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Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3: Enjoy a condensed version of The Nutcracker created just for kids. This annual favorite finishes with a jolly visit from Santa Claus himself!
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.โฏ
Disney’s Frozen at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
FEBRUARY 1-19: An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances.
Somos Amigos – Bilingual Concert at Segerstrom
MARCH 4-5: Join Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers for a bilingual program for kids that include songs that span the musical traditions of North America.
Ugly Duckling at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 18-19: Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen! Tutti frutti brings to life Hans Christian Andersenโs well-known tale with a variety of characters, inventive physicality, and live music and songs that quack and trill.
Grimmz Fairy Tales at Segerstrom Center
APRIL 22-23: Jay and Will Grimmz, the hip-hop fable story dance-pop sensation, are known not just for their sounds, but for their powerful storytelling, an inventive remix of familiar classics.
Look Out! Science is Coming! – Doktor Kaboom at Segerstrom Center
MAY 6-7: Returning to Segerstrom Center with his original show, the good Doktor will captivate audiences with his hilarious and fun series of increasingly spectacular, and (often)successful, demonstrations of the physical sciences including an homage to Mister Wizard, a tabletop catapult, illusions of the mind, and impressive chemical reactions.
Beach Bonanza Silent Disco at Segerstrom Center
AUGUST 18: Grab a pair of light-up headphones, get on the dance floor, then boogie all night. Plus, complimentary beachy photo op, glow in the dark party favors, outdoor games, and treats.
It’s Okay To Be Different at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
OCTOBER 14 & 15: Itโs Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. The Earth Book, is a sweet homage to our beautiful planet inspiring readers of all ages to do their part to keep Earth healthy. This is My Hair is an exploration of how silly hair can be and that no matter how your hair looks, to always feel good about yourself.
It’s Okay to Be Different at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 14-15: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings to life three storybooks by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr using innovative puppetry and playful original music.
Veterans Month Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
NOVEMBER 5: With gratitude to local veterans, the celebration includes a free outdoor concert.
123 Andrรฉs at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 9-10: 123 Andrรฉs (pronounced โuno, dos, tres, Andrรฉs) is an interactive family show designed to provide a fun opportunity for kids to learn another culture and language. Husband-wife duo Andrรฉs and Christina are well-renowned for their tuneful songs and upbeat performances to cultivate an educational and entertaining experience for families.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 19-24: Discover the magic of Dr. Seussโ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs โYouโre A Mean One, Mr. Grinchโ and โWelcome Christmas,โ The Grinch discovers thereโs more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.
Disney’s The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
FEBRUARY 1-25: Giraffes strut. ย Birds swoop. ย Gazelles leap. ย The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. ย And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disneyโsย THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Segerstrom Center for the Arts!
Paper Planet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 16-17: Let your imagination run wild in a world made of paper! Children and families are invited to create a beautiful world inside a forest of tall cardboard trees, using only paper, tape, and their imaginations.
Disney’s Aladdin at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 7-12: Discover a whole new world at Disneyโs ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. Features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tonyยฎ and Academy Awardยฎ winner Alan Menken.ย
The Pa’akai We Bring at Segerstrom Center
MAY 11-12: The show follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Family Movie Night: Moana at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
MAY 24: Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a family movie night featuring Disney's Moana, preceded by a festive evening of music, food, and free activities. Enjoy fun photo ops, local food trucks, and art making activities designed for young movie fans.
The Muppet Movie at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
JULY 8: Enjoy hit movies, engaging pre-movie activities, and connect with partner organizations at their info booths. Treat yourself to tasty food truck offerings, refreshing drinks from Georgeโs Cafรฉ, or bring your own picnic dinner. Plus, donโt miss the chance to win exciting prizes! Movie starts at dusk (approx 8pm).ย
Movie Mondays: Pitch Perfect at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
JULY 12: Enjoy hit movies, engaging pre-movie activities, and connect with partner organizations at their info booths. Treat yourself to tasty food truck offerings, refreshing drinks from Georgeโs Cafรฉ, or bring your own picnic dinner. Plus, donโt miss the chance to win exciting prizes!
Bluey’s Big Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
AUGUST 3-4: Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as youโve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Peter Pan at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
AUGUST 6-18: This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production.
Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 14: A vibrant celebration kicking off Latinx Heritage Month, featuring live music, dance performances, and a variety of local vendors offering free face painting, screen printing, and crafts.ย
National Dance Day at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 21: Join this pumped up daytime dance party featuring live performances, workshops, plus ice cream truck, photo booth, and 360ยฐ video booth.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
SELECT DATES, SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 6: Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Segerstrom Center! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call "wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny"ย (Manchester Evening News) and "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers"ย (The Hollywood Reporter).
Silent Scare Silent Disco at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
OCTOBER 4: Join Segerstrom for a night of hauntingly good fun with glowing headphones, eerie beats, and a costume contest. Get ready for a night of silent screams and non-stop dancing under the moonlight!
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 12-13: This heartwarming puppet play from Vancouver-based Axis Theatre Company examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatchโs story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!
Lila Downs: Dia De Los Muertos at Sergerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 13: Lila brings her unique interpretation of traditional Mexican and Mesoamerican music, with renditions of classic rancheras and her original songs to convey the concept of Dรญa de Muertos. You're encouraged to come dressed in imaginative Dรญa de Muertos costumes and make-up, to bring remembrances of their loved ones to share in the celebration.
Halloween Fandemonium! at Segerstrom Center of the Arts
OCTOBER 19: A spooktacular celebration featuring music from Disney Animation, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios, and eerie orchestral classics performed by Pacific Symphony. Dress up in your best cosplay and check out themed activities for kids, including coloring, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
OCTOBER 27: Concert will feature the movie showcased on HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the filmโs iconic score and soundtrack live. This lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
NOVEMBER 2-3: Jazzy Ash and her band, the Leaping Lizards, invite the whole family on a lively, Crescent City-inspired musical journey! With her catchy tunes and rich storytelling, Ash brings to life traditional songs, rhythms, and rhymes passed down by African-American communities for generations.
Shrek the Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 22-24: Your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscarยฎ-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film. An all-new musical that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to โfall in love all ogre again.โ
Journey to Oz at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 23-24: A experiential show that puts the audience front and center by allowing children in the crowd to take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy.
Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 7: See Tchaikovskyโs Christmas ballet performed in a condensed version created just for kids! This concert finishes with a visit from Santa and annual holiday sing-along.
Fiesta Navidad at Segerstrom
DECEMBER 14: One of Orange Countyโs most beloved holiday events, Fiesta Navidad, features the Grammy Awardยฎ-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a concert filled with festive music and dance.
Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom
DECEMBER 14: Enjoy a variety of live performances from local music acts and dance groups that celebrate holiday traditions from around the world.
The Peking Acrobats in Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
JANUARY 18: See masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with their amazing acts of contortion and control.
Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
FEBRUARY 1: Enjoy a colorful performance of Eastern and Western music and dance during the Lunar New Year.
The Musicians of Bremen Live!
February 8-9, 2025: Inspired by the much-loved Grimm's Fairy Tale and set in the American Southwest,ย The Musicians of Bremen Live!ย features live music, story, song, and plenty of surprises. Set in the American Southwest, follow the story of four creatures who make an epic journey across the desert to a city where they become a famous musical band.
KODO Taiko Drums at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
FEBRUARY 11: Enjoy a performance by Kodoโthe worldโs most celebrated professional taiko drumming troupe.
Annie Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
February 18-23: Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production.
The Magic City at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 1-2: Watch a miniature city come to life in this shadow puppet performance, exploring family, change, and imagination.
Underneath a Magical Moon at Segerstrom Center
March 15-16: In this magical reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, Wendy is the owner of stories, mother to the lost boys, a believer in fairies, and a young girl with her feet firmly on the ground.
The Gruffalo’s Child at Segerstrom Center
April 26-27: Follow the Gruffaloโs Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Storiesโ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
Groove & Gather: AANHPI Dance Fest at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
May 24: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with dance performances and workshops for all ages.
Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival at Segerstrom Center
May 31: The Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival invites innovators of all ages to explore the connections between science and the arts through fun and engaging performances, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities along with other festival food and fun!
Tuesday Night Dance: Soulful Grooves at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tuesdays in June: Celebrate Black Music Month with free hip hop and jazz dance classes for all ages and skill levels. Adaptive options available for seated dancers too.
All Abilities Celebration at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
July 26: Celebrate creativity, inclusion, and community with live music, interactive crafts, ASL workshops, and moreโall designed to welcome guests of all abilities.
Sonia De Los Santos | Bilingual Songs of Hope for All Ages | Segerstrom Center
October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!
Disney’s Fantasia in Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
October 18: Hear the Pacific Symphony perform Disneyโs Fantasia in Concert, pairing classical masterpieces with the animation.
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