📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 1–7 PM

📍 Address: Orange County Buddhist Church, Anaheim (check orangecountybuddhist.org for full address)

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Hanamatsuri is the Buddhist celebration of the birth of the Buddha, traditionally held in spring — the name literally means "flower festival." The Orange County Buddhist Church's annual celebration includes cultural performances, traditional food, crafts, and a flower-decorated shrine (hanamido). It's a beautiful, low-key cultural event that most OC parents have never heard of. Runs both Saturday and Sunday 1–7 PM.

🎯 Best for: Families looking for something calm and culturally enriching; great alternative to the Grand Prix crowds

🍔 Food & drink: Traditional Japanese food typically available — check event listing to confirm

🎪 Activities & highlights: Cultural performances, traditional crafts, hanamido floral shrine, community gathering

🚗 Parking: Not listed — check event site. Church likely has on-site parking.

♿ Accessibility: Not listed — check venue

💡 Pro tip: This is your low-key, free, hidden gem alternative to the Grand Prix this weekend. Calm energy, cultural experience, zero cost.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Mix of indoor and outdoor, typically

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event

📱 Follow: Check orangecountybuddhist.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 6:38 PM first pitch

📍 Address: Angel Stadium, 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806

🎟 Entry: From ~$10

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Star Wars Weekend at Angel Stadium — themed game night with one of the best postgame shows of the season. Saturday's promo is Saturday Night Fireworks PLUS an 800-drone light show after the game. The drone show is a relatively new addition and genuinely spectacular for kids and adults. Note: the Mandalorian jersey giveaway was Friday Apr 17 only — Saturday's draw is the fireworks + drone show.

🎯 Best for: Baseball fans of all ages; Star Wars families; anyone who loves a good fireworks and drone show

🍔 Food & drink: Full stadium concessions — Angel Stadium has solid food options including local vendors

🎪 Activities & highlights: Star Wars themed game night; postgame Saturday Night Fireworks; postgame 800-drone light show

🚗 Parking: On-site stadium parking available; paid lots — arrive 45–60 min early

♿ Accessibility: Angel Stadium is fully ADA accessible

💡 Pro tip: The drone show happens after the game — plan for a later night. Cheap seats still get the full fireworks and drone experience.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor stadium — bring a layer; evenings in Anaheim in April can be cool

🔁 Recurring? Star Wars Weekend is an annual promotional series

📱 Follow: @angels

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 6:30–8 PM

📍 Address: Downtown Disney District, Anaheim (no park ticket required)

🎟 Entry: Free — no park ticket needed

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: The unofficial Dapper Day Eve event kicks off the spring Dapper Day weekend at Disneyland. Vintage and retro-dressed Disney fans gather in the Downtown Disney area for a stylish pre-event social. A great excuse to dress up and people-watch some incredible outfits without paying park admission.

🎯 Best for: Disney fans, vintage fashion enthusiasts, families who love dress-up; easy intro to Dapper Day culture without the cost of park entry

🍔 Food & drink: Downtown Disney restaurants and quick-service options nearby

🎪 Activities & highlights: People-watching the vintage outfits, casual social gathering, photo opportunities

🚗 Parking: Downtown Disney parking structure — first hour free, then paid. Or paid lots nearby.

♿ Accessibility: Downtown Disney is wheelchair and stroller accessible

💡 Pro tip: Come dressed up — even a simple vintage-inspired outfit fits right in and makes for great photos. If you want to see the full Dapper Day scene, Sunday is the main park outing.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (Downtown Disney District)

🔁 Recurring? Biannual — spring and fall Dapper Day weekends

📱 Follow: @dapperday

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–2 PM

📍 Address: Patriots & Paws, 1825 E Via Burton, Anaheim, CA

🎟 Entry: Free (public admission)

👶 Ages: All ages; family-friendly

✨ What it is: The 4th Annual BBQ Smoke Off at Patriots & Paws, a nonprofit that collects household goods for military veterans. A family-friendly community BBQ competition — come for the food, stay for the cause. Public admission, free to attend.

🎯 Best for: Families who love BBQ; community-minded families; good early outing before afternoon events

🍔 Food & drink: BBQ competition — expect plenty of smoked meats and food on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: BBQ competition with multiple teams, community atmosphere, nonprofit cause (veterans support)

🚗 Parking: Not listed — street parking likely available near Via Burton

♿ Accessibility: Not listed — single-story event space, likely accessible

💡 Pro tip: Go hungry. It's a competition, so there's actual good BBQ to sample.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Likely partially outdoor — check event link

🔁 Recurring? Annual (this is the 4th year)

📱 Follow: Check patriotsandpaws.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 2 PM

📍 Address: Northgate Market #40, 2030 E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: Best for toddlers and preschoolers; all ages welcome

✨ What it is: Canticos is a beloved bilingual children's brand (Spanish/English) bringing a live interactive kids show to Northgate Market. Think high-energy music, singalongs, and characters in both languages — perfect for bilingual families or anyone looking for Spanish-language kids programming.

🎯 Best for: Bilingual families; Spanish-speaking households; toddlers and preschoolers; anyone looking for free Saturday afternoon programming

🍔 Food & drink: Northgate Market grocery store on-site — grab snacks or food from their prepared foods section

🎪 Activities & highlights: Live bilingual kids show (Spanish/English), songs, characters, audience interaction

🚗 Parking: Northgate Market has a parking lot

♿ Accessibility: Indoor grocery store — accessible

💡 Pro tip: Arrive a few minutes early for a good spot. Great bilingual option for little ones learning Spanish or if Spanish is your home language.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Indoor (inside Northgate Market)

🔁 Recurring? Check @canticos for upcoming tour dates

📱 Follow: @canticos | @northgatemarket

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–4 PM

📍 Address: 330 W Birch St, Downtown Brea

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages; kids zone specifically for younger kids

✨ What it is: Rodeo x Rigs is a high-energy free outdoor event combining BMX and mountain bike demos with off-road vehicles, live music, food, and a kids zone. Part action sports event, part truck show — the kind of thing that kids absolutely lose their minds over. Downtown Brea location makes it easy to grab food or coffee after.

🎯 Best for: Families with kids who love bikes, trucks, or action sports; great for kids 5+; toddlers can enjoy the kids zone and spectating

🍔 Food & drink: Food vendors on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: BMX demos, mountain bike demos, kids zone, off-road vehicle display, live music, food vendors

🚗 Parking: Downtown Brea has city parking structures (free or low-cost) nearby

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor street/parking area — mostly flat, stroller-friendly

💡 Pro tip: The BMX demos are the main draw — check their site for the demo schedule so you don't miss it.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Check rodeoxrigs.com for future events

📱 Follow: Check rodeoxrigs.com for social handles

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–3 PM

📍 Address: Children's Museum at La Habra, 301 S Euclid St, La Habra, CA 90631

🎟 Entry: $20–25/caterpillar kit + museum admission

👶 Ages: Great for ages 3–10; any curious kid who loves science or animals

✨ What it is: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts this annual spring event where kids can adopt a live Painted Lady caterpillar kit to take home and raise into a butterfly. The kits include everything needed — caterpillar, habitat, and food. A genuinely magical science experience. Kits sell out every year.

🎯 Best for: Science-curious kids; families looking for an activity that continues at home; ages 3–10

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — museum likely doesn't have food on-site; plan to eat before or after

🎪 Activities & highlights: Live Painted Lady caterpillar kits to adopt and take home; museum activities and exhibits

🚗 Parking: Museum has on-site parking

♿ Accessibility: Museum is accessible — check lhcm.org for specific details

💡 Pro tip: Kits sell out early — arrive when doors open at 10 AM if this is your main goal.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Indoor museum

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event

📱 Follow: Check lhcm.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 9:30 AM–2 PM

📍 Address: LBX Hangar, 4150 McGowen St, Long Beach, CA

🎟 Entry: Price TBD — check event link

👶 Ages: Adult-leaning (women's event); kids not specifically mentioned

✨ What it is: The Rooted & Radiant Women's Spring Reset Experience at Long Beach Exchange's Hangar space. A wellness-focused gathering for women — vendors, panels, activities, and community around spring intention-setting. More of a mom's day out than a family event.

🎯 Best for: Moms looking for a solo day out or to bring a friend; women's wellness community

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — LBX has surrounding restaurants

🎪 Activities & highlights: Women's wellness programming, vendors, community gathering, spring reset theme

🚗 Parking: Long Beach Exchange has a large parking structure

♿ Accessibility: LBX is accessible; Hangar is a large venue

💡 Pro tip: Check the event link for ticketing details — pricing wasn't confirmed at time of publication.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Indoor (Hangar venue)

🔁 Recurring? Not listed

📱 Follow: @longbeachexchange

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 11 AM–1 PM

📍 Address: The Shops at Rossmoor, 12501 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages; great for younger kids

✨ What it is: A free Earth Day celebration at The Shops at Rossmoor with an ocean theme — kids can do ocean-themed crafts, get their faces painted, meet a shark character, and have a sea creature encounter. Low-key, accessible, and great for the toddler-through-elementary crowd.

🎯 Best for: Families with young kids (toddlers through early elementary); easy free outing with built-in entertainment

🍔 Food & drink: Shops at Rossmoor has surrounding restaurants and cafes

🎪 Activities & highlights: Ocean-themed crafts, face painting, shark character meet & greet, sea creature encounter

🚗 Parking: Free parking at The Shops at Rossmoor

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor shopping center — stroller and wheelchair accessible

💡 Pro tip: Two hours is enough time to do all the activities. Could easily combine with lunch at one of the Rossmoor shops.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (shopping center grounds)

🔁 Recurring? Annual Earth Day event

📱 Follow: Check @shopsatrossmoor for updates

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 1–7 PM

📍 Address: Orange County Buddhist Church, Anaheim

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Day 2 of the Orange County Buddhist Church's Hanamatsuri Festival — same free, culturally rich flower festival celebrating the birth of the Buddha. If you missed Saturday, Sunday runs the same hours and programming. See Saturday listing for full details.

🎯 Best for: Families looking for something calm, free, and culturally meaningful

🍔 Food & drink: Traditional Japanese food typically available

🎪 Activities & highlights: Cultural performances, traditional crafts, hanamido floral shrine

🚗 Parking: Not listed — check event site

♿ Accessibility: Not listed — check venue

💡 Pro tip: If you went Saturday and loved it, come back Sunday — the community gathering energy is different on the second day.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Mix of indoor and outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event

📱 Follow: Check orangecountybuddhist.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 1:07 PM first pitch

📍 Address: Angel Stadium, 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806

🎟 Entry: From ~$10

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: The Sunday finale of Angels Star Wars Weekend — first 25,000 fans through the gate receive a Big A & Millennium Falcon collectible giveaway. Afternoon start time makes this much more family-friendly for younger kids who struggle with late nights.

🎯 Best for: Star Wars families; afternoon baseball with kids; anyone who wants the giveaway

🍔 Food & drink: Full stadium concessions

🎪 Activities & highlights: Star Wars themed game; Big A & Millennium Falcon collectible giveaway for first 25,000 fans

🚗 Parking: On-site stadium parking — arrive 45 min early

♿ Accessibility: Angel Stadium is fully ADA accessible

💡 Pro tip: Get there early for the giveaway — first 25,000 fans only. 1:07 PM start is much more civilized than Saturday night for families with younger kids.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor stadium

🔁 Recurring? Star Wars Weekend is an annual promotional series

📱 Follow: @angels

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 11 AM–4 PM

📍 Address: Farmers Park, 412 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim Packing District

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Plantstock is a free plant market in the Anaheim Packing District's Farmers Park — succulents, rare plants, and specialty vendors in one of Anaheim's most walkable, food-filled neighborhoods. The Packing District itself is worth the visit, and Plantstock adds a free outdoor market layer on top.

🎯 Best for: Plant lovers; families who want a casual Sunday outing with great food nearby; stroller-friendly

🍔 Food & drink: Anaheim Packing District food hall is right there — tons of options

🎪 Activities & highlights: Succulents, rare plants, specialty plant vendors, outdoor market atmosphere

🚗 Parking: Anaheim Packing District has a parking structure nearby

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor park — accessible

💡 Pro tip: Combine with lunch at the Packing House food hall — one of the most underrated spots in Anaheim.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (Farmers Park)

🔁 Recurring? Check Packing District calendar for frequency

📱 Follow: @anaheimpackingdistrict

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 12–6 PM (Reco Vinyl pop-up noon–6 PM; Lukup live reggae + DJ at Packing House 4–6 PM)

📍 Address: MAKE space + Packing House, Anaheim Packing District, 412 S Anaheim Blvd area

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: The monthly Reggae 3rd Sundays event in the Anaheim Packing District — Reco Vinyl pop-up runs noon to 6 PM in the MAKE space, followed by Lukup live reggae plus a DJ set at the Packing House from 4–6 PM. A chill, free Sunday afternoon with good music and great food access. Pairs beautifully with Plantstock happening the same day.

🎯 Best for: Families who like chill music vibes; anyone spending Sunday in the Packing District

🍔 Food & drink: Anaheim Packing District food hall — full dining options

🎪 Activities & highlights: Reco Vinyl pop-up (noon–6 PM), Lukup live reggae (4–6 PM), DJ set

🚗 Parking: Packing District parking structure nearby

♿ Accessibility: Indoor/outdoor mix — accessible

💡 Pro tip: Stack this with Plantstock for a full free Sunday in the Packing District. Arrive for the market, grab lunch, stay for the live music.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Mix (MAKE space + Packing House)

🔁 Recurring? Monthly (3rd Sunday)

📱 Follow: @anaheimpackingdistrict

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 11 AM–9:30 PM (live music 11 AM–4 PM; Up screening 6:30 PM)

📍 Address: Brewery X, 3191 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages; family- and pet-friendly

✨ What it is: Brewery X hosts a full Sunday of free programming — live music in their family- and pet-friendly biergarten from 11 AM to 4 PM, then an outdoor screening of Pixar's Up at 6:30 PM. Bring blankets, bring the dog, bring the kids. A genuinely lovely free Sunday setup.

🎯 Best for: Families with kids of all ages; dog owners; anyone who wants a relaxed free Sunday with good beer and a movie

🍔 Food & drink: Brewery X has food and full bar on-site — family-friendly biergarten setting

🎪 Activities & highlights: Live music (11 AM–4 PM), outdoor screening of Up (6:30 PM), biergarten, pet-friendly

🚗 Parking: Brewery X has on-site parking

♿ Accessibility: Biergarten setting — mostly flat and accessible

💡 Pro tip: Bring blankets and arrive by 6 PM to get a good spot for the movie. Up hits differently once you have kids — just saying.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor biergarten

🔁 Recurring? Check breweryx.com for upcoming events

📱 Follow: @breweryx

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, all day. Mark Twain mixer ~2 PM; Phat Cat Swinger 4 PM; Dapper Derby carousel 6 PM. Dapper Day Boutique at Grand Californian Hotel is free, no park ticket needed.

📍 Address: Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802

🎟 Entry: Park admission required for in-park events. Dapper Day Boutique at Grand Californian Hotel: free, no park ticket.

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Dapper Day is the unofficial vintage and retro-dress outing at Disneyland — the main spring event is Sunday, when thousands of guests arrive in period-appropriate outfits ranging from 1920s to 1960s. It's unofficial (no Disney coordination), so the park energy and people-watching are uniquely spectacular. Highlights include the Mark Twain Riverboat mixer (~2 PM), Phat Cat Swinger live performance (4 PM), and the Dapper Derby carousel gathering (6 PM).

🎯 Best for: Disney fans; vintage fashion enthusiasts; families who love dress-up; anyone who wants a visually spectacular day at the park

🍔 Food & drink: All Disneyland dining options available

🎪 Activities & highlights: Thousands of guests in vintage dress; Mark Twain mixer ~2 PM; Phat Cat Swinger live music 4 PM; Dapper Derby carousel gathering 6 PM; Dapper Day Boutique at Grand Californian (free, no park ticket needed)

🚗 Parking: Disneyland parking structure — expensive; consider rideshare

♿ Accessibility: Disneyland is fully ADA accessible

💡 Pro tip: Even simple vintage-inspired outfits count — it doesn't have to be elaborate. The Dapper Day Boutique at the Grand Californian is free and worth checking out even if you're not going into the park.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor park (with indoor attractions)

🔁 Recurring? Biannual — spring and fall

📱 Follow: @dapperday

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19 — check event link for specific hours

📍 Address: Long Beach Exchange, Long Beach, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: An Earth Day maker market at Long Beach Exchange — local makers, sustainable vendors, and community gathering in LBX's outdoor space. Good for a casual Sunday browse with kids.

🎯 Best for: Families who enjoy markets and supporting local makers; Earth Day-themed shopping

🍔 Food & drink: Long Beach Exchange has surrounding dining options

🎪 Activities & highlights: Local makers market, sustainable/Earth Day theme, vendors

🚗 Parking: LBX has a large parking structure

♿ Accessibility: LBX is accessible — stroller and wheelchair friendly

💡 Pro tip: Check the event link for confirmed hours before you go.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor market

🔁 Recurring? Check LBX calendar for future markets

📱 Follow: @longbeachexchange

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 12:30–9:30 PM

📍 Address: Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA

🎟 Entry: Ticketed; all ages

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Holo Holo is a Pacific Islander and Hawaiian music festival at Great Park Live — a full day of artists including IAm Tongi (American Idol winner), SOJA, The Green, Sons of Zion, Three Plus, Joseph Soul, and Bo Napoleon. If you love reggae, island, or Pacific Islander sounds, this is a genuinely special event.

🎯 Best for: Music lovers; Pacific Islander families; anyone who appreciates reggae and island sounds; all ages

🍔 Food & drink: Great Park Live typically has food and beverage vendors — expect festival-style food

🎪 Activities & highlights: Full-day music lineup: IAm Tongi, SOJA, The Green, Sons of Zion, Three Plus, Joseph Soul, Bo Napoleon

🚗 Parking: Great Park has parking — expect festival parking fees

♿ Accessibility: Great Park Live is a large outdoor venue — accessible paths; check holoholofestival.com for ADA info

💡 Pro tip: IAm Tongi is the headliner — check the set schedule so you don't miss him. American Idol fans will love this one.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor festival

🔁 Recurring? Check holoholofestival.com for future events

📱 Follow: @holoholofestival

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 8:15–9:15 AM

📍 Address: Irvine Spectrum Center, near H&M, 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

🎟 Entry: Free (RSVP recommended)

👶 Ages: All ages; kids welcome

✨ What it is: Part of Irvine Spectrum's Saturday morning Fresh Air Fitness series — an outdoor hula class hosted by Olukai. A beautiful way to start Saturday morning, completely free, at one of OC's most walkable outdoor malls.

🎯 Best for: Families who like active mornings; anyone curious about hula; good for all fitness levels

🍔 Food & drink: Irvine Spectrum has tons of food options for after

🎪 Activities & highlights: Outdoor hula class, Fresh Air Fitness series

🚗 Parking: Irvine Spectrum has free parking

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor mall — accessible

💡 Pro tip: RSVP via the event link. Early Saturday morning so you can do this and still have the full day for other events.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Weekly Saturday fitness series — check Irvine Spectrum for upcoming classes

📱 Follow: @irvinespectrumcenter | @olukai

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 11 AM–2 PM (guided hikes 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM)

📍 Address: Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages; hikes best for ages 5+

✨ What it is: The City of Irvine's Earth Day event at Quail Hill Community Center — guided nature hikes at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, composting demos, and OC Goes Solar information. A genuinely educational free morning for eco-minded families.

🎯 Best for: Families who love outdoor activities; kids interested in nature and science; eco-minded households

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — pack snacks for the hike

🎪 Activities & highlights: Guided hikes (11:30 AM & 1:30 PM), composting demos, OC Goes Solar information

🚗 Parking: Quail Hill Community Center has parking

♿ Accessibility: Community center is accessible; hike terrain varies

💡 Pro tip: Arrive by 11 AM to check in for the first guided hike. Bring water and sunscreen — Irvine hills in April are beautiful but exposed.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Mostly outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Annual Earth Day event

📱 Follow: @cityofirvine

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 9 AM

📍 Address: Quail Hill Trailhead, Irvine

🎟 Entry: Free (advance registration required at yourirvine.org)

👶 Ages: Older kids and teens recommended; not specified for very young children

✨ What it is: A celebration of Irvine's open space with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Irvine Company. Registration required at yourirvine.org. A great intro to Irvine's extensive preserved natural land.

🎯 Best for: Nature-loving families; older kids and teens who like hiking; conservation-minded households

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — pack water and snacks

🎪 Activities & highlights: Guided open space celebration, conservation programming

🚗 Parking: Quail Hill Trailhead parking — arrive early

♿ Accessibility: Trail setting — not fully accessible for all abilities

💡 Pro tip: Register at yourirvine.org before going — registration required, not drop-in.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Special event — check cityofirvine.org for future programming

📱 Follow: @cityofirvine | @irvineranchconservancy

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, noon (U-Pick tours depart from noon; farm games and wagon rides are free, no specific time)

📍 Address: Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

🎟 Entry: Free entry to farm; U-Pick tours $29/person (all-you-can-eat strawberries + veggies)

👶 Ages: All ages; great for toddlers and up

✨ What it is: Tanaka Farms' legendary Strawberry U-Pick season is winding down — it runs weekends through Apr 26, so this is one of the last chances. The $29 U-Pick tour gets you a guided wagon ride through the farm and all-you-can-eat strawberries and vegetables. Free farm features include wagon rides, barnyard animals, and farm games.

🎯 Best for: Families with kids of all ages; toddlers through tweens; anyone who loves fresh strawberries

🍔 Food & drink: You pick and eat fresh strawberries and veggies on the tour; farm snacks available

🎪 Activities & highlights: U-Pick strawberry tour (all-you-can-eat), wagon rides, barnyard animals, farm games

🚗 Parking: On-site farm parking

♿ Accessibility: Farm setting — unpaved surfaces; wagon rides may be limited for some mobility needs

💡 Pro tip: U-Pick sells out — book your tour online at tanakafarms.com before going. Season ends Apr 26.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor farm

🔁 Recurring? Annual strawberry season — runs weekends through Apr 26, 2026

📱 Follow: @tanakafarms

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–5 PM

📍 Address: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

🎟 Entry: Adults 22.50; kids 15 & under FREE; parking 15

👶 Ages: All ages; kids 15 & under free

✨ What it is: TinyFest is an annual showcase of tiny homes, converted vans, and alternative living — about 40 tiny homes and 30 converted vans on display at the OC Fair & Event Center, plus a Simple Living Marketplace and panels on sustainable, minimal living. A genuinely interesting outing for curious kids.

🎯 Best for: Families curious about alternative living; older kids and teens interested in design/building; adults with tiny house dreams

🍔 Food & drink: OC Fair & Event Center typically has food vendors

🎪 Activities & highlights: ~40 tiny homes on display, ~30 converted vans, Simple Living Marketplace, panels on tiny living

🚗 Parking: On-site at OC Fair — $15 parking

♿ Accessibility: OC Fair & Event Center is accessible — paved grounds

💡 Pro tip: Kids 15 & under are free, so your cost is adult ticket(s) + parking. The homes are the main attraction.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (OC Fair grounds)

🔁 Recurring? Annual event

📱 Follow: @tinyfest

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–3:30 PM

📍 Address: Fairview Park, 2480 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

🎟 Entry: Free (donations encouraged)

👶 Ages: All ages; train-loving toddlers and kids especially

✨ What it is: Goat Hill Junction is the OC Model Engineers' miniature railroad at Fairview Park — on the 3rd weekend of every month, they open to the public for rides on their lovingly maintained miniature trains. A hidden gem that train-obsessed kids absolutely love, and it's free (donations encouraged).

🎯 Best for: Train-loving toddlers and kids; families looking for an inexpensive, off-the-beaten-path outing; anyone in Costa Mesa

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — Fairview Park is a great picnic spot; bring snacks

🎪 Activities & highlights: Rides on miniature railroad, Fairview Park grounds to explore

🚗 Parking: Fairview Park parking lot — free

♿ Accessibility: Park is accessible; train boarding may have some physical requirements — check ocmetrains.org

💡 Pro tip: 3rd weekend of every month — put it in your recurring calendar. Bring a few dollars for donations.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (Fairview Park)

🔁 Recurring? Monthly (3rd weekend)

📱 Follow: Check ocmetrains.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 11 AM–5 PM (festival runs through May 10)

📍 Address: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

🎟 Entry: Free (register at oldworldhb.com/spring-fest)

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Old World Village's Spring Fest is a multi-week European-themed festival running through May 10. Saturday features Da Stube Buben live music, artisan vendors, European food, and mimosa and spritz bars. Old World Village is a charming Bavarian-style shopping and restaurant complex — Spring Fest makes it even more festive.

🎯 Best for: Families looking for a different vibe; adult-friendly with kids welcome; European food enthusiasts

🍔 Food & drink: European food vendors and restaurants; mimosa and spritz bars (21+)

🎪 Activities & highlights: Da Stube Buben live music, artisan vendors, European food, mimosa/spritz bars

🚗 Parking: Old World Village has parking on-site

♿ Accessibility: Shopping village setting — mostly accessible

💡 Pro tip: Register free at oldworldhb.com/spring-fest. Different programming each weekend through May 10.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor village setting

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring festival; runs through May 10, 2026

📱 Follow: @oldworldhb

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, ~10:30 AM–noon

📍 Address: Bella Terra, 2 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

🎟 Entry: Free (RSVP required the night before)

👶 Ages: All ages; great for toddlers and young kids

✨ What it is: A sweet free spring event at Bella Terra — kids can meet and pet real bunnies, enjoy a bunny petting zoo, and do springtime crafts. Quick and simple, but genuinely delightful for little ones who love animals.

🎯 Best for: Families with young kids; anyone looking for a quick free activity before the rest of Saturday

🍔 Food & drink: Bella Terra has surrounding restaurants and cafes

🎪 Activities & highlights: Bunny meet & greet, bunny petting zoo, springtime crafts

🚗 Parking: Bella Terra has free parking

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor shopping center — stroller and wheelchair accessible

💡 Pro tip: RSVP required the night before — register at bellaterra-hb.com the day before or you may not be able to participate.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (Bella Terra shopping center)

🔁 Recurring? Seasonal spring event

📱 Follow: @bellaterrahb

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 11 AM–4 PM

📍 Address: 21351 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington City Beach parking lot (Huntington St entrance)

🎟 Entry: Free (parking $15; carpooling encouraged)

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: An outdoor beach market in the Huntington City Beach parking lot — vendors, live music, and food right at the coast. If you're heading to HB anyway, this is an easy add.

🎯 Best for: Families spending Saturday at the beach; shoppers; anyone wanting a coastal market outing

🍔 Food & drink: Food vendors on-site; PCH beach food options nearby

🎪 Activities & highlights: Outdoor vendors, live music, food vendors, beachside location

🚗 Parking: $15 parking in the beach lot; carpooling encouraged

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor parking lot setting — accessible; beach access nearby

💡 Pro tip: Carpool if you can — $15 parking adds up. The beach is right there, so bring everything for a full beach day.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (beach parking lot)

🔁 Recurring? Check event IG for future dates

📱 Follow: See original IG post for organizer handle

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 10 AM–4 PM

📍 Address: Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages; great for kids

✨ What it is: Newport Bay Conservancy's Earth Day celebration at the Muth Interpretive Center — live music, arts and crafts for kids, a nature scavenger hunt, and food trucks. One of the nicer free Earth Day events in OC, with gorgeous Newport Back Bay as the backdrop.

🎯 Best for: Families who love nature; kids interested in conservation; great mix of structured and unstructured activities

🍔 Food & drink: Food trucks on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Live music, arts & crafts, nature scavenger hunt, food trucks, Newport Back Bay setting

🚗 Parking: Muth Interpretive Center has a parking lot — arrive early as it can fill up

♿ Accessibility: Interpretive center is accessible; some paths may be unpaved

💡 Pro tip: The scavenger hunt is a great way to keep kids engaged while you enjoy the music. The Back Bay views are beautiful in spring.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (with indoor interpretive center)

🔁 Recurring? Annual Earth Day event

📱 Follow: @newportbayconservancy

📅 Date & time: Saturday–Monday, Apr 18–20, store hours

📍 Address: Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar, CA 92625

🎟 Entry: Free to browse (nursery is a retail garden center)

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Roger's Gardens hosts a special Bird & Butterfly Weekend with a free milkweed exchange and expert guidance on planting for hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. Educational, beautiful, and free. If you have a budding naturalist or want to make your yard more wildlife-friendly, this is worth a stop.

🎯 Best for: Families interested in gardening and wildlife; nature-curious kids; anyone who wants to plant for pollinators

🍔 Food & drink: Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens café on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Free milkweed exchange, expert guidance on pollinator planting for hummingbirds and monarchs

🚗 Parking: On-site parking at Roger's Gardens

♿ Accessibility: Garden center with paved paths — mostly accessible

💡 Pro tip: The free milkweed exchange is the main draw — get milkweed to plant for monarchs at home. Combine with lunch at Farmhouse restaurant.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor garden center (with indoor greenhouse areas)

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event; runs through Monday Apr 20

📱 Follow: @rogersgardens

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, evening — check link for specific hours

📍 Address: Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA)

🎟 Entry: Check event link

👶 Ages: Older kids, tweens, teens, and adults; evening event

✨ What it is: A Pokémon-themed night market in Downtown Santa Ana — 80+ vendors selling Pokémon cards, vintage clothing, collectibles, and food. DTSA has become a vibrant arts district and night market destination; a great excuse to explore it with older kids who are into trading cards or collectibles.

🎯 Best for: Pokémon collectors; tweens and teens; older kids with spending money; adults who love collectibles and vintage

🍔 Food & drink: Food vendors at the market; DTSA has extensive dining options

🎪 Activities & highlights: 80+ vendors (Pokémon cards, vintage clothing, collectibles, food), night market atmosphere in DTSA

🚗 Parking: Downtown Santa Ana street parking and lots — weekends vary; check DTSA parking options

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor street market — check specific location for accessibility

💡 Pro tip: Check the IG post for exact time and location. Bring cash and a budget for card hunters — there will be temptation.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor night market

🔁 Recurring? Check organizer IG for future events

📱 Follow: See original IG post for organizer handle

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, morning — specific times TBD; check link before going

📍 Address: City of Santa Ana — specific park locations TBD (check santa-ana.org)

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: The City of Santa Ana's Arbor Day community tree planting event. A meaningful free activity where families can help plant trees in their community — good environmental education for kids.

🎯 Best for: Eco-minded families; kids who like hands-on community activities

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed

🎪 Activities & highlights: Community tree planting, civic engagement

🚗 Parking: Depends on park location — check santa-ana.org

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor park — varies by location

💡 Pro tip: ⚠️ Specific park locations and times had not been published at time of writing. Check santa-ana.org before you head out.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Annual Arbor Day event

📱 Follow: @cityofsantaana

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 1 PM & 5 PM (two performances)

📍 Address: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

🎟 Entry: From $42

👶 Ages: Ages 3+ recommended; approximately 50-minute runtime

✨ What it is: Dinosaur World Live is an Olivier Award-winning theatrical production featuring life-size puppet dinosaurs — a T-Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, and Microraptor — in an interactive live show for families. After the ~50-minute show, there's a 15-minute meet-and-greet with the dinosaurs. If you have a dino-obsessed kid, this is genuinely impressive live puppetry.

🎯 Best for: Dino-obsessed kids ages 3–10; families who enjoy live theater; great first theater experience

🍔 Food & drink: Barclay Theatre lobby; no food in theater

🎪 Activities & highlights: Life-size T-Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor puppets; ~50-min show; 15-min post-show dino meet-and-greet

🚗 Parking: UCI campus parking near the Barclay — check thebarclay.org for current parking info

♿ Accessibility: Irvine Barclay Theatre is accessible — contact box office for ADA seating

💡 Pro tip: Book tickets in advance at thebarclay.org — shows like this sell out. The post-show meet-and-greet is half the fun for little ones.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Indoor theater

🔁 Recurring? Limited engagement — check dates at thebarclay.org

📱 Follow: @irvinebarclaytheater

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, hours vary — check tanakafarms.com

📍 Address: Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

🎟 Entry: Free entry; U-Pick tours $29/person

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Season winding down — runs through Apr 26. See Saturday listing for full details.

🎯 Best for: All families; especially good for young kids

🍔 Food & drink: Fresh strawberries on tour

🎪 Activities & highlights: U-Pick tours, wagon rides, barnyard animals, farm games

🚗 Parking: On-site farm parking

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor farm setting — unpaved surfaces

💡 Pro tip: Season ends Apr 26 — book online; tours sell out.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor farm

🔁 Recurring? Annual strawberry season through Apr 26

📱 Follow: @tanakafarms

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 10 AM–5 PM (final day)

📍 Address: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

🎟 Entry: Adults 22.50; kids 15 & under FREE; parking 15

👶 Ages: All ages; kids 15 & under free

✨ What it is: Final day of TinyFest 2026. Same format as Saturday — see Saturday listing. If you missed Saturday, Sunday is your last chance to see ~40 tiny homes and ~30 converted vans.

🎯 Best for: Curious families; teens interested in design/alternative living

🍔 Food & drink: Food vendors on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Tiny homes, converted vans, Simple Living Marketplace, panels

🚗 Parking: On-site at OC Fair — $15

♿ Accessibility: Paved OC Fair grounds — accessible

💡 Pro tip: Sunday tends to be less crowded than Saturday for ticketed events.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (OC Fair grounds)

🔁 Recurring? Annual event

📱 Follow: @tinyfest

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 10 AM–3:30 PM

📍 Address: Fairview Park, 2480 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

🎟 Entry: Free (donations encouraged)

👶 Ages: All ages; train lovers especially

✨ What it is: Same as Saturday — 3rd weekend public ride day on the OC Model Engineers' miniature railroad. See Saturday listing for full details.

🎯 Best for: Train-obsessed toddlers and kids

🍔 Food & drink: BYO picnic — Fairview Park is great for it

🎪 Activities & highlights: Miniature railroad rides, Fairview Park grounds

🚗 Parking: Free park parking

♿ Accessibility: Park is accessible

💡 Pro tip: Bring a few dollars for the donation box. Trains run both days this weekend.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Monthly (3rd weekend)

📱 Follow: Check ocmetrains.org for social handles

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 11 AM–5 PM

📍 Address: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Sunday programming at Old World Spring Fest features School of Rock's Battle of the Bands on the Biergarten stage — a great showcase of young musicians in an already charming venue. Different vibe from Saturday's Da Stube Buben set.

🎯 Best for: Families who love live music; School of Rock families and fans

🍔 Food & drink: European food and restaurants on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: School of Rock Battle of the Bands on Biergarten stage

🚗 Parking: On-site parking

♿ Accessibility: Outdoor village — mostly accessible

💡 Pro tip: Free and family-friendly. If you have a School of Rock kid, this is their moment.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor village

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring festival (running through May 10)

📱 Follow: @oldworldhb

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19 — check gopacificcity.com for confirmed time

📍 Address: Pacific City, 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

🎟 Entry: Free (RSVP recommended for craft kit)

👶 Ages: All ages; great for young kids

✨ What it is: Pacific City's Earth Day celebration right on PCH in Huntington Beach — ocean-themed crafts, marine life presentations, and live music. RSVP in advance if you want a craft kit for your kids.

🎯 Best for: Families in HB; beach-adjacent Earth Day activity; good for younger kids

🍔 Food & drink: Pacific City has multiple restaurants and food options

🎪 Activities & highlights: Ocean-themed crafts (RSVP for kit), marine life presentations, live music

🚗 Parking: Pacific City has a parking structure

♿ Accessibility: Pacific City is accessible — modern outdoor shopping/dining complex

💡 Pro tip: Check gopacificcity.com for confirmed time before heading out. RSVP for the craft kit.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor

🔁 Recurring? Annual Earth Day event

📱 Follow: @gopacificcity

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 3 PM

📍 Address: Northgate Market #44, 2300 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA

🎟 Entry: Free

👶 Ages: Best for toddlers and preschoolers; all ages welcome

✨ What it is: Canticos bilingual kids show (Spanish/English) comes to Costa Mesa's Northgate Market — same great live show as Anaheim Saturday, different location. Free community event inside the market.

🎯 Best for: Bilingual families; Spanish-speaking households; toddlers and preschoolers

🍔 Food & drink: Northgate Market grocery and prepared foods on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Live bilingual kids show, songs, characters, audience participation

🚗 Parking: Northgate Market parking lot

♿ Accessibility: Indoor grocery store — accessible

💡 Pro tip: Arrive 10 minutes early for a good spot. Great Sunday afternoon activity for little ones before nap time.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Indoor

🔁 Recurring? Check @canticos for tour dates

📱 Follow: @canticos | @northgatemarket

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19 — 10 AM check-in; 11:15 AM official attempt

📍 Address: Peninsula Park Athletic Field, just east of Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA

🎟 Entry: FREE

👶 Ages: Ages 13+; no experience needed; solo participants matched with partners on-site

✨ What it is: Newport Beach is making an official Guinness World Records™ attempt for the Largest Swing Dance Lesson — Balboa style. They need 782+ participants to break the current record. No experience needed, all skill levels welcome. Solo participants are matched with a partner on-site. Genuinely one-of-a-kind and free.

🎯 Best for: Teens and adults (ages 13+); families who want to be part of something historic; anyone who loves a good story to tell

🍔 Food & drink: Not listed — Balboa Peninsula has food options nearby

🎪 Activities & highlights: Official Guinness World Records™ attempt, Largest Swing Dance Lesson (Balboa style), partner matching for solos

🚗 Parking: Balboa Peninsula parking — weekend beach parking can be challenging; arrive early or consider rideshare

♿ Accessibility: Athletic field — mostly flat; participation requires ability to dance, but spectating is open

💡 Pro tip: They need 782+ people — bring everyone you know. Check in at 10 AM sharp. No experience needed, don't let that stop you.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (athletic field near Balboa Pier)

🔁 Recurring? One-time world record attempt

📱 Follow: @visitnewportbeach

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 1–4 PM

📍 Address: Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625

🎟 Entry: Paid — advance ticket required. NOT available at the door. Gardens closed to general admission this day.

👶 Ages: Not listed — check thesherman.org; likely best for ages 4+

✨ What it is: A special Wildlife Wonders program at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar. Advance-ticket-required event — the gardens close to general admission for this program. Check thesherman.org for the specific program description and ticket pricing.

🎯 Best for: Nature-curious families; kids who enjoy wildlife encounters; fans of Sherman Gardens

🍔 Food & drink: Sherman Library & Gardens has a café

🎪 Activities & highlights: Special wildlife program — check thesherman.org for specifics

🚗 Parking: Street parking on PCH in Corona del Mar — can be competitive on weekends

♿ Accessibility: Sherman Gardens is mostly accessible — call ahead to confirm

💡 Pro tip: ⚠️ Advance ticket required — do NOT just show up. Gardens are closed to general admission this day. Book at thesherman.org.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor gardens

🔁 Recurring? Special programming — check thesherman.org for future events

📱 Follow: @shermanlibraryandgardens

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, store hours

📍 Address: Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar, CA 92625

🎟 Entry: Free to browse

👶 Ages: All ages

✨ What it is: Day 2 of Roger's Gardens' Bird & Butterfly Weekend. See Saturday listing. Runs through Monday Apr 20.

🎯 Best for: Gardening and wildlife-curious families

🍔 Food & drink: Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens café on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Free milkweed exchange, pollinator planting guidance

🚗 Parking: On-site parking

♿ Accessibility: Mostly accessible — paved garden center paths

💡 Pro tip: Still going Monday Apr 20 if you can't make this weekend.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor garden center

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event

📱 Follow: @rogersgardens

📅 Date & time: Sunday, Apr 19, 11 AM–3 PM

📍 Address: Bowers Museum Key Courtyard, 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706

🎟 Entry: Free (Bowers Museum Key Courtyard — check if museum admission required for indoor access)

👶 Ages: All ages; great for kids

✨ What it is: The Bowers Museum's Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in the museum's iconic Key Courtyard — featuring Kishin Daiko taiko drumming, koto music, Japanese dance by Fujima Seiyumi Kai, art projects, face painting, bonsai demos, and cherry treats. One of the most genuinely beautiful free cultural events in OC. The Bowers Museum courtyard setting makes it feel special.

🎯 Best for: Families interested in Japanese culture; all ages; kids who love music, face painting, and hands-on art; a genuinely memorable Sunday activity

🍔 Food & drink: Cherry treats at the event; Patina restaurant at the museum for dining

🎪 Activities & highlights: Kishin Daiko taiko drumming, koto music, Japanese dance (Fujima Seiyumi Kai), art projects, face painting, bonsai demos, cherry treats

🚗 Parking: Bowers Museum has a parking lot — free on weekends (check current policy)

♿ Accessibility: Bowers Museum and Key Courtyard are accessible

💡 Pro tip: The taiko drumming is a highlight — loud and thrilling for kids. Arrive early; the Key Courtyard can fill up.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor (Key Courtyard) with indoor museum access

🔁 Recurring? Annual spring event

📱 Follow: @bowersmuseum

📅 Date & time: Saturday, Apr 18, 9–11 AM

📍 Address: Irvine Ranch Open Space, 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA

🎟 Entry: Free (registration required — no walk-ups)

👶 Ages: Older kids and up; hike is Level 2 (2–3 miles) — not ideal for toddlers

✨ What it is: Make your own fossil, then hike 2–3 miles through Black Star Canyon with canyon walls that have actual ancient fossils embedded in them. Organized by the Irvine Ranch Open Space Trust (Let's Go Outside). One of those rare activities that's educational AND an actual adventure.

🎯 Best for: Science-curious kids ages 6+; families who hike; anyone who thinks fossils are cool

🍔 Food & drink: Pack water and snacks for the hike — no food on-site

🎪 Activities & highlights: Make-your-own fossil activity, guided 2–3 mile hike through Black Star Canyon with embedded fossils

🚗 Parking: Black Star Canyon Road trailhead area — limited parking; arrive early

♿ Accessibility: Hiking trail — not accessible for mobility devices

💡 Pro tip: Pre-register at letsgooutside.org — no walk-ups allowed. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Start time is 9 AM sharp.

🌧 Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor hike

🔁 Recurring? Periodic programming — check letsgooutside.org for future events

📱 Follow: @letsgooutside_irwd