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Disney 100 Movie Marathon at El Capitan Theatre
JANUARY 1: Kick off the New Year and see the best of Disney Animation celebrating 100 years of Disney by seeing Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and Frozen on the big screen!
Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena
JANUARY 2-3: A 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Visitors get the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display.
Winter Break Activities in Lakewood
DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 6: The Activity Zone is a drop-in recreation program offered at Lakewood city parks. Most activities are free and do not require pre-registration.
Rose Parade Viewing Party with Southern California Children’s Museum
JANUARY 2: Kick off the new year with SCCM and enjoy prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, fun-themed crafts, and restroom access.
Topgolf Live at Dodger Stadium
JANUARY 5-8 / 12-15: Topgolf Live is transforming the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers to create a truly unique experience where you can hit golf balls from the concourse down to the field. Plus, enjoy music, food, and drinks.
Melodic Masterpieces: A Sunday Afternoon Classical Concert in Westminster
FEBRUARY 5: Join Rose Center Theater for an afternoon of classical music with a concert for all ages featuring renowned pianist Marilyn Breeze, and accomplished musician Tim Nelson on flute and oboe.
Lunar New Year Nights at L.A. Zoo
JANUARY 6-22: Celebrate the year of the rabbit with a glow-in-the-dark dragon dance parade, lion dance show, kung fu showcase and acrobatics, fan dancers, calligraphy, food trucks, and more.
‘Over the Moon’ Movie Screening at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 7: In this animated musical, a girl builds a rocket ship and blasts off, hoping to meet a mythical moon goddess. This film features costume designs by Guo Pei. You can also see Guo Pei's dazzling designs up-close and personal.
President Richard Nixon’s Birthday Celebration at the Nixon Library
JANUARY 9: Enjoy free admission to the Nixon Library, a formal wreath laying ceremony, formal presentation of the Colors and The National Anthem, and patriotic musical performances.
Workshops & Family Fun Nights at Lil Chef School
JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10 & 17 : Join them for Chicken and Dumplings Family Night on January 13, Sushi Workshop on February 17 and a fun Valentines Day Workshop on February 10.
Asian American Expo LA at Pomona Fairplex
JANUARY 14-15: The Asian American Expo features 1,600 vendors in 7 large exposition halls, 120+ diverse food cuisine vendors, 7 unique performing stages, themed pavilions, and activities for the whole family.
Jurassic Quest in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 14-16: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Hawaiian Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 15: The Southern California Slack Key Festivals takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing slack key guitarists, the best hula dancers in the world, special guest performers and a free to the public Island Marketplace.
Asian Lunar New Year Festival at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 15: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the beauty of Asian art, music, and dance. Bring the family to enjoy free face painting, art projects and food sampling.
Mini Camps at Lil’ Chef School – MLK Day, Ski Friday & President’s Day
JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 17 & 20: MLK Southern Fest on January 16; Ski Friday Mini Camp on February 17; and President's Day Mini Camp on February 20. Come join the fun!
Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekends at Sesame Place
JANUARY 14-29: Meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and more. Plus, enjoy hero-themed dance parties, see your favorite Sesame Street friends in costume, and more fun activities for all ages.
Art + Play at Orange County Museum of Art
JANUARY 18: Explore fun ways to introduce art and creative thinking to children. View a current exhibition that inspires deeper engagement through playful artmaking activities for young people ages 3-5 and caregivers.
Teen Science Cafe at Aquarium of the Pacific
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 19 - MAY 18: Free learning series where high school and middle school students are invited to learn from scientists engaged with various aspects of science in Antarctica. Guests will participate in hands-on activities related to the various topics presented.
Lunar New Year Tết Festival in Fountain Valley
JANUARY 20-22: Celebrate the New Year at Mile Square Regional Park.
Lunar New Year at Pretend City Children’s Museum
JANUARY 21-22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City. Kids can make their own lantern, learn calligraphy, and make pretend dumplings. Enjoy a special performance from Kishin Daiko Drummers and Ane Thanh Lion Dance.
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
JANUARY 21-22: Monterey Park's Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and items, food booths, amusement rides, and live entertainment.
Chinese Brush Painting Family Workshop at The Huntington
JANUARY 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with artist Peifang Wang in this family-friendly Chinese brush painting workshop. Participants will learn about the Year of the Rabbit and other Chinese New Year traditions, while practicing their brushstrokes.
King Tides Science & Celebration in Manhattan Beach
JANUARY 22: Join scientists from the Roundhouse Aquarium and Heal the Bay to capture photos of the King Tide during the most intense gravitational force on the ocean.
Winter Wonder at Cayton Children’s Museum
JANUARY 22: Enjoy the unveiling of a dazzling lantern exhibit, an exhilarating Lion Dance performance, walk through a Winter Wonderland, visit the European Lights Festival Room, and explore sensory snow activities.
Lunar New Year at The Market Place in Tustin
JANUARY 22: Join The Market Place for Lunar New Year for fun festivities, entertainment and more for the whole family. Enjoy balloon twisting, calligraphy artist, traditional dance and music, lion dance performance, and more.
Jurassic Quest in Pomona
JANUARY 27-29: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School
JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 24: This cooking class is for the entire family (ages 5 and up). Work as a family to complete 2-3 recipes and enjoy eating what you make at the end of the class. Pajama Party on January 27, and Pizza and Funfetti Cupcakes on February 24,.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony
JANUARY 28: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with joyous music, festive dance, and a delightful fusion of musical traditions from East and West.
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
JANUARY 28-29: Enjoy Chinese zodiac scroll making, paper lantern decorating, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese game booths, calligraphy demo, live performances, and storytelling.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit at Discovery Cube LA
JANUARY 28 - MAY 14: This interactive exhibit lets visitors run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment. Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker as you explore your unique abilities, overcome challenges, and help friends.
Superstars of Magic in Long Beach
JANUARY 28: Superstars of Magic brings together five award-winning Las Vegas illusionists in a thoroughly entertaining evening of magic, comedy, and variety.
Alhambra Lunar New Year
JANUARY 29: Free, multi-block festival with Lunar New Year activities, food, and performances for the whole family.
Kids Workshop: Making Monster Manuals at Hammer Museum
JANUARY 29: n this workshop, students create an illustrated manual for appropriate monster behavior.
Food Fiesta Family Workshop at AMOCA
JANUARY 29: Join the American Museum of Ceramic Art to explore the food sculptures of Christina Erives and create your own food favorites out of clay.
Disney’s Frozen at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 1-19: An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances.
A Cabazon Dinosaurs Valentine
FEBRUARY 1-28: The world's biggest Valentine greeting from Mr. Rex and his friends are ready for photos with you and your loved ones.
Disney’s The Lion King Musical at Pantages Theatre
FEBRUARY 2 - MARCH 26: Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. Disney's The Lion King makes its triumphant return to Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
Elementary Education Expo with Downey Unified School District
FEBRUARY 2: Get a first-hand look at how Downey Unified will set your child up for success from the start. Students will demonstrate live in-action examples of our innovation labs, robotics, coding, technology integration, music instruction, and more!
First Fridays: Fandoms & Fantasy at Natural History Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 2: Explore the Museum after hours with live music, DJs, discussions, pop-up experiences, special NHM collections display, and more.
Lunar New Year Festival & Market at Anaheim GardenWalk
FEBRUARY 4-5: Live performances, face painting, photo op with the God of Fortune, and support 30+ small businesses.
Valentine’s Vase Kids Workshop at Home Depot
FEBRUARY 4: Join your local Home Depot store the first Saturday of every month from 9am - noon for a free, in-person Kids Workshop. This month, make a Valentine's Vase for Valentine's Day.
Puppy Bowl Pup Rally at Wallis Annenberg Petspace
FEBRUARY 4: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., and Animal Planet are hosting the official Puppy Bowl Pop-Up Event: a special Pup Rally, full football-themed activations for you and your dog to enjoy.
Valentine’s Day Event at Hangar 24 in Irvine
FEBRUARY 4: Axe throwing (rubber ones for kids too!), live DJ, face painting, corn hole, bird pavilion, basketball court, and shop from 50+ local small businesses.
Tu B’Shevat Family Hike with Alper JCC at El Dorado Nature Center
FEBRUARY 5: Join the AJCC for a Family Hike at the El Dorado Nature Center to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the "New Year of Trees."
Frankenstein Laboratory at Pennypickle’s Workshop
FEBRUARY 8: Join Pennypickle's Workshop to play with monsters, robotics, electricity, and all things Frankenstein-ish!
Family Art Workshop at Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
FEBRUARY 9: Learn the technique of blind contour drawing in art. Blind contour drawing is a technique that helps artists practice their observation skills and promote calming mindfulness and mental health
Disney’s TOGO – Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood
FEBRUARY 10: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie screening of Disney's TOGO at Palms Park in Lakewood.
Family Art Class: Valentine Heart at Sherman Gardens
FEBRUARY 11: Use leave and flowers to press into a clay heart and decorate a mini canvas. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom before the garden is open.
Valentine’s Day Meet & Greet with Mr. & Mrs. Mouse in Rossmoor
FEBRUARY 11: Valentine's Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than snapping a photo with your favorite couple, Mr. & Mrs. Mouse?
Natural History Museum Welcome Day
FEBRUARY 11: Chat with the artists and watch them weave before your eyes, explore rarely-seen Pacific Island cultural objects, craft and weave your very own paper heart for Valentine's Day, and join in on a scavenger hunt.
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