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Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad
September 20 - November 1: Join the LEGO monsters for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, live music, spooky rides, and a 17-foot LEGO Halloween Tree at LEGOLAND California.
Fleet Week in San Diego
November 2-9: Join in on inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s incalculable contributions as defenders of our nation and neighbors in our community. Public events including concert, Ship Tours, Innovation Zone, a cooking competition, Veteran's Day Boat Parade are part of Fleet Week.
Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden
Nov 6 - Dec 31: Wander through glowing gardens and cosmic installations in this 1-mile immersive night walk, where the South Coast Botanic Garden transforms into a field of stars.
Lil’ Chef – Veterans Day Camp, Parents Night Out & Black Friday Mini Camp
NOVEMBER 11, 21 & 28: Kids, ages 4, will enjoy making slider burgers and cupcakes on Veterans Day, a Thanksgiving meal on Parent's Night Out, and breakfast treats and sugar cookies on Black Friday!
Latino Comics Expo at MOLAA in Long Beach
December 7: Premiere event to connect with Latinx and Latin American comic artists and animators, experts, and fans. Enjoy comic book vendors, illustrators, food tucks, and children's chalk area.
Holiday Road | King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas
Select Dates, Nov 28 - Dec 27: Walk through dazzling light displays, snap festive photos, browse the Winter Market, and enjoy food trucks and holiday activities at Holiday Road.
Jungle Bells: Aurora at the San Diego Zoo
Dec 19 - Jan 4, 2026: This annual holiday event will treat guests through a wonderland of twinkling lights, live entertainment, festive music, views of wildlife and more holiday fun to get you into the spirit!
Pageant of the Masters: Open Casting Call for All Ages
JANUARY 10-12: Sign up at the Open Casting Call for a behind-the-scenes look at the Pageant, meet the creative team, and get a sneak peek at the artwork that will be re-created in the 2025 production “Gold Coast: Treasures of California.” Plus, join the Pageant for a Family Fun Fest featuring food trucks, art activities, games, and more on January 12.
Brick Convention: LEGO Fan Event at the OC Fair & Event Center
JANUARY 11-12: Enjoy a day filled with everything LEGO! The event features building areas, hundreds of displays, professional LEGO® artists and vendors offering new/rare/exclusive sets.
Encanto Sing-Along
January 11, 2025: We "don't talk about Bruno" but everyone is talking about the Encanto Sing-Along! Dress up as your favorite character and sing along to the on-screen lyrics. Enjoy fun choreography, trivia questions, and a free Fun Pack with goodies and props.
The Peking Acrobats in Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 18: See masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with their amazing acts of contortion and control.
Celebrating 30 Years of STOMP!
January 18-19: Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm for the enjoyment of anyone at any age!
BYOBucket on National Popcorn Day at Cinemark Theaters
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025: Got a bucket or container handy? Swing by any Cinemark on National Popcorn Day (1/19) and they'll fill ‘er to the brim with buttery popcorn. Literally anything can be a bucket! Get creative and bring in any container, tote, or bag. They'll load it up with the good stuff for just $5 —up to 400oz (equivalent of 2 XL popcorns).
Skate For LA with Skatedogs
JANUARY 19 - Join Skatedogs this Sunday as they Skate for LA. They will be raising funds for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Event includes lessons, games, and free skate, for ages 5-13.
Astronaut Commemoration at Columbia Memorial Space Center
January 25, 2025: Join Columbia Memorial Space Center in commemorating the astronauts of the Challenger, Columbia, and Apollo 1. Explore the space center and engage in presentation and activities celebrating their legacy.
Fraggle Rock at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
JANUARY 30: When Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Great Song Stone, his pals join him on an adventure to find it. This all-new musical stage show is produced by The Jim Henson Company and written and directed by John Tartaglia.
Free Family Concert at Soka Performing Arts Center
February 1: Enjoy a free, family-friendly concert with live orchestral music, interactive activities, and engaging narration by the Orange County Youth Symphony.
The Musicians of Bremen Live!
February 8-9, 2025: Inspired by the much-loved Grimm's Fairy Tale and set in the American Southwest, The Musicians of Bremen Live! features live music, story, song, and plenty of surprises. Set in the American Southwest, follow the story of four creatures who make an epic journey across the desert to a city where they become a famous musical band.
Sonic Playground Opens at the GRAMMY Museum
February 14: The GRAMMY Museum unveils Sonic Playground, a new hands-on permanent exhibit designed for all ages to be playful and creative through music.
Whale of a Weekend at Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
February 15-16: Catch a glimpse of migrating whales! Feel the heft of a whale rib, check out bristly baleen, see feeding demonstrations, and learn more interesting facts through storytime, audio interactives, and fun crafts.
K-Play! Fest at Fairplex in Pomona
FEBRUARY 15-16: A festival for K-pop fans to share their love of their favorite artists! Enjoy different activities like dance workshops, concerts, karaoke, and meet K-pop creators and fan artists.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
February 15 - June 22: Step into the wizarding world with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child—a thrilling live stage experience like no other.
Family Science Sundays at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro
February 16: Learn about ocean conservation and marine mammals at this free monthly program, featuring interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. This session focuses on squid biology and anatomy. Participants get to dissect a squid!
Wings Over San Diego
February 17: Families and visitors meet real pilots, construct their own planes and parachutes, and learn more about aviators from the natural world, including live flight demonstrations by a hawk and falcon, during this fun, interactive event in Balboa Park.
Annie Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 18-23: Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production.
Pacific Symphony’s Lantern Festival at Segerstrom
February 22, 2025: Bring the entire family and join Pacific Symphony for the annual Lantern Festival featuring music, dance, art making, riddles, and food. The concert hall lobby becomes transformed for the festivities with floating lantern, the concert hall features performances, and the plaza outside will have fun activities and demos. Free admission, but tickets required to enter the concert hall.
Pizza Night, Valentines Party, Sushi and Mini Camps at Lil’ Chef
February 7-28: Family Night Pizza Making, Adult-n-Me Cooking Classes, Valentines Party (Parent's Night Out), Sushi Workshop, plus two holiday Mini-Camps.
The Magic City at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 1-2: Watch a miniature city come to life in this shadow puppet performance, exploring family, change, and imagination.
First Responders Gratitude Day at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
March 1-2: First responders receive free admission plus one guest in appreciation of their service. Reservations required.
Downey Unified School District — Early Education Expo
March 5: Experience hands-on demonstrations from the district's youngest students in innovation labs, robotics, coding, music, and more! Enjoy complimentary coffee, water, and cookies, and a take home swag bag (while supplies last).
Mardi Gras | Shoreline Village & Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach
March 7: Enjoy live Zydeco music, DJs, roaming performers, bead throws, and family-friendly festivities at this waterfront Mardi Gras masquerade party. FREE!
CSULB Puvungna Pow Wow
March 8-9: 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.
Celebrate National Barbie Day at the Queen Mary in Long Beach
March 9: A Barbie-themed celebration featuring exhibits, face painting, guest speakers, and a stroll on the Queen Mary. Proceeds support art restoration.
Kids Car and Golf at Onyx Golf in Lake Forest
March 9: Enjoy a family fun day with kids race car event, indoor golfing, and more kid friendly activities.
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Diego
MARCH 7-10: Families can visit the children's area for games and enjoy performances including taiko drums, geisha opera, lion dance, cosplay contest, and kendo demonstrations.
S.T.E.A.M. Fest Express at Southern California Railway Museum
March 15-16: Meet Buddy the Dinosaur, go on train and trolley rides, and participate in STEAM-themed arts and crafts.
Underneath a Magical Moon at Segerstrom Center
March 15-16: In this magical reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, Wendy is the owner of stories, mother to the lost boys, a believer in fairies, and a young girl with her feet firmly on the ground.
SoCal Museums Annual Free-for-All Day
Dozens of museums presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science will open their doors and invite visitors to attend their museums free of charge.
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