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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.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
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.
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 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.
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.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
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.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
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.
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
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.
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.
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.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
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.
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be 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.
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution | Huntington Beach Central Park
March 7-8: 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. FREE!
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.
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.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Presidents’ Day Skate Clinic & Pizza Party with Skatedogs
February 10 & 17: Get out and skate with Skatedogs! Enjoy lessons, free skate, and pizza. Bring a "trick" skateboard, helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. Open to all ability levels.
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.
KODO Taiko Drums at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
FEBRUARY 11: Enjoy a performance by Kodo—the world’s most celebrated professional taiko drumming troupe.
Kids Club Craft: Animal Valentines Day Cards at IKEA Costa Mesa
February 12: Kids Club Craft is held every Wednesday from 5-7pm. This week, use craft supplies, googly eyes, and glue sticks to make Animal Valentines Day Cards.
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