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Alice in Wonderland Valentine’s Day Tea Party – Play & Parties in Orange
FEBRUARY 13: Join Alice for a special Valentine's Day celebration full of sweet treats and fun games. Sessions at noon and 3 p.m. There are only 10 tickets per session.
Roar & Snore Safari – San Diego Safari Park
February 13-14, 19-20, and 26-27: Spend the night at the Safari Park with your family! Campers of all ages are invited to experience a relaxing evening after hours, enjoying the Roar & Snore campground. Families will get a chance to relax at camp, visit nearby animal areas at their leisure, and enjoy camp activities.
Parent & Me Painting Class – Sherman Library & Gardens
FEBRUARY 13: Create your own nature journal and fill the first page with a flower! You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a beautiful Camellia bloom from the garden and use simple watercolor techniques to create your own botanical portrait.
Valentine’s Princess Photoshoot at Le Petite Princesse in Orange
FEBRUARY 14: Your princess will be getting a princess makeover and one-on-one time with Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora! Package includes princess dress up, glitter princess hairstyle, make up, meet and greet, and edited photographs emailed to you.
Rockin’ Tots Valentine’s Day Party at Rockin’ Jump OC
Sunday, February 14: Bring your little ones to jump and bounce for Valentine's Day! Enjoy arts and crafts, complimentary coffee and sweet treats, and a tattoo station. Price: $15, one child / $5 each for additional children. One parent jumps for free.
Skateboard Education Series with Skatedogs in Huntington Beach & Long Beach
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Join Skatedogs on Presidents Day to learn about The History of Skateboarding. This skateboarding workshop is designed to help your child gain knowledge, find an appreciation, and develop a passion for skateboarding. Enjoy skateboarding lessons, games, and prizes.
Shared Science Workshop at Rancho Los Cerritos
FEBRUARY 15: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach history and STEM lesson. Guided by an RLC educator, students will explore how water moves – both naturally and by design – around Rancho Los Cerritos and learn why water was so important on a working ranch while they do a hands-on activity with herbs in the garden.
Valentines Celebration Puppet Show – Pacific City in Huntington Beach
Tuesday, February 16: Join PC Grommets Kids Club for an outdoor Valentine's puppet show, story time, and take home craft. Pre-registration required.
🖥 Family Story Time & Collage Workshop – California African American Museum
FEBRUARY 17: CAAM is partnering with the Los Angeles Public Library to present a story time and workshop for families.
Special Dog Walking Hours – South Coast Botanic Garden
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Grab your leash and your fur babies and head to the Garden! During special dog walking hours, you’re invited to bring your four-legged friends to the 87 acres of the Garden.
Explore the Marsh – Field Trip with Bionerds
FEBRUARY 21: Bionerds invites the public to join them on monthly field trips to different nature sites in Orange County. This month, take a field trip to the San Joaquin Marsh for students in K-8th grade. The trip includes a 1.5-hour guided tour of the marsh and Urban Forest. Plus, an organism scavenger hunt!
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
Kids Art Lesson, Contest, & Free Whale Watching with Dana Wharf Whale Watching
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 23 - APRIL 24: Kids receive an art lesson (via video feed) from renowned environmental artist, Wyland, and a free 2-hour whale watching adventure!
Springtime Easter Bunny U-Pick Wagon Rides at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
WEEKENDS, MARCH 1 - APRIL 4: Take a wagon ride around the farm and learn about Tanaka Farms and its history, farming methods, and the crops they grow. You'll make a few stops in the fields to pick your strawberries or other produce. Then, take a walk through the Barnyard Educational Exhibit and meet the Easter Bunny!
Hands-On Cooking Monthly Series at Chef Tech Cooking School in Long Beach
MARCH 3-31: Kids (ages 6-14) can get hands-on with cooking! Join Chef Tech for four classes this March to learn about All the Sauces!
🖥 Kids Virtual Cooking Classes with Chef Tech Cooking School
EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 3-25: Kids can follow along each week from the comfort of their own kitchen! Chef Tech provides all ingredients available for pickup or delivery (within 10 miles).
Taste of Boysenberry Festival – Knott’s Berry Farm
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: While the theme park remains closed, the food and merchandise-focused outdoor event offers over 80 boysenberry-infused food and drink items. You'll also find handmade and personalized gifts from over 20 artisan local crafters offering unique boysenberry items.
Build ‘N Play Days at LEGOLAND
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Enjoy LEGOLAND's most popular outdoor playgrounds, including Hideaways in Castle Hill and DUPLO Playtown. Young builders can take part in special building activities, design their own LEGO minifigure cut out, or test their luck in the I-Spy Miniland U.S.A. Scavenger Hunt.
Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Sip and sample your way around the world of international flavors, craft beers and wines, and enjoy live musical performances along the way. Enjoy over 125 food and drink options from around the world.
Neon Jump Night at Rockin’ Jump OC in Santa Ana
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Visit Rockin' Jump OC for Neon Jump Night featuring special strobes, black lights, and music. Wear white or glow-in-the-dark outfits to stand out. Pricer per jumper is $21 for 2 hours.
Railroadiana Swap Meet at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, MARCH 6: Shop for and learn about railroadiana and railroad antiques at Southern California’s largest outdoor railroadiana swap meet. Vendors will be selling railroad collectibles, art, books, models and toy trains.
Wonderful World of Worms for Tweens in Irvine
SATURDAY, MARCH 6: Learn the benefits of urban worm farming and how worms create ideal organic fertilizer. This make-and-take class includes a vermi-compost box and a starter set of worms for a $15 material fee (pay online or first day of class).
“The LEGO Movie” – Movie Night at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
Saturday, March 6: Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts on the Argyros Plaza for a movie night featuring The LEGO Movie. Each viewing area will be separated by 8 feet of space from neighboring viewing areas.
Outdoor Play Pass at Children’s Museum at La Habra
Play Passes are socially distanced, outdoor events where families get their own space and set of materials for engaging, immersive, and educational programming
Kids Workshop: Paint a Pot at OC Succulents in Irvine
SATURDAY, MARCH 13: Join OC Succulents for their first Kids Workshop! Kids will get to paint and design their own terracotta pot and pick out three succulents. One parent/guardian will be allowed to join the student during class.
Nature Detectives Spring Camp at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
MARCH 16 - APRIL 15: Is your child up for the challenge to solve a Nature Center mystery? The City of Long Beach is offering an after school camp program called Nature Detectives, at El Dorado Nature Center for Kindergarten-5th Grade. As detectives, kids will use their observational skills, conduct research, and make new discoveries while exploring the trails.
Lil’ Chef School Spring Break Mini Camp
MARCH 16-17 & MARCH 29-31: Lil’ Chef School has Day Camps available while your school district is celebrating spring break. Sign up for one day or two!
Outdoor STEM Education at Rancho Los Cerritos with Shared Science
THURSDAY, MARCH 18: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach History and STEM education lesson. Students will learn how to keep perishable foods—like milk and fruit— from spoiling without refrigeration and also make their own butter. Students will explore different preservation techniques and discuss their ideas about food storage without electricity.
‘A Touch of Disney’ at Disneyland California Adventure
SELECT DATES, MARCH 18 - APRIL 5: Enjoy dining and shopping at Disneyland California Adventure. Discover specialty menu items, snacks, latest merchandise, unique photo ops, and surprise character sightings.
Easter Augmented Reality Experience at Fashion Island
MARCH 12 - APRIL 4: Visit Fashion Island this Easter for a safe, contactless - and FUN! - photo experience with augmented reality characters and backgrounds: Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and a chick.
Experience Spring at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar
MARCH 19 - MAY 9: Celebrate the Spring season at Roger's Gardens! Discover the world of nature, gardening and home décor inspirations. Bring nature and beauty into your garden and home.
Easter Egg GLOW Hunt in Costa Mesa
SATURDAY, APRIL 3: Join South Hills Church in Costa Mesa for a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Hunts will be every 15-20 minutes. There will be glow goodies, cotton candy, photo booth, hidden eggs, glow in the dark face stamps, and more. Registration for time slot required.
SeaWorld San Diego Fireworks Show
MARCH 26 - APRIL 4: Celebrate Spring Break with a visit to SeaWorld and end your day watching fireworks light up the sky. Take in the spectacular presentation from a variety of physically-distanced viewing areas available around the park.
The Bunny Hop Express at Fillmore & Western Railway
MARCH 27-28 & APRIL 3-4: Take a scenic train ride to visit one of two location options. Visit Prancer's Farm or the Loose Caboose.
Batik Egg Dyeing at Corona Heritage Park & Museum
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: Learn the ancient art of Batik egg dyeing from the region of Ukraine. Seatings are 1.5 hours long and all materials are provided. Fun for all ages, but be advised, wax is melted over a candle flame, so supervision is required for children.
Easter Scavenger Hunt & Picture Pony in Lakewood
MARCH 27- APRIL 3: Join Pony Time at the Lakewood Equestrian Center for an Easter Scavenger Hunt and Easter Bunny Picture Pony. No reservations needed.
Mission: Spring Adventure at San Diego Zoo
MARCH 27 - APRIL 11: Join the San Diego Zoo for Mission: Spring Adventure. It's a mission to explore the world of wildlife, a mission to learn about conservation, and a mission to enjoy some well-earned, safe family time!
Easter Eggcitement Drive-Thru in Placentia
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: Join Placentia Library for this drive-thru event for the whole family, with fun treats and a picture with the Easter bunny. Don't forget your Easter basket!
Springo Bingo with City of Fountain Valley
SATURDAY, MARCH 27: The Easter Bunny needs your help with a secret mission! Crack a secret code to unlock a prize (while supplies last). Visit the Fountain Valley Recreation Center to receive the Mission Report File. The file will direct you to five local parks where you will need to exit your vehicle to locate the images with the codes to complete the bingo.
Drive-In Movie Night with Mentor Me Learning in Huntington Beach
MARCH 27, APRIL 17, MAY 15, and JUNE 19: Mentor Me Learning will be hosting a monthly drive-in movie to celebrate Spring and Summer. Arrive early so you can tailgate and enjoy friendly-family activities. The first two nights will feature a jump house and petting zoo.
Easter Egg Hunt / Bunny Meet & Greet with Once Upon an Island in Newport Beach
MARCH 28, APRIL 2 & 4: Join Once Upon an Island for an exciting Easter party in the park including games, crafts, music, and a character hosted Easter Egg Hunt. Pet and feed a real bunny and take photos with the Easter Bunny inside their shop.
Virtual Festival of the Spring Equinox with Bowers Museum
SUNDAY, MARCH 28: Join Bowers Museum virtually to celebrate Spring! This festival features performers, artmaking, food recipes, and a special performance by Orange County Ballet Theater.
Easter Bunny Hunt in Long Beach
SUNDAY, MARCH 28: Peter Cottontail will be hopping around Belmont Park and handing out toy-filled Easter Eggs to all the neighborhood boys and girls! Games, contests, and prizes too. Find the Easter Bunny with his basket of goodies between the streets of Broadway and Appian Way, hopping around on Santa Ana, Pomona, and Glendora.
Skatedogs: Skateboarding Spring Break Camp in Irvine & Long Beach
APRIL 5-9: Whether you are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this camp is right for you. Make new friends, play games, win prizes, advance your skills and most importantly, have fun in their private skatepark.
Spring Break STEAM Fun at Pretend City
Spring break workshops with live instructor-led sessions to spark kids' creativity while also teaching problem-solving and critical thinking skills through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities. Kids will have so much fun creating, they don't even realize that they are learning.
Taste of Universal at Universal Studios Hollywood
APRIL 1 and 8-9: Come enjoy Taste of Universal, an all-new separately ticketed, limited-time event that serves up a day of shopping and outdoor dining throughout the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Savor the flavors of exceptional food from the restaurants of some of your favorite lands.
Easter Egg Hunt at Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine
APRIL 1-4: Visit the Children's Nature Retreat to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. There will be two hunts per day, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Regular admission fees apply. Baskets are $10 each.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at MainPlace Mall
APRIL 1-25: Visit MainPlace Mall for their Earth Day Scavenger Hunt! Enter to win a tote bag filled with goodies and a $500 gift card to a mall retailer of your choice.
Sugar Rush: Open-Air, Walk-Through Family Adventure
APRIL 2 - MAY 2: Enjoy a 50,000+ square foot oasis flooded with colorfully sweet installations, oversized props, art displays, custom parade floats, whimsical sets, countless photo ops, performances, immersive tunnels, geodesic domes, and multiple candy-powered interactions.
Bunny Hop Trolley in Dana Point
SATURDAY, APRIL 3: The Easter Bunny with his helpers from the City of Dana Point Recreation Division will be riding on the Bunny Hop Trolley distributing pre-packaged gift bags with eggs and goodies for kids up to age 12.
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