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The Aluminum Show at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
2025-01-24 | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, CA, 90703
Friday, January 24, 2025
A feast for the eyes, The Aluminum Show combines visual theater, music and dance, and humor into a creative, multi-sensory experience. Talented dancers and actors breathe life into aluminum-made industrial materials in recounting the story of an astronaut caught in a metallic world who is trying to find his way home. It’s a “one of a kind attraction,” hails Broadway World.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-01-24 10:00, 2025-01-31 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
2025-01-25, 2025-02-01 | Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA, 92676
Saturdays, March – April 2026
Enjoy a guided family hike through Black Star Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. This easy, slower-paced outing follows a mostly flat trail, crosses a dry creek bed, and offers opportunities to spot local wildlife such as red-tailed hawks and mule deer along the way.
The hike averages 3–4 miles round trip and includes a medium level of interpretation, making it ideal for families and participants who prefer a relaxed pace. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Is the event free?
Registration required. Please check with OC Parks for current information.
Where is the event located?
Family Hikes are located at different trails. See website for more information.

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Lunar New Year at Kidspace Children's Museum
2025-01-25 - 2025-01-26 | Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103
January 25-26, 2025
Welcome the Year of the Snake with family-friendly activities, including special art projects, a cozy pop-up library about the Chinese zodiac, and traditional lion dog dances.

Wyland's Whale & Dolphin Adventure Art Lesson
2025-01-25 09:00 | Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 92629
Saturdays, January 25 – April 26, 2025
Calling all young artists (ages 3-12) and ocean lovers! Join Dana Wharf Whale Watching for Wyland’s Whale & Dolphin Adventure—a unique combination of art, creativity, and marine exploration.
Marine muralist, Wyland continues to host the most creative experience on the water!
Participate in an art lesson, create your own work of art, and have it judged by Wyland himself. After the lesson, kids may depart free of charge, on a 2-hour whale watching trip! Paid adult must accompany the child.
Art lesson is $15 per child (includes whale watching), additional whale watching tickets are $65 for adults or $45 for kids (12 and under).

Astronaut Commemoration at Columbia Memorial Space Center
2025-01-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA, 90242
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Join Columbia Memorial Space Center in commemorating the astronauts of the Challenger, Columbia, and Apollo 1.
Explore the space center and engage in presentation and activities celebrating their legacy.

Touch-a-Truck at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach
2025-01-25 11:00 - 15:00 | The Pike Outlets, 95 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90802
EVENT CANCELED
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025
Free, hands-on event with kid-friendly activities, opportunities to take pictures behind the wheel and learn about trucks and vehicles of all kinds!

Lunar New Year at the Beverly Center in LA
2025-01-25 13:30 - 16:30 | Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90048, United States
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Celebrate with live entertainment, cultural activities, and delicious bites. Guests receive a lucky red envelope at check-in with a Beverly Center gift card valued between $10-$500. Enjoy custom Chinese calligraphy, live fashion illustrations, festive photo ops, and performances including lion dances and traditional dances. Sip on Chinese tea cocktails (21+) and experience a traditional tea ceremony by Steep LA.
100% of proceeds will be donated and matched to support the LAFD Foundation.
Tickets are $30.

Lunar New Year at Pretend City in Irvine
2025-01-26 | Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances and family fun! Experience the powerful beats of traditional Japanese drumming at 11:00 AM and the vibrant lion dance at 2:30 PM, featuring acrobatics and live music to bring good luck for the new year.
Event included with admission.

123 Andrés at The Wallis
2025-01-26 | The Wallis, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America.
123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.
Recommended for ages 2-8 years old.

Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
2025-01-26 | Long Beach Public Libary, Long Beach, CA
Discover a variety of free events and programs happening at Long Beach Public Libraries! From storytimes and book clubs to hands-on crafts, workshops, and cultural events, there’s something for all ages. Enjoy STEM activities, author talks, tech classes, and more—all designed to educate, inspire, and connect the community.

Lunar New Year Firecracker Show at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster
2025-01-29 | Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA, 92683
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
Celebrate with firecrackers, music, and a lion dance so be sure to join our cultural activities. Come early to get a good spot!

Fraggle Rock Live at the Barclay in Irvine
2025-01-29 18:00 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA, 92612
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
When Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Great Song Stone, his pals (Mokey, Boober, Wembley, and Red) join him on an adventure to find it. Along the way they celebrate the greatest treasure of all – something much more special than they could have ever imagined! This all-new musical stage adventure will welcome audiences into the incredible world of the iconic and beloved Fraggle Rock!

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Queen Mary in Long Beach
2025-01-29 19:00 | The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802
Photo by The Queen Mary
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Celebrate Lunar New Year aboard the Queen Mary with an evening of cultural festivities, delicious traditional dishes, and spectacular live performances. Enjoy vibrant dances, music, and a joyous atmosphere perfect for family and friends. Join them for a magical celebration filled with rich culture and unforgettable memories.
Additional add on workshops like Lantern Making and Year of the Snack Reptile & Animal Workshop available.
Cost is $149 per person.

Fraggle Rock at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
2025-01-30 18:00 | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos, CA, 90703
When Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Great Song Stone, his pals (Mokey, Boober, Wembley, and Red) join him on an adventure to find it. Along the way they celebrate the greatest treasure of all – something much more special than they could have ever imagined!
This all-new musical stage show is produced by The Jim Henson Company and written and directed by John Tartaglia. Puppets are by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Pizza Night, Valentines Party, Sushi and Mini Camps at Lil' Chef
2025-01-31 | Lil’ Chef School, 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine, 92618
Adult-n-Me February
February 7 and 21, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
Attend one class or both! Tiny Chefs, ages 3-5, still need adults by their side as they learn. Lil’ Chef School focuses on hands-on cooking classes that allow an adult to assist their little ones in measuring dry and wet ingredients. Each adult has the choice to cook alongside their child or just assist, depending on their age and capabilities. They start with baking recipes where they will learn how to measure dry ingredients and mix various batters.
Menu: Class 1 – February 7th: Pizza. Class 2 – February 21st: Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread
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Parents Night Out-February – Valentine’s Day Party
February 14, 2025
Friday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
This is a great workshop for the parents to GO OUT and let their children have a fun-filled Friday evening! Each month a different “themed” Friday Night with food that your Lil’ Chef will make from scratch, and provide drinks and a game or movie to end the evening.
Menu: Heart-shaped pizza and ice cream cupcakes
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Ski Friday Mini-Camp
Friday, February 14, 2025
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Let your kids, ages 4+, come cook up some fun on their day off! Lil’ Chefs will learn knife skills, work together as a team to complete each recipe, and properly measure wet and dry ingredients.
Menu: Pizza Camp with BBQ Chicken Wings, Mac N Cheese, and Strawberry Dump cake
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Presidents Day Mini-Camp
Monday, February 17, 2025
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Let your kids come cook up some fun on their day off! Lil’ Chefs will learn knife skills, work together as a team to complete each recipe, and properly measure wet and dry ingredients.
Menu: Pizza Camp with BBQ Chicken Wings, Mac N Cheese, and Strawberry Dump Cake
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Sushi 102 Workshop
Friday, February 28, 2025
5:30-7:30 pm
Join sushi Night for Lil’ Chefs, ages 8 and up.
Menu: Sushi rice, Crunchy Rolls, bake California Rolls, and Candy Sushi using knife skills – julienne cuts.

Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
2025-01-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
SELECT FRIDAYS, JANUARY – NOVEMBER, 2025
Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators and have a chance to touch smaller sharks such as bamboo sharks. You will also see rays and large sharks in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon. Coffee, hot cocoa, and snacks are available for purchase. Shark Lagoon Nights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to inclement weather.

January 31, 2025
March 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
September 5, 2025
October 3, 2025
November 7, 2025

Event is free. RSVP not required. Due to overwhelming demand, reservations are now required for Shark Lagoon Nights.

Pacific Symphony's Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
2025-02-01 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Join the Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities during the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a colorful performance of Eastern and Western music and dance.

Cinderella at Santa Monica Playhouse
2025-02-01 | Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, 90401
Weekends, February 1-23, 2025
This reimagined Cinderella musical brings a fresh, high-energy twist to the classic tale with hilarious special effects, dazzling costumes, magical illusions, and a silent movie segment.
The story follows a feisty, independent Cinderella, a prince searching for love beyond his royal title, and silly stepsisters who learn that looks aren’t everything.
With a Steampunk Fairy Godmother and a quirky royal family, this production delivers laughter, music, and a timeless message about self-love and following your dreams.
Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $15 for children (12 and under).

Heart Beats Family Club Experience in Hollywood
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-02 | SOUND Nightclub, 1642 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, Ca, 90028
February 1-2, 2025
Bring your little sweetheart to a family club experience featuring a multi-sensory dance floor filled with disco balls, balloons, and parachute dance finale. There’s a crafting area with multiple activities, licensed bar, and wood-fired pizza.
Andrew Lux joins the Big Fish Little Fish family and has played at top venues and festivals such as Nocturnal Wonderland, Echostage, and more.
All ages welcome, activities are designed with 0-8 year olds in mind.

Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-23 | South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 1-23, 2025
Enjoy festive activities including art-making stations to make kites and snake puppets, participate in an interactive plant walk, enjoy storytelling, wishing tree, music, and photo ops.
An add-on show featuring lion dances, martial artists, folk dancers, and drummers take place every weekend for an additional fee.

Wonderfold Wagonfest
2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Wonderfold Headquarters, 5796 Martin Road, Irwindale, CA, 91706
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Visit the Wonderfold Headquarters for a one-day-only event, where you can shop for new wagons, open-box wagons, and enjoy a variety of family activities including bounce houses, soft play area, face painting, balloon twisting, surprise character guest, food trucks, and free ice cream.
No registration required. Admission is free.

Free Family Concert at Soka Performing Arts Center
2025-02-01 10:00 | Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Experience the power of live orchestral music with your family as the Orange County Youth Symphony presents a free family concert at Soka Performing Arts Center. This special event is designed to introduce young audiences to the beauty of classical music in an engaging and welcoming environment.
Enjoy interactive lobby activities before the performance, offering a hands-on way to explore music. The concert features a lively selection of classical pieces with narration, making it an engaging experience for all ages.

Lobby activities begins at 10am
Family Concert begins at 11am

Kid Builders at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library, 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Join First 5 Orange County for a morning filled with free activities and resources tailored for families with children ages 0-5.
Activities focus on six essential areas of development: mind, language, physical skills, relationships, safety, and health. This special event offers an engaging and educational experience for families, including interactive activities, community resources, and the opportunity to receive free diapers.
Learn more about Kid Builders here.

Community Garden Grand Opening at Heritage Museum OC
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 W. Harvard Steet, Santa Ana
Saturday, February 1, 2025
The Gospel Swamp Farm at Heritage Museum of Orange County is hosting a fun and free Community Grand Opening Party and Rose Garden pruning workshop. Enjoy special guest speakers, food vendors, informational booths, garden games, art project, pumpkin smashing, scavenger hunt and more.

Dodgerfest at Dodger Stadium
2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Join the Dodgers for their annual DodgerFest featuring games, concessions, and VIP experiences.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will host its annual Yard Sale in Lot D with one-of-a-kind Dodger items, including jerseys, T-shirts, and more.
Tickets are $20.

Free Youth Tennis Play Day at El Dorado Park
2025-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | El Dorado Park Tennis Center, 2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA, 90815
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Join Bridge the Gap Tennis for a free fun-filled, family event with tennis, music, face painting, food, and more.
Kids will have fun playing tennis, hitting for prizes, enjoying games, and balloon art.
All ages and levels are welcome! Rackets will be provided if needed.
Register here.

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Market Place
2025-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 | The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92782
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Enjoy martial arts, choir, drummers, lion and dragon dances, calligraphy artist, live snake exhibit, themed crafts, stilt walkers, and mocktail bar. Don’t miss the special lantern art installation, Pathway to Prosperity from January 29 – February 12.
