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Night Under the Stars at Columbia Memorial Space Cener in Downey
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025: Gaze at the stars, chat about the mysteries of space, and share the magic of the cosmos through our telescopes. This month, Dr. Jeff Gray from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will have an inspiring talk on the latest in space exploration and show off smart telescopes for an epic stargazing experience.
Astronomy Night at Columbia Space Memorial Center in Downey
JANUARY 10: Each month, expert guest speakers dive into fascinating astronomy topics, sharing their knowledge and passion for the universe. After the talks, explore the night sky with our telescopes and witness celestial objects up close.
Flashlight Safaris at Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar
January 11, February 8, March 1, 2025: Peek into the lives of elusive nocturnal animals during guided group tours with only a flashlight to guide you.
Weekend Train & Trolley Rides at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
Weekends, January 11 - October 26: Take a ride on the Museum Railway on a real operating trolley or behind a locomotive every weekend. Parking, entry to grounds, and entry to open exhibits are free (except during special ticketed events).
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.
Reptile Super Show in Pomona
JANUARY 11-12: See and learn about your favorite reptiles, from slithering snakes to shell-dwelling tortoises and lots more. Kids will get to see animals up close, talk to professional breeders, and you may even bring home a new pet.
January Events at Pretend City in Irvine
JANUARY: Join Pretend City this month for plenty of fun events like Cooking in the City (Jan 9), Bubble Bath Day (Jan 11), Lohri Celebration (Jan 12), Lunar New Year (Jan 19), MLK Day (Jan 20) and more.
OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival
January 11: This free, annual community festival, hosted on the campus of Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), offers arts-minded children a full day of play! Kids (ages 5-11) and their families are invited to come take part in arts play areas and experiences while enjoying live performances by OCSA's talented students.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in Culver City
January 11, 2025: Celebrate Dr. King with live entertainment, special guests, resource fair, refreshments, and video contest.
Family Hike in Black Star Canyon
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 11 - MARCH 29, 2025: Enjoy an afternoon family hike in Black Star Canyon, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Hike along a flat trail and cross a dry creek and watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer.
Movie Screenings & Puppets with Vidiots & Bob Baker Marionette Theater
January 13, 2025: Vidiots will be playing movies for kids all day while grown-ups can enjoy water, snacks, and a quiet place to charge and recharge. Bob Baker Marionette Theater will also be there from 1:30-4:30pm.
Free Admission at Natural History Museum
Now - January 17, 2025: The Natural History Museum is offering free general admission to serve as a space of respite for the Los Angeles community.
Pigeon’s Roller Rink Grand Opening
January 16, 2025: Join Pigeon's Roller Rink for their new pop up in Mission Viejo!
Free Admission to Kidspace Children’s Museum
January 16-19: During these challenging times, Kidspace welcomes families to rest, play, and connect with free admission.
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.
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
JANUARY 18-19: Enjoy a day celebrating the Lunar New Year with lion and dragon dancers, delicious food, live entertainment, amusement rides, and more!
Lunar New Year in Rancho Cucamonga
JANUARY 18-19, 2025: Enjoy a day of cultural celebration with lion dances, martial arts performances and more! The event features foods from local vendors and carnival rides. Check out the Artisan Marketplace and where local artisans showcase their crafts.
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!
Disney Community Screenings at El Capitan Theatre
January 18-26: Disney's El Capitan Theatre is hosting free screenings of Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King for those impacted by the devastating LA area fires.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025: The parade kicks off at the intersection of MLK and Anaheim St., followed by a park celebration with performances, kid zone, food and merchandize vendors, and more.
Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 19: Enjoy Hawaiian music, food, and shop island themed goods at the Island Marketplace.
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.
January Sunset Sail with Los Angeles Maritime Institute
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025: Sail the San Pedro Bay and watch the sunset from the deck of a tall ship. Sit back and relax or become part of the crew – your choice!
Free Entrance to All National Parks in Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 20, 2025: National parks across the country will waive entrance fees in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Pretend City
January 20, 2025: Pretend City Children's Museum will be open! Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with special activities and thoughtful discussions. Honor Black leaders, artists, and innovators throughout the day.
MLK Day Pizza Party with Skatedogs
JANUARY 20 - Kids, ages 5-13, will enjoy lessons, games, pizza, and prizes! Open to all ability levels
Martin Luther King Mini Camp at Lil’ Chef School
JANUARY 18: Join Lil' Chef School for a southern feast! Chefs (ages 4 and up) will learn knife skills, how to follow and complete a recipe, and how to properly measure ingredients.
MLK Jr. Day Aboard The Queen Mary
January 20, 2025: Come aboard the historic Queen Mary to celebration Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day full of inspiring events and activities. Enjoy live music performances, lectures, discussions, and arts and crafts workshops.
Lunar New Year Festival at UCI
JANUARY 21: UCI's Lunar New Year celebration includes hands-on activities for kids, live performances like the Dragon Dance, and a Wishing Tree to add hopes for the year.
Lunar New Year at South Coast Plaza
January 23 - February 9: Enjoy a captivating photo exhibit (Nordstrom wing), Year of the Snake Centerpiece (Jewel Court), and children’s lantern crafts on weekends.
The Aluminum Show at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
January 24: A feast for the eyes, The Aluminum Show combines visual theater, music and dance, and humor into a creative, multi-sensory experience.
Tidepool Hike at Ocean Institute
January 25 - March 1: Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by an expert naturalist. Families can explore the are and search for snails, crabs, sea stars, and other animals. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems.
Snowfest in Lake Forest
January 25, 2025: Slide into the new year with Snowfest. Enjoy the snow, games, and a sled ride down Mount Pittsford. The event starts at 10:30am and offers 3 sessions for families.
Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific
JANUARY 25-26, 2025: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities.
Riverside Lunar Festival
January 25-26, 2025: The Riverside Lunar Festival offers a mix of cultural performances, including K-Pop and lion dances and carnival rides. Kids can engage in hands-on workshops like calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and Lunar New Year crafts, while families explore an artisan market and enjoy gourmet street food.
Lunar New Year at Kidspace Children’s Museum
January 25-26, 2025: Welcome the Year of the Snake with family-friendly activities, including special art projects, a cozy pop-up library about the Chinese zodiac, and traditional lion dog dances.
Wyland’s Whale & Dolphin Adventure Art Lesson
January 25 - April 26, 2025: Calling all young artists (ages 3-12) and ocean lovers! Kids can participate in an art lesson, then depart free of charge on a 2-hour whale watching trip. Paid adult must accompany the child.
Lunar New Year Festival in Fountain Valley
Saturday, January 25, 2025: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a day of games, crafts, and cultural activities honoring the traditions of Lunar New Year.
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.
Touch-a-Truck at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025: Hands-on event with kid-friendly activities, opportunities to take pictures behind the wheel and learn about trucks and vehicles of all kinds!
Lunar New Year at The District at Tustin Legacy
January 25, 2025: Celebrate Lunar New Year with lion dances, kids’ performances, and festive crafts. Don’t miss the red envelope giveaway and the glowing Photo Pagoda, open nightly from January 20 - February 3.
Lunar New Year Festival at SteelCraft Garden Grove
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025: Pop-Up Market, Lion Dancers, Korean Dancers, Sensory Play, Kids Crafts, and Live Music.
Lunar New Year at the Beverly Center in LA
January 25, 2025: Celebrate with live entertainment, cultural activities, and each guest receives a lucky red envelope with a Beverly Center gift card. Enjoy Chinese calligraphy, live fashion illustrations, photo ops, performances, and traditional tea ceremony.
Tết Festival in Santa Ana
January 25, 2025: This cultural celebration offers live performances, including lion and dragon dances, dancing, and food vendors. Kids can enjoy inflatables in the Kids Zone, while families can explore exhibits, library resources, and cap off the day with a fireworks show at 5:45 p.m.
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival & Grand Opening of Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
January 25: The annual Lunar New Year Festival welcomes the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of cultural attractions, dance and musical performances, petting zoo, wishing wall, and food trucks.
Lunar New Year at Pretend City in Irvine
January 26, 2025: Ring in the Year of the Snake with taiko drumming and an exciting lion dance performance at Pretend City. A festive, family-friendly celebration!
123 Andrés at The Wallis
January 26: Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America.
Family Flicks Series at the Hammer Museum
SELECT DATES, JANUARY - APRIL, 2025: Paddington 2, January 28 | A Dog's Courage, February 25 | Okja, March 24 | James and the Giant Peach, April 28
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