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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.
Orange Unified School District Open House & School Showcases
JANUARY 24, 31 and FEBRUARY 7, 21: This year, the community is invited to join the 2024 High School Showcases to learn about OUSD's signature academic programs and tour each brand new STEM complex. Students and families are encouraged to attend any or all of the OUSD High School Showcase events at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, and Villa Park High Schools.
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). Lilโ 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! Lilโ Chefs will make pizza and cookies.
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.
Light Catcher Family Workshop at the Getty Center
FEB 11 & FEB 25, 2024: Create your own light catcher inspired by the Gettyโs stained glass collection and discover how to make art using light and color.
*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) | Gabbyโs 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)
Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood โ 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 Sheriffโs Station to run, walk, ruck or wheel the eventโs 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.
Early Learning & Kindergarten Festival with Long Beach Unified School District
JANUARY 20, FEBRUARY 3, MARCH 2: Families of all incoming 2024-2025 TK and kindergarten students can learn about LBUSD enrollment and school readiness. Participate in free parent workshops, dental screenings, and many more fun activities.
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.
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.
Grumpy Monkey, the Musical at Pasadena Playhouse
FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 3: Watch Grumpy Monkey, a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, come to life with this live musical performance! Enjoy Jungle Floor Seating for kids to move around and interact with Jim Panzee and his friends.
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.
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 familiesโ 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.
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.ย
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 LEGOยฎ creation, listen to live music, and view art installations.ย
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 โJurassic WorldโThe Rideโ from Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will include activities and themed foods available for purchase.ย
Fun-Tastic Family Night in Lakewood
FEB 2, MAR 15, APR 2: Join the City of Lakewood for Fun-Tastic Family Night! Each event includes a light dinner followed by family-friendly entertainment.
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.ย
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.
Family Fun Event at Lucky Art Crayonlogy in Montclair
MARCH 16: Entry ticket includes soft play area access, games, face painting, digital photobooth with balloon backdrop, food, drinks, and 1 raffle ticket.
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.ย
Open Houses at Fairmont Schools
SELECT DATES, MARCH 7-21: Learn about the Fairmont academic programs, co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Plus, speak to representatives from their summer camp and summer school programs.
Disney Princess โ The Concert in Anaheim
MARCH 22 & 23 For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars.
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Bubblefest is an immersive science inspired festival with scientifically sudsy activities for kids of all ages.
Kids Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
MARCH 23: A full day of fun featuring BMX stunt riders, yoyo masters, and more!
Ballet Folklรฒrico de Los รngeles in Long Beach
MARCH 23: A joyful mix of folklorico, dance, and storytelling from both sides of the border. Set to traditional songs, as well as celebrating the music of Selena and Jenni Rivera.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 23-24: The International Children's Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the amazing talents of children of many cultures. The festival features cultural presentations and performances by children. Plus, meet and greets with favorite ocean characters.
The University of Wonder and Imagination at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
MARCH 23-24: Take part in this interactive theater experience with Professor Bamberg who'll be your guide on a magical learning journey. The choices the audience makes will create a unique course. You'll engage with lecturers, choose choose your study subjects, enter themed rooms, solve puzzles, and unlocking your magical powers as you go.ย
Family Fun: Wordplay at OCMA
MARCH 23, 2024: Create your own comic strips playing with words and drawings to discover your own personal comic style.
Wonka Movie Night at San Diego Air & Space Museum
MARCH 23: Experience the magic ofย Wonka, enjoy various Wonka candies at the concession stand, receive a complimentary bag of popcorn, free water and lemonade.
Open House at Art Backyard in Irvine
MARCH 24: Join Art Backyard for an Open House event and explore a showcase of students' projects featuring a captivating Cardboard City. Enjoy a presentation and participate in hands-on workshops for kids.
Sheep Shearing Day & Fiber Arts Festival at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
April 5: Watch and learn as demonstrators shear sheep and goats. Learn about spinning, creating, and crafting with wool and other fibers.
Tuff Nutterz Bounce Course in South El Monte
MARCH 29 - APRIL 7: Tuff Nutterz obstacle courseย is a 1000-foot-long supersized inflatable maze packed with more than 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including numerous slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, balance balls and more.
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.
Dinosaurs Dynamite at the Palos Verde Performing Arts
MARCH 30: Enjoy a family musical that will take you back in time with to adventure with the dinosaurs! The 75-minute live show starts with singing paleontologists and then the theater will transform into a glow-in-the-dark puppet theater.
Sheep Shearing Festival at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
MARCH 30-31: Get a close-up view of how sheep are shorn and how wool is processed. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, visit the farm to feed the sheep, see sheep dog herding demos, make crafts, and enjoy lamb-themed dishes.
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