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Big Bear Snow Play
Through April: Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California! Open daily, 10 am to 4 pm. Night tubing is available Fridays, Saturdays and holiday periods from 5 pm to 9pm.
Yeti’s Snow Play at Mountain High
OPEN THANKSGIVING THROUGH MARCH: Make it a “Snow Day” at the Yeti’s Snow Play. Slide down the tubing lanes, take a scenic sky chair ride, or meet the Yeti and his friends. It’s all at Mountain High, Southern California’s closest winter resort with no mountain driving.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit at Discovery Cube LA
JANUARY 28 - MAY 14: This interactive exhibit lets visitors run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment. Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker as you explore your unique abilities, overcome challenges, and help friends.
San Diego Museum Month — Half-Off Admission to 60+ Museums (Plus Kidsguide Picks!)
FEBRUARY 1-28: Explore the fun during San Diego Museum Month this February with 50% off admission to 60+ San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more. Free passes can be picked up at one of 75 libraries throughout San Diego County or online.
A Cabazon Dinosaurs Valentine
FEBRUARY 1-28: The world's biggest Valentine greeting from Mr. Rex and his friends are ready for photos with you and your loved ones.
Disney’s Frozen at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 1-19: An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances.
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.
February Fun at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Feb 2: Black History Month Celebration / Feb 5: Tu B'Shevat / Feb 9: Cooking in the City / Feb 9: Play with Clay / Feb 10: Way to Play Day / Feb 12: Valentine's Day / Feb 12: Baby Steps / Feb 14: Neurodivergent Family Night / Feb 15: Construction Zone Grand Opening / Feb 23: Neurodivergent Family Night
Disney’s The Lion King Musical at Pantages Theatre
FEBRUARY 2 - MARCH 26: Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. Disney's The Lion King makes its triumphant return to Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
Repticon at OC Fair & Event Center
FEBRUARY 4-5: See reptile vendors, live animal seminars, free raffles, and more. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!
Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington Gardens
FEBRUARY 4-5: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Rabbit with this family-friendly event featuring lion dancers, mask-changing artist, martial arts demonstrations, music, art and craft demonstrations, and more.
Lunar New Year Festival & Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
FEBRUARY 4-5: Live performances, face painting, photo op with the God of Fortune, and support 30+ small businesses.
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.
NASCAR: Clash at The Coliseum
FEBRUARY 4-5: The Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum returns to kick-off regular season for the NASCAR Cup Series. NASCAR Fan Fest features fun, interactive opportunities for fans of all ages.
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.
International Festival of Chocolate at Bowers Museum
FEBRUARY 5: Indulge in chocolate samples from boutique chocolatiers and learn traditional chocolate recipes from Mexico and South America.
Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro
FEBRUARY 5: Check out the life-sized pod of inflatable whales at this annual celebration of all things cetacean. Also enjoy games, crafts, guest lectures, festive music, and a duct tape whale contest.
Free Children’s Workshop: El Día del Cariño / Valentine’s Day at MOLAA
FEBRUARY 5: Join the Museum of Latin American Art to craft mixed media valentines. Walk-ins welcome.
Tu B’Shevat Family Hike with Alper JCC at El Dorado Nature Center
FEBRUARY 5: Join the AJCC for a Family Hike at the El Dorado Nature Center to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the "New Year of Trees."
Valentine’s Cookie Crawl at Bella Terra Huntington Beach
FEBRUARY 6: Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Kids Club at Bella Terra. Collect cookies from store to store, create a fun Valentine's Day card, enjoy hot cocoa, and dance to live music.
Centennial Farm Discovery Days in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER - JUNE: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information. There's also opportunities for children to pet a chick, plant a radish seed and see a milking demonstration (provided the cow is giving milk).
Frankenstein Laboratory at Pennypickle’s Workshop
FEBRUARY 8: Join Pennypickle's Workshop to play with monsters, robotics, electricity, and all things Frankenstein-ish!
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.
Family Art Workshop at Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
FEBRUARY 9: Learn the technique of blind contour drawing in art. Blind contour drawing is a technique that helps artists practice their observation skills and promote calming mindfulness and mental health
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.
Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood
Bring the family for an evening of free family fun and movie under the starts. Jan 13: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • Feb 10: Disney's Toga • Mar 10: Minions: Rise of Gru
Workshops & Family Fun Nights at Lil Chef School
JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10 & 17 : Join them for Chicken and Dumplings Family Night on January 13, Sushi Workshop on February 17 and a fun Valentines Day Workshop on February 10.
Disney’s TOGO – Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood
FEBRUARY 10: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie screening of Disney's TOGO at Palms Park in Lakewood.
Great Train Show in Costa Mesa
FEBRUARY 11-12: Great American Train Shows is the nation’s only coast-to-coast train show company. Their train shows are designed for the general public, modelers, hobbyists, families, and the just plain curious.
Valentine’s Paint & Sip Tea Party at Children’s Museum at La Habra
FEBRUARY 11: Bring your sweethearts to a lovely Valentine’s Paint and Sip Tea Party! Enjoy juice or tea and cookies and paint a beautiful Valentine's Day canvas.
Monster Jam at Angel Stadium in Anaheim
JAN 14-15 • FEB 11-12 • FEB 18-19: It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families roars back into the iconic SoCal dirt battleground home at Angel Stadium for three adrenaline-charged weekends.
Sweetheart Swan Note Holder – Kids Workshop at Lowe’s
FEBRUARY 11: Your mini-DIYer will love this Valentine’s workshop as they build their own Swan Love Note Holder. It’s the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Register your spot online.
Family Art Class: Valentine Heart at Sherman Gardens
FEBRUARY 11: Use leave and flowers to press into a clay heart and decorate a mini canvas. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom before the garden is open.
Valentine’s Day Meet & Greet with Mr. & Mrs. Mouse in Rossmoor
FEBRUARY 11: Valentine's Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than snapping a photo with your favorite couple, Mr. & Mrs. Mouse?
Natural History Museum Welcome Day
FEBRUARY 11: Chat with the artists and watch them weave before your eyes, explore rarely-seen Pacific Island cultural objects, craft and weave your very own paper heart for Valentine's Day, and join in on a scavenger hunt.
Valentine’s Day Family Cookout at Tanaka Farms
FEBRUARY 11: Enjoy a farm-to-table meal, make your own chocolate dipped strawberries, go on a tractor-pulled wagon ride, and visit the barnyard animals.
Snow Play at The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona
FEBRUARY 11: Play in 10 tons of fresh snow! The synthetic ice rink is also open.
Chocolate Festival in Long Beach
FEBRUARY 11: Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of chocolate treats for chocolate lovers, along with other sweets to satisfy the whole family.
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.
Sweetheart Rides at The Zimmerman in El Segundo
FEBRUARY 12: Bring your sweetheart or family to the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum for a fun and unique experience. Complimentary champagne and chocolate tasting, and a chauffeured ride in a classic car.
Valentine’s Day Celebration at Pretend City
FEBRUARY 12: Card making station, pink and red paint exploration, flower petal sensory table, and a special Valentine's Day themed story time.
Sunday Funday at The Wallis
SELECT SUNDAYS: The Wallis continues its beloved free monthly outdoor Sunday Funday family events with a variety of engaging programming that includes Story Pirates, Parker Bent, Spring Groove, Kiddle Karoo, and more!
Family Flicks: Ponyo at Hammer Museum
FEBRUARY 12: Enjoy a matinee family film screening of Ponyo at Hammer Museum.
Light Catcher Family Workshop at the Getty Center
SELECT SUNDAYS, FEB 12- MAR 16: Create your own light catcher inspired by the Getty’s stained glass collection and discover how to make art using light and color.
Clay Date – A Family Workshop at AMOCA
FEBRUARY 12: Visit the American Museum of Ceramic Art for a clay date! Create your own unique coiled clay vase and paper bouquet for a special loved (or yourself)
Family Hike in Round Canyon
FEBRUARY 12: Enjoy nature with friends and family in Round Canyon. Hike along a fairly flat trail and watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer.
The Leo Fender Project at The Muck
FEBRUARY 13-19: An original play for children based on the life of Fullerton local and inventor of the stratocaster electric guitar, Leo Fender. This is an exciting, fast-paced, musical production with a great message for students of all ages!
Valentine’s Cookie Crawl at Long Beach Exchange
FEBRUARY 14: Collect cookies from store to store, create a fun Valentine's Day card, and meet special valentine characters.
Valentine’s Day PJ Party with Once Upon an Island
FEBRUARY 14: A high-energy play night that gives parents a date night! The Valentine PJ Party is filled with games, crafts, dancing, singing, pizza and snacks, movies, and more.
World Ballet Series: Cinderella in Glendale
FEBRUARY 16: Part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life.
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