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January 2020
Programs for Young Audiences: The First 100 Years of Jazz, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
As part of the Program for Young Audiences, and recommended for ages 10+, The First 100 Years of Jazz, introduces kids to jazz music’s rich history and the the names and faces of some of its many masters. Plus a live performance by the world-renowned Metta Quintet.
Disney’s Tarzan the Musical in Huntington Beach
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Disney's Tarzan the Musical also features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins. This production of Tarzan, presented by Orange County Children's Theatre, is perfect for all ages!
Weekend Tidepool Walk with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Select days, January 11 - March 22: Join CMA Educators on a tour of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slideshow, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat.
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at McBride Park in Long Beach
January 19: Enjoy this community-wide celebration featuring gospel choirs, gospel soloists, and bring items for their toiletries drive.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Glide into the holidays at Pershing Square! The Bai Holiday Ice Rink offers the quintessential winter activity in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by art, lively activity and the impressive city skyline, the outdoor ice rink lets you enjoy entertainment and ice skating in Los Angeles under the sun and stars. Open daily starting November 14, 2019, until January 20, 2020, you won’t want to miss this magical winter wonderland that promises to delight all ages. Take a…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in LA
In recognition and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., join (or watch) the parade.
Free Entrance to All National Parks in Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
National parks across the country will waive entrance fees in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Ice Presented by Plaza at Santa Monica
Every holiday season Downtown Santa Monica brings a little ice to the beachside community, transforming the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue into the winter wonderland known as Ice at Santa Monica, an 8,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. Plus, enjoy free musical performances every Sunday.
January at Pretend City – 2020 is Here
Join Pretend City for a month of new cultural celebrations, educational programming, and engaging art activities. January brings celebrations like The Festival of Sleep, Lohri - a Hindu Celebration, Winnie the Pooh Day, and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join in on the fun as they usher in a new decade and set the tone for a spectacular new year!
Skatedogs’ MLK Jr. Day Pizza Party in Huntington Beach, Long Beach and Manhattan Beach
On this fun-filled day, boys and girls (5-14) of all ability levels enjoy lessons, lunch, games, free skate, and prizes.
Martin Luther King Mini Camp with Lil’ Chefs
Join Lil' Chef School for a southern feast! Lil' Chefs (ages 5 and up) are invited to this three-hour mini day camp where they will make Chicken Fricassee, creamy garlic mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits from scratch, plus a no-bake vanilla cream pie with salted caramel.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at CAAM
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day immersed in art, culture, and community, and commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Enjoy an array of vibrant programs and activities for all ages.
Annual Volunteer Day at Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine
January 20: The Children's Nature Retreat is in need of families to help beautify the Retreat. Clean the barn, groom horses, maintain pathways and more.
Tinker Tweens Workshop at Placentia Library
Tweens ages 9 - 13 can record their own sound and mix audio components for podcasts, oral histories and music!
Sea Glass Jewelry Making Workshop at Crystal Cove
Enjoy a free sea glass jewelry making activity each Wednesday in the Education Commons in the Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park.
Little Naturalist: Lunar New Year in Newport
Enjoy reading “The Pet Dragon” by Christoph Niemann, meet a Dragon, and create Chinese Nature Symbols with sand painting.
Circus Vargas Comes to So Cal
Run away with the circus, for two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure. Experience Circus Vargas' all new 2020 production, Mr. V's Big Top Dream! ....a tribute to the man himself. A magnificent, mega-hit production guaranteed to thrill and enchant children of all ages.
Valley Christian Schools – Admissions Open House Events & Tours
At Valley Christian, you'll find an inescapable link between excellence in education and a Biblical Worldview. Students enjoy outstanding training in fine arts, sports, honors and AP courses (with unparalleled pass rates), and STEM, including award-winning robotics. All courses are taught by highly-engaged Christian teachers who consider their profession a calling. They guide students to academic excellence, artistic accomplishment and athletic distinction. Preschool through 12th grade operates on four separate campuses, and offers a wide variety of experience-based and progressive…
Disney’s Frozen Broadway Musical at the Pantages Theatre
An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
Guided Tidepool Hikes at Ocean Institute
Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of their expert naturalists! The hike will take you into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails, crabs, sea stars, and other animals that make the tidepools their home.
Annie Jr. in Brea
Annie JR. features everyone's favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater in LA presents The Circus
The circus wagons are rumbling into town! The Bob Baker Marionette Ringmaster is proud to bring you the greatest puppet show on Earth where the fiercest and the timidest of animals roam, trapeze performers execute daring, spine chilling aerial feats of acrobatics, and the clowns do what clowns do best... fun! fun!
Lunar New Year Festival at Universal Studios
Celebrate the Year of the Rat during Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Join Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda in Po's Village and savor Asian dishes at Mr. Ping's Noodle Shop. Meet Hello Kitty, Illumination's Minions in traditional Chinese attire and Mandarin-speaking Megatron from Transformers.
Lunar New Year at Disneyland
Ring in the Year of the Rat at the Mouse House with one-of-a-kind festivities, culinary delights and Character greetings.
Gypsy Youth Musical Performance in Westminster
Join Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County for the youth musical performance of Gypsy.
Taco Truck Science with Columbia Memorial Space Center at Lakewood Center Mall
Join the Space Center as they set up next to a taco truck and do science!
Science Night in Altadena
Eliot Arts Magnet Academy presents, Science Night - An Evening of Science, Technology, Media & the Environment.
20/20 Winter Enrollment Night at My Gym
Join them for a night of laughter, surprises, activity, new friends, and super sign-up deals. Bring the whole family. They will be showcasing samples of classes, birthday parties, and camps!
Shark Lagoon Night at Aquarium of the Pacific
Select Fridays: Guests can touch and learn about sharks, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music during select Shark Lagoon Nights.
Parent’s Night Out at Code Ninjas
You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids (age 7-14) want to play and have fun. That's why Code Ninjas offers Parent's Night Out - a win-win evening for families. Your kids will play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more.
Family Movie Night in Los Alamitos
Bring the family out for a movie screening of Toy Story 4 at the Los Alamitos Community Center.
Parents’ Night Out at My Gym
Enjoy your night! Go out for a night on the town, or take that well deserved nap, feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite My Gym teachers and friends. Activities include games, rides, songs, dances, relays, free play, and more!
Wyland’s Whale and Dolphin Adventure Art Lessons in Dana Point
Saturdays, January 25 - April 25: Kids (3-12) receive an art lesson presented by Wyland, via video feed, then continue the adventure with a two-hour whale watching trip on Dana Wharfs flagship 95 ft. vessel, the Dana Pride for $5.
Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute
Join the Ocean Institute’s marine educators in exploring the ocean from the top to bottom, while searching for some of the world’s largest and smallest creatures during our 2.5-hour long marine life exploration program.
Dodger FanFest at Dodger Stadium
Enjoy an array of entertainment, games and an autograph session at Dodger FanFest!
A Faery Hunt Adventure in Griffith Park
An enchanted quest in Faeryland in the beautiful Griffith Park forest. A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun.
SnowFest in Lake Forest
Grab the kids, the camera, and your friends and come play in the snow at this special event.
Lunar New Year Festival at USC Pacific Asia Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rat at the USC Pacific Asia Museum! Enjoy free admission to the galleries, live performances, art-making workshops, food trucks, and more!
Lunar New Year at The District
The free family festivities will feature performances including Lion Dances throughout the promenade, family activities, kid's crafts, glitter body art, balloon twisting, and a Lucky Red Envelope giveaway to the first 500 guests*.
Garden Tours at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
Docents lead guests through time as they discuss the historic plants and how they were used by past residents.
Children’s Flower Arranging in San Marino
Make your own whimsical arrangement inspired by the lush orchids in the rainforest environment of The Conservatory.
Family Day at the Norton Simon
Join the Norton Museum as they mark the beginning of the Year of the Rat; in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Free Magikid Robotics Lab Open House in Lake Forest
You and the kids (3-14) are invited for a Saturday of fun and learning, at Robotics Lab Open House. Join them for food, prizes, and a hands-on tour of their fun, amazing lab.
Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
Celebrate the Year of the Rat! Enjoy traditional cultural performance, arts & crafts, and enjoy special offers from participating stores & restaurants at Santa Monica Place.
Ask A Hobbyist at Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains
A fun, family-friendly event for all ages, Ask-a-Hobbyist gives everyone who shares an interest in model trains the opportunity to enjoy more than half a dozen large model train setups. Beginners and experts alike are invited to come learn from knowledgeable train enthusiasts and enjoy this nostalgic and festive holiday MUZEO tradition.
Lunar New Year Festival at the LA Waterfront
Join the Port of Los Angeles in celebrating the sixth annual Lunar New Year Festival.
Family Night at Fountain Valley Skate Center
Every Saturday and Sunday: Families that skate together, stay together!! Times may vary.
Lunar New Year in Costa Mesa
Join the Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Rat, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Lunar New Year Concert at Pacific Symphony
Come together to celebrated the Year of the Rat and feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
February 2020
Father Daughter Dance in La Mirada
Fathers and their daughters are invited to join a country western-themed Father-Daughter Dance.