April 2025 Events

Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza

April 1 - 19, 2025

Bring your family and friends for a delightful springtime celebration filled with joy and excitement! Children can create lasting memories by meeting the Easter Bunny and capturing those precious moments with a photo. The fun continues with a variety of engaging activities, including thrilling egg hunts, charming train and hay rides, and energetic play in bounce houses. This event promises a day of laughter and springtime cheer for everyone. 

Springtime at South Coast Plaza

April 1 - 19, 2025

South Coast Plaza invites families to enjoy a delightful Spring celebration, complete with charming décor, encounters with the Easter Bunny, keepsake photos, a whimsical Bunny carousel, and fun springtime crafts for all ages. 

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

April 1 - 21, 2025

Immerse yourself in the diverse culinary landscape of California at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This themed event provides a unique chance to sample exquisite food and beverages, explore festive merchandise, and create cherished memories with your companions. Take advantage of the Sip and Savor Pass to fully enjoy the festival's delectable offerings.

Eggstravaganza at Downtown Disney District

April 1 - 21, 2025

A Disneyland Resort tradition returns! From March 25 to April 21, 2025, experience the fan-favorite Eggstravaganza. Search high and low for cleverly hidden character eggs, tucked into unexpected spots like window ledges and doorways. Can you find them all?

Knott's Boysenberry Festival

April 1 - 27, 2025

Discover the delicious legacy of the boysenberry at the annual Knott's Berry Farm's Boysenberry Festival. This food and wine event showcases the versatility of this special berry through a range of tantalizing dishes, exclusive desserts, and specialty drinks, including unique wines and craft beers. Guests can also explore local crafts, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in family-friendly activities. With over two dozen new menu items, this year's festival promises an exciting culinary adventure.

The Flower Fields - Carlsbad, CA

April 1 - 30, 2025

For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has painted the hills of North San Diego County with an extraordinary display of natural beauty. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, showcase 55 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers, a stunning bloom that revitalizes the landscape from early March to early May. This annual spectacle not only signals the arrival of spring in Southern California but has also become a cherished part of the region's heritage.

OC Japan Fair

April 4 - 6, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Japanese culture! Southern California's biggest festival is the perfect place to explore delicious flavors, discover unique treasures, and learn about fascinating traditions. Enjoy a packed schedule featuring a thrilling cosplay show, a mesmerizing tuna cutting demonstration, performances by acclaimed Japanese artists and comedians, traditional instrument showcases, fun games, kimono model meet-and-greets, and much more! 

Sawdust Art Festival Spring Fling

April 4 - 6, 2025

Step into a world of creativity at this vibrant new art event, nestled in a stunning canyon landscape. Explore the works of over 150 exceptional artists, and find art that truly speaks to you – from transformative statement pieces to unique Mother's Day gifts. Immerse yourself in captivating exhibits, enjoy live music, savor delicious food and wine, and experience a celebration of art unlike any other. 

Good to Go Fair at Pretend City

April 5, 2025

The Good to Go Fair prioritizes early childhood success by connecting parents and caregivers with essential community resources. Explore a comprehensive range of support services designed to empower families and ensure children are on the right track during their formative years, setting them up for a bright future in school and beyond. 

Home Depot Kids Workshop - Globe Planter

April 5, 2025 ( 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM )

Bring the kids to Home Depot to build a Basketball Game at the Kids Workshop. These workshops meet on the first Saturday of every month for fun and hands-on experience for kids of all ages! It's recommended to sign-up online to reserve a kit and pin.

Tanaka Farms Spring Harvest Festival

April 5, 2025

Bring the family for a spring celebration filled with hands-on fun! Enjoy arts and crafts like painting birdhouses and flower pots, play games like the Scarecrow Toss and Veggie Blast, and try the Farmer Golf mini course. Kids will love the ATV Tractor Rides, Duck-a-palooza duck race, and the Bee Train. An Egg Hunt leads to a sweet bunny prize!

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum

April 6, 2025 ( 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM )

Enjoy a free family festival celebrating springtime at the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum! Witness traditional Japanese dances by Fujima Seiyumi Kai, the thrilling drumming of Kishin Daiko, and the amazing candy sculptures of Shan. Participate in free face painting, art projects, and sample tasty mochi. 

City of Westminster Bunny Hop - Bolsa Chica Park

April 12, 2025 ( 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM )

Bring the whole family for springtime fun at your local parks, featuring visits with the Easter Bunny, spring-themed crafts, games, treats, an Egg Hunt, and activities for all ages!

City of Westminster Bunny Hop - John F. Land Park

April 12, 2025 ( 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM )

Bring the whole family for springtime fun at your local parks, featuring visits with the Easter Bunny, spring-themed crafts, games, treats, an Egg Hunt, and activities for all ages!

City of Westminster Bunny Hop - Coronet Park

April 19, 2025 ( 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM )

Bring the whole family for springtime fun at your local parks, featuring visits with the Easter Bunny, spring-themed crafts, games, treats, an Egg Hunt, and activities for all ages!

City of Westminster Bunny Hop - Tony Lam Park

April 19-20, 2025 ( 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM )

Bring the whole family for springtime fun at your local parks, featuring visits with the Easter Bunny, spring-themed crafts, games, treats, an Egg Hunt, and activities for all ages!

National Junior Ranger Day (National Park Week April 19-27)

April 19, 2025

National Park Week features National Junior Ranger Day! Everyone is invited to explore, learn, and protect. This one-day event shines a light on the year-round Junior Ranger program and the importance of our national parks. 

Buena Park Spring Eggstravaganza + Sustainability Fair

April 19, 2025 ( 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM )

Bring the whole family for a springtime celebration! The Eggstravaganza features Candy Scrambles for every age group, bounce houses, creative kids' crafts, engaging games, live entertainment, adorable petting zoo animals, and delightful pony rides. Don't miss the sustainability fair for eco-conscious activities! 

Fountain Valley Easter Egg Hunt

April 19, 2025 ( 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM )

Hop on over for a morning of egg-citing fun with continuous egg hunts running from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, so bring your basket and join the hunt! After, enjoy inflatables, carnival games, a tasty pancake breakfast (a Kiwanis fundraiser), face painting, shop with vendors, and try your luck in the fun opportunity drawing. 

City of Cypress Spring Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park

April 19, 2025 ( 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM )

Don't miss the Spring Egg Hunt in Cypress, with dedicated hunts for 3-11 year olds! They'll also have crafts, games, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera for photos! 

City of Costa Mesa Springfest

April 19, 2025 ( 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM )

Raise the Jolly Roger and join in at the pirate-themed Eggstravaganza! Walk the plank and discover treasure egg hunts, train rides, photos with the Pirate Bunny, arm painting, live entertainment, music, and a whole ship's worth of games. It's a pirate's life for everyone! 

Eggscavation at Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove

April 19, 2025 ( 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM )

Enjoy a fantastic event with egg hunts specifically for children aged 2-10! They'll also have a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle courses, glitter tattoos, carnival games, balloon twisters, train rides, and craft activities for everyone to enjoy. 

OC Model Engineers Miniature Train Ride at Fairview Park

April 19-20, 2025 ( 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM )

Experience the thrill of miniature train rides! OC Model Engineers offer free public rides every 3rd full weekend of the month. Bring your family and create lasting memories with this delightful activity.