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The Joshua Show: Episode 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
February 1-2: Life got you down? Spend an hour with award-winning puppeteer, Joshua Holden. The Joshua Show: Episode 2 thrills audiences of all ages by celebrating individuality in ourselves and others, helping to combat the doldrums of everyday life.
Bank of America Patrons Receive Free Admission to Museums
First weekend of every month: Bank of America is helping its customers become "cultured" through their program "Museums on Us," giving bank cardholders free admission to cultural venues in Southern California.
Lunar New Year Celebration with OCTA in Irvine
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Festivities include a traditional lion dance, prizes, and refreshments. Be one of the first 200 people attending their Irvine Station celebration and receive a free round trip Metrolink ticket to the Los Angeles Golden Dragon Parade
Gymbo’s Super Bowl Saturday at Gymboree Play & Music in Cypress
February 1: HUT-HUT-HIKE. Get into the spirit of Superbowl weekend with your little one. Reserve your spot on the team at 714-886-2811 or email us at cypressca@gymboreeclasses.com.
Summer Opportunities Fair in Pasadena
February 1: The Summer Opportunities Fair (SOF) is a community service event that provides a venue for parents and children to learn about summer programs. This event is free, open to the general public, and fun-filled with food vendors and activities for kids!
Chinese New Year Festival in San Marino
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Rat begins. The festivities will include lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, Chinese music and dance, painting and calligraphy demonstrations, children's activities, and more.
Alhambra Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a street festival covering five full city blocks, with lion dances, kung fu demonstrations and other ethnic performances. Young and old alike enjoy fun giveaways, games and ethnic foods.
Parent and Me Ice Skating in Lakewood
January 30 and February 1: Hit the rinks with your kids at The Rinks Lakewood ICE. Class fee includes skate rentals, half hour of instruction and free practice on your registered class day. Dress warmly and check in early.
Picnic with the Ponies in Lakewood
February 1: Yeehaw partner! Join the Lakewood Equestrian Center for Picnic with Ponies, a fun-filled day of horsin' around, including pony kisses, goat yoga, and tons more fun.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Cerritos Towne Center
This free event will include two Chinese Lion Dance performances, Kid's Crafts, Balloon Art, Lunar New Year Specials, and the first 500 people will receive Lucky Red Envelopes.
121st Annual Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival
Celebrating the Year of the Earth Rat, the festival features entertainment, family workshops, food and craft vendors. The Golden Dragon Parade is the oldest celebration of its kind in America.
Make Your Own Comic Book at Atomic Basement Comics in Long Beach
February 1: BOOM! POW! WHAM! Bring your ideas for a comic to life with free session on character development and design at Atomic Basement Comic Store.
An Evening with Broadway Star Krysta Rodriguez, Benefitting Orange County Children’s Theatre
You're invited to a Gala Benefiting Orange County Children’s Theatre, celebrating 50 years of entertaining kids, ages 5-18, in Orange County! The special fundraiser event includes dinner, auctions, raffles, and special performance by Broadway star Krysta Rodriguez.
Lunar New Year, Superbowl Tailgate, and Summer Camp Preview at Lil’ Chefs
Participants will learn to make make chicken spring rolls, potsticker dumplings, and lo mein at the Lunar New Year Workshop; kids will cook up some fun at the Superbowl Tailgate Party while parents enjoy a Friday night out; preview their summer camps at an Open House and Chef Meet N Greet.
Charlie Brown Day at Knott’s Peanuts Celebration
February 2: Celebrate America's underdog, Charlie Brown, at Knott's Berry Farm's Peanuts Celebration days. Guests are invited to pay homage to Charlie Brown by sporting his signature bright yellow zig-zag striped tee, black shorts, and red baseball cap outfit, and join the largest gathering of Charlie Browns in one picture.
Family Flicks: The Great Muppet Caper in Los Angeles
Join the Hammer Museum for a free screening of The Great Muppet Caper. Reporting on a British jewel heist, intrepid journalists Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo settle in at the raucous Happiness Hotel in England and seek the victim of the theft. When Miss Piggy is framed for the crime, Kermit and company work to clear... View Article
Asian Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with dance, music and art from China, Vietnam and Korea. Dragon and lion dances by JC Culture will welcome in the new year.
Anatomy, the Human Body Lab at Pennypickle’s Workshop in Temecula
February 5: Brains, gut and goo-oh my! Let your child explore the wonders of human anatomy.
Kid’s Handmade Valentines Workshop at Paper Source in Huntington Beach
February 1 and 5: Make one of a kind Valentine's Day cards for all your friends, family and classmates! Bring a friend and enjoy a 10% discount.
Magnet School Fair at ABC USD in Cerritos
Meet representatives from each of ABC Unified School District's 21 magnet schools and view highlights from each program.
Mommy and Me Playdate: Bubbles and Bootcamp Hosted by FIT4MOM in Tustin
February 7: Feel the burn with your little one! Get a full-body one-hour workout with your little one in a stroller, followed by a playdate at BubblePOP!
Harbor Walking Tour in Dana Point
This family friendly tour teaches about the history and development of the harbor, from Native Americans to the recreational harbor there is today.
Free Sweetheart Party at Gymboree Play & Music in Cypress
February 7: Get your little loved one ready for Valentine's Day. Spots fill up quickly! Call to reserve your spot now.
Valentine’s Dance at My Gym in Long Beach
February 7: Not Sure How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Little One(s)? Celebrate the cutest Valentine’s Day of all with the person you love most—your kiddo!
Brilliance: A Night of Music and Light at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 7: As the sun goes down, watch Argyros Plaza light up! Enjoy an evening of art, technology, and fun with the latest in interactive art and a silent disco.
Join the Cast of Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Kids, ages 5-18, are invited to join Orange County Children's Theatre's cast of DIsney's Frozen Jr! Through the auditions process, OCCT welcomes children from all social and economic backgrounds. An audition workshop will be offered for those auditioning for the Disney's Frozen Jr. production.
Yappy Hour Valentine’s Card Contest in Long Beach
February 8: Share the love with some furry, four-legged friends this Valentine's Day. Kids the chance to win a pizza party for their class. You may end up falling in love with a new friend or critter!
Viver Brasil: Celebrating Samba in Santa Monica
February 8: Take a trip to Brazil with world-renowned dance troupe, Viver Brasil. Experience Brazilian culture, music, dance, and more.
Beauty and the Beast at MYART in Cypress
Calling all young stars! Get your big break with Musical Youth Artist Repertory Theatre's production of Beauty and the Beast. Register now, rehearsals start February 8. Be a part of something spectacular.
SouthBay LunarFest at Del Amo Fashion Center
Kick off the Year of the Rat at the first annual "Southbay Lunar Fest". The event will host over 75 food and merchandise vendors, live performances, and fun Lunar surprises. Enjoy Lion Dancers, Chinese instrument orchestra, and the Shaolin Kung Fu. Cosplay Contest.
Children’s Workshop: Chinese Brush Painting in San Marino
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning traditional Chinese brush painting techniques with artist Peifang Liang and create your own lucky new year painting to mark the Year of the Rat
DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the LA Zoo
February 8: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s DC Super Heroes taking over the L.A. Zoo!
Family Valentine Making at Huntington Library
February 8: Spread the love this Valentine's Day with classical cards and tokens of love.
48th Annual Lincoln Shrine Open House in Redlands
February 8: Celebrate America's 16th President at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine's 48th Annual Open House.
Whale Fest in La Jolla
February 8-16: Take to the high seas and observe one of nature's most majestic animals: the grey whale. Become a whale and marine life expert in just a few short hours.
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Shops at Montebello
Celebrate the year of the rat with a traditional lion dance, red envelope giveaway, learn the art of Chinese calligraphy and more!
Valentine’s Day Clay Workshop in Yorba Linda, Laguna Hills and Costa Mesa
February 8: Kids create while parents date! Get hands on experience with ceramics work and make a mini-master of your own!
Father Daughter Dance in La Mirada
Fathers and their daughters are invited to join a country western-themed Father-Daughter Dance.
A Faery Hunt Valentine Fairy Tea Party in Tarzana
Each table will be hosted by one of A Faery Hunt’s charming faeries. English Tea Sandwiches, shortbread cookies, faery fruit and veggies, and Fairy Tea will be served. Then time with each faery with story time, laughs and surprises.
Lunar New Year Festival at Universal Studios
Celebrate the Year of the Rat during Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Join Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda in Po's Village and savor Asian dishes at Mr. Ping's Noodle Shop. Meet Hello Kitty, Illumination's Minions in traditional Chinese attire and Mandarin-speaking Megatron from Transformers.
Lunar New Year at Disneyland
Ring in the Year of the Rat at the Mouse House with one-of-a-kind festivities, culinary delights and Character greetings.
Penypickle’s Birthday Bash in Temecula
February 9: Help the professor celebrate his birthday at his free party! Learn all about science and more. (Free with admission.)
Capture the King Tide Nature Walk in Dana Point
Join the Ocean Institute to learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local coastline, then head to the local marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a citizen scientist for the California King Tide Project.
Free Pop-up Studio: Old Stuff for a New Painting at Hammer Museum in LA
February 9: Let your little ones' inner Picasso shine at the free art event in Los Angeles.
Botanical Valentines and Tea at LA Arboretum
February 10: Love is in the air, take a whiff! Make your very own, one of a kind plant valentines card at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
Make a Valentine at the Newport Beach Public Library
February 10: Enjoy this free Valentine's Day craft and card workshop.
Free Baby Valentine’s Party at Gymboree Play & Music in Cypress
February 11: Celebrate Valentine's Day with your little sweetheart. For babies 6 to 14 months.
AAA Child Passenger Safety Seat Workshop in Irvine
February 12: Learn the ins-and-outs of how to keep your little ones safe. Instructed by certified safety technicians, parents will learn all about California's child passenger safety seat regulations and more.
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio
February 14-23: Get ready as the 74th annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival makes its way to Indio. Headliner entertainment and grandstand arena shows are included with the price of admission.
Parents’ Night Out-Valentine’s Day at BubblePOP in Tustin
February 14: Drop off your child at BubblePOP for two hours and enjoy one of the many convenient restaurants located in the exact same plaza for a romantic night with your partner!
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