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Canceled Minions: Rise of Gru – Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood
MARCH 10: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie screening of Minions: Rise of Gru at Palms Park in Lakewood.
Family Night at Dig It in Torrance
MARCH 10: Bring the whole family to play in this 8,000 square-foot, construction-themed play space. Enjoy a family scavenger hunt for door prizes and pizza dinner.
Noche de Estrellas at Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 10: Dance under the sea stars to the sounds of salsa, rock en Español, mariachi, cumbia, and other rhythms. Enjoy live bands, DJ, Mexica drumming and dance, and educational programming in English and Spanish.
CSULB Puvungna Pow Wow
MARCH 11-12: The Pow Wow at Cal State Long Beach is focused on displaying the university's strong American Indian presence. The two-day event features American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food.
Public Fish Dissection with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
MARCH 11: Join the Education Team to investigate the internal and external anatomy of fish through a dissection demonstration.
Tanaka Farms 25 Year Celebration
MARCH 11: Bring your quarters and celebrate Tanaka Farms' 25th year at University Drive. Enjoy 25¢ entry, 25¢ tractor-pulled wagon rides, 25¢ games, 25¢ arts and crafts, 25¢ items at the Tanaka Grill, and 25% off everything in the produce market stand!
St. Pawdy Day Parade in Long Beach
MARCH 11: Doggy parade, free vaccine clinic, plus shopping, food trucks, Celtic music, animal communicator, pet first aid and CPR training, adoptable pets, and Aquarium of the Pacific on wheels!
Grand Opening: Ultimate Ninjas in Anaheim
MARCH 11: Ultimate Ninjas will celebrate the grand opening of its new Anaheim Hills gym with a free, public event. Enjoy free open gym and try iconic obstacles!
Poppies Collage – Parent & Me Painting Class at Sherman Gardens
MARCH 11: Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to use watercolor marker pens to create a poppy collage. Grandparents and favorite adults are welcome too! No experience is necessary.
Family Day: Asian American Experience in California at The Huntington
MARCH 11: Discover Asian American culture and traditions through musical performances, interactive dance demonstrations, multi-lingual storytime, and art-making in this free event for families.
Festival de la Primavera in Los Angeles
MARCH 12: A cultural and family event where guests can enjoy the colors of the state of Oaxaca through music, traditional dances, gastronomy, and crafts.
Festival of the Kite at Redondo Beach Pier
MARCH 12: See hundreds of kites fly above the water. Enjoy DJ and live music, prizes, contests, and giveaways.
Autism Families Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 12: Spend a special evening at the Aquarium of the Pacific exclusively for families with adults or children with autism.
Doing Science with Friends at Pennypickle’s Workshop
MARCH 15: Bring your stuffed animal, doll, action figures, or other friends (including human ones) for a fun science adventure with cool experiments and surprises at Pennypickle's Workshop.
Shanghai Sonatas: A New Musical in Concert at The Wallis
MARCH 16-18: Shanghai Sonatas is a pioneering new musical that combines musical theatre, live classical music and visual art while telling the story of Jewish refugee musicians finding sanctuary in Shanghai in the 1940s.
Teen Science Cafe at Aquarium of the Pacific
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 19 - MAY 18: Free learning series where high school and middle school students are invited to learn from scientists engaged with various aspects of science in Antarctica. Guests will participate in hands-on activities related to the various topics presented.
Irish Fest at Old World Huntington Beach
MARCH 17-19: Enjoy live music, corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, and wiener dog races. Free concert featuring Sligo Rags and McNulty School of Irish Dance.
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.
Open Houses at Fairmont Schools
SELECT DATES, MARCH 3 - APRIL 6: Learn about the Fairmont academic programs, co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Plus, speak to representatives from their summer camp and summer school programs.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Cypress College
MARCH 10-12 & 17-19: The Cypress College Theatre Department presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Campus Theatre.
Little Seedlings Story Time at Sherman Gardens
EVERY FRIDAY: Join Sherman Library & Gardens to share favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers.
Dino Train & STEAM Festival at Southern California Railway Museum
MARCH 18-19: Meet Buddy the Dinosaur, go on train and trolley rides, participate in STEAM-themed arts and crafts, view and touch fossils, minerals, and insects, and get access to the museum.
Stratford School Open House
MARCH 18: 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.
Spring Spectacular at America’s Teaching Zoo
MARCH 18-19 and 25-26: Enjoy wildlife presentations, meet and greets, and exploration stations. The main show is silly, fun scripted show meant for all ages to enjoy.
Family Musical Mornings: Walt Disney Concert with Pacific Symphony
MARCH 18: Explore Disney Animation's latest stories through film clips and scores performed live by a symphony orchestra. Experience music from Moana, Frozen, Big Hero 6, and Tangled.
Ugly Duckling at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 18-19: Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen! Tutti frutti brings to life Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale with a variety of characters, inventive physicality, and live music and songs that quack and trill.
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.
Girls in STEM Days at Natural History Museum
FEB 18, MAR 18, APR 15: Girls ages 8-18 participate in hands-on STEM activities, meet real scientists, and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way.
Easter Bunny HOP! in Los Angeles
MARCH 11 - APRIL 2: Join the Easter Bunny & Ester to find all their bunny friends from Peter Rabbit to Little Bunny FooFoo as they search for the lost eggs and save Easter!
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 18-19: The International Children's Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the amazing talents of children of many cultures. The festival features cultural presentations and performances by children. Plus, meet and greets with favorite ocean characters.
Tidepool Walk with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
MARCH 4-5 & 18-19: Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators on a tour of the tidepools. Attend a brief informative orientation, then join a naturalist-led hike to see animals in their natural habitat
Monarch Day of Action in Long Beach
MARCH 18: Enjoy live music, crafts, and help plant native plants and spread seeds for Monarch butterflies.
Cardinal Garden Ornament – Kids Workshop at Lowe’s
MARCH 18: Gather your little builders to spread their DIY wings and craft a Cardinal Garden Ornament. Kids will learn basic building skills as they follow the steps to create a unique item for the garden. Register your spot online.
ESPNLA Pickleball Madness in Fountain Valley
MARCH 18: Cheer for your favorite host, get pickleball demos and lessons, Kid's Zone, beer garden, complimentary food and drinks, live entertainment, NCAA tournament watch party, and more!
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.
Community Celebration at Lazy Acres Long Beach
MARCH 18: Free sampling throughout the store, games and giveaways, plus an in-store Bee Scavenger Hunt for kids with a free cookie upon completion.
Hansel & Gretel: A Family Musical at Theatre West in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS, FEB 18 - JUN 3: A happy, fun and interactive musical that’s ideal entertainment for kids (ages 3-9) and their families. The kids in the audience will even have a chance to learn a dance number and be part of the story!
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.
Mardi Gras in Long Beach
MARCH 18: The annual Long Beach Mardi Gras at Shoreline Village returns! Enjoy live entertainment, free face painting and balloon twists for kids, plus stilt walker and parade.
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 19: Celebrate the return of swallows to Capistrano. Hear the ringing of historic bells, enjoy live Mariachi music, Native American storytelling, Flamenco dance performances, and activity stations for kids.
Santa Ana Zoo Birthday Party
MARCH 19: Join Santa Ana Zoo for their birthday party celebration with an all-zoo scavenger hunt with animal education activities. Plus, see the animals get "birthday enrichment treats!"
Cinderella: The True Story in Los Angeles
SUNDAYS, MARCH 5 - APRIL 2: The story of the kind-hearted Cinderella who fights for a world where everyone, from tailors to kings, learns that bigger isn't always better and that being kind and sharing what we can with others is what makes us truly rich.
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
Third Sundays: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Bowers Museum
MARCH 19: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with popular Celtic band, Craic in the Stone. Enjoy a special bagpipe presentation and lively folk dances.
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).
Free Tuesday at Descanso Gardens (and Ticket Release Dates)
THIRD TUESDAYS: Visit Descanso Gardens for free on the third Tuesday of each month. Free Tuesday tickets will be released on the first day of each month (or first Monday if the first day falls on a weekend).
Bugs, Bees, and Butterflies Day at The Muckenthaler
MARCH 21: Stroll the ground and gardens, create free bug art projects, speak with local beekeepers and entomologists, shop the artist vendor village, and learn about amazing insect friends.
Storytime at the Barnyard at Tanaka Farms
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, JAN 17 - SEP 15: Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading farm-themed stories right by all our Barnyard friends. After storytime, visit the animals. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is geared towards children ages 1-5.
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.
Celebrate Downtown in Long Beach
MARCH 23: Celebrate Downtown Long beach with an exciting lineup of music, food, drinks, and activities for all ages.
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