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.

Dates:
Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Artesia Portuguese Event Center 11903 Ashworth Street, Artesia
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Gymboree in Cypress 4175 Ball Rd., Cypress, CA
Cost:
$25 – $30

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!

Dates:
Location:
My Gym Long Beach 3287 Industry Dr., Signal Hill, CA
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Cost:
$14 – $90

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!

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Animal Care Services 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Musical Youth Artist Repertory Theatre 4545 Myra Ave, Cypress, CA
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Cost:
$375

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. 

Dates:
Location:
Del Amo Fashion Center 3525 Carson St., Torrance
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Cost:
$4 – $5

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

Dates:
Location:
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
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Cost:
$45

Family Valentine Making at Huntington Library

February 8: Spread the love this Valentine's Day with classical cards and tokens of love.

Dates:
Location:
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
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Cost:
Free – $29

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.

Dates:
Location:
Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
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Cost:
$16 – $19

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!

Dates:
Location:
The Shops at Montebello 2134 Montebello Town Cir, Montebello, CA
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Cost:
Free

Father Daughter Dance in La Mirada

Fathers and their daughters are invited to join a country western-themed Father-Daughter Dance.

Dates:
Location:
La Mirada Community Gymnasium 15105 Alicante Road., La Mirada
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Tarzana Community and Cultural Center 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana
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Cost:
$45

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.

Dates:
Location:
Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA
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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.)

Dates:
Location:
Pennypickle's Workshop 951-308-6376, Temecula
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Cost:
Free – $10

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.

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
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Cost:
$9 – $15

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.

Dates:
Location:
Hoag Hospital in Irvine 16200 San Canyon Ave., Irvine
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Riverside County Fairgrounds 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio
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Free Baby Sweetheart Party at Gymboree Play & Music in Fullerton

February 14: Spend Valentine's Day with your little love at Gymboree Play & Music in Fullerton. Explore your babies senses, skills and abilities while having some fun one-on-one time.

Dates:
Location:
Gymboree Gymboree Play & Music in Fullerton 415 Imperial Hwy, Fullerton
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Cost:
Free

Valentine Parent’s Night Out in Tustin

Kids will enjoy arts and crafts, dinner and a movie, while you enjoy your Friday night Valentine date! Drop the kids (ages 5-10) off, and Tustin Parks and Recreation leaders will watch them for the evening. $20, pre-registration required.

Dates:
Location:
Tustin Community Center at the Market Place 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin
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Cost:
$20

Kids’ Pet Parade in San Juan Capistrano

February 15: Do you have the cutest pet in town? The Mission San Juan Capistrano kid's pet parade will be the judge of that. All animals welcome to let their beauty shine.

Dates:
Location:
Los Rios Park 31781 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
$5

Travel and Adventure Show in LA

February 15 and 16: Bring the whole family and set up your dream vacation on the spot. Plus enjoy fun for the whole family with virtual realty, zorb balls, scuba lessons, rock wall, and the Cultural Pavilion, featuring henna tattoos, cultural displays and more.

Dates:
Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free – $18

Wilderness Access Day: Bommer Canyon

February 15: Enjoy self-guided access in the southern portion of Irvine’s Open Space Preserve.

Dates:
Location:
Bommer Canyon
Cost:
Free

Child Car Seat Safety Check in Lakewood

Don't miss out on this free opportunity to have your child's car seat checked by California Highway Patrol technicians.

Dates:
Location:
South Gate Park 4909 Lakewood Blvd., Lakewood
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Cost:
Free

Train Day at Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market

February 15: Bring the kids to the farmers market for a day of fun playing with trains! Enjoy a hands-on interactive train display for kids to play with and experience. Conductors welcome!

Dates:
Location:
Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market 303 W. Palm Avenue, Orange
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Civil War Days at Calico Ghost Town

February 15-16: Calico Ghost Town will come alive with Civil War battles, the sounds of bugles, and the thunder of cannon and musket fire! Visitors are invited to come and witness historic presentations, troop inspections, artillery demonstrations, military battles, children's crafts and much more.

Dates:
Location:
Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo
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Cost:
$5 – $10

Free LBX’plorers Kids Club! in Long Beach

February 15: Baby shark doo doo dat do! Bring your little ones to this free, fun, and interactive experience centered around the hottest kid's hit of the decade! Enjoy special deals throughout the shopping center after the event is over.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Exchange (LBX) Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Mardi Gras Celebration in Long Beach at Shoreline Village

February 15: As one of the largest annual free community events in Long Beach California, #MardiGrasLB invites you to join thousands of cheering revelers as Shoreline Village hosts an afternoon of live music, bead throws, a parade, novelty acts and more.

Dates:
Location:
Shoreline Village 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Free Mardi Gras Celebration at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

February 15: Experience the energy of New Orleans here in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom for the Arts Center's free Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy live music and more, all ages welcome!

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!


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