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Spectacular Things to Do With Kids in Los Angeles in March

ByShahrzad Warkentin

Spring is finally here, and there is an abundance of fun-filled outdoor activities and things to do with kids. Butterflies, whales, and wildflowers are just a few of the exciting encounters that will make for a memorable month. Check out our complete list of the best family activities in Los Angeles in March below.

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Best Things to Do With Kids in Los Angeles in March 2024

Local Anchor South Bay Camp Fair

March 9

Learn all about local summer camps and connect with camp staff. This year’s camp fair features some of the best local camps in the area. Enjoy fun activities for kids, and the first 100 families that check in will receive a special gift bag!

Related: Sign up to get our Ultimate Digital Guide to South Bay Summer Camps

LA Kings Hockey Game 

Select dates in March

Check out an LA Kings hockey game and enjoy a memorable sporting event the whole family will love. Don’t miss the game on Sunday, March 3, Kids Day and Bailey’s Birthday Bash. The first 5,000 kids in attendance will receive a Squish Bailey toy, presented by Pear Deck.

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Festival of Whales

March 1 – 3

Spot some whales and celebrate these majestic creatures at the 53rd Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales. Can’t make the event? Check out our guide to whale watching in Southern California for the best tips and locations.

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The Butterfly Pavilion at NHM

March 17 – August 25

The butterflies are back at the Natural History Museum! There’s nothing quite like the experience of hundreds of these beautiful, delicate creatures fluttering around you.

Wildflowers In Bloom

All month

All of this Los Angeles rainfall is setting us up for a magnificent superbloom of wildflowers this spring. Check out our guide to the best places to see wildflowers in Southern California for viewing tips.

14th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at UCLA’s Dickson Court

March 10

This free festival celebrating Nowruz, or Persian New Year, features musical performances, children’s activities and arts and crafts, dancers, traditional musicians, stilt walkers, their signature Grand Haft Sîn display, and much more.

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

March 8 – April 7

The annual food festival is back for 2024 and serving up all kinds of delicious treats for visitors of all ages. The festival also features live music, local crafters, and fun family activities. This year’s event will feature all-new food offerings with more than two dozen food and drink items.

Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 16

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with bagpipers, marching bands, and everything green parading down the route that runs along Pier Avenue in Downtown Hermosa Beach.

Festival of the Kite

March 10

Let’s go fly a kite at the 50th annual celebration of this thrilling festival! Head down to the Redondo Beach Pier and bring your kites. There are contests for the best kites in several categories, including highest flying, best handmade, and youngest flyer. The festival also features live music, food, and other fun family activities.

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 is 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.

Check out our complete guide to Easter Events in Los Angeles and South Bay.

Museum Free-For-All

March 23

Over 30 family-friendly SoCal museums offer free admission for this annual event. There is plenty to explore, with museums from Long Beach to Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Popular museums participating include the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Broad Museum, the GRAMMY Museum, the Cayton Children’s Museum, the Getty, the California Science Center, and the La Brea Tar Pits, among many others.

RELATED: Best Children’s Museums in Los Angeles & Orange County

LA Big 5K

March 16

Do your kids love to run? The LA Marathon takes place on March 16, but the day before is the perfect family-friendly racing event. The LA Big 5K, which goes through Elysian Park, is open to runners of all ages and abilities, including those riding in strollers.

America’s Teaching Zoo Spring Spectacular

March 16, 17 and 23, 24

If you’ve never visited the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo, there’s no better time to check out this magical place than spring. This small, intimate zoo run by college students is the perfect place to get up close and learn about several unique animals. 

Take a Hike

All month

Spring is the perfect season for hiking in Los Angeles; the sun is shining, but the summer heat hasn’t set in. Check out our guide to the best hiking trails for families, and after all the rain we’ve seen this winter, consider taking a hike to one of these beautiful SoCal waterfalls.

See the Tulips Bloom at Descanso Gardens

All month

For a very short window each March, you can enjoy the stunning sight of a sea of tulips in bloom at Descanso Gardens. The timing of the bloom isn’t exact, so be sure to call ahead before you plan your visit.

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Shahrzad is a parenting lifestyle writer and mom of two adventure-loving kids. She is a Los Angeles native where she lives with her husband, daughter, son, and their dog. She has worked in digital media since 2009 and written for Pampers, Red Tricycle, Romper, and What To Expect among others. Previously she was a film and television writer with work featured on Nickelodeon. Follow Shahrzad on IG @writersher