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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.
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.
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!
Long Beach Polar Splash
Justin Rudd's nonprofit Community Action Team (C.A.T.) donate $5 for every person (up to $2,000) of a group/charity team that participates in the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup and stays for the Long Beach Polar Splash in Belmont Shore on the eastern edge of Rosie's Dog Beach.
Ben Franklin Celebration in Carson
Celebrate the good doctor's brithday with a special family show at 11 a.m. Plus, enjoy hands-on demos in the museum galleries and the Dr. Franklin show in the museum theater.
Lunar New Year in Santa Ana
It will be a fun afternoon for the whole family with a face painter, a balloon twister, crafts, stilt walkers, calligraphy artist, Wishing Tree, Lion Dances, giveaways and more!
Lunar New Year Westfield Santa Anita
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Westfield Santa Anita is hosting live performances including a special Lion Dance performance by the Ane Thanh Lion Dance Troupe.
Star Light, Star Bright Night Hike at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea
See Carbon Canyon Regional Park in a completely different setting - in the dark! Park rangers will lead a starlit hike showcasing the natural wonders that can only be seen at night. Plus hot cocoa and cookies!
AMA Supercross in Anaheim
Watch motorcycle racing at its finest with the Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
Programs for Young Audiences: The First 100 Years of Jazz, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
As part of the Program for Young Audiences, and recommended for ages 10+, The First 100 Years of Jazz, introduces kids to jazz music’s rich history and the the names and faces of some of its many masters. Plus a live performance by the world-renowned Metta Quintet.
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!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in LA
In recognition and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., join (or watch) the parade.
Skatedogs’ MLK Jr. Day Pizza Party in Huntington Beach, Long Beach and Manhattan Beach
On this fun-filled day, boys and girls (5-14) of all ability levels enjoy lessons, lunch, games, free skate, and prizes.
Annual Volunteer Day at Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine
January 20: The Children's Nature Retreat is in need of families to help beautify the Retreat. Clean the barn, groom horses, maintain pathways and more.
Tinker Tweens Workshop at Placentia Library
Tweens ages 9 - 13 can record their own sound and mix audio components for podcasts, oral histories and music!
Little Naturalist: Lunar New Year in Newport
Enjoy reading “The Pet Dragon” by Christoph Niemann, meet a Dragon, and create Chinese Nature Symbols with sand painting.
UVSA Tet Festival in Costa Mesa
Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in Vietnamese culture. Tết celebrates the arrival of a new spring where families reunite, enjoy each other’s company, forget about the troubles of the previous year and look forward to a better upcoming year.
Science Night in Altadena
Eliot Arts Magnet Academy presents, Science Night - An Evening of Science, Technology, Media & the Environment.
20/20 Winter Enrollment Night at My Gym
Join them for a night of laughter, surprises, activity, new friends, and super sign-up deals. Bring the whole family. They will be showcasing samples of classes, birthday parties, and camps!
Family Movie Night in Los Alamitos
Bring the family out for a movie screening of Toy Story 4 at the Los Alamitos Community Center.
Food and Water Bowl Cat Show
January 25-26: The show features 450 exotic cats, 43 breeds, rescue cat adoptions, and cat agility course, which includes stairs, jumps, tunnels, hoops and weave poles.
The Fit Expo in Los Angeles
The Fit Expo features exhibits offering the latest in cutting edge fitness products and services, plus seminars and demonstrations, competitions open to pros and amateurs, and kids activities and contests.
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles
January 25-26: Celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat, at Citadel Outlets!
Parents’ Night Out at My Gym
Enjoy your night! Go out for a night on the town, or take that well deserved nap, feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite My Gym teachers and friends. Activities include games, rides, songs, dances, relays, free play, and more!
A Faery Hunt Adventure in Griffith Park
An enchanted quest in Faeryland in the beautiful Griffith Park forest. A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun.
SnowFest in Lake Forest
Grab the kids, the camera, and your friends and come play in the snow at this special event.
Lunar New Year Festival at USC Pacific Asia Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rat at the USC Pacific Asia Museum! Enjoy free admission to the galleries, live performances, art-making workshops, food trucks, and more!
Lunar New Year at The District
The free family festivities will feature performances including Lion Dances throughout the promenade, family activities, kid's crafts, glitter body art, balloon twisting, and a Lucky Red Envelope giveaway to the first 500 guests*.
Children’s Flower Arranging in San Marino
Make your own whimsical arrangement inspired by the lush orchids in the rainforest environment of The Conservatory.
Free Magikid Robotics Lab Open House in Lake Forest
You and the kids (3-14) are invited for a Saturday of fun and learning, at Robotics Lab Open House. Join them for food, prizes, and a hands-on tour of their fun, amazing lab.
Ask A Hobbyist at Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains
A fun, family-friendly event for all ages, Ask-a-Hobbyist gives everyone who shares an interest in model trains the opportunity to enjoy more than half a dozen large model train setups. Beginners and experts alike are invited to come learn from knowledgeable train enthusiasts and enjoy this nostalgic and festive holiday MUZEO tradition.
Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
Celebrate the Year of the Rat! Enjoy traditional cultural performance, arts & crafts, and enjoy special offers from participating stores & restaurants at Santa Monica Place.
Lunar New Year Festival at the LA Waterfront
Join the Port of Los Angeles in celebrating the sixth annual Lunar New Year Festival.
Lunar New Year in Costa Mesa
Join the Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Rat, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Lunar New Year Concert at Pacific Symphony
Come together to celebrated the Year of the Rat and feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Annie Jr. in Brea
Annie JR. features everyone's favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
10th Annual Run Like Its Recess in Long Beach
Join the annual Run Like Its Recess 5k run/walk, 1k Kids Fun Run and 50-yard Toddler Dash. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Set a personal record or just enjoy the scenery.
Junior Ranger Day at the Bay in Newport Beach
Earn your Junior Ranger Badge and Certificate at Upper Newport Bay. Participants will go on a guided hike, complete a short service project, and take the junior ranger oath.
Parents and Kids Cooking Class at Prep Kitchen
Join Prep Kitchen Essentials for a cooking class making your favorite pizza, garlic knots, caesar salad, and tiramisu.
Free Andell Family Sundays—Outdoor Pictures at LACMA
January 26: 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 LACMA’s permanent collection. Create memories together and have fun!
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.
Jargie the Science Girl in Torrance
Explore the world through the eyes of Jargie the Science Girl! And her lab assistant, Benjamin the Penguin. Come visit her laboratory for an energetic, interactive scientific adventure that is sure to rattle the molecules of your mind.
Loteria Game Day at La Habra Library
Practice your Spanish as you spend an afternoon with your friends and family playing Loteria, a bingo game that is over a century old.
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