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Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
January 19: Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with comments by the Cerritos City Council, special guest speakers, a poetry presentation, and musical performances. Light refreshments will be served.
MLK Day Parade | Los Angeles
January 19: Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. FREE!
Free Family World of Magic & Wishes Event | The Shops at Mission Viejo
January 23: Make wands, get magical face paint, and enjoy a whimsical live magic show with Mr. Bear. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Riverside Lunar Festival
January 24-25: The Riverside Lunar Festival offers a mix of cultural performances, including K-Pop and lion dances and carnival rides. Kids can engage in hands-on workshops like calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and Lunar New Year crafts, while families explore an artisan market and enjoy gourmet street food.
Storytime Adventures | Lakeshore Learning (Multiple Locations)
January 10 & 24: Make story-themed crafts, explore hands-on activities, and spark imagination at this free walk-in event for little learners. FREE!
Meet Me in the Garden | The Huntington Library, San Marino
January 24: Explore sensory-based plant activities and Braille-inspired learning at this inclusive garden program.
Westerly School Open House | Long Beach
January 24: Tour the Westerly campus and experience their learning spaced during the school day! FREE!
Snow Day | City of Commerce Transportation Center
January 24: Play in real snow and enjoy sledding, treats, and music at this family winter event. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Whittier Narrows Nature Center, South El Monte
January 24: Celebrate Lunar New Year with zodiac storytelling, lantern crafts, and festive snacks at this free family event. FREE!
MAUM: Lunar New Year Block Party | Los Angeles
January 24: Ring in the Year of the Horse with lion dances, fan dance, electric cello, live calligraphy, hanbok try-ons, Yutnori, Korean tea tasting, and hands-on craft stations for all ages. FREE!
ROAR! Neighborhood Market | The Hangar, Long Beach
January 24: Meet a live-action dinosaur, enjoy a free reptile show, and explore bilingual kids’ books at this dino-themed family market. FREE!
Star Party | Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center, Torrance
January 24: Explore the night sky with telescopes and hear the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. 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!
Classic Car Show for Kids | Jordan Family Classic Cars, Santa Ana
January 25: Enjoy a kids-only classic car show with music, games, face painting, and judging categories just for kids. FREE!
Family Concert: OC Youth Symphony | Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
January 25: Enjoy a free family concert with narrated music and hands-on lobby activities before showtime. FREE!
Orizomegami Workshop: Pattern & Color | Great Park Studio, Irvine
January 25: Explore Japanese fold-dyeing as you create vibrant patterned papers in this free, hands-on workshop. FREE!
Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year Celebration | McGroarty Arts Center, LA
January 25: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with hands-on crafts, cultural performances, and family-friendly festivities. FREE!
Mermaid Story Time with Once Upon an Island in Newport Beach
Nov 5 - Jan 28, 2026: Enjoy mermaid story time with bubbles, puppets, and story time magic, plus a free latte for moms. RSVP required. 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 Nite | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
January 30: Explore the Space Center after hours with hands-on exhibits and kid-friendly talks about astronomy. FREE!
Youth Woodworking Class | The Gamble House, Pasadena
January 31: Kids ages 5–15 can learn sanding, sawing, and other beginner woodworking skills in this free hands-on workshop. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
January 31 - February 1: Enjoy a day celebrating the Lunar New Year with performers, delicious food, live entertainment, family activities, and more!
Chino Lunar New Year Festival
January 31–February 1: Enjoy lion dances, street food, live entertainment, and hands-on cultural fun at the Chino Lunar Festival. FREE!
Vernal Pool Walk | Fairview Park, Costa Mesa
January 31: Explore rare vernal pools with an ecologist and learn how these seasonal wetlands support endangered species. FREE!
Miyawaki Forest | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
January 31: Explore the groundbreaking of L.A.’s first urban Miyawaki Forest with cultural performances and hands-on workshops. FREE!
Children’s Day Celebration | Ability First Educational Center, Long Beach
January 31: Enjoy free crafts, activities, and toy giveaways at a family celebration full of hands-on fun. FREE!
Koreatown Lunar Night Market | Los Angeles
January 31: Enjoy lion dancing, Korean drumming, AAPI vendors, and a chance to snag a $15 food voucher at this lively Lunar Night Market. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Shops in Santa Anita
February 1-28: Explore a golden horse display, cherry blossoms, and weekend lion dances at this month-long Lunar New Year installation.
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!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Casa Romantica, San Clemente
February 1: Enjoy free admission to Casa Romantica with lion dance, festive crafts, and activities celebrating the traditions of Lunar New Year. Lucky red envelopes will be given out to the first 100 attendees.
Whale Fiesta | Cabrillo Aquarium, San Pedro
February 1: Celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season. It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all including games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and festive music.
Family Flicks Series | Hammer Museum, LA
February - April: The Secret Life of Pets, Feb 1 | Inside Out, March 22 | Singin' in the Rain, April 12. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
February 1: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Dragon Dance, crafts, face painting, and treats at this free family festival. FREE!
Valentine’s Kids Club | 2nd & PCH, Long Beach
February 3: Dance with Clubhouse Characters, make Valentine crafts, and enjoy a festive morning of hugs and photo ops. FREE!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
First & Third Saturday: Caboose Classi | Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
February 7: Southern California Railway Museum hosts the Caboose Classic featuring historic cabooses with premium seating for all guests. Explore rail exhibits, play lawn games, participate in a scavenger hunt, and create crafts at the Maker Station. First Saturday features free admission; ride tickets required for train operations. FREEish!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Fun Fridays Market: Sweetheart Night! | Lakewood Center, Lakewood
February 6: Lakewood Center hosts its Fun Fridays Market with a Sweetheart Night theme. Shop from over 70 vendors and enjoy food from 15+ vendors while a live DJ plays. Couples and families can get free caricatures, and kids can make DIY Valentine's cards. FREE!
Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration | African American Cultural Center of Long Beach
February 6: Long Beach Public Library kicks off Black History Month with "For the Culture" at the African American Cultural Center. Enjoy cultural programming, local vendors with artist-made goods, and interactive art experiences celebrating Black artists and their role in storytelling. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | Lacy Park, San Marino
February 7: Enjoy cultural performances, community activities, and festive fun during this free Lunar New Year celebration in San Marino. 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!
Lunar New Year Festival Market | 99 Ranch Market, Rowland Heights
February 7-8: 99 Ranch Market Rowland Heights celebrates Lunar New Year with a festive weekend market. Watch a lion dance performance, play games, and see traditional Chinese sugar painting demonstrations. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts activities. Catch a K-Pop Demon Hunters: HUNTRIX performance and meet and greet, plus free demos and tastings. FREE!
Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival | Downtown Anaheim
February 7: Orange County Heritage Council presents the 46th annual Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival in downtown Anaheim. The parade starts at 10am followed by a street fair at noon with live music, food vendors, and dancing. The event honors African American contributions in celebration of Black History Month. FREE!
Ellemercito Learning Community Open House | Downey
February 7: Ellemercito Learning Community hosts an Open House in Downey for families interested in their hybrid homeschool program for grades 3-12. Tour the campus, meet guides and community partners, and hear from current students and parents. Refreshments provided. FREE!
Year of the Horse Celebration | NIHAO Chinese Preschool, Santa Ana
February 7: NIHAO Chinese Preschool-Costa Mesa celebrates the Year of the Horse with traditional games, crafts, and cultural activities. Enjoy interactive stations like Prize Wheel, Fortune Draw, and Blessing Wall, plus hands-on crafts including herbal sachet making and fan decorating. Bounce House available for kids. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Westminster Library
February 7: Enjoy lion dancing, drum performances, crafts, and lucky red envelopes at this festive Lunar New Year celebration. FREE!
Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House | Redlands
February 7: Experience live reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and historical exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House. FREE!
Festival of Friendship | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
February 7: The Festival of Friendship is a vibrant event showcasing the unique traditions, music, and dances that make Cerritos a culturally rich and inclusive city. FREE!
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!
