Welcome to the local's favorite Orange County events site for Families! Here is a huge list of Orange County Events happening THIS WEEKEND for April 4 - 6, 2025. Fun things to do in OC this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many are FREE!
Looking for FREE family activities, children's activities, community events, great food trucks, OC entertainment, live music performances or craft fairs? We've got the scoop! This list is organized by date. Double check event's website to confirm details before going. To submit your event, email jill@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.
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Things to Do in Orange County ALL Weekend
Here are some fun things happening multiple days during this weekend in Orange County.
- Orange County Storytimes
Huge list of every story time in Orange County listed by city. Includes storytimes for public libraries, local business, and community centers. - Knott's Boysenberry Festival
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
March 28 - May 18, 2025
All Day
The Knott's Boysenberry Festival is a limited-time food and wine celebration at Knott's Berry Farm, honoring the park’s roots with creative boysenberry-inspired dishes, specialty desserts, and exclusive drinks including wines and craft beers. Along with delicious offerings, the festival features local crafters, live music, stage shows, and family-friendly activities. This year’s event debuts more than two dozen new food and drink items. - Bubblefest at Discovery Cube
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
March 28 - April 14, 2025
Times vary
The bubbles are back at Discovery Cube Orange County for a limited time. Experience a fusion of science, entertainment, and bubble artistry at this POPular event featuring the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show with world-renowned bubble artists, plus hands-on interactive exhibits in the Bubble Zone. - Easter Eggstravaganza
Irvine Park
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA
March 22 - April 19, 2025
All Day
Gather your crew and hop into some springtime fun! Kids can snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, get creative with cookie decorating, enjoy colorful face painting, and take part in a variety of fun spring activities scattered throughout the event. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends! - Weekend Walks at Oak Canyon Nature Center
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
March 8 - 9, 2025
10:30am
FREE EVENT
Come join us on Saturday or Sunday mornings for an hour-long, naturalist-led hike through Oak Canyon to learn about the Canyon's plants, animals, history, ecology, and more! Each week's hike is themed and ends at the Interpretive Center for a live animal demonstration. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Things to Do in Orange County - Friday, April 4, 2025
- Morning Playdate with a Fun Character
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA
Friday, March 28, 2025
10:30am
Play & Parties Playdates include Live Storytimes, Singalongs, and a special guest! Have fun with other children while paying games, singing songs, and playing with our special guest. - Passover Celebration at Pretend City
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Friday, March 28, 2025
11am
Get ready to celebrate Passover in style at Pretend City! Passover is a Jewish holiday and it is a time to be with family, remember the past, and celebrate freedom! Rabbi Sender is coming to help us prepare to Passover with the making of Matza! Children will learn about the exodus from Egypt and will have the opportunity to use flour, roll it into dough and learn about the process that Matzah bakeries typically go through. Take home the Matzah that you make! - Wild Tales
Upper Newport Bay
2301 University Drive, Newport
Friday, March 28, 2025
10:00 - 10:45am
FREE
Upper Newport Bay’s popular storytime is back! Wild tales will be offered every Friday and include an outdoor storytime in their amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in our classroom. Each session has a new story, hike theme, and craft project. - Jr. Ranger Adventure: Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Nature Center
2145 Windes Dr, Orange, CA 92869
Friday, March 28, 2025
1pm
FREE
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Participants will explore Santiago Oaks Regional Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This program will begin outside the Nature Center. - Night Hike at Irvine Park
Irvine Park
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA
7:30pm
We love the nightlife! Join us at Irvine Regional Park as we search for nighttime critters that call the park home. From humble toads to graceful owls, you never know what you’ll see! This program will begin in front of the nature center near parking lot T. Layers, sturdy footwear and water are recommended. Red-tinted flashlights are highly encouraged. This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers.
FREE - Main Street Classic Car Show
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove
Friday, March 28, 2025
4-8pm
FREE
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County. With roughly 50 parking spaces, and the show running every Friday, you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rides on display.
Things to Do in Orange County - Saturday, April 5, 2025
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Home Depot Free Kids Workshop
Home Depot Stores
9am - Noon
Pick up your free Kids Workshops Kit on the first Saturday of each month from your local store. Build it in store. Supplies are provided. (While supplies last) - Good to Go Fair at Pretend City
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Friday, March 28, 2025
9am - 1pm
FREE
Join us for the Good To Go Fair at Pretend City Children’s Museum! This FREE event is perfect for families with children ages 0-5. Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being. - Sensory Easter Bunny
MainPlace Mall
2800 N Main St., Santa Ana, CA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10 - 11am
Sensory Bunny is a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a private photo session and visit with the Easter Bunny in a calming environment before the mall opens to the public. Craft stations are provided by Orange County Arts & Disability. - Jr. Ranger Adventure
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Saturday, April 5, 2025
9:30 - 11am
FREE
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Participants will explore Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. - Arts at the Oaks: Nature Journaling
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA92660
Saturday, April 5, 2025
8 - 10am
FREE
Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for making observations, creating lasting memories and developing deeper connections with the world around us. This session will cover the basics of art theory and practices, journal anatomy and maximizing your senses. - Storytime and Activity
Barnes & Noble - Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Storytime and Activity
Barnes & Noble - Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive Suite A215, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
9 - 10:30am
FREE
Enjoy a FREE monthly First Saturday tour of the wetlands! Meet at 9 a.m. in the south parking lot at the Reserve (on Pacific Coast Hwy. halfway between Warner and Seapoint, directly across the Hwy from the entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach). Volunteer Naturalists offer presentations on the history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This is a wonderful opportunity for first-time visitors, students, small groups and local citizens to learn about this valuable coastal resource! - Laser Shows the OCC Planetarium
OCC Planetarium
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Times Vary
Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds. - Archery for 10 and up
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10 & 11:30am
Do you know how to shoot a bullseye? Join us for open range archery and we will teach you the basic skills needed to point, aim, and shoot an arrow. We will cover the correct way to draw a bow and talk about range safety. Ages 10 and up. - All Ages Wood Workshops
AR Workshop
31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10am - 1pm
Join AR Workshop for a family DIY class to make one of their many wood projects! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. - Anaheim GardenWalk Cars & Coffee
Anaheim GardenWalk
400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
8 - 11am
FREE EVENT
California's only indoor covered Cars & Coffee event! Every Saturday morning, call GardenWalk your home cars & coffee or simply stop by and bring your crowd for a covered C&C late morning gathering. All makes, models, projects, and finished builds are welcome. Enter at Clementine Street north (Clementine & Disney Way). - South OC Cars and Coffee
Outlets At San Clemente, San Clemente