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Lunar New Year at L.A. Zoo
February 21–22: Enjoy cultural dances, calligraphy, crafts, animal feedings, and a Year of the Horse photo op during the Zoo’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Monster Jam | Angel Stadium, Anaheim
February 21-22: Monster Jam brings massive truck action to Angel Stadium with racing and freestyle competitions. Add Pit Party experiences to see trucks up close and meet drivers. Saturday show at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm. All ages 2 and up need tickets.
Repticon | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
February 21–22: Repticon Costa Mesa brings a two-day reptile and exotic animal expo to the OC Fair & Event Center. See live animals from around the world and shop pets and pet products directly from expert vendors.
Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington Library
Feb. 21–22: Kids can enjoy lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts demos, and hands-on crafts as The Huntington celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
February 21-22: Experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, food, and more. Plus, get a chance to win $5,000 from the Wealth Tree.
Lunar New Year at San Diego Zoo
February 21-22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo with wildlife encounters, cultural crafts, and special activities for all ages.
Hare and Tortoise at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 21-22: Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable. Hare is ready to race, but Tortoise has many things to do before it’s the right time. And time moves so slowly! Brimming with charming characters, live music and singing, and wonderful physicality, Tutti Frutti brings you this much-loved story about opposites and friendship.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure | Peacock Theater, LA
February 21–22: PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure brings Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the Mighty Pups to the stage for an action-packed show. Watch the pups stop supervillain Victoria Vance and save Adventure City’s biggest street party. VIP Meet & Greet packages are available.
Archaeology & Hands-On History | Skirball Cultural Center, LA
February 21: Kids can dig for artifacts and explore hands-on history as Skirball’s archaeology and anthropology programs return.
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!
Family Art Workshop: Multi-Colored Bubbles & Silly Faces | Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro
February 21: Create expressive faces using watercolor and simple shapes at this free Family Art Workshop for all ages. FREE!
African-American Festival | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
February 21–22: The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its annual African American Festival with music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays. Enjoy live performances throughout the day in the Honda Blue Cavern and Pacific Visions Theater. Festival admission is free with general Aquarium admission.
Tết Parade | Westminster
February 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the vibrant Vietnamese-American community at the Westminster Tet Parade in Little Saigon. FREE!
Kids’ Pet Parade | Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
February 21: Kids and their pets can join the parade.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Lion Dance, crafts, and live calligraphy in The Plaza at Manhattan Village. FREE!
Black History Festival | Pasadena
February 21: Pasadena's 44th Annual Black History Festival celebrates community culture at Robinson Park with youth performances, live entertainment, a classic car show, food trucks, and community resource booths from 10 am to 3 pm. Grand Marshal Walt Butler, a local sports legend, will be honored. FREE!
Lunar New Year at The Shops at Mission Viejo
February 21: Explore artwork exhibits and special performances by students from the Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Fred Newhart Middle School! FREE!
Fiesta in Lomita | Kiwanis Hall, Lomita
February 21: Enjoy Filipino food, shopping, karaoke, Zumba, and live entertainment at Fiesta in Lomita. FREE!
Cubebotics Weekends | Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana
Weekends, February–March: Explore hands-on robotics challenges and interactive tech play during Cubebotics Weekends at Discovery Cube.
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Lunar New Year | The Market Place, Tustin
February 21: Enjoy lion dances, martial arts, drum performances, and festive activities for families celebrating the Year of the Horse. FREE!
Dog Day Afternoon | Artesia Park
February 21: Dog Day Afternoon at Artesia Park features doggie costume contests, a talent show, a LA County Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, food, music, and pet vendors. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm.
Black History Celebration & Family Festival | Market St., Inglewood
February 21: The City of Inglewood hosts its Black History Celebration & Family Festival on Market Street in Downtown Inglewood. Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, a children’s pavilion, health screenings, food vendors, and art exhibits throughout the day.
Lunar New Year at Cerritos Towne Center
February 21: This free event will include Lion Dance performances, kids' crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway*!
Lunar New Year Celebration | 2ND & PCH, Long Beach
February 21: 2ND & PCH hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration on Seaport Way with traditional performances and cultural activities to welcome the Year of the Horse. The family-friendly event runs from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. FREE!
Westwood Village Lunar New Year Celebration | Broxton Plaza, Los Angeles
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Broxton Plaza with a Lion Dance, kids’ crafts, zodiac photo moments, and festive activities from 12–5 PM. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Court Street Square Park, San Bernardino
February 21: Enjoy live entertainment, food, and family art activities as San Bernardino celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Simply Crafted Markets: Puppy Love Pop Up | The Hangar at LBX, Long Beach
February 21: Adopt, foster, or cuddle pups at this pet-friendly market with 50 vendors, food, and free parking. FREE!
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade | Los Angeles
February 21: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
Lunar Fest | Irvine Heritage Park Library
February 21: Gallop into the new year with lion and dragon dances, Chinese yo-yo, special performances, beverage samples, calligraphy and origami stations, mini lantern decorating, paper fortune cookies, and more. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Cottage Industries, Garden Grove
February 21: The Cottage Industries hosts a Lunar New Year celebration with a Lion Dance, kids crafting workshop, and storytime. Add a wish to the Lunar Wishing Tree, shop vendors, and enjoy food and drinks on site.
Lunar New Year | Santa Monica Place
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place with lion dances, live music, and festive activities. Meet a Chinese dough artist, a balloon artist, and enjoy hands-on crafts for kids! FREE!
Love & Taco Fest | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
February 21: Enjoy tacos, live music, local makers, and a relaxed open-air afternoon at Heritage Museum of Orange County from 2–6 PM. Admission required.
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
February 21: More info coming soon!
Lunar New Year Festival | CRAFTED at the Port of LA, San Pedro
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances, food trucks, a petting zoo, and a festive wishing wall at the Port of LA. FREE!
Animaniacs in Concert | The Alex Theatre, Glendale
February 21: Hear the iconic voices of the beloved animated series perform live with projected animation and classic songs in concert. Admission required.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Pacific Symphony’s dazzling mix of orchestral favorites, cultural performances, and festive music.
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this free MMCC family program. FREE!
Torrance Antique Street Faire | Downtown Torrance
February 22: Shop antiques and vintage treasures in Downtown Torrance at this laid-back monthly street fair featuring 200+ vendors, historic charm, and open-air browsing.
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!
Kid’s Pizza Making Class | L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore, Long Beach
February 22: Toss dough, add toppings, and bake a custom pizza during this hands-on kids cooking class in Belmont Shore. Admission required.
Los Angeles Adaptive Sports Fair | Ted Watkins Memorial Park, Los Angeles
February 22: The Los Angeles Adaptive Sports Fair returns to Ted Watkins Memorial Park with adaptive pickleball, soccer, tennis, wheelchair basketball, and more. The free event includes lunch, a t-shirt, and community resources. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Larchmont Village, Los Angeles
February 22: Celebrate LNY in the heart of Larchmont with lion dances, kung fun show, children's book readings, mahjong, calligraphy, performances, and more. FREE!
Afro-Latinx Festival | Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Long Beach
February 22: Experience live music, dance, art workshops, and cultural celebrations honoring the Afro-Latinx community.
Lunar New Year Celebration | La Puente Park
February 22: Celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural performances, red envelopes, and family activities at La Puente Park.
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Point, El Segundo
February 22: Enjoy lion dances, crafts, photo ops, and festive surprises as The Point celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Family Club Experience: Bass in Space | Sound Nightclub, Hollywood
Feb. 22: Dance under disco lights, build space-themed crafts, and enjoy a family-friendly rave with DJ ALRT at this intergalactic club experience.
Woodbury Night Market: Lunar New Year Edition | Irvine
February 22: Featuring more than 30 food stalls, K-POP DJs, and an evening drone show display beginning at 6:45 PM. FREE!
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!
