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New Year’s Celebration at Winter Fest OC
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the new year not once, but twice with a special countdown, dazzling firework show, snow flurries and confetti cannons at both 6pm and midnight.
Countdown to 2023 at Anaheim GardenWalk
DECEMBER 31: Join the liveliest party in town! Enjoy a dance party, raffles, live entertainment, and an anime night mart with top vendors, artists, and cosplay.
NYE Party at Camelot Golfland
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year with unlimited attractions, arcade games, mini golf, race cars, laser tag, bumper cars, midnight countdown, and more.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
DAILY, NOVEMBER 23 - January 1: An enchanting holiday activity, ice skating in downtown LA guarantees to delight everyone, from first-time gliders to experienced skaters. Come visit for merrymaking, outdoor fun and guaranteed smiles.
Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER 25 - JANUARY 1, 2023: See the Safari Park in a whole new light! Take a holiday expedition of light and travel through places that glow and twinkle with holiday cheer. Holiday tunes set the mood, and seasonal food treats tempt you throughout your journey.
Science of Gingerbread at Discovery Cube OC & LA
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 1, 2023: Check out hundreds of creative gingerbread entries and all new holiday fun! Walk through the gingerbread village, meet and snap a photo with Santa, decorate a holiday cookie, participate in winter workshops, and more. Science of Gingerbread is happening at both Discovery Cube OC and LA.
Winter Fest OC at OC Fair and Event Center
SELECT DATES, NOVEMBER 25 - JANUARY 1: Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair and Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. Activities include North Pole Journey, ice skating under the stars, 150-foot-long ice tubing slide, snowboard simulator, carnival thrills, food and drinks, holiday market, photo ops., and so much more!
Disney 100 Movie Marathon at El Capitan Theatre
JANUARY 1: Kick off the New Year and see the best of Disney Animation celebrating 100 years of Disney by seeing Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and Frozen on the big screen!
Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena
JANUARY 2-3: A 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Visitors get the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display.
City of Downey Winter Camps
December 26-30, January 2-6: Winter Camp includes Field trips, arts and crafts, games and more. Acting and Film Production Camp is also available for children 5-13 years from December 27-30.
Winter Break Activities in Lakewood
DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 6: The Activity Zone is a drop-in recreation program offered at Lakewood city parks. Most activities are free and do not require pre-registration.
Rose Parade Viewing Party with Southern California Children’s Museum
JANUARY 2: Kick off the new year with SCCM and enjoy prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, fun-themed crafts, and restroom access.
Lil’ Chef 4-Day Winter Camps
DECEMBER 19-22, 26-29 and JANUARY 2-5: Lil’ Chefs will bake up some fun holiday dishes while learning proper baking techniques as well as knife skills, how to follow a recipe, and working as a team to complete each dish. Lil’ Chefs will get to enjoy what they make in class. If you can’t join for the full camp, come on the days you can.
Melodic Masterpieces: A Sunday Afternoon Classical Concert in Westminster
FEBRUARY 5: Join Rose Center Theater for an afternoon of classical music with a concert for all ages featuring renowned pianist Marilyn Breeze, and accomplished musician Tim Nelson on flute and oboe.
Holiday Light Festival Train Ride in Griffith Park
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 — JANUARY 6, 2023: Enjoy an evening train ride around the festively decorated, one-mile track in Griffith Park. The one-mile track at Griffith Park & Southern Railroad is transformed into a magical train ride of delightful and festive scenes with thousands of lights.
Lunar New Year Nights at L.A. Zoo
JANUARY 6-22: Celebrate the year of the rabbit with a glow-in-the-dark dragon dance parade, lion dance show, kung fu showcase and acrobatics, fan dancers, calligraphy, food trucks, and more.
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach – Fall & Winter Camps
NOVEMBER 22 and 23; DECEMBER 28, 29 and 30; and JANUARY 3, 4, 5 and 6: Children participate in energizing games, exciting relays, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active. My Gym Long Beach makes it easy for parents with a drop-off program, pay-by-the-day options, and multi-day discounts.
‘Over the Moon’ Movie Screening at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 7: In this animated musical, a girl builds a rocket ship and blasts off, hoping to meet a mythical moon goddess. This film features costume designs by Guo Pei. You can also see Guo Pei's dazzling designs up-close and personal.
President Richard Nixon’s Birthday Celebration at the Nixon Library
JANUARY 9: Enjoy free admission to the Nixon Library, a formal wreath laying ceremony, formal presentation of the Colors and The National Anthem, and patriotic musical performances.
Topgolf Live at Dodger Stadium
JANUARY 5-8 / 12-15: Topgolf Live is transforming the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers to create a truly unique experience where you can hit golf balls from the concourse down to the field. Plus, enjoy music, food, and drinks.
Asian American Expo LA at Pomona Fairplex
JANUARY 14-15: The Asian American Expo features 1,600 vendors in 7 large exposition halls, 120+ diverse food cuisine vendors, 7 unique performing stages, themed pavilions, and activities for the whole family.
Jurassic Quest in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 14-16: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Hawaiian Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 15: The Southern California Slack Key Festivals takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing slack key guitarists, the best hula dancers in the world, special guest performers and a free to the public Island Marketplace.
Asian Lunar New Year Festival at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 15: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the beauty of Asian art, music, and dance. Bring the family to enjoy free face painting, art projects and food sampling.
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails Exhibit at Discovery Cube LA
SEPTEMBER 24 - JANUARY 16: Children help Thomas and his friends solve a variety of challenges, from a simple sorting and shape identification activity to more complex engineering obstacles.
Mini Camps at Lil’ Chef School – MLK Day, Ski Friday & President’s Day
JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 17 & 20: MLK Southern Fest on January 16; Ski Friday Mini Camp on February 17; and President's Day Mini Camp on February 20. Come join the fun!
Art + Play at Orange County Museum of Art
JANUARY 18: Explore fun ways to introduce art and creative thinking to children. View a current exhibition that inspires deeper engagement through playful artmaking activities for young people ages 3-5 and caregivers.
Lunar New Year Tết Festival in Fountain Valley
JANUARY 20-22: Celebrate the New Year at Mile Square Regional Park.
Lunar New Year at Pretend City Children’s Museum
JANUARY 21-22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City. Kids can make their own lantern, learn calligraphy, and make pretend dumplings. Enjoy a special performance from Kishin Daiko Drummers and Ane Thanh Lion Dance.
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
JANUARY 21-22: Monterey Park's Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and items, food booths, amusement rides, and live entertainment.
Chinese Brush Painting Family Workshop at The Huntington
JANUARY 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with artist Peifang Wang in this family-friendly Chinese brush painting workshop. Participants will learn about the Year of the Rabbit and other Chinese New Year traditions, while practicing their brushstrokes.
King Tides Science & Celebration in Manhattan Beach
JANUARY 22: Join scientists from the Roundhouse Aquarium and Heal the Bay to capture photos of the King Tide during the most intense gravitational force on the ocean.
Winter Wonder at Cayton Children’s Museum
JANUARY 22: Enjoy the unveiling of a dazzling lantern exhibit, an exhilarating Lion Dance performance, walk through a Winter Wonderland, visit the European Lights Festival Room, and explore sensory snow activities.
Lunar New Year at The Market Place in Tustin
JANUARY 22: Join The Market Place for Lunar New Year for fun festivities, entertainment and more for the whole family. Enjoy balloon twisting, calligraphy artist, traditional dance and music, lion dance performance, and more.
L.A. Zoo Lights at Los Angeles Zoo
NOVEMBER 18 – JANUARY 22, 2023: Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for, a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
Jurassic Quest in Pomona
JANUARY 27-29: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony
JANUARY 28: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with joyous music, festive dance, and a delightful fusion of musical traditions from East and West.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
JANUARY 28-29: Enjoy Chinese zodiac scroll making, paper lantern decorating, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese game booths, calligraphy demo, live performances, and storytelling.
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.
Superstars of Magic in Long Beach
JANUARY 28: Superstars of Magic brings together five award-winning Las Vegas illusionists in a thoroughly entertaining evening of magic, comedy, and variety.
St. Catherines Upcoming Admissions Events
DECEMBER 13 & JANUARY 29: You’re invited to our upcoming admissions events. Learn more about the unique opportunities SCA can offer your son!
Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekends at Sesame Place
JANUARY 14-29: Meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and more. Plus, enjoy hero-themed dance parties, see your favorite Sesame Street friends in costume, and more fun activities for all ages.
Alhambra Lunar New Year
JANUARY 29: Free, multi-block festival with Lunar New Year activities, food, and performances for the whole family.
Kids Workshop: Making Monster Manuals at Hammer Museum
JANUARY 29: n this workshop, students create an illustrated manual for appropriate monster behavior.
Food Fiesta Family Workshop at AMOCA
JANUARY 29: Join the American Museum of Ceramic Art to explore the food sculptures of Christina Erives and create your own food favorites out of clay.
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.
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 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.
Elementary Education Expo with Downey Unified School District
FEBRUARY 2: Get a first-hand look at how Downey Unified will set your child up for success from the start. Students will demonstrate live in-action examples of our innovation labs, robotics, coding, technology integration, music instruction, and more!
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 7 - FEBRUARY 3: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games, over 75 vendors, axe throwing, food trucks, live music, sweet treats, and more. Free.
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