Valentine’s Day Cookie Crawl at Long Beach Exchange

February 11: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun-filled morning on the Hangar Lawn! Kids can collect cookies from store to store, make Valentine’s cards, enjoy story time, and dance at a lively dance party.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Exchange (LBX) Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Galentine’s Teatime at American Girl Los Angeles

February 14-16: Enjoy a special teatime at American Girl celebrating Galentine's Day with dainty tea sandwiches, sweet treats, tea, and a special craft.

Dates:
Location:
American Girl - Los Angeles 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA
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Valentine’s Day Story Time at Tanaka Farms

February 14: Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading a Valentine's Day themed story. Enjoy a special craft too and visit the animals.

Dates:
Location:
Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine
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Valentine’s Day at Pretend City

February 14, 2025: Join Pretend City for a Very Special Valentine story time and making valentine gifts for a loved one.

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Location:
Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center

February 14, 2025: Enjoy the night while the kids are taken care of at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. There will be plenty of fun games and activities as well as food.

Dates:
Location:
Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA
Cost:
$10

Chinese New Year at the LA Arboretum

February 15, 2025: Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Arboretum with lion dances, Kung Fu demos, interactive activities for kids, and a Wishing Tree, all included with admission.

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
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Pony Express Valentine Craft at The Autry Museum

February 15: Make Western-themed valentines, join a Pony Express scavenger hunt, and craft a mailbag at The Autry’s Family Fun Day!

Dates:
Location:
Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA
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California Days at Calico Ghost Town

February 15-16: California Days celebrates early California history. This family-friendly event features family activities, gunfight shows, and educational displays. Enjoy egg toss, butter churning, relay races, horseshoe toss, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo

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.

Dates:
Location:
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, California
Cost:
$20 – $30

Vintage Computer Festival

February 15-16: Explore retro gaming, historic computers, and hands-on exhibits at VCF SoCal. Kids can try out vintage machines and see cool new tech built for old computers. Children (ages 12 and under) are free!

Dates:
Location:
Hotel Fera 100 The City Drive S, Orange, CA
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World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour in Costa Mesa

February 15-16: Ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, explore model railroads, and learn from industry experts at this interactive train show! Children under 16 are free.

Dates:
Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Valentine’s Weekend at Gilchrist Farm

February 15-16: Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with pony rides, farm animals, archery, crafts, and special themed activities at Gilchrist Farm!

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Location:
Gilchrist Farm 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA
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Black History Festival in Pasadena

February 15: Pasadena’s Black History Festival will focus on community healing, featuring performances, family activities, and support resources. Festival admission is free.

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Location:
Robinson Park (Pasadena) 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA
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Cost:
Free

Lunar New Year at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana

Saturday, February 15, 2025: Experience live performances, cultural displays, and festive giveaways at MainPlace’s Lunar New Year celebration. Fun for the whole family!

Dates:
Location:
MainPlace Mall 2800 N Main St. C, Santa Ana, CA
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Cost:
Free

Lunar New Year at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach

Saturday, February 15, 2025: Shop local vendors, enjoy live performances, and celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural activities at 2ND & PCH.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Valentine’s Ahoy Me Hearties Sunset Sail at LA Maritime Institute

February 15, 2025: Sweep your sweetie off their feet on this special Sunset Sail celebrating the love of thee and the sea! Pirate attire not required but certainly encouraged. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy.

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles Maritime Institute Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA
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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!

Dates:
Location:
Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles 3601 South Gaffey Street, #8, San Pedro, CA
Cost:
Free

Harlem Globetrotters at Intuit Dome

February 16: Experience dazzling trick shots, dunks, and fan interactions as the Harlem Globetrotters face off against the Washington Generals!

Dates:
Location:
Intuit Dome 3930 W Century Blvd., Inglewood, CA
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Winter Corgi Nationals at Santa Anita Park

February 16: This family-friendly festival features a Corgi-centric vendor village, food, drinks, horse racing, and fun activities for all ages.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
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Family Bird Festival at California Botanic Garden

February 16: Fly, hop, waddle or soar to the Garden for the Family Bird Festival. Enjoy a day outdoors with hands-on experiences and educational opportunities for young beginners and bird enthusiasts alike.

Dates:
Location:
California Botanic Garden 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont

Afro-Latinx Festival at Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

February 16: Experience live music, dance, art workshops, and cultural celebrations honoring the Afro-Latinx community.

Dates:
Location:
Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Chocolate + Wine Festival in Long Beach

February 16, 2025: Belmont Shore Businesses will be offering an array of chocolate treats for chocolate lovers, along with other sweets to satisfy the whole family.

Dates:
Location:
Belmont Shore 2nd Street, Belmont Shore
Cost:
Free

Origami Day Festival at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

February 16: Join the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB for a day of origami, crafts, music, and fun for all ages.

Dates:
Location:
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA

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.

Dates:
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
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Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles

February 17, 2025: Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. This year's theme is ""Peace and Unity, Let it Start with Us."

Dates:
Location:
Kingdom Day Parade Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. & Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Presidents’ Day Celebration at Reagan Library

February 17: Celebrate Presidents’ Day with live music, crafts, and special guests at the Ronald Reagan Library. Museum admission required for exhibit tours.

Dates:
Location:
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley
Cost:
Free

Presidents’ Day at the Nixon Library

February 17: Meet historical figures, enjoy civics lessons, and grab a cherry pie shooter at the Nixon Library’s Presidents’ Day celebration.

Dates:
Location:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
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Long Beach Expo – The Collectibles Show

February 20-22: Find experts and enthusiasts in coin collecting, banknotes, sports memorabilia, trading cards, and even retro video games. Plus, free kids treasure hunt and stamp giveaways.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Convention Center 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
Cost:
$5 – $10

 

Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!


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