Jan 15 - Feb 28: Explore luminous Jinju silk lanterns inspired by Korean heritage and the iconic twelve-panel skirt. FREE!

January 17 - February 16: Families can step inside the world of NINJAGO with high-energy shows, interactive challenges, hands-on LEGO building activities, Path of the Ninja Scavenger Hunt, Ceremony of the Ninja, and fan-favorite attractions.

January 17 – February 22: Explore 360° planet models, meteorite labs, and rover adventures at this immersive space exhibit.

January 31 – February 22: Celebrate with Snoopy and friends through live shows, a new musical parade, and interactive PEANUTS fun for the whole family.

February 1-28: Explore a golden horse display, cherry blossoms, and weekend lion dances at this month-long Lunar New Year installation.

February 6-15: Marinelli Bros. Circus brings its 2025 production to MainPlace Mall with a two-hour family show under the Big Top. Watch jaw-dropping stunts, soaring aerialists, and world-class performers. Tickets range from $15 to $55, with kids under 2 entering free.

February 1–28: Recycle eligible electronic devices at the Santa Ana Zoo and receive one free same-day admission per device. Offer valid during February 2026 only. FREE!

February 12-28: LA County Parks celebrates the Year of the Horse with countywide festivities at over 50 park locations. Enjoy cultural performances, hands-on workshops, and traditional activities celebrating energy, resilience, and forward movement. Each park offers unique programming throughout February. Most events FREE!

February 12-18: Enjoy a screening of Lady and the Tramp and dinner reservations at Miceli's Italian Restaurant.

February 13-15: Whale watch with your Valentine, enjoy a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage, chocolate treats, and a beautiful sunset.

February 13–15: Explore Vietnamese cultural traditions, live performances, fun zone attractions, and a dazzling firecracker show during one of the nation’s largest Tết celebrations.

February 13-15: Enjoy a special teatime at American Girl celebrating Galentine's Day with dainty tea sandwiches, sweet treats, tea, and a special craft.

February 13–14: Experience Elfman’s iconic Tim Burton film scores - including Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - in a live symphonic showcase.

February 14-15: California Days celebrates early California history. This family-friendly event features family activities, gunfight shows, and educational displays. Enjoy egg toss, butter churning, relay races, horseshoe toss, and more.

2nd Saturday: Visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve as the sun sets, and day turns into night. Observe and listen to the sounds of animals and insects as they begin their nightly activities.

February 14-15: OC Fair & Event Center hosts Dinosaur Adventure, an interactive prehistoric experience featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs with lifelike movement and roars. Enjoy fossil searches, Jurassic scooters, obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, baby dinosaur meet and greets, bounce houses, face painting, and velociraptor training sessions.

February 14-15: Explore retro gaming, historic computers, and hands-on exhibits at VCF SoCal. Kids can try out vintage machines and see cool new tech built for old computers. Children (ages 12 and under) are free!

February 14-15: OC Fair & Event Center hosts the Great Train Show featuring 300+ vendor tables, 13+ operating model railroad displays in multiple scales, riding train, Thomas the Tank Engine bounce house, games, free workshops, and test track. Online tickets $13 Saturday (good both days), $12 Sunday. Kids 11 and under free.