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Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Los Angeles
Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
Friday, April 3, 2026
Families can spend a night sitting on Southern California's sandy shore waiting for the legendary grunion run to begin. The activities start with an auditorium presentation about the mating rituals of this unique fish, after which visitors are guided down to the shore to see the famed fish run for themselves. Website
Angels Home Opening Weekend
Angel Stadium, Anaheim
Friday - Sunday, April 3 - 5, 2026
The Angels take to the field for the season opening games vs. the Seattle Mariners.Fans in attendance at the Friday and Saturday games receive an Angels Baseball wall calendar, (while supplies last). Website
LA Spring Fair
Whittier Narrows Park, 1600 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte
Friday - Sunday, April 3 - 19, 2026
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. Website
Spring Fling 2026 at the Arboretum
Arcadia
Friday, April 3, 2026
The Arboretum hosts its EGG-ceptional evening of food, music, and fun!Details of the 2026 are tba, but Spring Fling activities typically include egg runs, scavenger hunts, photo ops, lawn games, spring crafts, music, and special guests.This event is held rain or shine. Website
Blessing of the Animals
Pico House, 424 N Main St., Los Angeles - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The Saturday before Easter Sunday, families can bring their pets to be blessed. This centuries-old tradition, blessing the animals for the benefits they provide mankind, has been celebrated in the Plaza since 1930. All pets are welcome. Website
Egg Bowl 2026
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Tens of thousands of eggs can be found on the Rose Bowl field at this huge annual Easter event. And this year, the brunch is back! The hoppin' event also includes a spring festival with free family activities, games, inflatables, and food for purchase. Tickets are not required for the spring festival area, and egg hunt tickets are free but limited. Website
Gilchrist Farm Egg Hunt and Spring Fling
Santa Clarita
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Spring has come to Gilchrist Farm. Guests can enjoy baby animals such as goats, chicks, and piglets; create spring farm crafts; and take a picture with the Easter Bunny or a friendly real bunny. Egg hunts are offered for kids of various age ranges. The most unique egg hunt here is the "challenge" course for bigger kids- where they have to work to get their loot. Website
Southern California Railway Museum Easter Egg-stravaganza
Perris - Free admission
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Southern California Railway Museum's Easter Egg-stravaganza is a festive Easter-themed day of family fun, with hands-on activities, historic exhibits, and outdoor play, alongside special springtime experiences.Guests can enjoy Spring Trolley Rides (additional ticket required) plus three age-group Easter Egg Hunts. Website
Spring Corgi Beach Day
Huntington Beach - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
What the world need now is more corgis on the beach. Corgis and their friends gather for an epic Tiki Beach-themed paw-ty on the beach. The compact canines can compete in all manner of contests: there's a costume contest, one for loudest barking corgi, fetch fanatic, cutest cardigan corgi, corgi limbo, best corgi butt, eating competitions, and more. Website
Tustin Easter Egg Hunt
Tustin Sports Park - FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The Easter fun at Tustin Sports Park includes photos with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, inflatables and games, and live entertainment.The egg hunts for all ages (0 - 9) starts promptly at 9am. Bring your own baskets. Website
El Segundo Underwater Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Kids can once again dive into the annual Underwater Eggstravaganza to catch some floating eggs. The event includes music, candy, and prizes. Website
Huntington Beach Easter Family Fun Day
Huntington Central Park - Sports Complex - 18100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach
FREE
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The City of Huntington Beach, together with the Kiwanis Club give away thousands of pounds of candy at this annual event. Eggtivities include egg hunts for different ages, with a designated hunt for children with special needs and a hunt with sound-assisted eggs for visually-impaired children. Website
The Lizard and El Sol
Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union Street, Pasadena - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 4 - 12, 2026
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With live music, bold visuals, and a heartwarming message about perseverance and community, The Lizard & El Sol is a joyful first theater experience for young audiences and a celebration of the light we bring to the world.The play is presented primarily in Spanish, but is designed to be enjoyed and understood by both Spanish and non-Spanish speakers. Website
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway Irwindale,
Starts Saturday, April 4, 2026
M'Lords. M'Ladies. The Renaissance has returned to the Southland! Medieval costumes and mugs of mead are the stuff that Renaissance Pleasure Faire is made of. The day promises continuous entertainment in a dozen performance areas, with live jousting tournaments, comedy shows, magic, music, swashbuckling, and occasional sightings of Queen Elizabeth I in her Royal Parade as the Faire celebrates its Diamond Jubilee year. Website
PaleyFest LA 2026
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood
Starts Saturday, April 4, 2026
PaleyFest returns in person to the Dolby Theatre, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective from the stars and creators of favorite television shows. The full schedule has been announced, including Pluribus, Nobody Wants This, The Pitt, and Shrinking, plus a 50th anniversary tribute to Charlie's Angels. Website
The Broad Family Weekend Workshops
DTLA - FREE
Sunday, April 5, 2026
This weekend's family workshop at The Broad is really taking shape! Finding inspiration in The Broad’s special exhibition, Robert Therrien: This is a Story, participants build objects from shapes created using stencils, wire, cardboard, pipe cleaners, and more. Website
Tanaka Farms Easter Luncheon
Irvine
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Tanaka Farms serves up a festive feast for Easter Sunday. This special luncheon starts with a tractor ride to the hilltop event area where guests can enjoy games & activities, and photo ops. Everyone can visit with the barnyard animals, and each child receives a ticket to the Easter Egg Hunt. Website