All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Victorian Valentines Open House at Heritage Museum of Orange County
February 16: Enjoy a Victorian Valentine-themed tour, Black History Month displays, hands-on activities, and garden lessons at this special museum open house!
Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach
February 16: During this fun, annual community event, hundreds of bulldog contestants gather to compete for coveted titles. Dogs will parade down a 60-foot red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Valentine’s Sweets For Sweeties Sail at LA Maritime Institute
February 16, 2025: Join LAMI for this special afternoon sail featuring sweet and savory delights, including hot beverages.
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.
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."
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.
King Day at California African American Museum (Rescheduled)
JANUARY 16: Come together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Event includes a live orchestra performance, story time, family activities, food trucks, and more.
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.
Annie Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 18-23: Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production.
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.
Something to Crow About at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Now - March 30: A whimsical marionette show featuring a retired Broadway hen, a cast of quirky farm animals, and a mix of music, comedy, and puppetry in a reimagined Bob Baker classic!
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova at Rose Bowl Stadium
February 21-23: Pokémon GO Tour: Unova brings legendary Pokémon, exclusive challenges, and live event gameplay to Rose Bowl Stadium.
FUN-tastic Family Night in Lakewood
February 21, March 21, April 25: Each event includes a light dinner followed by family-friendly entertainment. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Girls in Ocean Science Conference with Ocean Institute
February 22: Middle and high school girls will spend the day conducting research with leading scientists inside labs and at sea aboard the research vessel.
Riverside Dickens Festival
February 22: Family-friendly event that features re-enactments of Charles Dickens works with plays, street performers, food vendors, educational workshops and musical performances.
African-American Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
February 22-23: Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific for the annual African-American Festival featuring music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays.
Kids’ Pet Parade & Expo in San Juan Capistrano
February 22: Kids and their pets can join the parade, then explore the Animal Rescue Expo. Visit rescue booths and learn how you can adopt, foster, and even volunteer.
A Day of Recovery & Resilience
February 22: A free community event offering housing support, wellness services, kids' activities, live entertainment, and essential supplies for families impacted by the LA Fires.
Pacific Symphony’s Lantern Festival at Segerstrom
February 22, 2025: Bring the entire family and join Pacific Symphony for the annual Lantern Festival featuring music, dance, art making, riddles, and food. The concert hall lobby becomes transformed for the festivities with floating lantern, the concert hall features performances, and the plaza outside will have fun activities and demos. Free admission, but tickets required to enter the concert hall.
Milk and Cookies Comedy Show at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood
February 22: Ditch the iPad for a night and enjoy clean comedy, balloon animals, and a Laugh Factory cookie with the whole family!
Doktor Kaboom! at Irvine Barclay Theatre
February 23: With overflowing five-foot-high test tubes, eye-spinning optical illusions, and a smoke-ring blowing air cannon, Doktor Kaboom! takes you on a riotous romp through the modern scientific method.
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Shops in Santa Anita
January 25, 2025: Enjoy a special musical performance by K-pop star Kevin Woo, plus experiences like balloon twisting, dough figurine crafting, sugar painting, and airbrush face painting. Don’t miss the chance to taste Dragon Whisker Candy, a traditional Chinese treat.
The Incredible Book Eating Boy at South Coast Repertory
February 28 - March 16: Oliver Jeffers' bestselling book comes to life on stage in a whimsical musical that follows Henry, a boy who devours books to become smarter—until the facts get jumbled and his tummy aches.
Dragon Boat Festival in Marina Del Rey
March 1: This free event features 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs competing to be the fastest on the water. Enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, and food trucks.
The Magic City at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 1-2: Watch a miniature city come to life in this shadow puppet performance, exploring family, change, and imagination.
Eco-Adventure Carousel Opens at Discovery Cube LA
March 1: The new carousel will give families a chance to learn about mountain lions, raccoons, egrets, and more while making memories together as they ride.
Nature Walk: Salt Marsh Stroll at Los Cerritos Wetlands
March 1: Learn about wetland restoration, native plants, and wildlife at Zedler Marsh on this guided ecology walk.
First Responders Gratitude Day at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
March 1-2: First responders receive free admission plus one guest in appreciation of their service. Reservations required.
Public Tour at Bolsa Chica Wetlands
First Saturdays: Learn about the history, wildlife, and importance of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands during their monthly general public tour. An expert guide leads you through the beauty and wonder of the wetlands.
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
OCC Planetarium Reopening Celebration
March 1: Celebrate the OCC Planetarium’s reopening with free planetarium shows, hands-on activities, giveaways, and an aquarium visit.
Bricks and Minifigs Anniversary Bash in Whittier
March 1: Enjoy cheeseburgers, free hot dogs, LEGO raffles, and an Elvis appearance at this 2-year anniversary celebration!
Mardi Gras in Long Beach
March 1, 2025: The annual Long Beach Mardi Gras at Shoreline Village returns! Enjoy live entertainment, a parade, 5000+ bead throws, and more!
Celtic Festival at Bowers Museum
March 2: Experience live bagpipes, Irish dancing, Celtic music, and hands-on art activities at this free family festival!
Girls Day at the CSULB Japanese Garden
MARCH 2: One of Japan's holidays "Hinamatsuri" where young girls and their femininity are celebrated. Enjoy a day filled with crafts and activities.
It’s Magic! at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
March 2: It's Magic! features an all-new cast of award-winning performers from around the globe, ready to leave audiences speechless and spellbound with sleight-of-hand illusions, stage tricks, comedy, and variety acts.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at OCC Planetarium
Select Dates, September & October: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
The Remarkable Mister Holmes: Musical Comedy Murder Mystery at Laguna Playhouse
March 5-30: A fast-paced musical comedy where Sherlock Holmes unravels baffling crimes with humor, surprises, and plenty of twists!
Downey Unified School District — Early Education Expo
March 5: Experience hands-on demonstrations from the district's youngest students in innovation labs, robotics, coding, music, and more! Enjoy complimentary coffee, water, and cookies, and a take home swag bag (while supplies last).
Lil’ Chef March Workshops & Parent’s Night Out
March: Baking Workshop March 6,13, 20, St Patty’s Workshop on March 14 and Parent's Night Out - Pizza N Shamrock Shakes on March 28. Sign up early!
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