Jurassic Quest, Oshogatsu Festival, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

Ride dinos for prehistoric fun! Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

Welcome to 2025! The first weekend of the new year brings some prehistoric fun, sending kids on an epic Jurassic Quest to Pasadena. Monsters of a different kind roar into Anaheim as the Monster Jam monster trucks smash, crash, and soar through Angel Stadium. The Japanese American National Museum welcomes the Year of the Snake with its annual Oshogatsu Festival, featuring kid favorites such as rice-pounding and candy sculpture demos.

Plus, if you're not ready to let go of the Christmas season just yet, this weekend offers one last chance for seasonal merriment and twinkling lights at many of our favorite spots, including Universal Studios, the LA Zoo, and Descanso Gardens.

First Friday, Three Kings Day, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

Don't miss your last chance to experience the vibrant artistry of Leu Gardens' Dazzling Nights this weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Kick off the New Year with First Friday street parties happening in Eustis, Lake Mary, and Maitland. Celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men with SeaWorld's Three Kings Celebration all weekend or join the Three Kings Day Osceola event on Sunday in Kissimmee. And don’t miss the final weekend of exciting holiday events like Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens, Magic of Lights Daytona, Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience, and Christmas at Gaylord Palms. Keep reading for more great things to do this weekend!

Repticon, Ice Skating, and More Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend with Kids

Parents and kids will run, jump, laugh, and play in a series of guided obstacle courses, games, and activities at Paw Patrol Experience at CAMP. Photo by Claudia Stillwagon

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Hello 2025! Kick off the new year in Atlanta with a treat for reptile enthusiasts— Repticon is back at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds with frogs, lizards, and snakes! If your family hasn't checked everything off your holiday bucket list yet, this is your last chance to Skate the Sky on the Roof at Ponce City Market or visit the Cosmic Sleigh Ride in Marietta. Good news for those who waited... many of these Atlanta attractions offer discounts during the final days! 

Three Kings, Jurassic Quest, Snowflake Trains, Gingerbread Competition, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

“Three Kings’ Day” at the Kimmel Center is a free, family event that celebrates a meaningful holiday in the Hispanic community and allows all city residents to participate in this tradition. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

The New Year is here, and there are a ton of new ways to enjoy Philadelphia. Head to Oaks to enjoy Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur adventure. Check out the Three Kings Celebration at the Kimmel Center for an afternoon of celebrations and surprises. If you still have the holiday itch, you can check out the final weekends for the Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display or the Holidays at Brandywine. Get out there and enjoy all the fun things to do!

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