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Lucky Lunar Fest | Macy’s South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
February 7: ACE NextGen partners with Macy's for its 2nd Annual Lucky Lunar Fest celebrating the Year of the Horse. Explore The Lunar Gallery exhibition, create wishes at the arts and crafts station, watch traditional performances including lion dance, and enter a raffle giveaway. FREE!
Tết Lunar New Year Festival | Centennial Park, Santa Ana
February 7: Enjoy lion and dragon dancing, áo dài fashion displays, drumming, kids’ activities, and a fireworks show at this free cultural celebration. FREE!
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this free MMCC family program. FREE!
Benito Bowl: Super Bowl Pre-Game Party | SteelCraft, Bellflower
February 8: SteelCraft Bellflower hosts Benito Bowl, a Bad Bunny-style Super Bowl watch party. Enjoy Bad Bunny Paint & Sip, balloon artist, face painting, and DJ. Watch the Puppy Bowl and Super Bowl on TVs. Dress your dog as Bad Bunny for a free pup cup. FREE!
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
Lucky Cat & Friends Lunar New Year Market | Anaheim
February 8: Takumi Alley hosts "Lucky Cat and Friends" featuring over 25 artists and makers. Help Lucky Cat find his lost lucky coin through a free story scavenger hunt, collect stamps, complete red envelope activities, and enjoy live music by the 818 String Quartet. FREE!
Día del Cariño/Valentine’s Day Workshop | Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
February 8: Museum of Latin American Art hosts its annual Día del Cariño/Valentine's Day workshop celebrating this special day in the U.S. and parts of Latin America. Drop in to make Valentine cards with craft supplies and kind messages. All materials provided. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | UCI
February 9: UCI's Lunar New Year celebration includes hands-on activities for kids, live performances like the Dragon Dance, and a Wishing Tree to add hopes for the year.
Recycle Your Old Device, Receive FREE Admission | Santa Ana Zoo
February 1–28: Recycle eligible electronic devices at the Santa Ana Zoo and receive one free same-day admission per device. Offer valid during February 2026 only. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Drop-in Workshop for Families: Animation inspired by Ponyo | Academy Museum, Los Angeles
February 7, 14, and 21: Academy Museum hosts a stop-motion animation workshop inspired by the film Ponyo. Families create their own animations depicting stories of friendship. Workshops are free with general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is free for youths ages 17 and under. FREE!
Valentine’s Day | Shoreline Village, Long Beach
February 14: Shoreline Village hosts a Valentine's Day celebration with waterfront views and live entertainment. Enjoy performances by Sarah Daye and DJ Rome, visit the photo flower wall, and explore romantic specials at shops and restaurants. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Citadel, Los Angeles
February 14–15: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Citadel Outlets with traditional dancers and festive performances throughout the center. FREE!
Tiny Tribe: Rigs & Coffee | Tiny Rig Co., Westminster
February 14: Tiny Tribe: Rigs & Coffee at Tiny Rig Co. features a family-friendly car meet with free pancakes, kids’ crafts, and coffee by La Taza Mia from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FREE!
Nature Club | White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro
February 14: Learn about being a geologist and paleontologist while doing fun activities and crafts. FREE!
Lunar New Year | The District at Tustin Legacy
February 14: Enjoy lion dancing, martial arts demos, glitter tattoos, and crafts at this free family celebration, plus lucky red envelopes for early arrivals. FREE!
Frogtown Heart Walk – Love + Art | Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles
February 14: Frogtown Arts presents a car-free Valentine's Day celebration along the LA River with over a dozen venues. Explore art exhibits, live music, craft vendors, food trucks, a treasure hunt, Valentine's card making, and kitten adoptions from noon to 5pm. FREE!
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this free MMCC family program. FREE!
Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach
February 15: During this fun, annual community event, hundreds of bulldog contestants gather to compete for coveted titles. Dogs will parade down a 60-foot red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.
Lunar New Year at USC Pacific Asia Museum
February 15: Ring in the Year of the Snake with live performances, hands-on crafts, and tasty treats. Don’t miss the lion dancers, storytelling, and a special exhibition. FREE!
Origami Day Festival at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
February 16: Join the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB for a day of origami, crafts, music, and fun for all ages.
Lunar New Year | One Colorado, Pasadena
February 15: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with live music, a traditional Lion Dance, and complimentary festive treats in The Courtyard. Guests who spend $75 or more at any One Colorado shop or restaurant can redeem a Lucky Red Envelope with a $5 gift card and special offers while supplies last.
Kinderkarneval | German School Campus, Huntington Beach
February 15: Enjoy music, games, costumes, and German carnival fun for kids at this free Kinderkarneval celebration. FREE!
Massing of the Colors 2026 | Forest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
February 15: Sons of Liberty Chapter hosts a patriotic tribute honoring George Washington's birthday and the U.S. Armed Forces at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Watch color guards, ROTC units, and military displays, plus a Warbirds fly-by with missing man formation and ceremonial salutes. FREE!
Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley
February 16: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library hosts its Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration with crafts, storytelling, live music, and presidential look-alikes. Activities are free and open to the public, with museum admission required for exhibit access.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Drop-in Workshop for Families: Animation inspired by Ponyo | Academy Museum, Los Angeles
February 7, 14, and 21: Academy Museum hosts a stop-motion animation workshop inspired by the film Ponyo. Families create their own animations depicting stories of friendship. Workshops are free with general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is free for youths ages 17 and under. FREE!
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Family Art Workshop: Multi-Colored Bubbles & Silly Faces | Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro
February 21: Create expressive faces using watercolor and simple shapes at this free Family Art Workshop for all ages. FREE!
Tết Parade | Westminster
February 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the vibrant Vietnamese-American community at the Westminster Tet Parade in Little Saigon. FREE!
Kids’ Pet Parade | Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
February 21: Kids and their pets can join the parade.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Lion Dance, crafts, and live calligraphy in The Plaza at Manhattan Village. FREE!
Black History Festival | Pasadena
February 21: Pasadena's 44th Annual Black History Festival celebrates community culture at Robinson Park with youth performances, live entertainment, a classic car show, food trucks, and community resource booths from 10 am to 3 pm. Grand Marshal Walt Butler, a local sports legend, will be honored. FREE!
Lunar New Year at The Shops at Mission Viejo
February 21: Explore artwork exhibits and special performances by students from the Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Fred Newhart Middle School! FREE!
Fiesta in Lomita | Kiwanis Hall, Lomita
February 21: Enjoy Filipino food, shopping, karaoke, Zumba, and live entertainment at Fiesta in Lomita. FREE!
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Lunar New Year | The Market Place, Tustin
February 21: Enjoy lion dances, martial arts, drum performances, and festive activities for families celebrating the Year of the Horse. FREE!
Dog Day Afternoon | Artesia Park
February 21: Dog Day Afternoon at Artesia Park features doggie costume contests, a talent show, a LA County Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, food, music, and pet vendors. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm.
Lunar New Year at Cerritos Towne Center
February 21: This free event will include Lion Dance performances, kids' crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway*!
Lunar New Year Celebration | 2ND & PCH, Long Beach
February 21: 2ND & PCH hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration on Seaport Way with traditional performances and cultural activities to welcome the Year of the Horse. The family-friendly event runs from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. FREE!
Westwood Village Lunar New Year Celebration | Broxton Plaza, Los Angeles
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Broxton Plaza with a Lion Dance, kids’ crafts, zodiac photo moments, and festive activities from 12–5 PM. FREE!
Simply Crafted Markets: Puppy Love Pop Up | The Hangar at LBX, Long Beach
February 21: Adopt, foster, or cuddle pups at this pet-friendly market with 50 vendors, food, and free parking. FREE!
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade | Los Angeles
February 21: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
Lunar Fest | Irvine Heritage Park Library
February 21: Gallop into the new year with lion and dragon dances, Chinese yo-yo, special performances, beverage samples, calligraphy and origami stations, mini lantern decorating, paper fortune cookies, and more. FREE!
Lunar New Year | Santa Monica Place
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place with lion dances, live music, and festive activities. Meet a Chinese dough artist, a balloon artist, and enjoy hands-on crafts for kids! FREE!
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
February 21: More info coming soon!
Lunar New Year Festival | CRAFTED at the Port of LA, San Pedro
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances, food trucks, a petting zoo, and a festive wishing wall at the Port of LA. FREE!
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