Family Learning Festival

Play Together, Grow Together: A Family Learning Festival

Connections for Children’s (CFC) Play Together, Grow Together: A Family Learning Festival is a new event created to directly support our community. This free festival will bring together children and families for interactive, nature-inspired activities that encourage healthy parent and child interactions and foster a love of learning. Families will enjoy hands-on activities while accessing valuable health and well-being resources. 

The festival includes opportunities for exploration, including planting seeds, painting pots, engaging in sensory activities with natural materials, and more. Valuable resources will be shared during this event that celebrates our vibrant community and our earliest learners!

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

Activities Include: 

• Paint & Plant – Decorate your own terra cotta pot and plant a special seed with your child to take home and watch grow! 
• Floral Art Creations – Design a memorable piece of art or bookmarks together using a selection of beautiful, dried flowers —perfect for little readers and artists! 
• Sensory & Nature Play – Younger children can explore a variety of sensory activities and natural materials, fostering curiosity and discovery. 
• Live DJ & Music – Enjoy a family-friendly DJ playing upbeat songs and children’s favorites to keep the fun going all day! 
• Mija Books will join us and host a book fair where families and children can select up to two free books from Connections for Children and explore even more great reads for purchase!
• Free Vaccine Clinic - A pharmacist from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health will be present.  
• Kids Workshops - Presented by the Home Depot (Torrance). 
• A Magical Experience! - We’re excited to have Jeff Thomson, a skilled magician specializing in up-close interactive magic that will amaze children and parents alike. Don’t miss the chance to witness mind-blowing tricks and create unforgettable family memories! 
• Giveaways & Parent Resources – There will be a variety of giveaways, free resources, and handouts that will include tips and information on how to continue the fun and learning at home!  

For more information about the Family Learning Festival, please contact Angelina Nguyen, Trauma-Informed Programs Manager, at angelinan@cfc-ca.org or (310) 452-3325 Ext. 205. 
 

There are multiple entrances and parking lots around the venue, depending on which street you arrive from. Refer to the event map to find the nearest parking lot and entrance. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see the Torrance Cultural Arts Center sign and the Toyota Meeting Hall building. A photo of the front is shown in the corner of the map, and there will be balloons and signs to help guide you to the festival check in.