Name: Play Together, Grow Together: A Family Learning Festival
Start: 2025-04-13T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-13T14:00:00-07:00
Location: Torrance Cultural Arts Center

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 an estimated 500 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!
- Mini Book Fair & Giveaway – Each child can select up to two free books to take home and enjoy!
- 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!
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.
For more information about the Family Learning Festival, please contact Angelina Nguyen, Trauma-Informed Programs Manager, at [email protected] or (310) 452-3325 Ext. 205.
To sponsor this event, please contact Ari Wood, External Relations & Fund Development Supervisor, at [email protected] or (310) 452-3325 Ext. 271.