This Weekend in South Bay: March 7-9, 2026

This is the one to plan your day around. Seaside Lagoon transforms into a massive color festival with Bollywood DJs, food vendors, and 6,000 people throwing colors on the beach. Family-friendly, all ages welcome. Pro tip: wear white, bring a change of clothes, and leave anything you don't want stained in the car.

Free art and science workshop where kids create Mayan hieroglyphs related to water and the ocean. All supplies provided. Max 35 people, so show up early. All ages welcome. The Marine Mammal Care Center is a hidden gem in San Pedro — totally worth the drive if you haven't been.

Learn basic ukulele chords and sing popular kids' songs. Instruments provided — perfect if you want to see if your kid is into music before committing to full lessons. Low-key, fun morning activity.

Creative drama workshop focused on acting, improv, and character development. Great for kids who love performing or need a confidence boost. One of Hermosa's best-kept secrets for kids' enrichment.

Date night rescue: drop the kids at AdventurePlex for supervised games, activities, and pizza dinner while you and your partner actually have a conversation. Every Friday. Pre-registration required — they sell out.

Annual community run along the Manhattan Beach coastline. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Even if you're not running, it's fun to watch from the pier or the Strand with the kids. Great community energy.

If you haven't locked down summer camp yet, this is your move. Over 100 day and overnight camps at Pauley Pavilion. Games, prizes, activities for kids, and free camp session giveaways. One ticket admits the whole family. This is one of those events that pays for itself in saved research time.

Small group surf instruction for kids with experienced local surfers. All equipment provided. March water temps are still chilly (around 58°F) so wetsuits are included. A South Bay rite of passage your kids will talk about all week.

Hands-on science experiments and engineering challenges for curious kids. Physics, chemistry, biology — all through fun interactive activities. Good rainy-day backup if the weather turns, but also just a solid Sunday morning activity.

Pet-themed book reading and crafts for all ages. Dogs welcome on the first floor. If your kid loves animals and books, this is a no-brainer. Free, weekly, and one of the best-kept secrets on the Westside.

Kids make pizza from scratch — dough, sauce, toppings, the whole thing. They learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills along the way. Expect them to demand to make pizza at home for the next month.

Mozart and Brahms at the RBPAC. Not specifically a "kids" event, but if you have older kids who appreciate music (or want to introduce them), it's a nice Sunday evening out. Shorter program, reasonable price.