy way! Visit the website here.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Santa Clarita - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13
Saddle up for a good time! Santa Clarita’s rich Western heritage takes center stage each year at the Cowboy Festival, which features a two-day lineup of music, food (including cowboy cobbler!), entertainment, and activities for Western enthusiasts of all ages. Visit the website here.
Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Monterey Park - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13
Monterey Park's Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates its 25th year in 2025. The festival is held in Barnes Park, offering attendees the chance to see, hear, and taste a bit of Japanese and Japanese American culture. Visit the website here.
Bob Baker Day
Chinatown - FREE
Sunday, April 13
The Annual Bob Baker Day celebrates the life and legacy of LA's iconic puppeteer. The event is once again held at Los Angeles State Historic Park. This year's event is focused on recovery through the arts. Everyone is welcome to participate in the healing and uplifting of our communities through art, imagination, and joy. Visit the website here.
Free 2nd Sunday at PAM: Flora and Fauna
Pasadena - FREE
Sunday, April 13
Pasadena's museum honoring all things Asian opens its doors for free on the second Sunday of every month. March's event gets back to nature. Guests can spend the afternoon looking closely at the natural wonders of the museum’s garden and explore the role of flora and fauna in Asian art and architecture. Visit the website here.