Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Southern California — January 30 – February 1, 2026
Photo: Knott’s Berry Farm
Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Southern California — January 30 – February 1, 2026
Got weekend plans? We do! Whether you’re looking for a family adventure, a budget-friendly outing, or just something fun to do, we’ve rounded up the best events happening this weekend. Check out what’s going on!
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🚗 Know Before You Go: Confirm details with the event organizer before making plans. We’re here to help you find the fun, but changes, cancellations, and mistakes can happen!
Happening All-Weekend
- FREE! Explore luminous Jinju silk lanterns celebrating Korean heritage at the Lights of Korea: Jinju Silk Lanterns exhibit in Los Angeles.
- Step inside the world of NINJAGO with shows, challenges, and LEGO-building fun at LEGO NINJAGO Weekends at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad.
- Discover 360° planet models, meteorite labs, and rover adventures at the Solar System Encounter at Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana.
- FREE-ish! Shop 40,000+ gently used and new kids’ items for 50–90% off at the Urban Kids Consignment Sale in Tustin.
- Experience Balanchine classics, Van Manen works, and a world premiere at 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
- Build LEGO spacecraft with a Master Model Builder and enter a Galacticoaster contest at LEGOLAND Junior Galaxy Explorers at Kidspace in Pasadena.
- Celebrate Chinese New Year through storytelling, dumpling-making, and family traditions at The Great Race: A Chinese New Year Adventure at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa.
- FREE! Enjoy food, entertainment, vendors, and family Lunar New Year fun at the Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park.
- Ride historic trolleys and explore open-air exhibits at Weekend Train & Trolley Rides at SoCal Railway Museum in Perris.
- Celebrate with Snoopy through shows, parades, and PEANUTS-themed fun at Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park.
- FREE! Enjoy lion dances, food, live entertainment, and cultural hands-on activities at the Chino Lunar New Year Festival in Chino.
- Enjoy half-off admission to 70+ museums, gardens, and cultural sites during San Diego Museum Month in San Diego.
Fri-YAY – January 30
- FREE! Enjoy outdoor story time, a preschool-friendly hike, and classroom crafts at Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach.
- FREE! Explore nature with story time, science, and hands-on activities at Friday Fun at Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance.
- Celebrate Lunar New Year with a themed kids’ tea party, night market, and Mommy & Me Áo Dài fashion show at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Morning Lavender in Tustin.
- FREE! Explore after-hours exhibits and enjoy kid-friendly astronomy talks at Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey.
Saturday Shenanigans – January 31
- FREE! Learn beginner sanding and sawing skills at the Youth Woodworking Class at The Gamble House in Pasadena.
- Watch towering pyramids, rhythmic drumming, and high-energy stunts at the Tanzanite African Acrobats at Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine.
- FREE! Explore rare wetlands with an ecologist during the Vernal Pool Walk at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.
- Enjoy games, music, meet-and-greets, and a community fundraiser at DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- FREE! Celebrate the groundbreaking of L.A.’s first urban microforest at the Miyawaki Forest event at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles.
- FREE! Enjoy cultural activities, hands-on art, and a 100+ toy giveaway at the Children’s Day Celebration at AbilityFirst Educational Center in Long Beach.
- FREE! Browse AAPI vendors, enjoy lion dancing and drumming, and snag a $15 food voucher at the Koreatown Lunar Night Market in Los Angeles.
Sunday Funday – February 1
- FREE! Explore hands-on ocean science workshops, animal rescues, and climate activities at Family Science Sunday in Mammal Marine Care Center San Pedro.
- FREE! Celebrate gray whale migration with crafts, games, lectures, and marine exhibits at the Whale Fiesta at Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro.
- FREE! Enjoy lion dancing, Lunar New Year crafts, and lucky red envelopes at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Casa Romantica in San Clemente.
- FREE! Welcome the Year of the Horse with a Dragon Dance, crafts, and treats at the Lunar New Year Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
- FREE! Watch family films including The Secret Life of Pets and Inside Out at the Family Flicks Series at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
- Join warm-ups, group choreography, and fun dance games at the Family Style Dance Class at the Glendale Central Library.
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Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
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