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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
DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the LA Zoo
February 8: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s 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 Hunt’s 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.
Lunar New Year Festival at Universal Studios
Celebrate the Year of the Rat during Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Join Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda in Po's Village and savor Asian dishes at Mr. Ping's Noodle Shop. Meet Hello Kitty, Illumination's Minions in traditional Chinese attire and Mandarin-speaking Megatron from Transformers.
Lunar New Year at Disneyland
Ring in the Year of the Rat at the Mouse House with one-of-a-kind festivities, culinary delights and Character greetings.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taco Truck Science with Columbia Memorial Space Center at Lakewood Center Mall
Join the Space Center as they set up next to a taco truck and do science!
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!
Kids’ 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.
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 Irvine’s 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.
Train Day at Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market
February 15: Bring the kids to the farmers market for a day of fun playing with trains! Enjoy a hands-on interactive train display for kids to play with and experience. Conductors welcome!
Civil War Days at Calico Ghost Town
February 15-16: Calico Ghost Town will come alive with Civil War battles, the sounds of bugles, and the thunder of cannon and musket fire! Visitors are invited to come and witness historic presentations, troop inspections, artillery demonstrations, military battles, children's crafts and much more.
Free LBX’plorers Kids Club! in Long Beach
February 15: Baby shark doo doo dat do! Bring your little ones to this free, fun, and interactive experience centered around the hottest kid's hit of the decade! Enjoy special deals throughout the shopping center after the event is over.
Mardi Gras Celebration in Long Beach at Shoreline Village
February 15: As one of the largest annual free community events in Long Beach California, #MardiGrasLB invites you to join thousands of cheering revelers as Shoreline Village hosts an afternoon of live music, bead throws, a parade, novelty acts and more.
Free Mardi Gras Celebration at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 15: Experience the energy of New Orleans here in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom for the Arts Center's free Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy live music and more, all ages welcome!
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 Mary’s Scottish legacy.
Help Rescued Seals and Sea Lions at 10,000th Day Open House & Donation Drive
Join the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles for their "10,000th Day," Open House. Guests can observe feeding of recovering seals and sea lions, browse exhibits in the Visitors Center, learn from demonstrations and presentations, meet local supporters, enjoy children's activities, purchase snazzy souvenirs in the gift shop, and much more!
Free Spring Festival: Lunar New Year Celebration at the Richard Nixon Library
February 16: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an evening of fun and tradition for the entire family.
Presidents Week Camp at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
February 17-20: Educational outdoor fun for campers in grades K-6. Each day, campers will participate in exciting, age-appropriate, hands-on activities. Full-day and half-day available. Fee, $180-265.
Free Robotics Workshop in Diamond Bar
February 17: Enjoy a free robotics class and parent orientation to help give families a taste of how STEM can be engaging and fun!
All Day Skate at Fountain Valley Skate Center
February 10 and 17: Skate all day long!
ChemMysteries Lab at Pennypickle’s Workshop in Temecula
February 19: Bubbling brews and beakers galore! Chemistry made fun for all ages.
Family Rocky Shore Adventure at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
February 20: Learn about the animals that call the Rocky Intertidal their home! This informative class designed for families and led by CMA education staff, will introduce you to the amazing animals that have adapted to live in the dynamic rocky shore habitat.
The Diary of Anne Frank at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
In this transcendentally powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. Please note that no one under age 7 will be admitted.
Glow-in-the-Dark Donut Run, Rucking, and More at Los Alamitos Race on the Base
February 22-23: Two-day event includes Glow-in-the-Dark Donut Run for all ages (costumes encouraged!), Jr. Reverse Triathlon, and free concert on Friday night; Honoring Our Fallen 5K Run/Walk, a new 5K Rucking Division, 10K Run, 10K Handcycle/Wheelchair, and Reverse Triathlon, on Saturday.
Abilities Expo in Los Angeles
February 21-23: Discover opportunities for the L.A. disability community with ability-enhancing products and services, play adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and more.
StoryTime at BubblePOP in Tustin
February 21: Bring your little ones to enjoy an interactive story time with a credentialed teacher. Arrive early to play with bubbles before and stay afterwards to play with more bubbles!
AAA Child Passenger Safety Workshop in Orange
February 21: 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.
History on the Flight Line at Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana
February 22: It's a bird, it's a plane...it's History on the Flight Line at Lyon Air Museum! Get up close and personal with some of aviation's most impressive feats.
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