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In a high-tech world where drones have become all the rage, it’s nice to know there are still simpler games and activities to stir the imagination. National Kite Month doesn’t come till April but Californians are already flying high with kites that are not just fun, but also teach people basic science principles.

If you’re looking to bring the science aspect to your community, we previously featured Dave, the Kite Guy, who travels to schools giving lessons and hands-on demonstrations about kites. He’s so immersed in the world of kites that he’s operated Kite Connection on Huntington Beach Pier for decades, and also hosts the annual Kite Party with an A-list of kite aficionados from around the U.S.

California may well be the epicenter of modern kite flying! Since 1989 when kite flying became a sport with the establishment of a National Stunt Kite Circuit, the “California Swept Wing” Stunt Kite has had the greatest influence on stunt flying.

13 California Kite Festivals

1. HUNTINGTON BEACH Kite Party March 10-11, 2018

2. REDONDO BEACH: Festival of the Kite March 11

3. CHICO: Chico Kite Day March 25

4. MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Kite Festival April 27-29

5. LIVINGSTON: Livingston Kite Festival April 8

6. SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Kite Festival April 8

7. SANTA MONICA: Otis Kite Festival April 14

8. SANTA MARIA: Family Kite Festival April 15

9. MENLO PARK: Kite Day May 5

BODEGA BAY: Castles & Kites Festival May 5

10. SAN DIEGO: Ocean Beach Kite Festival May 12

11. FREMONT: Kids and Kites Festival May 19

12. SAN RAMON: Art and Wind Festival May 27-28

13. BERKELEY: Berkeley Kite Festival July 28-29