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3-Day Rock Climbing Camp – Sender One in Santa Ana
NOVEMBER 23-25, DECEMBER 21-23 and 28-30: Looking for something fun and health-conscious to do for your child this season? Sign up for Sender One's 3-day rock climbing camp! Activities include rope climbing, bouldering, games, zip line, king swing, slackline, and Sender City.
Bionerds Winter Break Camps in Irvine
DECEMBER 21-23 and 28-30: Bionerds welcomes children Kindergarten-6th Grade to participate in fun, hands-on biology. Your child will learn vast biology topics from micorganisms to humans.
Lil Chef School – 3-day Winter Baking & Savory Camps
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. Sign up for one day or one week.
El Dorado Nature Center Winter-Break Workshops – Registration Starts December 1
Workshops for ages 5-8 include Batty for Bats, Winter Wonders, Wildlife Workbench, By the Light of the Moon, Tasty Tree-ets and more. Registration begins December 1. Register early as workshops fill up fast.
Winter Break Skateboarding Camp – Skatedogs in Long Beach & Irvine
DECEMBER 21-23 and 28-31: Whether your kids (5-13, all levels) are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this camp is right for them! They’ll make new friends, advance their skills, play games, and most importantly, have fun!
A Cabazon Dinosaurs Christmas – Roadside Attraction
NOVEMBER 6 - JANUARY 1: Celebrate Christmas in a big way! For the first time ever, Mr. Rex has put on his Santa suit and is ready for your family Christmas photo! Santa Claus and his Velociraptor pulling sleigh will be at the Cabazon Dinosaurs for family photos. Stroll through the Outdoor Dinosaur Trail and visit the Wafflesaurus Truck for treats on select days.
Holidays in Your Car – Ventura Fairgrounds
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 2: Discover a symphony of sight and sound at one of Southern California's largest drive-thru holiday light spectaculars! Holidays in Your Car features more than one million LED lights, holograms, and projection mapping animated to classic holiday tunes.
Electric Noel – SilverLakes Park in Norco
DECEMBER 3 - JANUARY 3: Discover the neon glow this holiday season with Electric Noel, a high-tech Christmas drive-thru experience! Journey from Santa’s command center and the elf village, to Main Street and Mistletoe Lane - amongst many other magical, high-tech spectacles. The highly mechanized technology culminates with an automated surprise you won’t want to miss.
Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru – Toyota Arena in Ontario
DECEMBER 3 - JANUARY 10: Use code KGM10 for $10 off your ticket! Journey into a one-of-a-kind, contactless experience where the world of Hot Wheels comes to life right outside your windows! Drive through this larger than life showcase of everyone's favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, specialty Monster Trucks, Garage of Legends vehicles, robots and more.
Happy Place: Drive-Thru Experience
NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 10: Happy Place - The Drive Thru features 18 larger-than-life experiences and interactive moments. Some highlights include the world's first giant piano you play with your car, a rainbow road, and a pulsating nightclub for your car.
Reflections at Descanso Gardens
NOVEMBER 14 - JANUARY 10: Enjoy art pieces in the garden, special seasonal plantings, self-guided activities, and a beautiful Wishing Tree created by artist Kaz Youkou Kitajima. Highlights include the Golden Grove, Floral Arches, Mirror Tree, Winter Plantings, and Deer Sculptures. Included with admission.
Birding Opportunity at Rancho Los Cerritos
JANUARY 14: Stroll through the grounds of the historic rancho and watch both resident birds and seasonal migrants. Family friendly!
STEM Fun at Rancho Los Cerritos with Shared Science
FEBRUARY 15: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach History and STEM Education lesson. This is a student/parent visit. Students will explore how water moves and learn why water was so important on a working ranch as they do a hands-on activity with herbs in the garden. Students will also build and test a simple machine that moves water up an incline.
Construction Instruction Fun – Shared Science at Rancho Los Cerritos
JANUARY 18: Shared Science will be onsite at Rancho Los Cerritos for a Long Beach History STEM education lesson. This is a student/parent visit. A Rancho Los Cerritos docent will guide students in an adobe construction activity. Then, alongside a Shared Science instructor, students will create a LEGO robotics earthquake simulator platform, further exploring structural stability.
🖥 Shared Science Valentine’s Day E-Card using Scratch Coding
JANUARY 21: Fun coding intro to Scratch and make an e-card for Valentine's Day! For grades K-5.
🖥 Virtual Hour of Code: Beginning Python with Shared Science
JANUARY 12 & 26: Learn how, why, and when to write python code functions, the powerhouses of the cell! Instructor Burk will guide students (3rd grade +) through the codesters.com lesson as a zoom-along.
🖥 Virtual Whalefest Monterey 2021
JANUARY 26-29: Don’t miss the award-winning 11th Annual Whalefest Monterey, a free virtual video event available for viewing from anywhere around the world with something entertaining and educational for all ages, especially for ages 15 and up and families who love marine life.
Inside Out: Dissections at Ocean Institute
Learn about a squid’s internal and external anatomy in this outdoor, socially distanced dissection. After, participants will be able to observe animals at the ocean institute including swell sharks, variety of fish and a California spiny lobster. Each booking will receive their own individual squid to dissect.
Drive-In Movie Night Under the Stars – Irvine Spectrum Center
JANUARY 29 & 31: Admission is $60 per car and includes a $20 Irvine Spectrum Center gift card* to use toward dinner or snacks from one of their restaurants before the flick.
Hogs & Kisses – Tanaka Farms in Irvine
FEBRUARY 1-14: Visit Tanaka Farms' adorable and lovable piglets and sheep. Learn about these little farm cuties while touring the farm on a U-Pick Wagon Ride.
Museum of Dream Space – Beverly Hills
NOW OPEN - FEBRUARY 28: MODS is inspired by art design from Yayoi Kusama (famous of infinite rooms) and the development of digital art. The aim of MODS is to provide an immersive, magical and unique art appreciative experiences to the visitors.
Red Lantern Display at The District at Tustin Legacy
FEBRUARY 5-21: Bring your family for memorable group selfie at the Lunar New Year Photo Display under a sea of Red Chinese Lanterns in the Union Market Courtyard.
Glow in the Dark Pony Rides – Pony Time at Lakewood Equestrian Center
FEBRUARY 7: Join Pony Time after hours for a glow in the dark pony ride! Tickets will be available for purchase at the door starting at 5:15 pm. Last tickets will be sold at 6:15 pm. Ticket includes one glowing pony ride and a glow stick for the rider.
Lunar New Year Craft Kits – Santa Ana Library
FEBRUARY 8-12: Visit the library and receive a mystery craft grab bag and a special treats. Craft kids will be distributed at the Main and Newhope Library while supplies last. Limit one per child.
“Enchanted” – PCH Movies & Moonlight in Long Beach
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Celebrate Valentine's Day with 2nd & PCH and enjoy Disney's Enchanted. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
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.
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.
Electric Mile – A Drive-Thru Audiovisual Experience – Santa Anita Park
NOW - FEBRUARY 14: Journey through seven unique worlds of Insomniac's most iconic festivals and brands complete with music, lights, art, visual effects, installations, and more in a COVID-friendly environment. Electric Mile is an all ages, family-friendly affair, welcoming all from young to old.
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.
Valentine Picture Pony at Pony Time in Lakewood
FEBRUARY 6-7 and 13-14: Take a picture with a pony for Valentine's Day! Tickets for pictures are $6 and is available all day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., no appointment needed.
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.
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!
Sesame Parade of Lights Drive-Thru Experience – SeaWorld San Diego
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 24: Journey through twinkling lights, dance to a lively Sesame Street soundtrack, and wave hi to your favorite furry friends. Venture under the illuminated SkyTower, drive under two different tunnels of lights, and cruise through Sesame Street Village.
🖥 Kids Virtual Cooking Classes – Chef Tech Cooking School
EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 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).
February Camps, Parent Night Outs & Workshops at Lil’ Chef School
FEBRUARY 12, 13, 15 & 26: Fun mini-camps will be held when the kids are off school on February 12 and 15. Kids can enjoy a Parents Night Out with a Valentine theme, February 13 and 26.
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.
🖥 Brave New World 2 Electric Boogaloo – Intermediate Python with Shared Science
FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 28: The team coding adventure continues. Join Shared Science to learn how to code graphical games in Python (using PyGame), plus how to write great storylines. For ages 10 and up.
Hands-On Kids Cooking Class – Chef Tech in Long Beach
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 7-28: Kids (ages 6-14) can get hands-on with cooking! Join Chef Tech for four classes this February for a Potato Lovers menu!
🖥 Bowers Virtual Family Festival
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 28: Tune-in Sunday, at 11 a.m. for the next Virtual Family Festival presented by Bowers at Home! Enjoy live stream of performances, art projects and a food experience.
Weekend Tours at Ocean Institute
WEEKENDS, THROUGH FEBRUARY: Ocean Institute offers a Harbor Geology Tour on Saturdays, and Native Plant Garden Tour on Sundays. Book online.
🖥 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).
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.
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.
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