BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern California Children's Museum - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://socalkids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern California Children's Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260421T165327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T165327Z UID:10013860-1778319000-1778329800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Noah's Ark Visits SCCM! DESCRIPTION:Join the Noah’s Ark team from the Skirball Cultural Center for a playful morning of puppetry and art making. Meet Noah’s Ark puppets brought to life by a Skirball educator\, then try a simple\, hands-on art activity inspired by the Jewish tradition of the Noah’s Ark story. Designed for young children and families. \n \nThis program is free with museum admission — supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. \n  \nFeatured photo by John Lewis courtesy of the Skirball Cultural Center. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/skirball-noahs-ark/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/2013-John-Lewis_Book-photos_07-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260408T195005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175516Z UID:10013857-1778074200-1778079600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Grand Pursuit Book Club: Parenting through Play DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kim Van Dusen to SCCM for an incredible parent resource workshop! \nFor nearly 20 years\, Dr. Kim Van Dusen has provided parents with practical\, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication\, modify their child’s behavior\, and foster a supportive family environment. Now\, in this pioneering guide\, the licensed family therapist\, registered play therapist\, creator of The Parentologist\, and mom of two shares her positive and playful solution-focused strategies designed to meet children where they are and speak in a language they can understand: the universal language of play. \nDr. Kim’s book\, Parenting Through Play\, delivers clear how-to prompts\, step-by-step instructions\, and creative\, engaging strategies to address everyday behavioral challenges and encourage positive habits that will cultivate a more peaceful home. Dr. Kim’s unique\, positive\, pragmatic approach and research-backed play therapy techniques offer a dynamic framework to empower parents\, strengthen communication\, reinforce healthy boundaries\, create a deeper connection\, and bolster children’s social skills\, emotional regulation\, and overall well-being. Blending expert guidance with warmth and practicality drawn from Dr. Kim’s own experiences\, Parenting Through Play offers every family a fun\, proactive\, and evidence-based path to thriving together. \nReserve your space here. \nYour ticket to this innovative workshop includes a copy of Dr. Kim’s book! \n  \n\n\n\nThe Grand Pursuit is a community for entrepreneurial mothers who refuse to choose between career and family. Through in-person events\, executive group coaching\, and an annual retreat\, we help visionary women advance their careers\, passions\, and impact. \n\nWant to learn more about The Grand Pursuit? Click here!  URL:https://socalkids.org/event/parenting-through-play-book-club/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260326T220510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T220009Z UID:10013848-1777726800-1777730400@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Little Foragers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Step into a magical forest and become a Little Forager! In this sensory-rich adventure\, children will explore how people gather food and treasures from nature. Kids will search for wild foods\, discover insects and forest friends\, smell herbs\, and plant something new for the future. Inspired by the ancient practice of foraging\, this playful experience invites young explorers to use their senses\, care for the Earth\, and celebrate the gifts of nature. \nAll children are required to have an adult participant with them. \nPurchase a ticket for the afternoon session here. \n  \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. \n  URL:https://socalkids.org/event/little-foragers-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Calendar-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260322T202136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T220159Z UID:10013850-1777716000-1777719600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Little Foragers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Step into a magical forest and become a Little Forager! In this sensory-rich adventure\, children will explore how people gather food and treasures from nature. Kids will search for wild foods\, discover insects and forest friends\, smell herbs\, and plant something new for the future. Inspired by the ancient practice of foraging\, this playful experience invites young explorers to use their senses\, care for the Earth\, and celebrate the gifts of nature. \nAll children are required to have an adult participant with them. \nPurchase a ticket to the morning workshop here. \n  \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. \n  URL:https://socalkids.org/event/little-foragers-workshop/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Calendar-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260325T003443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T003443Z UID:10013790-1776360600-1776366000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Workshop - You've Got This: Navigating Starting School DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Education Network is a local organization that helps parents and guardians explore\, evaluate\, and engage with their public schools\, and represents a collective voice for parents with the Pasadena Unified School District.  \nSCCM is working with with them\, as well as community partner Gia Gambaro Blount to offer a three session parent/guardian learning series\, where families are invited to get support as they prepare to send their early learners to school for the first time.  \nIn this April 16th workshop\, PEN will provide resources to help you learn about and explore your public school options—plus an overview of how the open enrollment process works. \n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 16 Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $15 per family of 4 per session and are available online or in person. \nChildren are welcome to come and play in the museum during the workshop.  \nDoors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the workshop/discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. We know it’s dinner time! So families are invited to bring their own dinner to enjoy it at the museum.  URL:https://socalkids.org/event/caregiver-workshop-navigating-starting-school-2-2/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Newsletter-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260225T230307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215006Z UID:10013845-1775912400-1775914200@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Let's Jump Into Spring with The Sunshine Storyteller DESCRIPTION:Let’s Jump Into Spring: Interactive Storytelling with The Sunshine Storyteller \nEnjoy stories\, songs and movement games to celebrate spring with Emmy winner Ina Buckner-Barnette\, known as The Sunshine Storyteller\, brings springtime stories to life! Through dynamic storytelling children and families will dance\, sing\, and move together in this 30-minute interactive program. \nTwo sessions available to accommodate all our families! \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n 11:00am & 1:00pm\n Free with museum admission \n  \nThis Program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture URL:https://socalkids.org/event/lets-jump-into-spring-with-the-sunshine-storyteller/2026-04-11/2/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/Animal-Crackers_Website.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260225T230307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215006Z UID:10013844-1775905200-1775907000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Let's Jump Into Spring with The Sunshine Storyteller DESCRIPTION:Let’s Jump Into Spring: Interactive Storytelling with The Sunshine Storyteller \nEnjoy stories\, songs and movement games to celebrate spring with Emmy winner Ina Buckner-Barnette\, known as The Sunshine Storyteller\, brings springtime stories to life! Through dynamic storytelling children and families will dance\, sing\, and move together in this 30-minute interactive program. \nTwo sessions available to accommodate all our families! \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\n 11:00am & 1:00pm\n Free with museum admission \n  \nThis Program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture URL:https://socalkids.org/event/lets-jump-into-spring-with-the-sunshine-storyteller/2026-04-11/1/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/Animal-Crackers_Website.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260325T002430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T003140Z UID:10013789-1775755800-1775761200@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Workshop - You've Got This: Navigating Starting School DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Education Network is a local organization that helps parents and guardians explore\, evaluate\, and engage with their public schools\, and represents a collective voice for parents with the Pasadena Unified School District.  \nSCCM is working with with them\, as well as community partner Gia Gambaro Blount to offer a three session parent/guardian learning series\, where families are invited to get support as they prepare to send their early learners to school for the first time.  \nIn this April 9th workshop\, you’ll learn an approach to choosing a school that centers your values while minimizing stress & peer pressure. \nConversations about schools and school choice decisions are often driven by fear and peer pressure. We introduce a framework for thinking about school choice that helps you articulate your hopes\, address your fears\, and center your values. \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 9th Workshop\n\n\n\nTickets are $15 per family of 4 per session and are available online or in person. \nChildren are welcome to come and play in the museum during the workshop.  \nDoors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the workshop/discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. We know it’s dinner time! So families are invited to bring their own dinner to enjoy it at the museum.  \n  \nThe following workshops in this series will cover: \n\nHow to navigate the PUSD enrollment process. (April 16)\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 16 Workshop URL:https://socalkids.org/event/caregiver-workshop-navigating-starting-school-2/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Newsletter-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260326T165508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165508Z UID:10013843-1775296800-1775304000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Clay Alebrijes Workshop DESCRIPTION:Create something magical when Self Help Graphics & Art brings its Mobile Barrio Mobile Art Studio to the museum for a special drop-in workshop for kids ages 0-6. Using air-dry clay\, young artists will sculpt Alebrijes—bright\, imaginative creatures from Mexican folk art that blend features of different animals. Free with museum admission. \n \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/clay-alebrijes-workshop/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/alebrijes-opt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260322T204325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T002844Z UID:10013788-1775151000-1775156400@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Workshop - You've Got This: Navigating Starting School DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Education Network is a local organization that helps parents and guardians explore\, evaluate\, and engage with their public schools\, and represents a collective voice for parents with the Pasadena Unified School District.  \nSCCM is working with with them\, as well as community partner Gia Gambaro Blount to offer a three session parent/guardian learning series\, where families are invited to get support as they prepare to send their early learners to school for the first time.  \nIn this April 2nd workshop\, you’ll learn more about the difference between TK and PreK\, and understand how to know what is right for you and your child. \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 2nd Workshop\n\n\n\nTickets are $15 per family of 4 per session\, and are available online or in person. \nChildren are welcome to come and play in the museum during the workshop.  \nDoors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the workshop/discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. \nWe know it’s dinner time! Families are invited to bring their own dinner to enjoy it at the museum.  \nThe following workshops in this series will cover: \n\nAn approach to choosing a school that centers your values while minimizing stress & peer pressure (April 9th)\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 9th Workshop\n\n\nHow to navigate the PUSD enrollment process. (April 16)\n\nPurchase Tickets to the April 16 Workshop\n\n\n\nFamilies are welcome to attend one or all three workshops/discussions.  \nSave $5 when you purchase tickets to all three workshops here. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/caregiver-workshop-navigating-starting-school/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Newsletter-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260316T222951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T005104Z UID:10013785-1774173600-1774180800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Give Kids a Smile DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging oral health event! The Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society will host an educational program featuring a dental-themed story time\, a Q&A session with local pediatric dentist Dr. Soo Song\, and hands-on oral hygiene activities including tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations\, along with oral health education for young children. \nChildren who have signed up for the dental screening as they walked in will be seen by dentists as their names are called. \nThis event is free with admission. The Foundation of the SGVDS is sponsoring the first 20 participants who arrive at the museum and register for the event! \nEvent Schedule \n• 10:00-10:45 – Dental themed story-time and Q&A with Dr. Soo Song\, pediatric dentist \n• 10:00-12:00 – Ongoing activity stations for tooth brushing\, flossing\, oral health education\, and screening for the children who registered. Dentists and volunteers will be on hand to help and answer any dental questions. \nThe Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society (FSGVDS) is the charitable arm of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society\, a component of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/give-kids-a-smile/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Special Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Newsletter-long-features-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260311T195920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T220742Z UID:10013783-1773826200-1773829800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Good To Go Potty Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop for parents and caretakers explores the Potty Training Method in Gia Gambaro Blout and Laura Birek’s book Good To Go. They will bring in example floor potties\, children’s books\, a miss kit\, and more for a fun\, hands-on experience. \nKids are welcome! While little ones play\, parents and caregivers can learn helpful tools\, ask questions\, and connect with others navigating the same stage of early childhood. \nThis workshop is free with admission. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/good-to-go-potty-training-workshop/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Newsletter-long-features-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20260223T202506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T202808Z UID:10013773-1772960400-1772985600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Purim Celebration with PJ Library DESCRIPTION:Dress Up & Do Good! A Purim Celebration with SCCM and PJ Library \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n \nWe’ll have extended hours on March 8 to celebrate Purim\, the joyful Jewish holiday of costumes\, courage\, and community\, with our friends at PJ Library!  \nJoin special guest Leah Paul for an interactive Purim performance that brings the story to life for little ones. Then get creative with animal mask-making\, the perfect way to dress up and embrace your inner hero. \nIn the spirit of Purim’s tradition of giving\, we’re collecting donations for Pasadena Humane’s animal shelter. Bring an item from their Chewy or Amazon wish list and receive 25% off admission — that’s just $9 instead of the regular $12. \nIt’s a great way to show kids that doing good feels even better when we do it together. \nThis event is open to all families. No prior knowledge of Purim needed — just come ready to play\, create\, and give! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/purim-2026/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Special Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/IMG_6815-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20251230T195638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T195825Z UID:10013688-1768129200-1768149000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Free Second Sunday: Silk Road Day DESCRIPTION:Join us as we partner with our neighbors\, the USC Pacific Asia Museum (PAM) for Second Free Sunday: Silk Road Day! \nBoth museums will have free admission parking\, and host special art making activities that connect to the Exploring the Silk Road gallery. \nDetails \n\nSunday\, January 11\, 2026\n11:00am – 4:30pm (The USC Pacific Asia Museum is open until 5pm!)\nArt-making activities at both museums run 11 am – 3:30 pm\n\nKite making at USC Pacific Asia Museum\nSpice painting at Southern California Children’s Museum\n\n\nMusic performance begins at 1 pm at PAM\n\nThis program is supported\, in part\, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/free-second-sunday-silk-road-day/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20251110T224743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215335Z UID:10012632-1767250800-1767308400@socalkids.org SUMMARY:2026 Rose Parade Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:Our annual Rose Parade viewing party is back! Come kick off the New Year with SCCM & enjoy a prime view of the parade\, continental breakfast\, open museum play\, fun-themed crafts\, and restroom access! Parking is available for an additional fee. \n\n$95/person (kids under 1 free)\n$30/parking spot (spots are limited\, only available for purchase with SCCM viewing party ticket) \n\nTICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT\nPlay Passes are not valid for special events. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/2026-rose-parade-viewing-party/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/4-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20250815T201907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T163617Z UID:10010571-1758963600-1758990600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Worldwide Day of Play DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE global celebration! \nThe Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon have partnered to create a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play. We are celebrating with: \n\nInteractive Water Play with Pump and Splash’s amazing water tables\nBubble Blowing  Where you can catch\, pop\, and chase shimmering bubbles  \nRhythm & Beats with Rhythm Child! Join a drum circle at 10:30am to drum\, dance\, and create together\n\nThis event is for families and children with ages 0-6. Come in comfortable clothes ready for active play! \nPre reservation for this event is full! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/worldwide-day-of-play/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/OWWWDOPAdminsteredbyACM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20250421T162936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162936Z UID:10007954-1747573200-1747576800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Natasha Khan Kazi Author Visit DESCRIPTION:We’re SO excited to host author & illustrator Natasha Khan Kazi for a special Story & Craft event featuring her brand-new book Lulu in the Spotlight! Join us for an interactive read-aloud\, a behind-the-scenes peek at Natasha’s creative process\, and create a fun henna-inspired craft.\nLearn more at socalkids.org/natashakhankazi URL:https://socalkids.org/event/natasha-khan-kazi-author-visit/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Natasha_SCCM_HorizontalCovers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20250207T015751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T001407Z UID:10005604-1742128200-1742142600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all Gabby fans! Join Southern California Children’s Museum for a cat-tastic time at our Gabby’s Dollyhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day! Keep an eye on our News & Events tab – more details including meet-and-greet sign-ups coming soon. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/meowseum/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/SCCM_HorizontalCovers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20241119T214557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T213751Z UID:10005461-1735714800-1735729200@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Rose Parade Viewing Party DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year – our annual Rose Parade viewing party is back! Come kick off the New Year with SCCM and enjoy a prime view of the parade\, a tasty breakfast\, open museum play\, fun-themed crafts\, and restroom access! This is a TICKETED event that sells out every year. Purchase your tickets today! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/rose-parade-viewing-party/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/cyan-yellow-elegant-climate-change-instagram-post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20241123T180358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214233Z UID:10005521-1735637400-1735650000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new year countdown that doesn’t mess with bedtime! Learn more or purchase tickets HERE. \nNote: this is a special\, ticketed event. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Play passes are not valid for special events. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/noon-years-eve-party-2/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Holiday-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241229T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20241219T211145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T213729Z UID:10005537-1735477200-1735480800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Chanukah Story & Craft DESCRIPTION:Chanukah is a special holiday for many Jewish families\, and it’s full of joyful traditions! We are excited to host Gitty Rivkin\, Early Childhood Educator at The Gan Preschool\, for a fun-filled journey of stories\, crafts\, and all things Chanukah! Wondering why Jewish families light the menorah\, what makes potato latkes so yummy\, or how to spin the dreidel like a pro? Let’s celebrate and learn together! \nStory and craft is free with admission! Play passes are valid\, and guests under 1 always play for free.  URL:https://socalkids.org/event/chanukah-story-craft/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Holiday-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20241219T213311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T213311Z UID:10005538-1735381800-1735385400@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Celebration DESCRIPTION:Harambee friends! That’s Swahili for “let’s pull together.” It’s pronounced “hah-RAHM-beh” and is chanted seven times during Kwanzaa while lighting the kinara\, or the candelabra\, used on this holiday. Come celebrate and learn about Kwanzaa through traditional story telling and an interactive drum circle\, hosted by our friends from Rhythms of the Village! Story time and drum circle is free with admission. Play passes are valid\, and guests under 1 always play for free. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/kwanzaa-celebration/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Holiday-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20241123T180136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214350Z UID:10005536-1734172200-1734177600@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Santa Story Time DESCRIPTION:Santa is making his way to Southern California Children’s Museum! Join us for a special meet-and-greet and story time with Santa! Your ticket includes a one-on-one meet-and-greet with Santa\, a special read-aloud\, refreshments\, and open museum play for the rest of the day! This is a TICKETED. Museum will be *closed* to general public the morning of 12/14. Learn more or purchase your tickets today! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/santa-story-time/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Holiday-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240911T173651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T140739Z UID:10005459-1726914600-1726921800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:HARRY SHUM JR & SHELBY RABARA AT SCCM DESCRIPTION:EVENT IS SOLD OUT! \n\nBring your kids and join actors and dancers\, Harry Shum Jr (Grey’s Anatomy\, Glee\, Everything Everywhere All At Once) and Shelby Rabara (Steven Universe)\, at SCCM for a special event where they will be hosting a special reading of and dance-along to their new children’s book Martee Dares to Dance\, a book that reminds little ones that while embracing our true selves takes courage\, it often leads to our greatest adventures! Harry and Shelby will be signing copies of their book at the end of the event. Get your dancing shoes on and join us for an event that will be out of this world! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/harry-shum-jr-shelby-rabara-at-sccm/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Martee-Dares-to-Dance-interior-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T114500 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240419T202834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182804Z UID:10000006-1718362800-1718365500@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Sign and Song DESCRIPTION:ASL Sign & Song class is BACK! Learn ASL with us as we host Baby Fingers for four Sign & Song Classes\, all FREE with admission. \nThis class is for all ages. Support early language development\, inclusivity\, and musical skills as you learn along with your child while having fun together. No registration necessary. Play passes are eligible for admission to this class. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/sign-and-song-4/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/baby-fingers-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T134500 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240419T202737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182822Z UID:10000005-1717938000-1717940700@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Sign and Song DESCRIPTION:ASL Sign & Song class is BACK! Learn ASL with us as we host Baby Fingers for four Sign & Song Classes\, all FREE with admission. \nThis class is for all ages. Support early language development\, inclusivity\, and musical skills as you learn along with your child while having fun together. No registration necessary. Play passes are eligible for admission to this class. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/sign-and-song-3/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/baby-fingers-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T114500 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240419T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182842Z UID:10000004-1717758000-1717760700@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Sign and Song DESCRIPTION:ASL Sign & Song class is BACK! Learn ASL with us as we host Baby Fingers for four Sign & Song Classes\, all FREE with admission. \nThis class is for all ages. Support early language development\, inclusivity\, and musical skills as you learn along with your child while having fun together. No registration necessary. Play passes are eligible for admission to this class. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/sign-and-song-2/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/baby-fingers-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T134500 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240419T201822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182956Z UID:10000003-1717333200-1717335900@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Sign and Song DESCRIPTION:ASL Sign & Song class is BACK! Learn ASL with us as we host Baby Fingers for four Sign & Song Classes\, all FREE with admission. \nThis class is for all ages. Support early language development\, inclusivity\, and musical skills as you learn along with your child while having fun together. No registration necessary. Play passes are eligible for admission to this class. URL:https://socalkids.org/event/sign-and-song/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalkids.org/media/baby-fingers-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240516T182408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T182408Z UID:10005400-1716633000-1716634800@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Hula 'Auana for kids DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, 5/25 at 10:30 AM for a short lesson and demonstration of Hula ‘Auana for the keiki (children)\, led by Halau Hula Ke ‘Alohi O ‘Ilikai – Academy of Polynesian Arts! Activities are *FREE* with admission! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/hula-for-kids-at-sccm/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/Academy-of-Polynesian-Arts_SCCM_R1_feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T041205 CREATED:20240506T165956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T165956Z UID:10005399-1716028200-1716030000@socalkids.org SUMMARY:Interactive Story Time with Karen Golden DESCRIPTION:How does the Jewish community celebrate Shabbat? Join us on Saturday\, 5/18 at 10:30 AM for an interactive story time with award-winning recording artist Karen Golden\, followed by a sensory play craft where you can practice making (salt-dough) challah! You might even pick up on a bisele (a little) Hebrew and Yiddish! Activities are *FREE* with admission! URL:https://socalkids.org/event/interactive-story-time-with-karen-golden/ LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalkids.org/media/News-Events-Feature-Photos.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern California Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@socalkids.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR