All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Valentine’s Day Cruises | Dana Wharf Whale Watching
February 13-15: Whale watch with your Valentine, enjoy a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage, chocolate treats, and a beautiful sunset.
Sweet Hearts Craft Party | LBX, Long Beach
February 13: Create a sparkly Valentine keepsake at this hands-on Decoden craft party with options for all ages and pets welcome.
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
Valentine’s Day | Shoreline Village, Long Beach
February 14: Shoreline Village hosts a Valentine's Day celebration with waterfront views and live entertainment. Enjoy performances by Sarah Daye and DJ Rome, visit the photo flower wall, and explore romantic specials at shops and restaurants. FREE!
California Days | Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, Yermo
February 14-15: California Days celebrates early California history. This family-friendly event features family activities, gunfight shows, and educational displays. Enjoy egg toss, butter churning, relay races, horseshoe toss, and more.
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Citadel, Los Angeles
February 14–15: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Citadel Outlets with traditional dancers and festive performances throughout the center. FREE!
Vintage Computer Festival
February 14-15: Explore retro gaming, historic computers, and hands-on exhibits at VCF SoCal. Kids can try out vintage machines and see cool new tech built for old computers. Children (ages 12 and under) are free!
Valentine’s Weekend | Gilchrist Farm, Santa Clarita
February 14-15: Gilchrist Farm celebrates Valentine's Weekend with pony and horse rides, farm animal visits, wagon rides, archery, axe throwing, Valentine-themed gemstone mining, and craft making from 9 am to 2 pm. No reservations needed, activities priced individually onsite.
Dinosaur Adventure | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
February 14-15: OC Fair & Event Center hosts Dinosaur Adventure, an interactive prehistoric experience featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs with lifelike movement and roars. Enjoy fossil searches, Jurassic scooters, obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, baby dinosaur meet and greets, bounce houses, face painting, and velociraptor training sessions.
Great Train Show & World’s Greatest Hobby | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
February 14-15: OC Fair & Event Center hosts the Great Train Show featuring 300+ vendor tables, 13+ operating model railroad displays in multiple scales, riding train, Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house, games, free workshops, and test track. Online tickets $13 Saturday (good both days), $12 Sunday. Kids 11 and under free.
Fall in Love with Ponyo Tours | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
February 14-15: Academy Museum offers 30-minute guided tours of the Studio Ghibli PONYO exhibition. Museum educators explore Hayao Miyazaki's artistic style and character designs with visitors of all ages. Tours run at noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Free with general admission.
Mardi Gras | Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles
February 14–15 & 17: Mardi Gras 2026 returns to the Original Farmers Market with live Zydeco and New Orleans bands, the Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Costume Contest, and festive food including beignets, gumbo, and jambalaya. Celebrate all weekend and on Fat Tuesday.
Tiny Tribe: Rigs & Coffee | Tiny Rig Co., Westminster
February 14: Tiny Tribe: Rigs & Coffee at Tiny Rig Co. features a family-friendly car meet with free pancakes, kids’ crafts, and coffee by La Taza Mia from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FREE!
Valentine’s Day Extravaganza | Bonsall Berry Farm, Bonsall
February 14: Enjoy a Valentine’s Day filled with farm animals, crafts, wagon rides, and a magical ladybug release.
B-17 “Fuddy Duddy” Open Cockpit Day | Lyon Air Museum, Santa Ana
February 14: Lyon Air Museum hosts a one-day B-17 “Fuddy Duddy” Open Cockpit tour. Walk through the historic bomber and learn from museum docents about its missions and history. Admission ranges from $9–$15, and includes full museum access.
Wool You Be My Valentine? | CPP Kellogg Ranch, Pomona
February 14: CPP Kellogg Ranch celebrates Valentine's Day with Miss Pearl the Angora goat and her sweetheart, Huston. Meet friendly animals at the Petting Farm, ride the Cow Train, and enjoy snacks. Online special $9 per person includes Petting Farm, feed cup, Cow Train ride, and popcorn. Children under 2 free with paid adult.
Valentine’s Day | Pretend City, Irvine
February 14: Join Pretend City for a Very Special Valentine story time and making valentine gifts for a loved one.
Nature Club | White Point Nature Preserve, San Pedro
February 14: Learn about being a geologist and paleontologist while doing fun activities and crafts. FREE!
Lunar New Year | The District at Tustin Legacy
February 14: Enjoy lion dancing, martial arts demos, glitter tattoos, and crafts at this free family celebration, plus lucky red envelopes for early arrivals. FREE!
Pixel Hearts & LEGO Arts | International Printing Museum, Carson
February 14: Pixel Hearts & LEGO Arts at the International Printing Museum invites creative pairs to design and print retro-inspired pixel art using LEGO tiles and a letterpress. The 4-hour workshop includes all materials and costs $180 per pair.
Frogtown Heart Walk – Love + Art | Frogtown Arts, Los Angeles
February 14: Frogtown Arts presents a car-free Valentine's Day celebration along the LA River with over a dozen venues. Explore art exhibits, live music, craft vendors, food trucks, a treasure hunt, Valentine's card making, and kitten adoptions from noon to 5pm. FREE!
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Love Notes | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
February 14: Gloria Molina Grand Park celebrates Valentine's Day with Love Notes, a free community celebration featuring custom tote bag printing, card-making, floral stations, classic cars, live DJ with radio-style dedications, sweet treats, local makers, and a drone light show finale. Text (213) 204-1666 to share dedications live during the event. FREE!
Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
February 14: Enjoy the night while the kids are taken care of at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. There will be plenty of fun games and activities as well as food.
Victorian Valentines Open House | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
February 15: The Heritage Museum of Orange County hosts a Victorian Valentines Open House with tours, parlor stories, a Harriet Tyler exhibit, art workshops, and gardening lessons from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunar New Year: Morning Car Club & Mornings Coffee | IKEA Costa Mesa
February 15: IKEA Costa Mesa hosts a free Lunar New Year Cars & Coffee event with Morning Car Club, live music, coffee, and a Lion Dance performance at 9:00 a.m. Registration through an IKEA Family account is required. FREE!
Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach
February 15: During this fun, annual community event, hundreds of bulldog contestants gather to compete for coveted titles. Dogs will parade down a 60-foot red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.
LA Wild Mushroom Fair | LA County Arboretum, Arcadia
February 15: Discover wild mushrooms, explore hands-on activities, and enjoy family-friendly workshops at the LA Wild Mushroom Fair.
Winter Corgi Nationals | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
February 15: This family-friendly festival features a Corgi-centric vendor village, food, drinks, horse racing, and fun activities for all ages.
Family Bird Festival | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
February 15: Create bird crafts, join story time, and explore hands-on nature activities at a family-friendly bird festival filled with community science fun.
Lunar New Year at USC Pacific Asia Museum
February 15: Ring in the Year of the Snake with live performances, hands-on crafts, and tasty treats. Don’t miss the lion dancers, storytelling, and a special exhibition. FREE!
Origami Day Festival at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
February 16: Join the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB for a day of origami, crafts, music, and fun for all ages.
Valentine’s Sweets & Sips Festival | Belmont Shore, Long Beach
February 15: Belmont Shore celebrates Valentine's Day with dessert sampling from local bakeries and drink tastings along 2nd Street from 1-4 pm. Join the Sweetheart Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win $300 in gift cards, and watch the Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest from 12-1 pm. $15-20.
Lunar New Year | One Colorado, Pasadena
February 15: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with live music, a traditional Lion Dance, and complimentary festive treats in The Courtyard. Guests who spend $75 or more at any One Colorado shop or restaurant can redeem a Lucky Red Envelope with a $5 gift card and special offers while supplies last.
Lunar New Year | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
February 15: Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts, face painting, and a festive lion dance during this free community event at LBX.
Kinderkarneval | German School Campus, Huntington Beach
February 15: Enjoy music, games, costumes, and German carnival fun for kids at this free Kinderkarneval celebration. FREE!
Massing of the Colors 2026 | Forest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
February 15: Sons of Liberty Chapter hosts a patriotic tribute honoring George Washington's birthday and the U.S. Armed Forces at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Watch color guards, ROTC units, and military displays, plus a Warbirds fly-by with missing man formation and ceremonial salutes. FREE!
Valentine’s Ahoy Me Hearties Sunset Sail | LA Maritime Institute, San Pedro
February 15: Sweep your sweetie off their feet on this special Sunset Sail celebrating the love of thee and the sea! Pirate attire not required but certainly encouraged. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy.
Birch After Hours | Birch Aquarium, La Jolla
February 15: Explore glowing exhibits, music, and nighttime ocean vibes during Birch Aquarium’s new all-ages after-hours experience.
Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley
February 16: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library hosts its Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration with crafts, storytelling, live music, and presidential look-alikes. Activities are free and open to the public, with museum admission required for exhibit access.
Presidents’ Day | Nixon Library, Yorba Linda
February 16: Presidents’ Day at the Richard Nixon Library features half-price admission, presidential reenactors, and access to the America 250 special exhibit. The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hello Kitty Meet & Greet | Hello Kitty Cafe, Irvine
February 17: Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine celebrates Lunar New Year with a meet and greet. Meet Hello Kitty and enjoy a themed photo-op. Try limited-edition treats including new Milk Tea Pudding and Lunar New Year Cookie.
Mardi Gras Cookie Crawl | LBX Hanger, Long Beach
February 17: Celebrate Mardi Gras with a cookie crawl, crafts, and entertainment. FREE!
Long Beach Expo, The Collectibles Show | Long Beach Convention Center
February 18-20: Find experts and enthusiasts in coin collecting, banknotes, sports memorabilia, trading cards, and even retro video games. Plus, free kids treasure hunt and stamp giveaways.
Art Days at the Japanese Garden | CSULB
Third Thursdays: Japanese Garden hosts self-led art evenings with monthly themes including Suminagashi (Japanese marbling) in February, pastel/crayon in April, and color pencil in May. Bring water-soluble art materials and create in the living museum setting. Registration opens 20 days in advance. $2.
Third Weekends at LACMA | Los Angeles County Museum of Art
February 19-22: LACMA's Third Weekends series features art workshops, gallery talks, meditation sessions, Andell Family Sundays, chess activities, fiber arts, and film screenings. Enjoy both free and ticketed programming throughout the weekend inspired by the museum's collection. Many events require RSVP.
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour | Intuit Dome, Inglewood
February 20: See the Harlem Globetrotters take over Intuit Dome with trick shots, dunks, and family-friendly fun on their 100 Year Tour.
Prehistoric Fight Nights | Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
February 20–21: Prehistoric Fight Nights brings two evenings of dinosaur and Ice Age debates to the Natural History Museum. Ted Rechlin joins experts from NHM and La Brea Tar Pits to determine the ultimate prehistoric champions. Explore fossil displays, interactive activities, and a post-program book signing.
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
February 28 - March 1: Explore themed habitats, exclusive raids, and special research during Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos. Ticket required.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
February 20–March 1: See Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Norris Theatre with multiple performances. Admission required.
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!
