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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day! in Anaheim
FEBRUARY 10: Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way!
Birds and Bees, Under the Sea at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a family-friendly dinner and behind the scene look at how sea creatures meet, mate, and raise their young. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium member's only event.
The Wallis presents Alphabet Rockers
FEBRUARY 11: Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Audiences will explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections and get our bodies moving in celebration and joy!
Sweetheart Rides at The Zimmerman in El Segundo
FEBRUARY 11: Bring your sweetheart or family to the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum for a fun and unique experience. Complimentary champagne and chocolate tasting, and a chauffeured ride in a classic car.
Light Catcher Family Workshop at the Getty Center
FEB 11 & FEB 25, 2024: Create your own light catcher inspired by the Getty’s stained glass collection and discover how to make art using light and color.
Valentine’s Cookie Crawl at Bella Terra Huntington Beach
FEBRUARY 12: Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Kids Club at Bella Terra. Collect cookies from store to store, create a fun Valentine's Day card, enjoy hot cocoa, and dance to live music.
Valentine’s Day Storytime & Crafts at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
FEBRUARY 13 and FEBRUARY 16: Enjoy a special Valentine's Day story-time, crafts, and visit barnyard animals.
Valentine’s Day Celebration at Pretend City
FEBRUARY 14: Join in on a special Valentine's Day themed story time and make gifts for loved ones.
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends at La Mirada Theatre
FEBRUARY 15-17: A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Recommended for ages 4-9.
Lil’ Chef February Mini-Camps & Parent’s Night Out
FEBRUARY 16, 19 & 23: Let your kids, ages 4 and up, come cook up some fun in their cool kitchens on their day off (February 16 and 19). Lil’ Chefs learn knife skills, working together as a team to complete each recipe and how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients. On February 23 it's Parent's Night Out! Lil’ Chefs will make pizza and cookies.
Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo
FEBRUARY 17-18: Enjoy a day of celebration at the zoo, make a wish, get a red envelope, make a lantern, and snack on specialty food items!
Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh at Rose Bowl Stadium
FEBRUARY 17-18: Don’t miss your chance to play Pokémon GO alongside thousands of other Trainers from around the world while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokémon!
Lunar New Year at Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena
FEBRUARY 17: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a lion dance performance and crafts.
Lunar New Year at L.A. Zoo
FEBRUARY 17–18: Enjoy a day at the zoo and lots of traditional entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Explore the zoo with a Zoo-diac tour map to see the animals that are part of the 12-year Chinese zodiac.
Lunar New Year Lion Dancers at the Sunkist Branch Library in Anaheim
FEBRUARY 17: Experience the Lunar New Year with a themed story-time, creative activities, and an exciting lion dance at 12pm!
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.
Dino Light: Glow in the Dark Adventure at Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
FEBRUARY 18: When a scientist with magic powers brings dinosaurs to life he discovers a world of creatures that light up the darkness. Enjoy this glow in the dark adventure with cutting edge puppetry, technology and dance.
February Day Camp at Los Alamitos Community Center
FEBRUARY 19-23: Day camp for ages 5-12. Campers may sign up by the day or week.
Matilda the Musical at Palos Verdes Performing Arts
FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 3: Enjoy a live, musical performance of Matilda, featuring high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs.
Fourth Friday on 4th Street in Long Beach
FEBRUARY 23: Join Retro Row's Fourth Friday - Soul Train edition to celebrate Black History Month. Enjoy a live music and entertainment, activities, a dedicated kids zone, pop-ups and more!
Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration
FEBRUARY 24-25: Celebrate Irvine Park Railroad's Anniversary with $2 tickets for train rides, ice cream, and food. Visitors also receive a raffle ticket to win great prizes.
Family Fun at Orange County Museum of Art
FEBRUARY 24: Families are invited to connect through art with self-guided gallery explorations and a range of creative experiences.
Harlem Globetrotters in Los Angeles
FEBRUARY 25: Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time.
Ferrari Cruise-In at the Petersen Automotive Museum
FEBRUARY 25: Check out the biggest Ferrari gathering to take place on the West Coast. A sea of red Ferrari floods the museum for thousands of spectators and car enthusiasts.
*Out of This World* Family Club Experience in Hollywood
FEBRUARY 25: Enjoy an astronaut, alien, and robot themed family-friendly club experience with house and techno music. Featuring multi-sensory dance floor and crafting area.
March Events at Pretend City
March: Meet the Instrument (3/1) | Ramadan Author Reading (3/1) | Hinamatsuri Celebration (3/2) | Baby Steps (3/4, 3/9) | Run Club (3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) | Neurodivergent Family Night (3/11, 3/27) | Caregiver Anti-Bias Training (3/6) | STEM Up to the Challenge (3/8) | Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet (3/9) | Cooking in the City (3/13) | Way to Play Day (3/14) | Holi Celebration (3/14) | Immuno-Safe Morning (3/18) | Spring Equinox (3/21) | Nowruz Celebration (3/22) | Grand Opening of the HOME Exhibit (3/26)
Toddler Treks in Newport Beach
EVERY FRIDAY, MARCH: Bring your little ones to learn about Upper Newport Bay, includes story time, age-appropriate hike, and a themed craft. Each week will focus on a different topic.
Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
MARCH 1: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie entertainment under the stars at Biscailuz Park on Friday, March 1 to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (rated PG).
Lakewood Run
MARCH 2: Join deputy sheriffs, recreational runners, families and kids at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station to run, walk, ruck or wheel the event’s 5K/10K Run course. New this year is the 5K Ruck Division to honor military warriors.
School Readiness Fair at Pretend City
MARCH 2: Free health screenings, activities, and entertainment, as well as valuable resources for parents and children to assure they're ready for Kindergarten.
The Revolution in Huntington Beach
MARCH 2-3: Watch the reenactment of the Revolutionary War. The event will feature hundreds of reenactors, battles with horses and cannons, historical demonstrations, music, food, and historic vendors.
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.
Science Fair at USC
MARCH 2: Visit a variety of STEM-focused booths, conduct science experiments, and take some of the science home. Experiments will include bottle rockets, oobleck, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and much more!
Spring Fest at Chinese American Museum
MARCH 2: Bring your family and friends to the Chinese American Museum for an exciting day full of multicultural performances, family-friendly activities, and year of the dragon inspired crafts.
Aloha Fair in Huntington Beach
MARCH 3: Enjoy the songs and dances of Polynesia, local vendors, live performances, food trucks and Hawaiian shaved ice.
Kids Day & Bailey’s Birthday with LA Kings
MARCH 3: The second Kids Day of the season will also celebrate our favorite lion - you don't want to miss Bailey's Birthday Bash! The first 5,000 kids in attendance will receive a Squish Bailey t
Justin Roberts at Soka Performing Arts Center
MARCH 3: Four-time Grammy Nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene. For 25 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, helping kids navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up, while inspiring parents to remember their own childhoods.
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea at Orange County Museum of Art
MARCH 6: Monthly tour for new parents of tots one and under to connect with each other and explore exhibitions.
Disney’s Wish Experience at Astra Lumina
MARCH 8-9: Stargazers are invited to sing along to Disney's Wish, capture the moment with stellar photo ops, participate in themed activities, win spectacular prizes, and make a wish upon a star.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at SkyPark in Sky Forest
MARCH 9-17: Enjoy St. Paddy's Day themed festivities, food and beverage, special prizes, entertainment, Seamus the Leprechaun, live music, and more.
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.
PANDAmonium Party at Harkin’s Theatres in Cerritos
MARCH 9: Watch Kung Fu Panda 4 and enjoy black-belt level photo-ops, a Po plush toy, Kids Combo or small popcorn and Kung Fu reflex and speed training included in admission.
Art in the Park in Garden Grove
MARCH 9: Enjoy a day of arts in at Village Green Park, activities include painting on a classic car, ceramics, ukulele lessons, build your own LEGO® creation, listen to live music, and view art installations.
Dinosaur World Live at La Mirada Theatre
MARCH 9: Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the entire family.
Movies in the Garden: Jurassic World at The Arboretum in LA
MARCH 9: Enjoy a movie night featuring the film Jurassic World. Meet Blue from “Jurassic World—The Ride” from Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will include activities and themed foods available for purchase.
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.
Carnival of the Animals at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
MARCH 16: Experience children's classics with colorful puppets, music, and playful storytelling. Watch a puppet artist whose work has been seen in SpongeBob SquarePants and Captain Underpants. Special activities in the lobby include coloring, craft, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.
Girls in STEM Days at Natural History Museum
MARCH 16-17: Join the Natural History Museum for Girls in STEM Days, an opportunity for girls (ages 8-18) to participate in STEM activities and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way.
Paper Planet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 16-17: Let your imagination run wild in a world made of paper! Children and families are invited to create a beautiful world inside a forest of tall cardboard trees, using only paper, tape, and their imaginations.
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