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Winter Lights at Discovery Cube OC
DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 8: An all-new holiday musical spectacular comes to Discovery Cube Orange County. Through a bit of magic and holiday spirit, Lumina realizes the importance of the scientific process, accepting failure, leading from her heart, and the support of community and family. Will her experiment work?
Marina Park Family Fun NIght in Newport Beach
DECEMBER 16: Enjoy a fun family event for all ages, with lots of activities, dinner and an amazing view of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Enjoy crafts for kids, photos with Santa, and the evening will include watching boat parade.
Holiday Snow Land in Costa Mesa
DECEMBER 17: Balearic Park turns into a winter wonderland with over 40 tons of snow. This time-honored tradition hosts over 1,000 people annually.
Disney Junior Live in Los Angeles
DECEMBER 17: See beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music.
Holiday Krafts Day for Kids at International Printing Museum
DECEMBER 17: It's a creative day of printing and crafts for the whole family. Activities throughout the day include letterpress printing cards, bookmarks, keepsakes, fun wrapping paper and ornaments.
Kuumba Kwanzaa Celebration at California African American Museum
DECEMBER 17: Celebrate Kuumba, the Kwanzaa principle of creativity. Join for an afternoon of storytelling, songs, puppetry, interactive story time, and participate in a zine workshop.
Holidays at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
DECEMBER 17: Free photos with Santa, holiday concerts, carolers along the boardwalk, face painting, snow in the Village, and enjoy Shoreline Yacht Club's Christmas Boat Parade.
Peppa Pig’s Adventure at City National Grove of Anaheim
DECEMBER 18: Join Peppa this holiday season on an exciting camping trip in the winter woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.
Pacific Chorale’s Tis the Season
DECEMBER 18-19: Pacific Chorale presents its annual extravaganza! "Tis the Season" offers a selection of holiday favorites seasoned with delightful surprises in a concert the entire family can enjoy.
How to Build a Snowman with Erna van Dyk at the Bowers
DECEMBER 18: Join local artist Erna van Dyk as she shows you how to build your own snowman using different sizes of different shapes. Practice going from big to small shapes stacking and layering them so that they appear 3-dimensional. Participants can then add fun accessories to create a unique snowman.
Holiday Festival at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18: Celebrate the holiday season with free family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, art workshops for kids, and an arts and crafts sale.
Hanukkah Festival at Skirball
DECEMBER 18: Enjoy live entertainment, theatrical performances about the story of Hanukkah, latkes and jelly donuts, holiday-themed photo booth, torch-making activity, and a community candle lighting at sundown.
Posada Festival in Santa Ana
DECEMBER 18: Taste the best tamales, enjoy food booths, piñata celebration, petting zoo, Posada Folklorico dance show, photo ops, and mariachi music.
Lil’ Chef 4-Day Winter Camps
DECEMBER 19-22, 26-29 and JANUARY 2-5: Lil’ Chefs will bake up some fun holiday dishes while learning proper baking techniques as well as knife skills, how to follow a recipe, and working as a team to complete each dish. Lil’ Chefs will get to enjoy what they make in class. If you can’t join for the full camp, come on the days you can.
Nutcracker & Mini Ballet Class at Pacific City
DECEMBER 20: Children and families are invited to join a special holiday story time, wear their finest ballet or nutcracker costume, and dance alongside professional ballerinas from Festival Ballet Theatre.
Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures in Ontario
DECEMBER 22-26: Get swept up in Aladdin's princely parade, join the adventures of Anna and Elsa, play at a larger-than-life carnival with the Toy Story gang, set off on a safari with Simba, and explore the London skyline with Mary Poppins.
City of Downey Winter Camps
December 26-30, January 2-6: Winter Camp includes Field trips, arts and crafts, games and more. Acting and Film Production Camp is also available for children 5-13 years from December 27-30.
Winter Break Workshop at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 6: Join El Dorado Nature Center for fun and exploration this winter! Each day the children will learn about a different aspect of nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games and crafts.
Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures in Long Beach
DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 2: Get swept up in Aladdin's princely parade, join the adventures of Anna and Elsa, play at a larger-than-life carnival with the Toy Story gang, set off on a safari with Simba, and explore the London skyline with Mary Poppins.
Noon Year’s Eve at Pretend City
DECEMBER 31: Join Pretend City for multiple confetti countdowns as the time turns midnight in different countries, and fun New Year's art and activities.
Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Cube LA
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the new year with science exhibits, sip and toast on apple juice and ginger ale, watch the mega balloon drop at noon, and enjoy dancing to live DJ entertainment.
Noon Year’s Eve at Southern California Children’s Museum
DECEMBER 31: Visit SCCM for a family-friendly countdown that doesn't mess with bedtime. Ring in the new year with open play, confetti drop at noon, hands-on activities, dance party, and more fun.
New Year’s Eve at Noon at Pennypickle’s Workshop
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the New Year Pennypickle-style... at noon instead of midnight! You won't want to miss the Professor's very special party for those too young to stay up late.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Cerritos Library
DECEMBER 31: Join Cerritos Library to celebrate the new year 12 hours early! Crafts, games and a short storytime will be available for families to enjoy. Then we will count down the Noon year together!
New Year’s Eve Family Carnival at Hangar 24 Orange County
DECEMBER 31: Enjoy games, bounce house, face painting, balloon artist, and live music at Hangar 24 Orange County.
New Year’s Celebration at Winter Fest OC
DECEMBER 31: Celebrate the new year not once, but twice with a special countdown, dazzling firework show, snow flurries and confetti cannons at both 6pm and midnight.
Countdown to 2023 at Anaheim GardenWalk
DECEMBER 31: Join the liveliest party in town! Enjoy a dance party, raffles, live entertainment, and an anime night mart with top vendors, artists, and cosplay.
NYE Party at Camelot Golfland
DECEMBER 31: Ring in the new year with unlimited attractions, arcade games, mini golf, race cars, laser tag, bumper cars, midnight countdown, and more.
Disney 100 Movie Marathon at El Capitan Theatre
JANUARY 1: Kick off the New Year and see the best of Disney Animation celebrating 100 years of Disney by seeing Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and Frozen on the big screen!
Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena
JANUARY 2-3: A 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Visitors get the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display.
Winter Break Activities in Lakewood
DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 6: The Activity Zone is a drop-in recreation program offered at Lakewood city parks. Most activities are free and do not require pre-registration.
Rose Parade Viewing Party with Southern California Children’s Museum
JANUARY 2: Kick off the new year with SCCM and enjoy prime view of the parade, continental breakfast, open museum play, fun-themed crafts, and restroom access.
Topgolf Live at Dodger Stadium
JANUARY 5-8 / 12-15: Topgolf Live is transforming the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers to create a truly unique experience where you can hit golf balls from the concourse down to the field. Plus, enjoy music, food, and drinks.
Melodic Masterpieces: A Sunday Afternoon Classical Concert in Westminster
FEBRUARY 5: Join Rose Center Theater for an afternoon of classical music with a concert for all ages featuring renowned pianist Marilyn Breeze, and accomplished musician Tim Nelson on flute and oboe.
Lunar New Year Nights at L.A. Zoo
JANUARY 6-22: Celebrate the year of the rabbit with a glow-in-the-dark dragon dance parade, lion dance show, kung fu showcase and acrobatics, fan dancers, calligraphy, food trucks, and more.
‘Over the Moon’ Movie Screening at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 7: In this animated musical, a girl builds a rocket ship and blasts off, hoping to meet a mythical moon goddess. This film features costume designs by Guo Pei. You can also see Guo Pei's dazzling designs up-close and personal.
President Richard Nixon’s Birthday Celebration at the Nixon Library
JANUARY 9: Enjoy free admission to the Nixon Library, a formal wreath laying ceremony, formal presentation of the Colors and The National Anthem, and patriotic musical performances.
Workshops & Family Fun Nights at Lil Chef School
JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10 & 17 : Join them for Chicken and Dumplings Family Night on January 13, Sushi Workshop on February 17 and a fun Valentines Day Workshop on February 10.
Asian American Expo LA at Pomona Fairplex
JANUARY 14-15: The Asian American Expo features 1,600 vendors in 7 large exposition halls, 120+ diverse food cuisine vendors, 7 unique performing stages, themed pavilions, and activities for the whole family.
Jurassic Quest in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 14-16: Visit one of the largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Walk through different time periods and experience what it was like living with dinosaurs.
Hawaiian Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 15: The Southern California Slack Key Festivals takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing slack key guitarists, the best hula dancers in the world, special guest performers and a free to the public Island Marketplace.
Asian Lunar New Year Festival at Bowers Museum
JANUARY 15: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the beauty of Asian art, music, and dance. Bring the family to enjoy free face painting, art projects and food sampling.
Mini Camps at Lil’ Chef School – MLK Day, Ski Friday & President’s Day
JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 17 & 20: MLK Southern Fest on January 16; Ski Friday Mini Camp on February 17; and President's Day Mini Camp on February 20. Come join the fun!
Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekends at Sesame Place
JANUARY 14-29: Meet real-life heroes from the neighborhood, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and more. Plus, enjoy hero-themed dance parties, see your favorite Sesame Street friends in costume, and more fun activities for all ages.
Art + Play at Orange County Museum of Art
JANUARY 18: Explore fun ways to introduce art and creative thinking to children. View a current exhibition that inspires deeper engagement through playful artmaking activities for young people ages 3-5 and caregivers.
Teen Science Cafe at Aquarium of the Pacific
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 19 - MAY 18: Free learning series where high school and middle school students are invited to learn from scientists engaged with various aspects of science in Antarctica. Guests will participate in hands-on activities related to the various topics presented.
Lunar New Year Tết Festival in Fountain Valley
JANUARY 20-22: Celebrate the New Year at Mile Square Regional Park.
Lunar New Year at Pretend City Children’s Museum
JANUARY 21-22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City. Kids can make their own lantern, learn calligraphy, and make pretend dumplings. Enjoy a special performance from Kishin Daiko Drummers and Ane Thanh Lion Dance.
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
JANUARY 21-22: Monterey Park's Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and items, food booths, amusement rides, and live entertainment.
Chinese Brush Painting Family Workshop at The Huntington
JANUARY 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with artist Peifang Wang in this family-friendly Chinese brush painting workshop. Participants will learn about the Year of the Rabbit and other Chinese New Year traditions, while practicing their brushstrokes.
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