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Lunar New Year at Cerritos Towne Center
JANUARY 21: This free event will include Lion Dance performances, kids' crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway!
Lunar New Year at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana
JANUARY 21: Enjoy cultural activities and performances including calligraphy artist, kids crafts, face painter, balloon twister, themed stilt walkers, and drop by the welcome table in Center Court for giveaways.
Lunar New Year at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
JANUARY 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year with performances and meet and greets with Dragon Dancers, crafts, complimentary airbrush tattoos, and complimentary balloon artist.
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
JANUARY 21: Enjoy a cultural festival with entertainment, lion dancers, crafts, food, and festive finale.
Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
JANUARY 22: Experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, food, and more. Plus, get a chance to win $5,000 from the Wealth Tree.
King Tides Science & Celebration in Manhattan Beach
JANUARY 22: Join scientists from the Roundhouse Aquarium and Heal the Bay to capture photos of the King Tide during the most intense gravitational force on the ocean.
Winter Wonder at Cayton Children’s Museum
JANUARY 22: Enjoy the unveiling of a dazzling lantern exhibit, an exhilarating Lion Dance performance, walk through a Winter Wonderland, visit the European Lights Festival Room, and explore sensory snow activities.
Lunar New Year at The Market Place in Tustin
JANUARY 22: Join The Market Place for Lunar New Year for fun festivities, entertainment and more for the whole family. Enjoy balloon twisting, calligraphy artist, traditional dance and music, lion dance performance, and more.
Lunar New Year at USC Pacific Asia Museum
JANUARY 22: Traditional lion dance, storytelling, martial arts demonstration, calligraphy and crafts, food trucks, and free admission to the museum.
Lunar New Year Maker Market at Bella Terra
JANUARY 22: Celebrate the new year with Chinese musical performance, cultural characters, kids games and activities, plus 20+ small business vendors.
L.A. Zoo Lights at Los Angeles Zoo
NOVEMBER 18 – JANUARY 22, 2023: Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for, a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
USVA Tết Festival at OC Fair & Event Center
JANUARY 27-29: One of the largest Vietnamese festivals in the nation. The festival offers hundreds of booths, traditional foods, live entertainment, festival games, and customary Vietnamese New Year celebrations.
Jurassic Quest in Pomona
JANUARY 27-29: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Bluey’s Big Play Live at Dolby Theatre
JANUARY 27-29: Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School
JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 24: This cooking class is for the entire family (ages 5 and up). Work as a family to complete 2-3 recipes and enjoy eating what you make at the end of the class. Pajama Party on January 27, and Pizza and Funfetti Cupcakes on February 24,.
Stratford School Open House
JANUARY 28: Discover Stratford School — where their advanced and intentionally balanced curriculum inspires children to become creative problem-solvers, imaginative innovators, and confident leaders. Meet campus leadership, teachers and staff, and explore Stratford's enriched educational program.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony
JANUARY 28: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with joyous music, festive dance, and a delightful fusion of musical traditions from East and West.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
JANUARY 28-29: Enjoy Chinese zodiac scroll making, paper lantern decorating, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese game booths, calligraphy demo, live performances, and storytelling.
Riverside Lunar Festival
JANUARY 28-29: Catch the opening ceremony with the Lion Dance, Taiko drums, and kung fu performances. Shop from 150 vendors and enjoy a kids zone with jumpers and slides.
Westerly School of Long Beach Community Tour
DECEMBER 6, JANUARY 12 & 28, FEBRUARY 16: Community Tour Days are opportunities for visitors to tour the Westerly campus and experience learning studios during the school day. The visits also include a brief presentation on Westerly's history, curriculum, and culture.
Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific
JANUARY 28-29: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities.
Saturday Guided Tours at Sherman Library & Gardens
SATURDAYS: Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory, amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family-friendly tour lasts about one hour.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Irvine Spectrum Center
JANUARY 28: Celebrate Lunar New year with a traditional lion dance, martial arts demonstration, instrumental performances, and more.
Lunar New year at The District at Tustin Legacy
JANUARY 28: Enjoy Lion Dance performances, martial arts show, Chinese fan dancers, stilt walkers, zebra contortionist, Asian kids crafts, and live DJ.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade in Los Angeles
JANUARY 28: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
JANUARY 28: After a two-year hiatus, Santa Monica Place’s Lunar New Year programming returns with traditional Chinese lion dance performances, balloon and dough artists, and cherry blossom Wishing Trees for well-wishers to hang their wish for prosperity and renewal in the new year.
Superstars of Magic in Long Beach
JANUARY 28: Superstars of Magic brings together five award-winning Las Vegas illusionists in a thoroughly entertaining evening of magic, comedy, and variety.
St. Catherines Upcoming Admissions Events
DECEMBER 13 & JANUARY 29: You’re invited to our upcoming admissions events. Learn more about the unique opportunities SCA can offer your son!
Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekends at Sesame Place
JANUARY 14-29: Meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and more. Plus, enjoy hero-themed dance parties, see your favorite Sesame Street friends in costume, and more fun activities for all ages.
Alhambra Lunar New Year
JANUARY 29: Free, multi-block festival with Lunar New Year activities, food, and performances for the whole family.
Kids Workshop: Making Monster Manuals at Hammer Museum
JANUARY 29: n this workshop, students create an illustrated manual for appropriate monster behavior.
Food Fiesta Family Workshop at AMOCA
JANUARY 29: Join the American Museum of Ceramic Art to explore the food sculptures of Christina Erives and create your own food favorites out of clay.
New Year Sekku at CSULB Japanese Garden
JANUARY 29: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit music, crafts, and family fun from 1-3pm.
Long Beach Expo – The Collectibles Show
FEBRUARY 2-4: Find experts and enthusiasts in coin collecting, banknotes, sports memorabilia, trading cards, and even retro video games. Plus, free kids treasure hunt and stamp giveaways.
Elementary Education Expo with Downey Unified School District
FEBRUARY 2: Get a first-hand look at how Downey Unified will set your child up for success from the start. Students will demonstrate live in-action examples of our innovation labs, robotics, coding, technology integration, music instruction, and more!
Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Ups
FEBRUARY 3 - MAY 12: Meet zoo staff for a fun time of exploration and discovery at a local Santa Ana park. Each event is free, open to walk-ups and includes nature-based activities and a meet-and-greet with a new animal friend.
First Fridays: Fandoms & Fantasy at Natural History Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 2: Explore the Museum after hours with live music, DJs, discussions, pop-up experiences, special NHM collections display, and more.
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 7 - FEBRUARY 3: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games, over 75 vendors, axe throwing, food trucks, live music, sweet treats, and more. Free.
Fun-Tastic Family Night in Lakewood
FEB 3, MAR 3, APR 28, JUN 16: Join the City of Lakewood for Fun-Tastic Family Night! Each event includes a light dinner followed by family-friendly entertainment.
Flashlight Safaris at Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar
FEBRUARY 4-25: Peek into the lives of elusive nocturnal animals during guided group tours with only a flashlight to guide you.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at OCC Planetarium
JANUARY 7 - MARCH 25: Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Valentine’s Vase Kids Workshop at Home Depot
FEBRUARY 4: Join your local Home Depot store the first Saturday of every month from 9am - noon for a free, in-person Kids Workshop. This month, make a Valentine's Vase for Valentine's Day.
Summer Opportunities Fair in Pasadena
FEBRUARY 4: Visit one of the largest camp fairs in the nation, plus enjoy games, food, music and more.
Dodger FanFest at Dodger Stadium
FEBRUARY 4: Get the opportunity to meet Dodger players and enjoy live entertainment, player interviews, and interactive games for fans of all ages.
Chicks & Sprouts Educational Workshop at Tanaka Farms
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, JAN 19 - SEP 9: Children learn how baby chickens grow inside the egg as well as how plants grow! Children will plant their own giant sunflowers to bring home, harvest a vegetable, and visit barnyard friends.
Lincoln Memorial Open House in Redlands
FEBRUARY 4: Live music, Civil War re-enactors, and family activities. Learn about the life of calvary men during the war, witness hourly cannon demonstrations, and watch President Lincoln recite the Gettysburg Address.
Puppy Bowl Pup Rally at Wallis Annenberg Petspace
FEBRUARY 4: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., and Animal Planet are hosting the official Puppy Bowl Pop-Up Event: a special Pup Rally, full football-themed activations for you and your dog to enjoy.
ArtLab at Hammer Museum
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 14 - APRIL 29: Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.
Valentine’s Day Event at Hangar 24 in Irvine
FEBRUARY 4: Axe throwing (rubber ones for kids too!), live DJ, face painting, corn hole, bird pavilion, basketball court, and shop from 50+ local small businesses.
Kids Paint Party at Crafted in San Pedro
FEBRUARY 4: Join Chickartdee for a special Valentine's Day themed Kids Paint Party. Everyone will leave with a one-of-a-kind painting. All supplies included. No art experience necessary. Reserve online.
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