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Valentine's Day and More Top Things to Do in Los Angeles February 2025

Barbie: You Can Be Anything: The Experience rolls into Discovery Cube. Photo courtesy of the exhibit.
Barbie: You Can Be Anything: The Experience rolls into Discovery Cube. Photo courtesy of the exhibit.
1/31/25 - By Toby B

February brings plenty of things to do in Los Angeles, from holiday celebrations to inspirational exhibits and sports events. This month is full of enthralling activities. 

Anything is possible this February in Los Angeles! Still wondering what you're going to be when you grow up? Discovery Cube LA enlists Barbie to let you know You Can Be Anything. The Harlem Globetrotters trick-shot their way into the Intuit Dome, showing you that you can do anything - even impossible feats of athleticism. And the Pokémon GO Tour - Unova pops up at the Rose Bowl, reminding you to catch 'em all!

For a tiny month, February is full of holiday happenings, from the San Gabriel Lunar New Year Festival to a Black History Parade and Festival in Pasadena, to Presidents Day celebrations at both the Nixon and Reagan Libraries. 

 

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Be entertained by jaw-dropping tricks and basketball wizardry. Photo courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters
Be entertained by jaw-dropping tricks and basketball wizardry. Photo courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters

The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in February 2023

Barbie: You Can Be Anything: The Experience

Sylmar
Opens Saturday, February 1, 2025
You can be anything, and this new exhibit at Discovery Cube LA can help you explore the possibilities - with a little help from Barbie! Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience encourages kids to play out their dreams by exploring things they like, such as creating, nurturing, solving problems, leading, and being adventurous. They then learn which professions fit those skill sets. READ MORE

San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival

San Gabriel - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, February 1 & 2 , 2025
The City of San Gabriel presents its annual Lunar New Year Festival in the historic Mission District between Broadway and Santa Anita Blvd. The event includes the unveiling of lantern displays, as well as live performances. READ MORE

Renaissance Chocolate Faire

Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Bowers Museum's latest free festival mixes the Renaissance and chocolate. Huzzah! READ MORE

Whale Fiesta

San Pedro - FREE
Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of whale watching season. Returning this year: inflatable whales!   READ MORE

Westlake Village Discovers: Sports

Westlake Village - FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
This free all-ages program aims to encourage continued learning and reading through interactive and educational programs. This year all programs revolve around Sports! READ MORE

Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival

Alhambra - FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Alhambra's annual festival celebrates the diversity of the SGV region - and Year of the Snake! The immersive all-day festival includes performances, live art, cooking demonstrations, a Kids Zone, artisan vendors and authentic cuisine. READ MORE

Big Sunday Valentinemania

Hollywood - FREE
Friday, February 14, 2025
Feel the love! Big Sunday hosts its second Valentinemania at its headquarters. At this party guests make cards and goodie bags to be distributed to nice folks all over town. Snacks are served. READ MORE

42nd Annual Black History Parade and Festival

Pasadena - FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Pasadena's annual Black History Parade & Festival will be held on February 15, 2025.  More info to come! READ MORE

Welcome Back Topanga Community Gathering

Topanga - FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum and Topanga Farmers Market host a free day of healing to celebrate the resilience of the vibrant Topanga community. Reservations are not required to attend this free event.  Activities include a tree-planting ceremony, theater activities for all ages, and a tribute to Fire Station 69, the L.A. County Sheriff, and emergency responders. READ MORE

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Pantages)

Hollywood
Starts Saturday, February 15, 2025
Yer a father, Harry! When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child​ is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. READ MORE

Family Valentine’s Celebration at Gilchrist Farm

Santa Clarita
Saturday & Sunday, February 15 & 16, 2025
Celebrate love at the farm with family Valentine activities on Saturday and Sunday. Love-ly additions to the usual farm activities include Valentine-themed crafts, pioneer arts, wool spinning, print photo opportunities and special treats for sale. Guests can pet & pose with the pigs, goats, cows, horses & ponies, brush a pony, feed the ducks, and meet the tortoises READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters - Inglewood, CA

Inglewood
Sunday, February 16, 2025
The Harlem Globetrotters trick shot their way into Inglewood on their 2025 World Tour, for a game full of dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history and laughs. It's got everything fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters and more, as the world-famous Globetrotters level-up every game with all-new, exciting challenges in 2025. READ MORE

Presidents Day Commemoration (Reagan Library)

Simi Valley - FREE
Monday, February 17, 2025
Guests can mingle with the Founding Fathers - and First Ladies -- during the 32nd annual Presidents Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum.  READ MORE

NEW DATE Kingdom Day Parade

Exposition Park - FREE
Monday, February 17, 2025
UPDATE: The 2025 Kingdom Day Parade has been rescheduled to February 17, 2025. READ MORE

Pokémon GO Tour - Unova (Rose Bowl)

Pasadena
Friday - Sunday, February 21 - 23, 2025
Gotta catch 'em all! More than 30,000 Pokémon Trainers from around the world return to Los Angeles this year for the second Pokémon GO live event held at the Rose Bowl. Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour brings the Unova region to life in Los Angeles. READ MORE

Camellia Festival

Temple City
Friday - Sunday, February 21- 23, 2025
The Camellia Festival offers three days of fun inspired by the exquisite blossoms. Held the last weekend in February, the event features a parade and a carnival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors. READ MORE

African-American Festival

Long Beach
Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2025
The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its 23rd annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures in a weekend featuring music, dance, and historical displays, as well as the Aquarium’s Heritage Award ceremony. Performances during the festival include storytelling, hip hop and break dance, drum circles, and live bands. READ MORE

CicLAvia - West Adams Meets University Park

West Adams, Jefferson Park, University Park - FREE
Sunday, February 23, 2025
CicLAvia holds its 58th open streets event in Los Angeles: West Adams meets University Park. The 4.1-mile route connects hubs at West Adams, Jefferson Park and University Park. Participants can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and play, and may show up anywhere along the route to enjoy the open streets and explore the Valley. READ MORE

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