Exciting Things to Do With Kids in South Bay and LA in April
April means spring is officially here! From butterflies and bubbles to festivals galore, there are so many things to do with kids around the South Bay and Los Angeles this month you won’t be able to decide where to begin. Check out all the events and excitement below!
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Upcoming Featured Events & Program Highlights:
Sunday, April 7, 11:00am – 4:00pm Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival
Thursday, April 18, 7:30pm – 9:30pm LA King’s Game Bobblehead Giveaway
Saturday, April 20, 5:00pm – 9:00pm El Segundo Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival
Thursday, April 25 – Sunday April 28 41st Annual Springfest Redondo
Carnival & Community Festival
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9/11 Flag Memorial
Seaside Heroes Park
22851 Anza Avenue, Torrance, CA
Comedy Night in The Garden
Rockefeller Redondo Beach
1707 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
Open Mic Night
The Grand Annex Music Hall
The Grand Annex Music Hall, West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA
Tall Ship American Pride’s Homecoming Celebration
Pine Avenue Pier
350 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Summer Concerts in the Garden with Feed the Kitty
Rockefeller Redondo Beach
1707 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
Movies & Moonlight – IF
6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA, United States, California 90803
Movies Under the Stars- Encanto
1700 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA, United States, California 90247, 90248, 90249
Taste of South Bay
3126 Pacific Coast Hwy., # L, Torrance, CA, United States, California 90505
67th Annual City Celebration
39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-4124, United States
Hermosa Beach Concert Series
Hermosa Beach, CA
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Dine Around Artesia
North Redondo Beach
Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA
Things to Do With Kids in April
From Spring celebrations to Earth Day, so many exciting celebrations are happening in April. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite events this month.
City of STEM and Los Angeles Maker Faire
April 6
Southern California’s largest celebration of science, creativity, invention, and fun is back! All ages are invited to attend this free event with hands-on activities, galleries, amazing entertainment, dozens of food trucks, and a main-stage appearances science celebrities.
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit
Now – May 11
Experience the children’s museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s award- winning series, Doc McStuffins. Join the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as you help Doc and her friends in the new McStuffins Toy Hospital. Visitors can give toys check-ups, groom toy pets, feed baby dolls in the nursery, and so much more at this fun interactive exhibit at the Discovery Cube.
Star Wars Exhibit at The Ronald Reagan Library
All month
The special exhibit, DEFENDING AMERICA AND THE GALAXY: STAR WARS AND SDI, features memorabilia from the famous franchise alongside the history of the real life national defense system, Strategic Defense Initiative, or SDI.
New Bluey!
April 7 & 14
If spring showers have you stuck indoors, then spend some quality time on the couch watching two new Bluey episodes premiering this month on the Disney Channel and Disney+.
Springtime Easter Festival 2024 at Underwood Family Farms
March 16 – April 7
Springtime Easter Festival is as fun as the famous Underwood Harvest Festival but usually less crowded. This annual event features live music, tractor-drawn wagon rides, farm animals, children’s activities, and more. Guests can also purchase fresh produce and flowers from the farm market. Online tickets are required for weekends.
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
March 22 – April 7
The renowned spring family festival in Orange County returns to Discovery Cube Orange County. Watch Melody Yang, the world’s most famous bubble artist, perform in the Mega Bubblefest Laser show, a magnificent 45-minute spectacle. Each presentation incorporates bubble artistry, music, and lasers to astonish and entertain children of all ages, including adults.
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
March 8 – April 7
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-themed event that honors the park’s history by focusing on the boysenberry, the berry that started it all. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival has a wide variety of local craftspeople, live music, musical stage acts, fun activities for guests of all ages, and various food and drink options.
photo: Kidspace
Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum
March 14 – May 18
Bring your family to a celebration of the habitat and life cycle of butterflies and other pollinators. You’ll connect with nature thanks to Kidspace’s new exhibits, crafts, activities, and programs. The fun doesn’t stop there; you can also adopt a caterpillar at the Kidspace Museum Shop to bring home and raise it into a beautiful butterfly.
Kidstock at Pretend City
April 3-7 & 10-14
Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds! Kidstock Music & Arts Festival rocks to life on Wednesdays-Sundays, with performances at 11am and 2:30pm.
Wild Things Are Happening at the Skirball
Starting April 18
Check out this incredible exhibit celebrating the work of famous children’s author and illustrator, Maurice Sendack. The exhibit features over 150 artifacts—including original paintings, drawings, videos, and objects.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 19 – 21
Get your motors running and head to the biggest racing event of the year in the heart of downtown Long Beach. The three-day race includes a family fun zone, food truck experience, and an exotic car paddock.
California Poppy Festival
April 19 – 21
The California Poppy Festival is back and ready to celebrate our state’s iconic orange flower with live entertainment, amusement park rides, animal exhibits, crafts, festival food, and more.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
April 20-21
The biggest event of the year celebrating all things books is back again at USC. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a free event featuring 250 book and merchandise exhibitors, 8 outdoor stages and activity areas, performances, poetry readings, and more. This year’s list of speakers includes highly-acclaimed and award-winning children’s author Kate DiCamillo.
Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration
April 20
Get ready to Keep it Green, Keep it Clean at the Earth Day celebration at the Roundhouse Aquarium. Kids of all ages can engage in exciting hands-on activities to promote ocean conservation and sustainable living. This is a free event for all ages.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest – Aquarium of the Pacific
April 27 – 28
The Aquarium’s Teen Climate Council presents the 23rd annual Earth Day celebration at the Aquarium of the Pacific, featuring displays, activities, and presentations with an emphasis on sustainable art that will demonstrate how you can make a difference in your community and for the planet.
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
April 6 – May 19 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Take a step back in time to the days of yore at the Ren-Faire. The faire features over 100 artisans, merchants, vendors, costume contests, games, rides, a food court, and more. Check the website for details on specially-themed weekends, like Pirates and Heroes.
photo: Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Bob Baker Day
April 21
Celebrate L.A.’s puppeteering icon at this annual free festival in Highland Park. You can check out puppetry performances, explore the handmade market and food trucks, and even join in the fun by participating in a talent show.
41st Annual Springfest Redondo – 2024
April 25 – 28
Springfest is a spring carnival and community festival that has become a favorite tradition for all ages. This popular 4-day event features Carnival Rides, a Kids’ Zone, a Food Court with Gourmet Food Trucks, live Music and Entertainment all for free admission.
Disney on Ice – Long Beach Arena
April 25 – 28
Disney on Ice presents Mickeys Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen.
Skirball Puppet Festival – Sparking Imagination
April 28
During this fan-favorite event, puppets of all shapes and sizes walk around for a unique meet and greet. Check out performances from some of Southern California’s premier puppetry acts. You can also enjoy live music and the opportunity to design your own puppet pal with imagination-sparking materials.
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