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Alice’s Wonderland at South Coast Repertory
FEBRUARY 10-25: In this pop and hip-hop musical inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice is a brilliant, passionate teen who dreams of making the world better by creating a video game called โWonderland.โ
iHeart SOCO + the OC Mix
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a day of activities and crafts at SOCO + the OC Mix. Featuring a butterfly pollinating and greeting card stations. Make memories at the interactive photo booths and snack on small bites of local businesses.
Valentine’s Event at Forever Wild: Exotic Animal Sanctuary
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a day of meeting and learning about the animals in the sanctuary, and partaking in the activities and attractions during the event.
Valentine’s Day Family Cookout at Tanaka Farms
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a farm-to-table meal, make your own chocolate dipped strawberries, go on a tractor-pulled wagon ride, and visit the barnyard animals.
Lunar New Year Dragon Egg Workshop at LA Arboretum
FEBRUARY 10: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this magical family workshop. While learning more about Lunar New Year and the dragon trees at the Arboretum, participants will create fantastic dragon eggs to remind them to be bold and strong like a dragon in the new year.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day! in Anaheim
FEBRUARY 10: Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure inย Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way!
Birds and Bees, Under the Sea at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FEBRUARY 10: Enjoy a family-friendly dinner and behind the scene look at how sea creatures meet, mate, and raise their young. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium member's only event.
The Wallis presents Alphabet Rockers
FEBRUARY 11: Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Audiences will explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections and get our bodies moving in celebration and joy!
Sweetheart Rides at The Zimmerman in El Segundo
FEBRUARY 11: Bring your sweetheart or family to the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum for a fun and unique experience. Complimentary champagne and chocolate tasting, and a chauffeured ride in a classic car.
Valentine’s Cookie Crawl at Bella Terra Huntington Beach
FEBRUARY 12: Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Kids Club at Bella Terra. Collect cookies from store to store, create a fun Valentine's Day card, enjoy hot cocoa, and dance to live music.
Valentine’s Day Celebration at Pretend City
FEBRUARY 14: Join in on a special Valentine's Day themed story time and make gifts for loved ones.
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends at La Mirada Theatre
FEBRUARY 15-17: A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Recommended for ages 4-9.
Valentine’s Day Storytime & Crafts at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
FEBRUARY 13 and FEBRUARY 16: Enjoy a special Valentine's Day story-time, crafts, and visit barnyard animals.
Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo
FEBRUARY 17-18: Enjoy a day of celebration at the zoo, make a wish, get a red envelope, make a lantern, and snack on specialty food items!
Pokรฉmon GO Tour: Sinnoh at Rose Bowl Stadium
FEBRUARY 17-18: Donโt miss your chance to play Pokรฉmon GO alongside thousands of other Trainers from around the world while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokรฉmon!
Lunar New Year at Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena
FEBRUARY 17: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a lion dance performance and crafts.
Lunar New Year at L.A. Zoo
FEBRUARY 17โ18: Enjoy a day at the zoo and lots of traditional entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Explore the zoo with a Zoo-diac tour map to see the animals that are part of the 12-year Chinese zodiac.
Lunar New Year Lion Dancers at the Sunkist Branch Library in Anaheim
FEBRUARY 17: Experience the Lunar New Year with a themed story-time, creative activities, and an exciting lion dance at 12pm!
Dino Light: Glow in the Dark Adventure at Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
FEBRUARY 18: When a scientist with magic powers brings dinosaurs to life he discovers a world of creatures that light up the darkness. Enjoy this glow in the dark adventure with cutting edge puppetry, technology and dance.
February Day Camp at Los Alamitos Community Center
FEBRUARY 19-23: Day camp for ages 5-12. Campers may sign up by the day or week.
Orange Unified School District Open House & School Showcases
JANUARY 24, 31 and FEBRUARY 7, 21: This year, the community is invited to join the 2024 High School Showcases to learn about OUSD's signature academic programs and tour each brand new STEM complex. Students and families are encouraged to attend any or all of the OUSD High School Showcase events at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, and Villa Park High Schools.
Lil’ Chef February Mini-Camps & Parent’s Night Out
FEBRUARY 16, 19 & 23: Let your kids, ages 4 and up, come cook up some fun in their cool kitchens on their day off (February 16 and 19). Lilโ Chefs learn knife skills, working together as a team to complete each recipe and how to properly measure wet and dry ingredients. On February 23 it's Parent's Night Out! Lilโ Chefs will make pizza and cookies.
Fourth Friday on 4th Street in Long Beach
FEBRUARY 23: Join Retro Row's Fourth Friday - Soul Train edition to celebrate Black History Month. Enjoy a live music and entertainment, activities, a dedicated kids zone, pop-ups and more!
Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration
FEBRUARY 24-25: Celebrate Irvine Park Railroad's Anniversary with $2 tickets for train rides, ice cream, and food. Visitors also receive a raffle ticket to win great prizes.
Family Fun at Orange County Museum of Art
FEBRUARY 24: Families are invited to connect through art with self-guided gallery explorations and a range of creative experiences.
Harlem Globetrotters in Los Angeles
FEBRUARY 25: Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time.
Ferrari Cruise-In at the Petersen Automotive Museum
FEBRUARY 25: Check out the biggest Ferrari gathering to take place on the West Coast. A sea of red Ferrari floods the museum for thousands of spectators and car enthusiasts.
Light Catcher Family Workshop at the Getty Center
FEB 11 & FEB 25, 2024: Create your own light catcher inspired by the Gettyโs stained glass collection and discover how to make art using light and color.
*Out of This World* Family Club Experience in Hollywood
FEBRUARY 25: Enjoy an astronaut, alien, and robot themed family-friendly club experience with house and techno music. Featuring multi-sensory dance floor and crafting area.
March Events at Pretend City
March: Meet the Instrument (3/1) | Ramadan Author Reading (3/1) | Hinamatsuri Celebration (3/2) | Baby Steps (3/4, 3/9) | Run Club (3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26) | Neurodivergent Family Night (3/11, 3/27) | Caregiver Anti-Bias Training (3/6) | STEM Up to the Challenge (3/8) | Gabbyโs Dollhouse Meet & Greet (3/9) | Cooking in the City (3/13) | Way to Play Day (3/14) | Holi Celebration (3/14) | Immuno-Safe Morning (3/18) | Spring Equinox (3/21) | Nowruz Celebration (3/22) | Grand Opening of the HOME Exhibit (3/26)
Movie Night Under the Stars in Lakewood โ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
MARCH 1: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of free family fun and movie entertainment under the stars at Biscailuz Park on Friday, March 1 to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (rated PG).
Lakewood Run
MARCH 2: Join deputy sheriffs, recreational runners, families and kids at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriffโs Station to run, walk, ruck or wheel the eventโs 5K/10K Run course. New this year is the 5K Ruck Division to honor military warriors.
School Readiness Fair at Pretend City
MARCH 2: Free health screenings, activities, and entertainment, as well as valuable resources for parents and children to assure they're ready for Kindergarten.
Early Learning & Kindergarten Festival with Long Beach Unified School District
JANUARY 20, FEBRUARY 3, MARCH 2: Families of all incoming 2024-2025 TK and kindergarten students can learn about LBUSD enrollment and school readiness. Participate in free parent workshops, dental screenings, and many more fun activities.
The Revolution in Huntington Beach
MARCH 2-3: Watch the reenactment of the Revolutionary War. The event will feature hundreds of reenactors, battles with horses and cannons, historical demonstrations, music, food, and historic vendors.
Science Fair at USC
MARCH 2: Visit a variety of STEM-focused booths, conduct science experiments, and take some of the science home. Experiments will include bottle rockets, oobleck, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and much more!
Spring Fest at Chinese American Museum
MARCH 2: Bring your family and friends to the Chinese American Museum for an exciting day full of multicultural performances, family-friendly activities, and year of the dragon inspired crafts.
Aloha Fair in Huntington Beach
MARCH 3: Enjoy the songs and dances of Polynesia, local vendors, live performances, food trucks and Hawaiian shaved ice.
Grumpy Monkey, the Musical at Pasadena Playhouse
FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 3: Watch Grumpy Monkey, a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book, come to life with this live musical performance! Enjoy Jungle Floor Seating for kids to move around and interact with Jim Panzee and his friends.
Matilda the Musical at Palos Verdes Performing Arts
FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 3: Enjoy a live, musical performance of Matilda, featuring high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs.
Kids Day & Bailey’s Birthday with LA Kings
MARCH 3: The second Kids Day of the season will also celebrate our favorite lion - you don't want to miss Bailey's Birthday Bash! The first 5,000 kids in attendance will receive a Squish Bailey t
Justin Roberts at Soka Performing Arts Center
MARCH 3: Four-time Grammy Nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene. For 25 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to familiesโ lives, helping kids navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up, while inspiring parents to remember their own childhoods.
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea at Orange County Museum of Art
MARCH 6: Monthly tour for new parents of tots one and under to connect with each other and explore exhibitions.
Disney’s Wish Experience at Astra Lumina
MARCH 8-9: Stargazers are invited to sing along to Disney's Wish, capture the moment with stellar photo ops, participate in themed activities, win spectacular prizes, and make a wish upon a star.
PANDAmonium Party at Harkin’s Theatres in Cerritos
MARCH 9: Watch Kung Fu Panda 4 and enjoy black-belt level photo-ops, a Po plush toy, Kids Combo or small popcorn and Kung Fu reflex and speed training included in admission.ย
Art in the Park in Garden Grove
MARCH 9: Enjoy a day of arts in at Village Green Park, activities include painting on a classic car, ceramics, ukulele lessons, build your own LEGOยฎ creation, listen to live music, and view art installations.ย
Dinosaur World Live at La Mirada Theatre
MARCH 9: Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the entire family.
Movies in the Garden: Jurassic World at The Arboretum in LA
MARCH 9: Enjoy a movie night featuring the film Jurassic World. Meet Blue from โJurassic WorldโThe Rideโ from Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will include activities and themed foods available for purchase.ย
Carnival of the Animals at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
MARCH 16: Experience children's classics with colorful puppets, music, and playful storytelling. Watch a puppet artist whose work has been seen in SpongeBob SquarePants and Captain Underpants. Special activities in the lobby include coloring, craft, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.ย
Girls in STEM Days at Natural History Museum
MARCH 16-17: Join the Natural History Museum for Girls in STEM Days, an opportunity for girls (ages 8-18) to participate in STEM activities and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way.
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