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30 Best Free Things To Do February 2023 with LA Kids

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2/3/23 - By Brian Steele

There are so many fun and free activities to do in Los Angeles with kids, it was impossible to limit our favorite free events in February. Sorry not sorry, but the list is a little longer than usual this month!

February is so full of eclectic holidays, it isn't hard to find festive, fun, free activities for the whole family. With Black History Month, President’s Day, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and Mardi Gras celebrations, LA is hopping this month. Plus we've got an International Festival of Chocolate in Santa Ana, a Tu B'Shevat Festival in West LA, Dodger FanFest at Dodger Stadium, and a brand new Lego store is opening in Century City with a cool master builder event and special deals. Read on for the scoop on where to go for your dose(s) of free family fun.

Plus, we are always adding free events to our Los Angeles event calendar as they pop up, and we keep all our roundups of free outings for families in our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.

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Fun, Free Activities To Do in Los Angeles in February

Free First Fridays at Kidspace

Pasadena - Friday, February 3, 2023
Families can enjoy a free night at Kidspace on the first Friday of the month. This museum regularly introduces new exhibits and celebrations, such as Butterfly Season in early spring.  READ MORE

Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair

Monrovia - February 3, 2023 is Kids' Night
Please note that the event for February 24 has been CANCELED due to the rain. Every Friday night, Old Town Monrovia transforms Myrtle Avenue into a family-friendly street fair with live entertainment, shopping, food, and kids' crafts. The first Friday of every month is kids' night with special events specifically for your littles.  READ MORE

LEGO Store Century City Grand Opening Event

Century City - Friday - Sunday, February 3-5, 2023
To celebrate the Grand Opening of the LEGO Store in Century City, a LEGO Master Builder constructs a LEGO Grogu. This is the way. READ MORE

Dodgers FanFest

Elysian Park - Saturday, February 4, 2023
Fans can celebrate the Dodgers (and vice versa) at the free, day-long FanFest. The day includes entertainment, fun, games, and opportunities to meet Dodger players. READ MORE

My PlayClub: Valentine's Play Date

North Hollywood - Saturday, February 4, 2023
Kids of all abilities are invited for a special Valentine’s-themed play date at Rocket’s Universe Inclusive Playground in North Weddington Park The day includes activities for kids of all abilities, crafts, snacks, and a chance to meet and play with buddies, all at an inclusive playground that's out of this world! READ MORE

Whale Fiesta

San Pedro - Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of whale watching season. New this year: a life-size pod of inflatable whales!  Guests can get an up-close-and-personal encounter with the 100-foot blue whale, the largest animal on the planet, and step inside a humpback and gray whale. READ MORE

International Festival of Chocolate

Santa Ana - Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Bowers Museum's latest free festival celebrates chocolate. Sweet! READ MORE

Museums Free-For-All

Multiple locations - Sunday, February 5, 2023
It's back!  Museums throughout Southern California once again open their doors for free in celebration of the annual "Museums Free-For-All." READ MORE

Westside JCC Tu B'Shevat Festival

West LA - Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Westside Jewish Community Center’s annual Tu B’Shevat Festival celebrates the birthday of the trees. Fun includes carnival-style games (preschool age), a bounce house, food, free trees, and more.  READ MORE

Public Run Day Southern California Live Steamers

Torrance - February 5 & 18, 2023
The Southern California Live Steamers offer free rides on their miniature railroad in Wilson Park. READ MORE

Play at Palms Movie Night Under the Stars

Lakewood - Friday, February 10, 2023: Disney's Togo
Bundle up for a cozy night under the stars watching some of Hollywood's blockbusters at Palms Park.  READ MORE

Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade

Venice - Saturday, February 11, 2023
Italy has nothing on us; our Venice has its own Carnevale at this time of year, in the form of the annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade. READ MORE

Sensory-Friendly Saturday (Grammy Museum)

DTLA - Saturday, February 11. 2023
The GRAMMY Museum offers a sensory-friendly morning designed for patrons of all ages and abilities and their families. Programming features less crowding, quieter sound levels, lower lighting, and free admission to the GRAMMY Museum. READ MORE

Westlake Village Discovers: The Great Outdoors

Westlake Village - Saturday, February 11. 2023
This free all-ages program aims to encourage continued learning and reading through interactive and educational programs. This year all programs are centered around the theme of getting outside and learning about the place we call home, with highlights such as live animals, a lesson on beekeeping, and tips about wildlife safety. READ MORE

Nature Tots

Newhall - Saturday, February 11, 2023
Join the Placerita Nature Docents in this 45 min to 1-hour program as they present a variety of nature activities for tots. READ MORE

Family Flicks at the Hammer

Westwood - Sunday, February 12, 2023: Ponyo
UCLA's Hammer Museum presents a free family screening each month. READ MORE

Big Sunday’s Valentine’s Day Spread the Love Event

DTLA - Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Big Sunday wants to make sure no one is forgotten on Valentine’s Day, so this year it is gathering a handful of nice people to head to Saint Barnabas Senior Center for a Spread the Love Event! Make cards and goodie bags for the senior citizens at St John of God Retirement & Care Center, partake in an age-friendly dance class, and eat a wonderful brunch. All ages are welcome! READ MORE

Teen Science Cafe

Long Beach - Thursday, February 16, 2023
This FREE EVENT was created for teens by teens! The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Teen Science Café hosts a monthly series associated with the Antarctic Women in Science Project. High school and middle school students are invited to learn from these scientists engaged with various aspects of science in Antarctica. Teens participate in hands-on activities related to the various topics presented. READ MORE

40th Annual King Fest Celebration (NEW DATE)

Inglewood - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Inglewood celebrates Martin Luther King Day with a free family festival along downtown Market Street. The family-friendly event features vendors, interactive games, food booths, food trucks, health screenings, and two stages with live entertainment. READ MORE

Lantern Festival 2023

Costa Mesa - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival celebrates the Year of the Rabbit. The Lantern Festival marks the return of spring and the reunion of family.  The festivities include music, dance, art making, riddles, and food. READ MORE

Sounds of LA

West LA - Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19, 2023
Sounds of LA is an annual concert series that explores LA's varied musical geography, celebrating the work of masters as well as up-and-coming musicians from around the globe. Each month features two concerts by charismatic musicians who combine global influences in unexpected and original ways. READ MORE

Mardi Gras at the Farmers Market

Mid City - February 18-21, 2023
The market gets decked out in purple, green, and gold for LA's most family-friendly community Mardi Gras celebration.  READ MORE

Kids Crafting with reDiscover Center

Culver City - February 18 & 25, 2023
The whole family can get crafty with reDiscover! Culver City's reDiscover Center hosts this fun, kid-friendly event for ages 4-8 on the plaza at Ivy Station Culver City. Participants tap into their inner maker and create something new out of recycled and reclaimed materials. READ MORE

Presidents Day Commemoration (Reagan Library)

Simi Valley - Monday, February 20, 2023
Guests can mingle with the Founding Fathers - and First Ladies -- during the 30th annual Presidents Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum.  READ MORE

Camellia Festival

Temple City - Friday - Sunday, February 24-26, 2023
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

Long Beach Mardi Gras

Long Beach - Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Long Beach Mardi Gras celebration is a free festival that fills Shoreline Village with plenty of entertainment, including Zydeco music, street entertainers, bead throwing, face painting, free train rides, balloon twisting, New Orleans-style food, and a Mardi Gras parade. READ MORE

Bob Baker Day (New Date)

DTLA - Saturday, February 25, 2023
The Annual Bob Baker Day celebrates the life and legacy of LA's iconic puppeteer. The event is once again held at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Kicking off the festivities is this year’s Grand Marshal, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. (Now Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio!) READ MORE

A Chance to Dance by the Los Angeles Ballet Company

West LA - Sunday, February 26, 2023
One Sunday each month during Los Angeles Ballet's season, LAB dancers offer free ballet classes and more.  April's theme is Dance in Full Bloom! The day's classes are usually centered around a theme. After several years of virtual events, the Los Angeles Ballet is offering their dance courses in person. Some classes are specifically geared towards children, like Children's Creative Movement, so make sure to check the schedule to find specific times. READ MORE

CicLAvia - The Valley

San Fernando Valley - Sunday, February 26, 2023
CicLAvia returns to the Valley for a 5-mile route along Sherman Way from Canoga Park through Winnetka and into Reseda. READ MORE

MOLAA Afro-Latinx Festival

Long Beach - Sunday, February 26, 2023
MOLAA celebrates the cultural diversity of the Americas and the African influence in Latin America. Experience a mixture of customs from African and Mestizo peoples in the Americas including live performances, cultural exhibitions, local vendors, food, and more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Kidspace Children's Museum
Rocket's Universe Playground at North Weddington Park
Southern California Live Steamers Station
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Original Los Angeles Farmers Market
Los Angeles State Historic Park