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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!
Lunar New Year Celebration at Irvine Spectrum Center
Sunday, February 9, 2025: Enjoy lion and dragon dances, live music, and a wood snake sculpture at Irvine Spectrum Center’s Lunar New Year celebration.
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.
Sonic Playground Opens at the GRAMMY Museum
February 14: The GRAMMY Museum unveils Sonic Playground, a new hands-on permanent exhibit designed for all ages to be playful and creative through music.
Valentine’s Parent Night: Drop Off the Kids for Open Gym at Ultimate Ninjas
February 14: Drop off your kids for an evening of Ninjas fun and food while you enjoy a Valentine's night out. Kids can enjoy pizza, crafts, open gym and games.
Valentine’s Day at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
February 14: Waterfront views, photo flower wall, romantic live band, and a variety of specials at Shoreline Village's shops and restaurants.
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.
Valentine’s Day Cruises with Dana Wharf Whale Watching
February 14-16: Whale watch with your Valentine, enjoy a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage, chocolate treats, and a beautiful sunset.
PC Grommets Kids Club: Valentine’s Day at Pacific City
February 14: Dance with Sweetheart Minnie, enjoy music and treats, and make a Valentine’s craft at this festive kids’ event!
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.
Storytime at the Barnyard at Tanaka Farms
February - April, 2025: Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading farm-themed stories right by all our Barnyard friends. After storytime, visit the animals. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is geared towards children ages 1-5.
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.
Valentine’s Day Jazz Concert & Picnic at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
February 14: Visit the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB for a romantic evening under the stars. Enjoy live jazz music, bring your favorite food and drinks, and share a magical night with your special someone.
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.
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.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 15 - March 30: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation.
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!
Monster Jam at Angel Stadium in Anaheim
February 15-16: It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families roars back into the iconic SoCal dirt battleground home at Angel Stadium for three adrenaline-charged weekends.
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.
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.
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