Free Things for Kids to Do in Los Angeles in January, 2025

Free Activities To Do with Kids in and Near Los Angeles in January, 2025

Norwalk Las Posadas Celebration 2025
Norwalk - FREE
Saturday, January 4, 2025
6:00pm to 9:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Location:
Norwalk City Hall Lawn
12700 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk
562.929.5518
Norwalk holds a traditional cultural celebration, featuring a candlelit procession at the City Hall lawn. This festive event features folklorico dance, traditional treats, food trucks, cultural activities for children, and live music. Visit the website here.

2025 Oshogatsu Family Festival
Little Tokyo - FREE
Sunday, January 5, 2025
2025 slithers in at the Japanese American National Museum: this year's Oshogatsu Family Festival celebrates Year of the Snake. The popular annual event features cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages. With free admission all day, the festival is the last chance to see all of the Museum's exhibitions before the Pavilion closes for renovation. Visit the website here.

Art + Play for Babies at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
Costa Mesa - FREE
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Babies and their caregivers are invited to OCMA for a morning of creative arts and crafts with museum staff. This activity is specially geared for tiny ones ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Visit the website here.

OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival
Santa Ana - FREE
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Arts-minded children can enjoy a full day of play at the OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival, a free community event, hosted on the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) campus. Kids and their families are invited to come and enjoy live performances by OCSA’s talented students while engaging in arts activities, interactive play areas, and creative games. Visit the website here.

Kingdom Day Parade
Exposition Park - FREE
Saturday, January 18, 2025
The Kingdom Day Parade, one of the nation's largest events celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., is back. This year's theme is "Peace and Unity, Let it Start with Us" Visit the website here.

MLK Peace and Unity Parade Celebration
Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Long Beach's Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration returns for its 37th year. The annual event celebrates the life and legacy of a visionary who changed the world by promoting equality, justice, and peace. This year's event is themed "Together We Rise." Visit the website here.

Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival
Monterey Park - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19, 2025
Monterey Park's Lunar New Year Festival takes place in the downtown business district, featuring 5 blocks of booths, rides, and entertainment and drawing tens of thousands of visitors. The 2025 Festival celebrates Year of the Snake. Visit the website here.

Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival
Rancho Cucamonga - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19, 2025
It's the Year of the Snake, and this massive celebration at the RC Sports Center honors this holiday with lanterns, lion dances, and other cultural entertainment. Opening ceremonies on Saturday showcase Taiko drummers, traditional dances and Shaolin Kungfu. Visit the website here.

LA Works MLK Day of Service 2025
Exposition Park - FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
The spirit of Martin Luther King's dream of lives on! LA Works holds a Day of Service Volunteer Festival in honor of MLK Day. Held at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the event features family friendly hands-on activities tackling health equity, food insecurity, STEAM education, and more. Visit the website here.

The Wallis Winter Family Fest: From Tehran to Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills - FREE
Saturday, January 25, 2025
The Wallis' winter Family Fest celebrates Iranian culture and creativity. This free immersive and interactive journey features performances and workshops that inspire imagination and movement. Visit the website here.

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