🎉 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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Mar 1 |
Celtic Festival |
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana — cultural festival with music, food & Irish traditions. |
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Mar 6 |
Discovery Day at the Farm |
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa — hands-on agriculture experiences for kids and families. |
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Mar 7 |
Pacific Symphony Lantern Festival |
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa — family celebration with lanterns, music & performances. |
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Mar 24 |
Discovery Day at the Farm |
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa — interactive learning and farm activities for kids. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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Mar 5–8 |
Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show |
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa — fishing expo, gear, demos & marine lifestyle vendors. |
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Mar 20–21 |
Redo Market |
OC Fair & Event Center — vintage shopping, handmade goods & artisan vendors. |
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Mar (All Month) |
OC Restaurant & Food Events |
Restaurants across Orange County offering seasonal menus and tasting events. |
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Mar 7 |
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery |
Embassy Suites Anaheim-Orange — interactive dinner theater experience. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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Mar 6–8 |
Dana Point Festival of Whales |
Dana Point Harbor — parade, concerts, whale watching and ocean activities. |
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Mar (All Month) |
Spring Festivals & Outdoor Events |
OC parks, beaches and city centers celebrating the start of spring. |
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Date |
Event |
Location & Key Info |
|---|---|---|
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Mar 4 |
Chris Isaak Concert |
Yaamava’ Theatre — live music performance. |
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Mar 10 |
Nine Inch Nails |
Honda Center, Anaheim — major arena concert event. |
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Mar 13 |
Broadway Rave |
House of Blues Anaheim — Broadway-themed music event. |
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Mar (All Month) |
Museum Exhibits & Art Shows |
Bowers Museum and galleries across OC. |
