Earth Day Events and Activities
Events run mid April through May

Volunteer opportunities, hikes, festivals and more!

Earth Day is April 22 (and National Arbor Day is April 26!), but there are many celebrations and events throughout the month of April

LOCATION:
Various locations and dates. Click above for listings

Rancho Days Fiesta
May 2, 2026
11 am to 3 pm

Come explore the rich history of Orange County's rancho era through hands-on activities, crafts, music, dance and more!

Activities and performances include:
- Native American and Folklorico dancing
- Early California ranching hands-on activities and exhibitors
- Music, piñata breaking and crafts for children
- Charro horse riding and roping demonstrations
- Historic buildings open, courtesy of the Amigos de la Colina docents

Pets are welcome outdoors only on leashes no longer than six feet. Event and parking are free.

LOCATION:
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest
949-923-2230

Greek Festival - Anaheim
May 15, 16 & 17, 2026

Come and experience the sight, sounds and tastes of Greece. Along with authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries, you will find traditional Greek dancing, an outdoor market place and a Kids Zone with carnival rides, games and other activities for the children.

LOCATION
St. John Greek Orthodox Church
405 North Dale Street
Anaheim

Anaheim Children's Festival - Anaheim
Saturday, May 16, 2026
11 am – 3 pm

The Anaheim Children’s Festival offers families and people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy exploring and making art together. The Children’s Festival includes booths, art projects, musical and performing groups, and plenty of fun for kids and families! All art activities are FREE to all participants!

The Anaheim Children’s Festival has been going strong for 33 years and it continues to grow under the umbrella of the Muzeo Museum and their commitment to the children of the Orange County area.

LOCATION:
Pearson Park
Lemon St. & Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA

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.