🎉 Family-Friendly Events
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
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Jan 1 |
Rose Parade |
Pasadena — world-famous New Year’s Day parade with floral floats, bands & horses. |
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Jan 1 |
Rose Bowl Game |
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena — iconic college football matchup following the parade. |
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Jan (Through Jan 11) |
LA Zoo Lights (Final Nights) |
Los Angeles Zoo — lantern displays, light sculptures & music; perfect for families. |
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Jan (Through Jan 19) |
Ice at Santa Monica |
1324 5th St, Santa Monica — outdoor ice skating near shopping & dining. |
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Jan (Through Mid-Jan) |
Pershing Square Ice Rink |
DTLA — open-air skating with skyline views. |
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Jan (Early Jan) |
Descanso Gardens – Enchanted Forest of Light |
La Cañada Flintridge — immersive nighttime light walk, kid-friendly wow factor. |
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Jan (Weekends) |
Reptile Super Show |
Fairplex, Pomona — exotic animals, vendors & educational exhibits. |
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Jan (All Month) |
Disneyland Resort – Winter Season |
Anaheim — lighter crowds, winter décor & seasonal treats. |
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Jan (MLK Weekend) |
MLK Day Community Celebrations |
Various cities — parades, performances & family activities. |
🎭 Arts, Culture & Entertainment
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
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Jan 2–12 |
Palm Springs International Film Festival |
Palm Springs — international films, premieres & celebrity appearances. |
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Jan (Mid–Late Jan) |
LA Art Show |
Los Angeles Convention Center — contemporary & modern art from global galleries. |
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Jan (All Month) |
Griffith Observatory Night Programs |
Los Angeles — free astronomy talks & telescope viewing. |
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Jan (Various Dates) |
The Notebook – Broadway Musical |
Hollywood Pantages Theatre — romantic stage adaptation. |
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Jan (All Month) |
Live Music & Comedy Shows |
Various LA & OC venues — concerts, comedy nights & touring acts. |
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Jan (Late Jan) |
Chinese New Year Cultural Events |
Monterey Park, Alhambra, Irvine — cultural performances & celebrations. |
🍽️ Food, Shopping & Lifestyle Events
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
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Jan (Late Jan – Early Feb) |
Dine LA Restaurant Week |
Los Angeles County — prix-fixe menus at top restaurants. |
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Jan (Monthly Date) |
Rose Bowl Flea Market |
Pasadena — one of the largest flea markets in the country. |
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Jan (Weekends) |
Antique & Vintage Markets |
Pasadena, Long Beach & OC — décor, collectibles & vintage finds. |
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Jan (All Month) |
Farmers Markets |
Various cities — fresh produce, artisan goods & live music. |
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Jan (All Month) |
Winter Hiking Season |
Griffith Park, Malibu, Laguna Coast — cooler temps make January ideal for trails. |
🏀 Sports & Live Games
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
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Jan (All Month) |
LA Lakers / Clippers Games |
Crypto.com Arena — NBA season in full swing. |
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Jan (All Month) |
LA Kings Hockey |
Crypto.com Arena — NHL action throughout January. |
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Jan (Various Dates) |
College Basketball Games |
UCLA, USC & local colleges — exciting winter matchups. |
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Jan (Weekends) |
Live Racing at Santa Anita |
Arcadia — winter horse racing season continues. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
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May 1–31 |
LA County Fair |
Pomona — carnival rides, food, exhibits, concerts, family attractions. |
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May 2 |
Rancho Days Fiesta |
Lake Forest — hands-on history, crafts, music, dance at Heritage Hill Historical Park. |
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May 16 |
Anaheim Children’s Festival |
Anaheim — free art activities, performances, family booths, kid-friendly fun. |
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May 22–25 |
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival |
Garden Grove — carnival rides, food booths, parade, entertainment, strawberry shortcake. |
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May 23–25 |
Fiesta Hermosa |
Hermosa Beach — Memorial Day weekend festival with vendors, food, music, wine garden, carnival. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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May 10 |
Rose Bowl Flea Market |
Pasadena — vintage finds, antiques, fashion, décor, collectibles. |
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May 15–17 |
Orange County Greek Festival |
Anaheim — Greek food, pastries, dancing, outdoor market, kids zone. |
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May 15–17 |
Crawfish Festival |
Fountain Valley — Cajun food, live music, dancing, Louisiana-style crawfish. |
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May 16–24 |
Wurst Fest at Old World |
Huntington Beach — German food, music, dancing, beer, free admission and parking. |
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May 25 |
MAINopoly |
Santa Monica — food festival meets board game on Main Street. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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May 19–25 |
Field of Honor |
San Juan Capistrano — flags honoring military, veterans, first responders. |
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May 23–24 |
Scottish Fest |
Costa Mesa — Scottish culture, music, food, games at OC Fair & Event Center. |
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May |
LA Dodgers / Angels Baseball |
Los Angeles & Anaheim — MLB season is underway. |
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May |
LAFC / LA Galaxy Soccer |
Los Angeles & Carson — MLS matches throughout the month. |
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May |
Beach Days & Spring Hiking |
Malibu, Griffith Park, Laguna Coast — ideal weather before summer crowds. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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Fridays in May |
Jazz at LACMA |
Los Angeles — free outdoor Friday evening jazz at LACMA. |
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Starting May 23 |
Latin Sounds at LACMA |
Los Angeles — free Saturday evening outdoor concerts at Hancock Park. |
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May 14–June 18 |
Muck JazzFest |
Fullerton — outdoor jazz concerts at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center. |
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May 17 |
Balboa Island ArtWalk |
Newport Beach — art, live music, jewelry, photography, sculpture along the bayfront. |
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May 23–25 |
Topanga Days |
Topanga — live music, games, food, community festival and Memorial Day parade. |
