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Spring flutters into the Butterfly Pavilion at the NHM. Photo courtesy of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
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2/25/24 - By Toby B

From St. Patrick's Day to Easter, March springs ahead with things to do in Los Angeles with kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Los Angeles this month.

March into the month with tasty theme park festivals like the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. Lucky you: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades in Hermosa Beach and Ventura. An early Easter means your March basket is full of spring festivals and egg hunts like the annual Underwood Farm's Springtime Easter Festival. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Los Angeles this March—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Events Calendar every day. 

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Don your lucky green. Photo courtesy of the Ventura County St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in March

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Anaheim
Starts Friday, March 1, 2024
This annual festival at Disney California Adventure is so good you can taste it! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival allows guests to explore the culturally rich mix of flavors in California. READ MORE

53rd Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales

Dana Point - FREE
Friday - Sunday, March 1 - 3, 2024
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, a parade, classic cars on display, and an art show . READ MORE

Storypalooza at Santa Monica Public Library

Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Santa Monica Public Library's Storypalooza champions literacy and celebrates the diversity of children’s literature. Attendees receive a free book while supplies last READ MORE

Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit

Sylmar
Opens Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time for your check-up! Discovery Cube LA's newest exhibit features Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins. Based on the famous television series, Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit lets doctors-in-training visit the McStuffins Toy Hospital E.R., Pet Vet, and Nursery to learn the daily duties of a doctor. READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza (Irvine Park Railroad)

Irvine
Starts Saturday, March 2, 2024
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. READ MORE

Spring Fest 2024

DTLA - FREE
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Formerly known as the Lantern Festival, Spring Fest 2024 is a day of family-friendly activities, Lunar New Year crafts, and cultural performances at the Chinese American Museum. It is hosted in partnership with the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.  READ MORE

Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival

Marina del Rey - FREE
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Here there be dragons (of the sea-going variety!). Marina del Rey hosts its third 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. READ MORE

Art of Costume Design in Film (Exhibit) - Opening Day

DTLA - FREE
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Dressed to impress!  The FIDM Museum's annual exhibition is recognizes outstanding achievement in costume design from films released in 2023. The exhibition features selections from recent films, including fan-favorites and a selection of Academy Award nominees. READ MORE

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Buena Park
Starts Friday, March 8, 2024
If you want to celebrate the boysenberry, Knott's is the berry best place. This year's Festival coincides with the grand unveiling of the new Knott’s Hotel. READ MORE

50th Annual Festival of the Kite

Redondo Beach - FREE
Sunday, March 10, 2024
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. READ MORE

Tanaka Farms Strawberry Picking Tours - Season Opening

Irvine
Starts Monday, March 11, 2024
It's strawberry time at Tanaka Farms!  The Strawberry Picking Tours start with a wagon ride around the farm. Guests learn about the farming methods and history of the farm and see how fruits and vegetables grow.  The tour makes one stop to pick a seasonal vegetable, and then the last stop on this tour is in the strawberry patch for picking and eating strawberries. READ MORE

Abilities Expo

DTLA - FREE
Friday - Sunday, March 15 - 17, 2024
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. READ MORE

Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade

Hermosa Beach - FREE
Saturday, March 16, 2024
It's the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow: the Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 28th year on March 16, 2024.  READ MORE

Springtime Easter Festival 2024

Moorpark
Starts Saturday, March 16, 2024
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.  READ MORE

County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade

Ventura - FREE
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The annual County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade marches to the theme of "Shamrocks & Shenanigans!​" with bands, Irish dancers, fire trucks, antique vehicles, four-legged pets, and anything remotely green that can march down Main Street.  READ MORE

Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival

Costa Mesa - FREE
March 16, 2024
Do the math: Arts + Science = Family Fun, at the Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival, which offers free entertainment and hands-on activities for the curious of all ages. READ MORE

STEAM Fest Express Festival

Perris
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17, 2024
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. READ MORE

Butterfly Pavilion at the NHM

Exposition Park
Starts Sunday, March 17, 2024
It's time to emerge from our chrysalis! The Natural History Museum welcomes butterfly lovers back to the Butterfly Pavilion and Nature Gardens. Get up close to beautiful butterflies at this seasonal exhibit. READ MORE

César Chávez Family Day

DTLA - FREE
Sunday, March 17, 2024
¡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. READ MORE

Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival 2024

Sierra Madre - FREE
Sunday, March 17, 2024
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.  READ MORE

St. Joseph's Day & The Return of the Swallows

San Juan Capistrano
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
St. Joseph's Day marks the annual return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. The mission's celebration is marked by pageantry, the traditional bell ringing at the sight of the first swallows, and a celebration with musical performances, tours, demonstrations, and food vendors. READ MORE

Parks After Dark Spring 2024

Multiple Locations - FREE
Starts March 21, 2024
The fun in the parks starts after dark! (Or sometimes a bit before.) Over 30 LA County Parks host free evening events including music, dance, art workshops, and other free family activities. READ MORE

Museums Free-For-All

Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
 Museums throughout Southern California once again open their doors for free in celebration of the annual "Museums Free-For-All." Some museums require (or encourage) advance reservations. READ MORE

Swallows Day Parade 2024

San Juan Capistrano - FREE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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 "Saddle Up San Juan". READ MORE

International Children’s Festival (Aquarium of the Pacific)

Long Beach
Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual International Children’s Day Festival celebrates the amazing talents of children of all cultures. READ MORE

Purim Carnival (Tarzana)

Tarzana
Sunday, March 24, 2024
 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.  READ MORE

Dodgers Opening Weekend 2024

Elysian Park
Thursday - Sunday, March 28 - 31, 2024
The Dodgers take on the Cardinals for the season openers at Dodger Stadium. READ MORE

LA Spring Fair

South El Monte
Starts Friday, March 29, 2024
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. READ MORE

WonderCon 2024

Anaheim
Friday - Sunday, March 29 - 31, 2024
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. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Disney California Adventure Park
Santa Monica Public Library branches, including Main Library
Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall A
Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Southern California Railway Museum
Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce
Numerous LA County Parks
Anaheim Convention Center