Play Together, Grow Together: A Family Learning Festival

This free, family-focused festival, hosted by Connections for Children, will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.

Created to foster joyful parent-child connections, this event features interactive, nature-inspired activities and provides access to vital health and well-being resources. From planting seeds and crafting floral art to dancing with a live DJ, children and caregivers will enjoy a day full of fun, exploration, and community spirit.

Festival Highlights:

• Paint & Plant – Decorate a terra cotta pot and plant seeds to nurture at home.
• Floral Art Creations – Craft bookmarks or artwork using dried flowers.
• Sensory & Nature Play – Explore tactile materials designed to stimulate learning through play.
• Live DJ & Music – Enjoy upbeat family tunes all day long!
• Mija Books Book Fair – Choose up to two free books and browse a diverse selection of children’s literature.
• Free Vaccine Clinic – In partnership with the LA Department of Public Health.
• Kids Workshops – Hands-on fun hosted by the Home Depot (Torrance).
• Magician Jeff Thomson – Delight in interactive, up-close magic.
• Parent Resources & Giveaways – Take home practical tools, information, and fun items.

“We’re thrilled to bring this vibrant and interactive event to our community,” said Connections for Children CEO, Jennifer Cowan. “It’s about bringing families together through joyful learning experiences and giving them tools to keep the momentum going at home.”

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

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

PRESENTING Dentons PLATINUM Bates Wealth Advisors - SEIA | Crexi | Mayer Brown | Pathways LA | RAND | SDG Housing Partners GOLD Ares Management Corporation | ICG Advisors | PwC | Dawn Reese | Erin Shea | Sarah & Mark Stegemoeller

About Connections for Children

https://www.connectionsforchildren.org Connections for Children (CFC) is a trusted nonprofit organization serving families across the Westside and South Bay communities of Los Angeles County for over four decades. CFC is dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality early education and every family has the support they need to thrive.

Through a broad range of services—including child care referrals, financial assistance, parenting workshops, trauma-informed programs, and professional development for early educators—CFC builds stronger families and a stronger future. Their work is grounded in the belief that when we invest in the well-being of our youngest learners, we’re planting the seeds for lifelong success.

With a deep commitment to equity, compassion, and community collaboration, Connections for Children empowers families with the tools, resources, and support systems they need to grow, learn, and succeed—together.