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Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Irvine Spectrum Center
Join the Irvine Spectrum to celebrate Hanukkah with music and festive traditions at the annual Menorah Lighting, hosted by the Chabad of Irvine.
LEGOS at the Library in Seal Beach
Calling all inspired builders and creators! Enjoy building with the Libraries large LEGO and DUPLO collections to make fun creations.
Parents Night Out – New Year’s Celebration with Lil’ Chefs
Join Lil' Chefs for a pre-New Year's Celebration! Lil’ Chefs will make their own pizza and yummy snickerdoodle cookies. Play games then have a pre-New Year's Celebration with hats, blowers and New Year’s Party Punch to drink!
NYE Jubilee Camp at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
Campers will celebrate New Year’s traditions from around the world! Learn about the different foods that are eaten, resolutions that are made, and good luck customs that are practiced. Get ready to ring in the New Year at Camp Cayton!
Youth Musical Theater and Reader’s Theater Workshops in Long Beach
Save your drama for Acting Out! Two, two-day workshops are being offered over winter break; sign up for one session or both! Great for kids ages 7-14.
New Year’s Eve Musical Revue in Santa Monica
A buffet supper starts off the night, then it’s “on with the show!” as Actors’ Repertory Theatre brings you a highly entertaining, family-friendly musical revue with prizes, sing-a-long songs, streamers, noisemakers, sparkling cider, dancing in the aisles, humor and other delights.
New Year’s Eve at Universal Studios
Be part of Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration at Universal.
New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Merry Farm
The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event.
Kidseum New Year’s Eve Bash at Bowers Museum
New Year’s Eve isn’t just for adults- head to Kidseum for a kid-friendly countdown! Families will enjoy complimentary face painting and craft stations where they can make their own disco balls, confetti poppers, and even noise makers during this kid-centric celebration.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at Newport Library
Can't stay up late but still want to celebrate? Come to the Newport Central library for their Noon Year's Eve Celebration with crafts and fun as you count down to noon!
NYE at Winter Fest OC in Costa Mesa
December 31: Ring in the New Year not once, but twice, with a special countdown, Orange Ball drop, fireworks and an unforgettable balloon drop at both 6pm and midnight. Multiple live bands will be playing to commemorate the end of the year, and the start of a new one.
First Night Fullerton NYE Celebration
The City of Fullerton will be celebrating the 28th anniversary of the annual “First Night Fullerton” on Tuesday, December 31, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The alcohol-free event will include four live bands, a kids' corner, food, roaming entertainment and a fireworks show at midnight.
Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party in Ontario
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts!
Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena
The 131st Rose Parade features floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5.5-mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience the magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration.
Polar Bear Plunge in San Pedro
Join the Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears for the first swim of the year, plus the crowning of their new king and queen.
Sewing Workshop in Tustin
A full day of fashion, fun, and sewing! Perfect for beginners and returning students!
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.
Garden Tours at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
Docents lead guests through time as they discuss the historic plants and how they were used by past residents.
AMA Supercross in Anaheim
Watch motorcycle racing at its finest with the Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure in Brentwood
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity, imagination & fun.
Blue Man Group at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
January 7-12: Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.
Sea Glass Jewelry Making Workshop at Crystal Cove
Enjoy a free sea glass jewelry making activity each Wednesday in the Education Commons in the Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park.
Annie Jr. in Brea
Annie JR. features everyone's favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
64th Annual Los Angeles Boat Show
Cruising into Los Angeles, this event showcases hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating, outdoors, and marine accessories. Features a kids zone, educational seminars from industry experts, on-the-water boating workshops and maritime fun for all-ages.
Beginner Crayola Calligraphy Workshop in Tustin
All-level modern calligraphy workshop focused on Crayola marker techniques. You will make a card to send or quote to frame.
Disney’s Tarzan the Musical in Huntington Beach
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Disney's Tarzan the Musical also features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins. This production of Tarzan, presented by Orange County Children's Theatre, is perfect for all ages!
Family Overnight at Aquarium of the Pacific
Grab your sleeping bags and coziest pajamas for an overnight adventure. Explore exhibits with your family and friends. Touch marine animals like sharks, sea stars, and sea jellies and discover amazing animal adaptations.
Movie Night Under the Stars featuring “Dumbo”
Movie Night Under the Stars featuring “Dumbo” (2019) from 6-9 p.m. at Palms Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food truck onsite.
Underwater Parks Day at Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
See "Underwater Treasure", a 360-degree virtual exhibit and storytime guest appearance from Ali Miller, author of How Cara Lost Her Color, a story about how coral reefs are so important to our ocean ecosystem.
BricksLA in Pasadena
Bricks LA is an annual convention for fans of Lego to get together and share their common love for the brick with the public.
Underwater Parks Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Learn about Southern California's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through films, educational booths, and activities.
Family Art Class Printmaking at LACMA
Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this intergenerational class!
Free AAA Car Seat Safety Class in Laguna Hills
Join the Auto Club for a free class on the proper use of car seats, including how to select the right seat for your child and tips on car seat installation.
A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure in Encino
Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity, imagination & fun.
Andrew and Polly Mini-Concert in Los Angeles
By day, Andrew is a film composer and Polly creates music and sound design for commercials. In their spare time, they write and perform friendly, engaging music for children of all ages.
Underwater Parks Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in learning about the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California. These areas, like parks on land, protect underwater marine resources for future generations to enjoy. Speakers, presentations, interactive activities and handouts will be available so visitors can learn more.
Grand Opening Celebration at Code Ninjas in Los Alamitos
Join Code Ninjas for their grand opening celebration in Los Alamitos. Enjoy refreshments, raffles to win a Chromebook, Kindle Tablet and hourly giveaways.
The Little Mermaid Sing-Along in La Mirada
Join a theatre full of Disney fans to sing along to the beloved 1989 animated musical classic, on the big screen! Costumes encouraged plus, get a free fun pack with props to use during the show! (Note: no children under 3 years old.)
Family Flicks Presents “National Treasure” in LA
Join the Hammer Museum for Family Flicks. As Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage) tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to the legendary Knights Templar treasure, he’s dogged by a ruthless enemy, and must steal the Declaration of Independence or let it, and a key clue to the mystery, fall into dangerous hands.
Intro to Robotics for Kids at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Ready for Robots? Register your child (ages 10-14) for this three-hour workshop where they will learn the basics of LEGO Robotics, and program it to complete several challenges utilizing different sensors and methods to make their robot move! Participants will work in teams to accomplish the different missions set out for their robot.
Kids Only Club Presents Space Explorer Lab in Temecula
Kids (5-11) are invited to practice science like a real astronaut at the Kids Club Space Explore Lab.
Nose, Toes, & Ears Preschool Program at OC Zoo
Kids ages 3-4 are invited to this hand-on class to find out why some animals have big or small noses or ears, and what their toes look like!
MINI NATURALISTS: WORM WEATHER in Newport Beach
Read “Worm Weather” by Jean Taft, meet the SuperWorms, make Play Dough Worms, and do some Worm Track Painting.
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.
The Perfect Dog at the Laguna Playhouse
Join the Laguna Playhouse's youth theatre for this funny and lovable production of The Perfect Dog.
Opera for Kids: Elixir of Love in Costa Mesa
A fun and fascinating 45-minute concert designed especially for children 5-11. Step under the big top at the zany circus, as talented singers take the stage in a rollicking, kid-friendly version of Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love.”
Kindness Rocks at Kidspace
Recognize and appreciate kindness this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend! Share stories of friendship and love on a community tapestry, decorate kindness stones to share with others, and create solutions to help others in local cities and neighborhoods.
Fishing Derby in Irvine
Kids are invited to a fun morning of fishing at Irvine Regional Park! Trophies will be given to the participants who catch the largest fish!
37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Inglewood
Join the City of Inglewood to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Behind the Scenes at Southern California Railway Museum
January 18-19: Get "Behind the Scenes" at this annual all-day event, where visitors get special access and tours of locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars and artifacts dating back to 1870. Includes unlimited rides on classic passenger trains and trolleys. Bring the whole family for a fun and fascinating day!
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