Exciting Things to Do With Kids in the South Bay (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:
Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6 2025 Local Anchor South Bay Camp Fairs
Saturday, April 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm City of Redondo Beach Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 19, 10:00am 0 4:00pm Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration
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Friday Fun at Madrona Marsh Preserve
Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center
3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA, 90503, United States
Mira Costa Drama/Tech Spring Musical: Bright Star
Mira Costa High School Auditorium
South Bay Island Fair: Spring 2025
Redondo Beach Masonic Temple
503 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
Gardena Earth Day Clean-Up
Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
Nature Festival at Madrona Marsh
3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA, United States, California 90503
Centennial Celebration: Community Days
Torrance Memorial
Adams Health and Wellness Festival
Adams Middle School PTSA, 2600 Ripley Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA
Mira Costa Drama/Tech Spring Musical: Bright Star
Mira Costa High School Auditorium
Torrance Antique Street Faire
Torrance Antique Street Faire
Centennial Celebration: Community Days
Torrance Memorial
Events & Activities in the South Bay This Month
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.
2025 Local Anchor South Bay Camp Fairs
April 5-6
Learn all about local summer camps and connect with camp staff. This year we have four camp fairs scheduled featured some of the best local camps in the area. Enjoy live entertainment, fun activities for kids, and the first 100 families that check in will receive a special gift bag!
Get your free tickets to the camp fairs at the Promenade and South Bay Galleria.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 11 – 13
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.
Whale of a Day
April 12
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Serenos de Point Vicente invite you to the 40th Annual Whale of a Day. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the migration of Pacific Gray whales from the Arctic to Baja California. The event features children’s games, crafts, inflatables, and face painting, guided tours of the Point Vicente Lighthouse grounds and Interpretive Center museum, marine-themed vendors, local organizations, and live music by local artists. A variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase including food trucks, kettle corn, churros, beer, and wine.
City of Redondo Beach Eggstravaganza
April 12
Head to the park from 10 am to 12 pm for the City of Redondo Beach Eggstravaganza. This is FREE event with egg hunts for kids, an Easter Bunny photo booth, crafts, games, and more!
2nd&PCH KIDS CLUB – Spring Easter Egg Theme
April 16
Enjoy a fun Kids Club event and celebrate the Spring season! Kids Club events run from 10am – 12pm. Activities include arts and crafts, face painting, games, and more.
Underwater Eggstravaganza
April 19
Join in the fun as kids are invited to dive for eggs at the El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center. There will be music, candy, and prizes. The event begins at 1:30pm, be sure to purchase tickets in advance as it does sell out.
Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration
April 19
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.
Disney on Ice – Long Beach Arena
April 17 – 20
Disney on Ice presents Into the Magic, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Celebrate the magic of courage love and adventure. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, and watch Rapunzel skate to great heights.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest – Aquarium of the Pacific
April 26 – 27
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.
Check out more Easter events in our guide to Easter Celebrations in the South Bay!
Worth the Drive: Events & Activities in Los Angeles and Beyond This Month
City of STEM and Los Angeles Maker Faire
April 12
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.
Springtime Easter Festival 2025 at Underwood Family Farms
March 22 – April 21
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 28 – April 14
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 28 – April 27
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.
Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum
All month
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 16-19 & 23-27
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.
California Poppy Festival
April 25 – 27
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 26 – 27
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.
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
April 5 – May 18 (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.
Bob Baker Day
April 13
Celebrate L.A.’s puppeteering icon at this annual free festival in at Los Angeles State Historic 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.
Skirball Puppet Festival – Sparking Imagination
April 27
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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