A month of inspiration

The Nickelodeon Family Fun Day begins at 10 a.m. April 25 with the Nick Jr. Animation Showcase, featuring advance screenings of new episodes of shows like Dora the Explorer and Ni Hao, Kai-Lan. Afterward, artists from Ni Hao, Kai-Lan will teach kids to draw characters. Then at noon, kids ages 5 and older can participate in the Spongebob Squarepants 10th anniversary celebration with special screenings and a character drawing session. Tickets are $5.

All shows will be at the Edwards Island Cinemas, 999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, visit (949) 253-2880 or newportbeachfilmfest.com.

May Day

The Waldorf School of Orange County, 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, presents an old-fashioned May Faire beginning at 10 a.m. May 2. Kids will perform maypole dances until 11:30 a.m., when attendees can partake in crafts, create floral hair garlands, learn folk dancing, and enjoy food and wares from local merchants. For more information, visit waldorfschool.com.

Floral Fantasy

The Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, presents a special free family day to enjoy their new exhibition, “Illumination: The Paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, Agnes Pelton, Agnes Martin, and Florence Miller Pierce,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. The day will feature live entertainment and free guided tours. For more information, visit ocma.net.

Power of the Pen

The Orange County Department of Education’s Young Authors Faire will be from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 at the department headquarters, 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. The free annual event showcases original student writing. For more information, visit ocde.k12.ca.us.

Reporter CANDICE BAKER can be reached at (714) 966-4631 or at candice.baker@latimes.com.