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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
MARCH 2 - MAY 11: Help Doc and her friends in the new McStuffins Toy Hospital! There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toy pets who need to be groomed at the Pet Vet, baby toys that need to be fed in the Nursery, and so much more.
Butterfly Season & Caterpillar Adoption at Kidspace in Pasadena
MARCH 14 - MAY 19: Bring your family to a celebration of the habitat and life cycle of butterflies and other pollinators. Go on a bug safari, dress up like a butterfly, view live insects, create your own caterpillar out of clay, and adopt a caterpillar.
Star Wars & SDI: Defending America and the Galaxy at the Reagan Library
MARCH 15 - SEPTEMBER 8: This new exhibits tells the story of SDI and the pop culture phenomenon of Star Wars. See props, costumes, and concept art from the Star Wars franchise, including a Landspeeder, master replicas of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, and Princess Leia's dress.
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
MARCH 17 - AUGUST 25: Walk among hundreds of butterflies in NHM's outdoor, open-air netted enclosure. The experience also features colorful native plants and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures flutter and fly.
Ocean Encounter at Discovery Cube Orange County
APRIL 20 - SEPTEMBER 2: An interactive exhibit that show different aspects of ocean life and threats they face from human activity. Guests will learn about ocean conservation efforts and engage with hands-on activities to learn about the ocean.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in Theaters – 25th Anniversary
MAY 3-9: Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace when the film returns to the big screen at AMC Theatres. After the feature, get a special first look at Star Wars: The Acolyte series.
Wheels on the Bus at the Pasadena Playhouse
MAY 4 - JUNE 9: An interactive musical adventure for toddlers and preschoolers to explore and examine the world around them.
Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Making at Dig It in Torrance
MAY 6-9: Come in, play and create a hand made gift for mom!
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
Disney’s Aladdin at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 7-12: Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. Features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken.
Summertime Explorers Kids Club at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 3-31: Bring your little ones to 2nd & PCH for a FREE weekly exploring! Each week offers a different theme with fun activities, games & prizes, crafts, and more!
Party on Pine in Los Alamitos
THURSDAYS, MAY 2 - JUNE 6: The community can enjoy a variety of scheduled events such as live music, social entertainment, inflatables, movies played on a large screen, local and popular eateries and so much more!
Chicks & Sprouts Educational Workshop at Tanaka Farms
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, JANUARY 25 - JUNE 29: 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.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
SECOND THURSDAYS, APRIL 11 - AUGUST 8: Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time.
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 world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
Imaginarium in Lakewood
MAY 10 - SEPTEMBER 2: A mesmerizing walk-through event featuring millions of lights, enchanted forests, larger-than-life creatures, your favorite storybook characters, a free circus, infinity rooms, photo boxes, and more.
Toddler & Me Mother’s Day Tea at Dig It in Torrance
MAY 10: Join Dig It for light refreshments, special crafts, photo booth, activities, and more!
Mother’s Day Celebration in Artesia
MAY 10: Come to the park for a day of celebration, enjoy entertainment from Mariachi Folklore and foods available for purchase.
Sail on ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ with Ocean Institute
2nd Saturdays, May-December: Set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: Hooray LA
SELECT DAYS, APRIL - JUNE: See the people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life during this performance. The production features marionettes that showcase the history of LA, from the 1933 earthquake to Griffith park, as well as a revised set to more accurately represent the culture and community of LA.
Mother’s Day Music Session & Movie at South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach
MAY 11: Join Rivian with Sunnyside's early childhood educators for a musical adventure of singing, dancing and celebrating mother figures. There will also be a screening of Pixar's The Incredibles in the evening.
The Pa’akai We Bring at Segerstrom Center
MAY 11-12: The show follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Mother’s Day Tea at SkyPark at Santa’s Village
MAY 11-12: Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea at SkyPark with Mrs. Claus. Tea times will be 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Fire Service Day at LA County Fire Museum
MAY 11: Join the Museum to celebrate the Department's Centennial Fire Service Day. Bellflower Blvd. will be closed and full of active and antique fire equipment, plus demonstrations, explorations, and flyovers.
Family Workshop Ceramic Making at the Getty Center
APRIL - JUNE: Create and decorate your own clay vessel using ancient techniques.
Storybook Theatre’s Cinderella at Theatre West in LA
FEBRUARY 17 - JUNE 1: Watch a joyful, funny version of Cinderella. Complete with a loopy Fairy Godmother and puppets as the stepsisters, kids get the chance to dance with the Prince, try on the glass slipper, and join in the fun.
Art Walk at MainPlace in Santa Ana
MAY 11: Enjoy listening to live music, interacting with local artists, and participating in hands-on workshops. Workshops include wooden-shaped boxes and drawstring bags.
Moms Free on Mother’s Day at Wild Rivers in Irvine
MAY 12: Enjoy a day at the water park, moms get in free on Mother's Day and there will be special food and beverages available for purchase.
Mother’s Day Classic Car Rides at Automobile Driving Museum
MAY 12: Take a chauffeured ride in a classic car, with champagne and chocolate tasting. Children must be over 48" or 10 years old to ride in the vehicle.
Cinderella the Musical at Santa Monica Playhouse
MAY 12: A special showing of Cinderella added for Mother's Day with photo opps and surprise goody bags for all moms.
Field of Honor in Newport Beach
MAY 17-27: See 1,776 U.S. flags fly in honor of all military service members, firefighters, lifeguards, police, medical personnel, and other first responders.
Funbox Bounce Park in Buena Park
MAY 18-19: This multi-zone bounce park features attractions and area for the whole family including: Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course, Ninja Wall, 23 Foot Slide, Chill Zone.
Touch-A-Truck in Downey
MAY 18: The City of Downey is hosting the annual Touch-A-Truck event featuring emergency rescue demonstrations, Public Works trucks, police patrol vehicle, K-9 Unit, fire engines, construction equipment, and more.
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
MAY 18-19: Explore the teachings of Buddhism through interactive board games and performances. Enjoy family friendly activities, guided meditation, Sutra transcription, floral arranging, tea ceremony, and more.
Star Wars Event at Yorba Linda Public Library
MAY 18: Over 2,000 attendees are expected to visit the library to enjoy crafts, games, and photos with your favorite Star Wars character.
Public Works Family Event in Santa Ana
MAY 18: Free community event featuring free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection competition, various exhibits, large equipment displays, exhibits, and musical performances.
Parent’s Night Out at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
SELECT SATURDAYS EVERY MONTH, APRIL - AUGUST: Enjoy a night out while kids play at the Cayton after-hours! Three hours of play time including games, activities, and free play along with dinner, snack, and drink is a great play date for all.
Party for the Planet at the Santa Ana Zoo
MAY 19: Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities.
Villa Family Festival
MAY 19: Enjoy a daylong family festival inspired by the exhibition Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, Moche Pottery. Listen to Greek folk music, watch Peruvian dances, explore the Mayan calendar and take part in fun, interactive activities.
Annual Memorial Day Carnival in Norwalk
MAY 23-27: Enjoy rides, games, food, music, and history!
Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert at Hollywood Bowl
MAY 24-25: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of "The Lion King" with live orchestra, fireworks, celebrity guests, and select performances from the Broadway musical.
Fancy Nancy, the Musical at Chance Theater in Anaheim
MAY 24 - JUNE 9: Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends get ready to perform in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” When Nancy doesn't get the role she wants can she bring a fancy flair to it?
Summer Games in the City at Pretend City Children’s Museum
MAY 24 - SEPTEMBER 2: Pretend City Children's Museum turns into a training ground ready for young athletes to test their athletic skills over the next three months. Special programming includes fitness training, martial arts, soccer, and acrobat performance.
Summer Kickoff Concert at El Dorado Park West in Long Beach
MAY 24: Welcome the summer season with a free concert featuring the Under Cover Band. Concert goers can dance and sing along to pop, funk, soul, rock, Top 40, Latin, and more.
Family Movie Night: Moana at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
MAY 24: Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a family movie night featuring Disney's Moana, preceded by a festive evening of music, food, and free activities. Enjoy fun photo ops, local food trucks, and art making activities designed for young movie fans.
World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Raging Waters
MAY 25-27: See the World’s Largest Rubber Duck (over 6 stories high) at Raging Waters and 1,000 rubber ducks released in the lazy river during a drawing on Monday, May 27. A 10 ft. tall baby duck will also be there for photo ops.
Expedition Dinosaur at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
MAY 25 - SEPTEMBER 2: This immersive exhibit will take visitors on an educational journey through the Jurassic era, featuring life-size, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, replicas, artifacts, and interactive displays.
Family Matinees: Turning Red at Academy Museum
MAY 25: Watch Disney's Turning Red at the Academy Museum as they showcase international stories of universal humanity for families and children looking to learn about the world beyond their own experiences.
Family Workshop: Sun Print at the Getty Center
SELECT SUNDAYS, APRIL - JUNE: Make one-of-a-kind photographic prints with the sunlight, called cyanotypes by arranging flowers, leaves, and stencils on light-sensitive material.
Memorial Day Commemoration Event at Reagan Library
MAY 27: Honor the fallen with live musical entertainment, a flyover by the Tiger Squadron, Royal High School AFJROTC Color Guard, and more.
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