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New Year Sekku at CSULB Japanese Garden
January 26: Welcome the Year of the Snake with crafts, activities, and live music.
Lunar New Year at the Nixon Library
Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Celebrate family, friends, and fortune with cultural performances and food at the Nixon Library.
Lunar New Year Firecracker Show at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025: Celebrate with firecrackers, music, and a lion dance so be sure to join our cultural activities. Come early to get a good spot!
Fraggle Rock Live at the Barclay in Irvine
JANUARY 29: When Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Great Song Stone, his pals (Mokey, Boober, Wembley, and Red) join him on an adventure to find it. This all-new musical stage adventure will welcome audiences into the incredible world of the iconic and beloved Fraggle Rock!
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Queen Mary in Long Beach
January 29, 2025: Celebrate Lunar New Year aboard the Queen Mary with an evening of cultural festivities, delicious traditional dishes, and spectacular live performances. Enjoy vibrant dances, music, and a joyous atmosphere perfect for family and friends
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.
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.
USVA Tết Festival at Garden Grove Park
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2: One of the largest Vietnamese festivals in the nation. The festival offers hundreds of booths, traditional foods, live entertainment, festival games, and customary Vietnamese New Year celebrations.
Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
SELECT FRIDAYS, JANUARY - NOVEMBER, 2025: Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators and have a chance to touch smaller sharks such as bamboo sharks. You will also see rays and large sharks in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon. Coffee, hot cocoa, and snacks are available for purchase. Shark Lagoon Nights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to inclement weather.
Pacific Symphony’s Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
February 1, 2025: Join the Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities during the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a colorful performance of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Cinderella at Santa Monica Playhouse
WEEKENDS, FEBRUARY 3 - APRIL 28: It’s Cinderella like you’ve never seen her before, with wonderful songs, hilarious special FX, a silent movie segment that will have you falling out of your seat, dazzling costumes, amazing magical prestidigitation, and a story about being true to your dreams and loving yourself as you are that's as true to today as it was at the first telling.
Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington Library
February 1-2, 2025: Welcome the Year of the Snake with lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, martial arts demonstrations, contemporary dance, floral arts, music, and more.
Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
FEBRUARY 1-2: Experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, food, and more. Plus, get a chance to win $5,000 from the Wealth Tree.
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Citadel
February 1-2, 2025: Enjoy performances and cultural activities for families, including the red envelope tradition for good luck.
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
FEBRUARY 1-2: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!
LA Chinatown Firecracker Run & Festival
February 1-2, 2025: One of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. takes place in LA's Chinatown Plaza, followed by Lunar New Year celebration with lion dancers, 100,000 firecrackers and post events festival that includes exhibitors, activities for children, live entertainment, beer garden, and more.
Lunar New Year at San Diego Zoo
February 1-2, 2025: Celebrate Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo with wildlife encounters, cultural crafts, and special activities for all ages.
Heart Beats Family Club Experience in Hollywood
February 1-2: Bring your little sweetheart to a family club experience featuring a multi-sensory dance floor filled with disco balls, balloons, and parachute dance finale. There's a crafting area with multiple activities, licensed bar, and wood-fired pizza.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
February 1-23: Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dancers, entertainment, festive activities and more!
San Diego Museum Month — Half-Off Admission to 70+ Museums
FEBRUARY 1-28: Enjoy half-off admission to more than 70 museums, gardens, aquariums, historic sites, nature and wildlife centers, state parks and more! It's the region's biggest month-long celebration of arts, culture, history, science, nature, and so much more.
Wonderfold Wagonfest
February 1: Visit the Wonderfold Headquarters for a one-day-only event, where you can shop for new wagons, open-box wagons, and enjoy a variety of family activities including bounce houses, soft play area, face painting, balloon twisting, surprise character guest, food trucks, and free ice cream.
Tết Parade in Westminster
FEBRUARY 1: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the vibrant Vietnamese-American community at the Westminster Tet Parade in Little Saigon.
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.
Kid Builders at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
February 1: Join First 5 Orange County for a morning filled with free activities and resources tailored for families with children ages 0-5.
Community Garden Grand Opening at Heritage Museum OC
February 1, 2025: Enjoy special guest speakers, food vendors, informational booths, garden games, art project, pumpkin smashing, workshops, scavenger hunt and more.
Dodgerfest at Dodger Stadium
February 1: Join the Dodgers for their annual DodgerFest featuring games, concessions, and VIP experiences.
Lunar New Year at The Shops at Mission Viejo
February 1: Explore artwork exhibits and special performances by students from the Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Fred Newhart Middle School!
Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House in Redlands
February 1: Experience live reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and historical exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House. A free, family-friendly event!
Lunar New Year at USC Pacific Asia Museum
February 1, 2025: Ring in the Year of the Snake with live performances, hands-on crafts, and tasty treats. Don’t miss the lion dancers, storytelling, and a special exhibition. Free admission includes access to the museum!
Lunar New Year at Cerritos Towne Center
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025: This free event will include Lion Dance performances, kids' crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway*!
Free Youth Tennis Play Day at El Dorado Park
February 1: Join Bridge the Gap Tennis for a free fun-filled, family event with tennis, music, face painting, food, and more.
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Market Place
Saturday, February 1, 2025: Enjoy martial arts, choir, drummers, lion and dragon dances, calligraphy artist, live snake exhibit, themed crafts, stilt walkers, and mocktail bar.
City of Cerritos Festival of Friendship
February 1: The Festival of Friendship is a vibrant event showcasing the unique traditions, music, and dances that make Cerritos a culturally rich and inclusive city.
Art Lab at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro
February 1: Join a free, all-ages workshop blending science and art, held every first Saturday of the month. Learn about bioluminescence and glowing organisms from marine experts, then create custom blacklight watercolor art using San Pedro-inspired stencils.
Grand Opening: New Mom School Los Alamitos
February 1: Celebrate the grand opening of New Mom School in Los Alamitos! Enjoy snacks and sips on the house, raffles, prizes, and meet the experts who've got your back.
Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
FEBRUARY 1: Enjoy a colorful performance of Eastern and Western music and dance during the Lunar New Year.
Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro
February 2: Celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season. It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all including games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and festive music.
Renaissance Chocolate Faire at Bowers Museum
February 2: Indulge in chocolate tastings from local chocolatiers while enjoying Renaissance-era entertainment, craft demonstrations, and live music.
Lunar New Year at Bella Terra
Monday, February 3, 2025: Celebrate Lunar New Year with entertainment and crafts for the Year of the Snake!
Sweetheart Dinner and a Movie with El Capitan Theatre
February 6-9: Enjoy a screening of Lady and the Tramp and dinner reservations at Miceli's Italian Restaurant.
Valentine’s Nights at 123 Farm
February 6 - March 2: Experience a dreamy, light-filled Valentine's evening under 500,000 twinkling lights as the lavender fields, olive groves, and historic ranch glow in pink.
Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Ups
February 7 - May 23: Explore nature with Zoo Staff at parks throughout Santa Ana. Walk-ups welcome. No reservations required.
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.
The Revolution Reenactment in Huntington Beach
February 8-9: Experience live battle reenactments, sword fighting, and cannon demonstrations as history comes to life. Meet historical figures like George Washington, learn about soldier life, and train like a spy.
Lunar New Year in Alhambra
FEBRUARY 8: Celebrate the year of the snake with live performances, and authentic cuisine, cultural experiences, Kid's Zone, and more.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion Island
Saturday, February 8, 2025: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dance, live calligraphy demonstration, kite painting, sweet treats from See’s Candies, and Wood Snake Art Installation.
Solar System Encounter with UC Irvine Physical Science Students
February 8: Explore the solar system, solve space-themed puzzles, and create cosmic artwork with UC Irvine astronomy students at Discovery Cube’s Solar System Encounter exhibit.
Nikkei Fest at Japanese American National Museum in LA
February 8: Festival of activities honoring Nikkei family stories – highlights Nikkei identity, culture, and history. Take part in the community fair and decorate your own journal, family workshops and reception (additional cost) include hearing family stories, musical performances, Nikkei inspired food, and more.
Lunar New Year at One Colorado in Pasadena
Saturday, February 8, 2025: Celebrate cultural performances, including lion and dragon dances, and live music. Kids can enjoy lantern crafting, receive red envelopes for good luck, and experience the festive atmosphere with family-friendly activities.
Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
February 8, 2025: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place with lion dances, live music, and festive activities. Meet a Chinese dough artist, a balloon artist, and enjoy hands-on crafts for kids!
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