Saint Joseph's Day at the Mission
March 19, 2026

Live mariachi music, community presentations, Special Guest "Swallows Speakers", Mission Basilica School performances, ringing of the historic bells and History of St. Joseph's Day and Swallows Legend

Location:
Mission San Juan Capistran
Ortega Hwy

INFORMATION:
949-234-1300

Swallows Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Parade takes place in down-town San Juan Capistrano. This is the nation's largest non-motorized parade. It is totally organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early; most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade begins promptly at 11 am.

The Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths. It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band, a traditional country music band.

LOCATION:
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION
949-615-1920

Easter Events
Events happening late March through Early April

Easter Sunday is April 5, 2026

Egg hunts, Easter Brunch, Easter Services and more! Events detailed by city

Bunny Hop - Westminster
Saturday, March 28, 2026 & April 4, 2026
10:00am – 2:30pm

Join us for some egg-citing Spring time fun! Families will enjoy a variety of fun filled activities including games, crafts, music, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more! Egg hunts will be held throughout the event for children ages 12 and under.

LOCATIONS & TIMES:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Buckingham Park | 6502 Homer St – 10:00am – 11:30am
Margie L. Rice Park | 6060 Hefley St – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Liberty Park | 13900 Monroe St – 10:00am – 11:30am
Gillespie Park | 9802 Bishop Pl – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

INFORMATION:
(714) 895-2860

Imaginology - Costa Mesa
April 11-12, 2026
10 am - 4 pm

Each April, OC Fair & Event Center transforms into Imaginology, a free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on STEAM education and hands-on learning.

Children, teens, families and school groups dig into science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Imaginology provides unique experiences for attendees of all ages – from preschool to high school, and their parents and grandparents – to build, create, play, observe and interact through activities that help them see the possibilities of a future in STEAM fields. Imaginology features makeshops, demonstrations, competitions, hands-on activities and entertainment, as well as food and fun. Youth competitions give students the chance to be recognized for their unique talent and accomplishments.

Admission is free. Parking is $15

LOCATION:
Imaginology at the OC Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

Good To Go Fair at Pretend City Children’s Museum - Irvine
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9 am - 1 pm

Pretend City Children’s Museum Good To Go Fair: A FREE Family-Friendly Event! 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.

Screenings Available: Check your child’s developmental milstones and receive valuable insights into their growth, Vision Screenings: Detect early signs of vision issues to ensure your child’s eyes are healthy, Dental Screenings: Keep your child’s smile bright and healthy with a free dental check-up, Assess your child’s emotional well-being and get support for their mental health. And more!

LOCATION:
Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618

Pretend City Presents: Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
Twice monthly
5-7 pm

Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly.

Cost: Free (Must RSVP)

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

Orange County Department of Child Support Services
Watch ‘Em Soar

Orange County Child Support Services partners with parents to make a difference in the lives of families we serve. Our program aims to help parents achieve self-sufficiency and support children by establishing and enforcing child support orders in an effective and efficient manner while providing a well-rounded range of community resources.

Our services include:
• Obtaining, collecting and changing child support
• Obtaining medical insurance
• Financial accounting and payment processing
• Online access to case information

Click link above to learn more about our legal services offered.

Boy Scouts of Orange County

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

Girl Scouts of Orange County

Through a wide range of enriching experiences-field trips, cultural exchanges, community service, leadership opportunities, skill-building workshops, outdoor education-girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scout program is progressive and age-appropriate, with the girls' roles and responsibilities expanding as they move through the different levels. Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults.

National Girls Ministries

Girls Ministries is a ministry tool to help fulfill the Titus 2 principle of women mentoring young girls. Girls can begin in Missionettes at 3 years of age and continue through high school.

Spero Family Services

Spero Family Services’ mission is to assist parents in developing nurturing bonds with their children in order to foster healthy development for their children. This is achieved by assisting the parents in establishing boundaries and limits through constructive discipline techniques.