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The Peking Acrobats in Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 18: See masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with their amazing acts of contortion and control.
Lunar New Year at South Coast Plaza
January 23 - February 9: Enjoy a captivating photo exhibit (Nordstrom wing), Year of the Snake Centerpiece (Jewel Court), and children’s lantern crafts on weekends.
Lunar New Year at Kidspace Children’s Museum
January 25-26, 2025: Welcome the Year of the Snake with family-friendly activities, including special art projects, a cozy pop-up library about the Chinese zodiac, and traditional lion dog dances.
Lunar New Year at the Beverly Center in LA
January 25, 2025: Celebrate with live entertainment, cultural activities, and each guest receives a lucky red envelope with a Beverly Center gift card. Enjoy Chinese calligraphy, live fashion illustrations, photo ops, performances, and traditional tea ceremony.
Lunar New Year Firecracker Show at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025: Celebrate with firecrackers, music, and a lion dance so be sure to join our cultural activities. Come early to get a good spot!
Pacific Symphony’s Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
February 1, 2025: Join the Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities during the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a colorful performance of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
February 1-23: Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dancers, entertainment, festive activities and more!
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Market Place
Saturday, February 1, 2025: Enjoy martial arts, choir, drummers, lion and dragon dances, calligraphy artist, live snake exhibit, themed crafts, stilt walkers, and mocktail bar.
Nikkei Fest at Japanese American National Museum in LA
February 8: Festival of activities honoring Nikkei family stories – highlights Nikkei identity, culture, and history. Take part in the community fair and decorate your own journal, family workshops and reception (additional cost) include hearing family stories, musical performances, Nikkei inspired food, and more.
KODO Taiko Drums at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
FEBRUARY 11: Enjoy a performance by Kodo—the world’s most celebrated professional taiko drumming troupe.
Lunar New Year at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
Saturday, February 15, 2025: Shop local vendors, enjoy live performances, and celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural activities at 2ND & PCH.
King Day at California African American Museum (Rescheduled)
JANUARY 16: Come together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Event includes a live orchestra performance, story time, family activities, food trucks, and more.
Pacific Symphony’s Lantern Festival at Segerstrom
February 22, 2025: Bring the entire family and join Pacific Symphony for the annual Lantern Festival featuring music, dance, art making, riddles, and food. The concert hall lobby becomes transformed for the festivities with floating lantern, the concert hall features performances, and the plaza outside will have fun activities and demos. Free admission, but tickets required to enter the concert hall.
Celtic Festival at Bowers Museum
March 2: Experience live bagpipes, Irish dancing, Celtic music, and hands-on art activities at this free family festival!
Girls Day at the CSULB Japanese Garden
MARCH 2: One of Japan's holidays "Hinamatsuri" where young girls and their femininity are celebrated. Enjoy a day filled with crafts and activities.
Mardi Gras | Shoreline Village & Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach
March 7: Enjoy live Zydeco music, DJs, roaming performers, bead throws, and family-friendly festivities at this waterfront Mardi Gras masquerade party. FREE!
CSULB Puvungna Pow Wow
March 8-9: The Pow Wow at Cal State Long Beach is focused on displaying the university's strong American Indian presence. The two-day event features American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food.
Nowruz Celebration at UCLA
March 9: The event includes musical performances, children's activities, dancers, a Haftseen display, their annual Persian Costume "Spring Walk", and enjoy Persian food & desserts.
Irish Fest at Old World Huntington Beach
March 12-17: Enjoy live music, dancing, and authentic Irish foods.
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Diego
MARCH 7-10: Families can visit the children's area for games and enjoy performances including taiko drums, geisha opera, lion dance, cosplay contest, and kendo demonstrations.
Holi: Festival of Color at Carlsbad Flower Fields
March 16: A vibrant Holi celebration with music, dancing, food vendors, and color throwing at The Flower Fields!
Purim Celebration in Long Beach
March 16: Celebrate Purim at the Alpert Jewish Community Center with music, bounce houses, games, prizes, sing-along and more.
Joyful Celebration of Holi in Artesia
March 16: Enjoy music, color throwing, and festive fun at this lively Holi celebration.
El Otro Oz at La Mirada Theatre
March 20-21: A bilingual musical blending The Wizard of Oz with Latin music as Dora navigates tradition, self-expression, and a magical journey.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
March 29-30: A special festival celebrating the amazing talents of children of many cultures, this festival features cultural presentations and performances by children.
Holi on the Beach in Redondo Beach
March 29-30: A vibrant beachside Holi celebration with Bollywood DJs, color play, food vendors, and complimentary drinks from Sprite. All ages welcome!
Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival in Torrance
April 5-6: Enjoy Japanese cultural performances, Bonsai and Ikebana demos, kids’ art, hands-on origami and calligraphy, games, food, and Asian-themed crafts for sale.
Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
April 5: Join Downey Unified School District for a vibrant day of live mariachi performances, Folklorico dancers, and cultural celebrations at the Mariachi Music Festival! Enjoy incredible talent from students across Southern California, plus delicious eats from local food trucks. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event!
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
April 6: Celebrate spring with Japanese dance, taiko drumming, candy sculpting, art projects, and mochi samples.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Monterey Park
April 12-13: Experience Japanese culture through taiko drums, martial arts demonstrations, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, tasting foods and other cultural displays, like origami and mochi demonstrations. Festival also includes games & crafts for children.
SoCal API Festival at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
April 26: Celebrate 20+ ANHPI cultures with live art, martial arts, hands-on activities, community vendors, and family fun at this free all-ages festival.
Día de los Niños Celebration in Santa Ana
April 26: Enjoy a day of books, music, games, and kid-friendly fun with author readings, crafts, and free treats.
Festival of Nations in La Palma
April 26: Parade, cultural performances, carnival rides, games, petting zoo, and food trucks—celebrate La Palma’s diverse community!
Riverside Tamale Festival
April 26: A vibrant celebration of culture, community, and cuisine. It features a wide variety of delicious tamales, live music, artisan vendors, cultural performances, kids zone, and family-friendly activities.
Cambodian Heritage Month Market Pop Up at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 26: Celebrate Cambodian culture with traditional dance, crafts, live music, and more family fun at this festive community event.
Día del Niño at Plaza de la Raza in LA
April 26: Live music, puppet shows, hands-on art workshops, a petting zoo, and free family fun celebrating creativity and the joy of childhood.
Fiesta Broadway in LA
April 27: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Broadway - listen to live music and entertainment and watch lucha libre wrestling. Enjoy Latin food and culture, vendors, and kids play zone.
Cinco de Mayo Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
April 27: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dance, cooking demos, hands-on art workshops, and a theatrical retelling of the celebration’s California origins.
Viva Tustin Celebration
May 2: Celebrate Hispanic culture with us at the Viva Tustin Celebration on Friday, May 2 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Frontier Park located at 1400 Mitchell Avenue
Cinco De Mayo Mercado in San Gabriel
May 2: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music and entertainment, foods, crafts and kid's activities! There will be a free photo booth and other fun activities and giveaways.
Cinco de Mayo at the Rose Bowl
May 3: Enjoy Pasadena’s rich Latino culture and traditions through music, sports, art, and film.
Fusion Fest | Japanese Children’s Day & Cinco De Maya at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
May 3-4: Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day and Cinco de Mayo with a weekend of food, games, barnyard animals, and cultural performances like taiko drumming, mariachi, and folklorico dancing.
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festivities in Gardena
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun parade, food, entertainment, and festivities!
Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival in Venice
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Venice with a festive parade, live performances, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park
May 3: Celebrate the rancho era with cultural performances, Charro demonstrations, historic tours, and hands-on crafts at this free, family-friendly fiesta.
Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration at Isamu Noguchi Plaza in LA
May 3: Celebrate with hands-on crafts, traditional games, live performances, and sweet treats for the whole family.
Cinco de Mayo at Steelcraft in Garden Grove
May 3: Join Steelcraft for a festive Cinco de Mayo with food, live music, folklorico performance, and more.
Cinco de Mayo at Citadel Outlets
May 3-4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with hourly folklorico performances, tacos, aguas frescas, and community fun.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in San Clemente
May 3: The festivities include live entertainment, a vendor pavilion, and activities for kids like inflatables, giant slides, and face painting.
Children’s Day at Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
May 4: Make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy wearing yukatas.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
