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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 Childrenโs 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.
Charlie Brown Day at Knottโs 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.
Free Andell Family SundaysโMake Art Inspired by Artist Julie Mehretu, at LACMA
February 2, 9, 16, and 23: Make, look, and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays! This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMAโs permanent collection. Create memories together and have fun!
Free Family Night at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena
The first Tuesday of each month: Explore the world of art through free-family night. Learn new techniques and practice your skills during workshops.
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.
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!
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 Valentineโs Day With Your Little One(s)? Celebrate the cutest Valentineโs Day of all with the person you love mostโyour 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.
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.ย
Biocitizen Family Nature Walks with Birds in Los Angeles
February 8 and 22: Explore the Los Angeles wilderness with Biocitizen's nature walks. These walks are geared toward the whole family, and are a mix educational exploration, field observation and a whole lot of fun!
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
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.
DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the LA Zoo
February 8: Itโs a bird! Itโs a plane! No, itโs 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 Huntโs 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.
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.)
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.
Night Hike at the Arboretum in LA
February 9, 16 and 23: Explore the wilderness of Los Angeles on a family friendly hike. For children ages 7 to 12.
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.
All Day Skate at Fountain Valley Skate Center
February 10 and 17: Skate all day long!
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.
A Wrinkle in Time in Anaheim
This delightful, wildly theatrical adaptation brings Madeleine LโEngleโs acclaimed story magically to life. Plus, enjoy photos and autographs after each performance. Great for the entire family (recommended for age 8+; babes in arms and children under 4 are not permitted except at the Relaxed Performance on February 22 at 11 a.m.).
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!
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.
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating and Card Craft at American Girl in LA
February 14: Your girl will think this cookie decorating event is extra sweet! Enjoy Valentine's Day by decorating three themed cookies with delicious frosting and sprinkles.
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.
Hearts and Hugs Date with Dad at American Girl in LA
February 14: Dads, have an extra-sweet outing with your favorite valentine!
Valentine’s Day Parents’ Night Out at My Gym
Need an evening without the kids? Want to go on a date (or take a well-deserved nap)? Parents' Night Out gives you the opportunity to enjoy your night child free, while your kids enjoy games, rides, songs, dance, relays, play, and more!
Valentine’s Parents’ Night Out at MyGym in Long Beach
February 14: Where you get to enjoy your Valentine's night, while My Gym take care of the kids!
Kidsโ 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.
ScotsFestival and International Highland Games XXVII at Queen Mary in Long Beach
February 15 and 16: Experience the rich culture and history of Scotland first hand through an array of authentic activities, athletics, dancing, entertainment, and cuisine, paying homage to the Queen Maryโs Scottish legacy.
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.
Wilderness Access Day: Bommer Canyon
February 15: Enjoy self-guided access in the southern portion of Irvineโs Open Space Preserve.
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.
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