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Valentine’s Princess Photoshoot at Le Petite Princesse in Orange
FEBRUARY 14: Your princess will be getting a princess makeover and one-on-one time with Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora! Package includes princess dress up, glitter princess hairstyle, make up, meet and greet, and edited photographs emailed to you.
Rockin’ Tots Valentine’s Day Party at Rockin’ Jump OC
Sunday, February 14: Bring your little ones to jump and bounce for Valentine's Day! Enjoy arts and crafts, complimentary coffee and sweet treats, and a tattoo station. Price: $15, one child / $5 each for additional children. One parent jumps for free.
Valentine Picture Pony at Pony Time in Lakewood
FEBRUARY 6-7 and 13-14: Take a picture with a pony for Valentine's Day! Tickets for pictures are $6 and is available all day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., no appointment needed.
Skateboard Education Series with Skatedogs in Huntington Beach & Long Beach
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Join Skatedogs on Presidents Day to learn about The History of Skateboarding. This skateboarding workshop is designed to help your child gain knowledge, find an appreciation, and develop a passion for skateboarding. Enjoy skateboarding lessons, games, and prizes.
Shared Science Workshop at Rancho Los Cerritos
FEBRUARY 15: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach history and STEM lesson. Guided by an RLC educator, students will explore how water moves โ both naturally and by design โ around Rancho Los Cerritos and learn why water was so important on a working ranch while they do a hands-on activity with herbs in the garden.
Valentines Celebration Puppet Show – Pacific City in Huntington Beach
Tuesday, February 16: Join PC Grommets Kids Club for an outdoor Valentine's puppet show, story time, and take home craft. Pre-registration required.
๐ฅ Family Story Time & Collage Workshop – California African American Museum
FEBRUARY 17: CAAM is partnering with the Los Angeles Public Library to present a story time and workshop for families.
Explore the Marsh – Field Trip with Bionerds
FEBRUARY 21: Bionerds invites the public to join them on monthly field trips to different nature sites in Orange County. This month, take a field trip to the San Joaquin Marsh for students in K-8th grade. The trip includes a 1.5-hour guided tour of the marsh and Urban Forest. Plus, an organism scavenger hunt!
Sesame Parade of Lights Drive-Thru Experience – SeaWorld San Diego
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 24: Journey through twinkling lights, dance to a lively Sesame Street soundtrack, and wave hi to your favorite furry friends. Venture under the illuminated SkyTower, drive under two different tunnels of lights, and cruise through Sesame Street Village.
๐ฅ Kids Virtual Cooking Classes – Chef Tech Cooking School
EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3-25: Kids can follow along each week from the comfort of their own kitchen! Chef Tech provides all ingredients available for pickup or delivery (within 10 miles).
February Camps, Parent Night Outs & Workshops at Lil’ Chef School
FEBRUARY 12, 13, 15 & 26: Fun mini-camps will be held when the kids are off school on February 12 and 15. Kids can enjoy a Parents Night Out with a Valentine theme, February 13 and 26.
Roar & Snore Safari – San Diego Safari Park
February 13-14, 19-20, and 26-27: Spend the night at the Safari Park with your family! Campers of all ages are invited to experience a relaxing evening after hours, enjoying the Roar & Snore campground. Families will get a chance to relax at camp, visit nearby animal areas at their leisure, and enjoy camp activities.
๐ฅ Brave New World 2 Electric Boogaloo – Intermediate Python with Shared Science
FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28: The team coding adventure continues. Join Shared Science to learn how to code graphical games in Python (using PyGame), plus how to write great storylines. For ages 10 and up.
Hands-On Kids Cooking Class – Chef Tech in Long Beach
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 7-28: Kids (ages 6-14) can get hands-on with cooking! Join Chef Tech for four classes this February for a Potato Lovers menu!ย
๐ฅ Bowers Virtual Family Festival
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 28: Tune-in Sunday, at 11 a.m. for the next Virtual Family Festival presented by Bowers at Home! Enjoy live stream of performances, art projects and a food experience.
Weekend Tours at Ocean Institute
WEEKENDS, THROUGH FEBRUARY: Ocean Institute offers a Harbor Geology Tour on Saturdays, and Native Plant Garden Tour on Sundays. Book online.
๐ฅ Kids Virtual Cooking Classes with Chef Tech Cooking School
EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 3-25: Kids can follow along each week from the comfort of their own kitchen! Chef Tech provides all ingredients available for pickup or delivery (within 10 miles).
Railroadiana Swap Meet at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, MARCH 6: Shop for and learn about railroadiana and railroad antiques at Southern Californiaโs largest outdoor railroadiana swap meet. Vendors will be selling railroad collectibles, art, books, models and toy trains.
Wonderful World of Worms for Tweens in Irvine
SATURDAY, MARCH 6: Learn the benefits of urban worm farming and how worms create ideal organic fertilizer. This make-and-take class includes a vermi-compost box and a starter set of worms for a $15 material fee (pay online or first day of class).
“The LEGO Movie” – Movie Night at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
Saturday, March 6: Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the Argyros Plaza for a movie night featuringย The LEGO Movie. Each viewing area will be separated by 8 feet of space from neighboring viewing areas.
Kids Workshop: Paint a Pot at OC Succulents in Irvine
SATURDAY, MARCH 13: Join OC Succulents for their first Kids Workshop! Kids will get to paint and design their own terracotta pot and pick out three succulents. One parent/guardian will be allowed to join the student during class.
๐ฅ Virtual Parent Webinar Series – Pretend City Children’s Museum
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 6 - MARCH 17: Join guest experts and Pretend City's Education Team in exploring hot topics in parenting today. Topics include parent self-care, family mental health, race conversations, STEM & number sense, etc.
Outdoor STEM Education at Rancho Los Cerritos with Shared Science
THURSDAY, MARCH 18: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach History and STEM education lesson. Students will learn how to keep perishable foodsโlike milk and fruitโ from spoiling without refrigeration and also make their own butter. Students will explore different preservation techniques and discuss their ideas about food storage without electricity.
Special Dog Walking Hours – South Coast Botanic Garden
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Grab your leash and your fur babies and head to the Garden! During special dog walking hours, youโre invited to bring your four-legged friends to the 87 acres of the Garden.
Easter Egg GLOW Hunt in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, APRIL 3: Join South Hills Church in Costa Mesa for a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Hunts will be every 15-20 minutes. There will be glow goodies, cotton candy, photo booth, hidden eggs, glow in the dark face stamps, and more. Registration for time slot required.
Whole Family Yoga – LA County Arboretum
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 16 - MAY 1: This gentle, all-levels yoga series explores a nature-based theme each week with a correlating technique. Bring your own mats and blankets.
The Rose Outdoors Concert Series – Cinderella, & The Music Man
MARCH 26-27 & APRIL 23-24: The Rose Outdoors is a one-hour concert series presented outside and under the stars in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Enjoy highlights and iconic songs from hit musicals.
Kids Art Lesson, Contest, & Free Whale Watching with Dana Wharf Whale Watching
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 23 - APRIL 24: Kids receive an art lesson (via video feed) from renowned environmental artist, Wyland, and a free 2-hour whale watching adventure!
Batik Egg Dyeing at Corona Heritage Park & Museum
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: Learn the ancient art of Batik egg dyeing from the region of Ukraine. Seatings are 1.5 hours long and all materials are provided. Fun for all ages, but be advised, wax is melted over a candle flame, so supervision is required for children.
Easter Eggcitement Drive-Thru in Placentia
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: Join Placentia Library for this drive-thru event for the whole family, with fun treats and a picture with the Easter bunny. Don't forget your Easter basket!
Springo Bingo with City of Fountain Valley
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: The Easter Bunny needs your help with a secret mission! Crack a secret code to unlock a prize (while supplies last). Visit the Fountain Valley Recreation Center to receive the Mission Report File. The file will direct you to five local parks where you will need to exit your vehicle to locate the images with the codes to complete the bingo.
Drive-In Movie Night with Mentor Me Learning in Huntington Beach
MARCH 27, APRIL 17, MAY 15, and JUNE 19: Mentor Me Learning will be hosting a monthly drive-in movie to celebrate Spring and Summer. Arrive early so you can tailgate and enjoy friendly-family activities. The first two nights will feature a jump house and petting zoo.
Neon Jump Night at Rockin’ Jump OC in Santa Ana
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Visit Rockin' Jump OC for Neon Jump Night featuring special strobes, black lights, and music. Wear white or glow-in-the-dark outfits to stand out. Pricer per jumper is $21 for 2 hours.
Acorns & Oaks Parent-Child Educational Program – LA County Arboretum
SUNDAYS, JANUARY 10 - MARCH 28: Acorns & Oaks fosters parent and child bonding through tactile play with nature, crafts, songs, stories, and sensory integration. The program provides little ones (age 5 and younger) with a natural environment in which to practice and further develop all growing abilities, particularly gross/fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
Donut Life Museum – Westminster Mall
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, THROUGH MARCH 28: OC's newest donut experience that captures moments in life through the creative world of donuts. This is a unique and creative space where you can have fun, immerse yourself and take photos.
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the worldโs best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
Springtime Easter Bunny U-Pick Wagon Rides at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
WEEKENDS, MARCH 1 - APRIL 4: Take a wagon ride around the farm and learn about Tanaka Farms and its history, farming methods, and the crops they grow. You'll make a few stops in the fields to pick your strawberries or other produce. Then, take a walk through the Barnyard Educational Exhibit and meet the Easter Bunny!
Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Sip and sample your way around the world of international flavors, craft beers and wines, and enjoy live musical performances along the way. Enjoy over 125 food and drink options from around the world.
Easter Egg Hunt / Bunny Meet & Greet with Once Upon an Island in Newport Beach
MARCH 28, APRIL 2 & 4: Join Once Upon an Island for an exciting Easter party in the park including games, crafts, music, and a character hosted Easter Egg Hunt. Pet and feed a real bunny and take photos with the Easter Bunny inside their shop.
The Bunny Hop Express at Fillmore & Western Railway
MARCH 27-28 & APRIL 3-4: Take a scenic train ride to visit one of two location options. Visit Prancer's Farm or the Loose Caboose.
Virtual Festival of the Spring Equinox with Bowers Museum
SUNDAY, MARCH 28: Join Bowers Museum virtually to celebrate Spring! This festival features performers, artmaking, food recipes, and a special performance by Orange County Ballet Theater.
Easter Bunny Hunt in Long Beach
SUNDAY, MARCH 28: Peter Cottontail will be hopping around Belmont Park and handing out toy-filled Easter Eggs to all the neighborhood boys and girls! Games, contests, and prizes too. Find the Easter Bunny with his basket of goodies between the streets of Broadway and Appian Way, hopping around on Santa Ana, Pomona, and Glendora.
Outdoor Play Pass at Children’s Museum at La Habra
Play Passes are socially distanced, outdoor events where families get their own space and set of materials for engaging, immersive, and educational programming
Hands-On Cooking Monthly Series at Chef Tech Cooking School in Long Beach
MARCH 3-31: Kids (ages 6-14) can get hands-on with cooking! Join Chef Tech for four classes this March to learn about All the Sauces!
Lil’ Chef School Spring Break Mini Camp
MARCH 16-17 & MARCH 29-31: Lilโ Chef School has Day Camps available while your school district is celebrating spring break. Sign up for one day or two!
Taste of Boysenberry Festival – Knott’s Berry Farm
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: While the theme park remains closed, the food and merchandise-focused outdoor event offers over 80 boysenberry-infused food and drink items. You'll also find handmade and personalized gifts from over 20 artisan local crafters offering unique boysenberry items.
Build ‘N Play Days at LEGOLAND
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Enjoy LEGOLAND's most popular outdoor playgrounds, including Hideaways in Castle Hill and DUPLO Playtown. Young builders can take part in special building activities, design their own LEGO minifigure cut out, or test their luck in the I-Spy Miniland U.S.A. Scavenger Hunt.
‘A Touch of Disney’ at Disneyland California Adventure
SELECT DATES, MARCH 18 - APRIL 5: Enjoy dining and shopping at Disneyland California Adventure. Discover specialty menu items, snacks, latest merchandise, unique photo ops, and surprise character sightings.
Skatedogs: Skateboarding Spring Break Camp in Irvine & Long Beach
APRIL 5-9: Whether you are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this camp is right for you. Make new friends, play games, win prizes, advance your skills and most importantly, have fun in their private skatepark.
Taste of Universal at Universal Studios Hollywood
APRIL 1 and 8-9: Come enjoy Taste of Universal, an all-new separately ticketed, limited-time event that serves up a day of shopping and outdoor dining throughout the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Savor the flavors of exceptional food from the restaurants of some of your favorite lands.
Disclaimer:ย 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 calendarโwe’re just here to help you find the fun!
