Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Activities this Week 5/29 - 6/3

We are still recovering from the 3-day weekend....we were a bunch of sickies and had to stay home. boo! anyway.....there's lots of fun things happening around the OC this week!  there are some new attractions open for the summer....

all week
Water Parks & Splash Pads
• Soak City - Buena Park
• Sigler Park Splash Pad - Westminter
• Pioneer Park Splash Pad - Tustin
The Discovery Science Center - Santa Ana
Museums & Science
• Pretend City - Irvine
• The Ocean Institute - Dana Point
Zoos/Farms/Aquariums
• Orange County Zoo - Orange
• Zoomars - San Juan Capistrano
• Santa Ana Zoo - Santa Ana
• Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free
• Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
Parks & Nature Centers
• Butterfly House - Environmental Nature Center free
• OC Parks free
• Our Beaches free
Other
Amusement Parks
• Legoland

tuesday, may 29th
• Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach - free
• Smiling Monkey Yoga for Kids - Center for Living Peace
• Smiling Monkey Baby & Me Yoga - Center for Living Peace
• Preschool Storytime - Aliso Viejo Library free
• Toddlertime - Anaheim Canyon Hills Library free
• Hug-a-bye Storytime - Anaheim Central Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Anaheim Euclid Library free
• Teen Program - Anaheim Euclid Library free
• Family Storytime - Anaheim Haskett Library free
• Family Storytime - Anaheim Sunkist Library free
• Storytime - Cerritos Library free
• Duplo Day - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Costa Mesa Verde Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Fountain Valley Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Fullerton Hunt Library free
• Storybook Parade - Fullerton Hunt Library free
• After School Club - Fullerton Library free
• Bedtime Bears - Fullerton Library free
• Books & Blocks Toddler Storytime - Garden Grove Chapman Library free
• Night Owl Storytime - Garden Grove Regional Library free
• Storytime - Huntington Beach Central Library free
• Homework Help - Irvine Katie Wheeler Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Irvine University Park Library free
• Family Storytime - La Palma Library free
• Read to a Dog - La Palma Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Los Alamitos Library free
• Storytime - Newport Beach Balboa Library free
• Books & Babies - Newport Beach Corona Del Mar Library free
• Books & Babies - Newport Beach Mariners Library free
• Lego Block Party - Newport Beach Mariners Library free
• Morning Storytime - Orange Taft Library free
• Pajama Storytime - Orange Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita Library free
• Toddler Storytime - San Clemente Library free
• After School Club - San Clemente Library free
• Preschool Storytime - San Juan Capistrano Library free
• Storytime - Seal Beach Library free
• Baby Lapsit Storytime - Stanton Library free
• Pajama Family Storytime - Stanton Library free
• Family Meditation - Tustin Library free

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Newport Dunes: Movies on the Beach

it's that time of the year! Newport Dunes will begin showing movies on the beach beginning this Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th - Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd. this is one of our family's favorite summer activities. the kiddies think it is so amazing to be sitting under the stars and watching a movie. and did you know that it's FREE! (parking is $10 or you can park on the street and walk-in)

so pack a picnic, some treats and popcorn, fill up a wagon with some blankets and beach chairs, and head on down for a family movie night right on the beach. concessions are available for purchase. movies begin as the sun goes down.

The Newport Dunes Movies on the Beach line-up for the 2012 season
may 25th - Surfs Up
may 26th - Soul Surfer
june 1st - Air Bud
june 2nd - Sandlot
june 8th - Rio
june 15th - Princess Bride
june 16th - Babe
june 22nd - Lilo and Stitch
june 23rd - Dolphin Tale
june 29th - Pocahontas
june 30th - Fantasia
july 6th - Despicable Me
july7th - Puss in Boots
july 13th - Enchanted
july 14th - Tarzan
july 20th - Robin Hood
july 21st - UP!
july 27th - Gnomio and Juliet
july 28th - Smurfs
august 3rd - Toy Story 1
august 4th - Toy Story 2 and 3
august 10th - Tangled
august 11th - Monsters vs. Aliens
august 17th - Mary Poppins
august 18th - Bolt
august 24th - Willy Wonka
august 25th - Kung Fu Panda
september 1st - Pirates of the Caribbean 2
september 2nd - Pirates of the Caribbean 3
 *Movie titles are subject to change

click here for more information or to visit the Newport Dunes Website.
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Kids Bowl Free All Summer.

it's that time again! time to sign up your kiddies for a summer of free bowling, where they can bowl 2 free games everyday the entire summer! (shoes not included). and if you parents want to join in the fun, sign up for the family pass, $24.95 covers up to 4 adults family members for the entire summer, a terrific value.

there are a bunch of bowling alleys here in the OC that are participating in this offer (as well as many alleys all over the country). click here to find one near you.

click here to sign-up. many bowling alleys have already begun their summer programs, so you can start bowling now!
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

It's SlurpFREE Day, yay for free Slurpees!

stop by your local 7-11 to get your free slurpee! it's SlurpFREE Day! woot woot!
click here to find a store.
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Monday, May 21, 2012

Summer Fun at Soak City OC.

the weather has been getting hot over here in Orange County, which makes the kiddies and i super excited. when it gets hot in the OC, that means you get to go swimming, to the beach and to fun places like Knott's Soak City!!!! and you don't have to wait till summer to go to Soak City because it is ALREADY OPEN!
so, this weekend our family headed down to Soak City to enjoy a fun filled day of waterslides, water play, family time & fun in the OC sun. the kiddies have been looking forward to this for weeks.

i loved that at Soak City, there is something for everyone to do. my husband and middle boy's favorite was Banzai Falls. they went down it at least 6 times.
my oldest boy chickened out going on the Pacific Plunge....i don't say i blame him. yikes!
but he had a blast at Tidal Wave Bay....
and also had fun with the Big Squirt. here you can purchase a water squirter and fill it up at this filling station. then you go-to-town getting your brother....and your mom wet! 
baby had a blast in the Gremmie Lagoon, made just for kiddies under 54" tall. he could have played there all day. i had plenty of mommy moments just watching him play. pure joy.
all of my kiddies loved playing at the Beach House. every couple minutes a gazillion gallons of water pours onto everyone. there are water cannons, waterslides and water features to explore and interact with.
and me...i hung out with baby in the Lazy River. just my pace, nice and chill.
however...i did get talked into going on a water slide by my mommy friend Shelby. i survived...and had fun doing it too!
you can also rent one of these cool cabanas. perfect if you need to get out of the sun, take a break or order some snacks and beverages. it was also a great "home base" for the kiddies since everyone was running around having fun. it gave us moms in our group piece of mind to have a spot where all our stuff was. and great that there was always someone there if someone needed something.
some things i really loved about Soak City was that is was really clean, the life guards were very attentive to the water and i didn't have one complaint from any of my kiddies the entire day! we stayed till closing...i thought we would have to leave early because the kids would be "done".....nope, they wanted to stay longer!
wanna head over to Soak City this summer? Soak City will be open until September 16th. don't forget your sunscreen....you will need it.
single day passes 
$32.99 or online $25.99
single day junior 
(3-11) passes $22.99
annual passes 
for the 2012 season are $59.99 & $54.99

click here for hours & dates
click here for a special promotion for AAA members.

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thanks Soak City....we had a blast....and will definitely coming back this summer!
(the kiddies have already asked mulitple times..."when are we going back to Soak City????")


{disclaimer: my and the kiddies were invited to Soak City to review the park. All opinions expressed are mine. thanks Knott's, we had a fabulous time!}
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Activities this Week 5/21 - 5/28

yay for a 3-day weekend! lot's of fun things happening around the OC!

all week
The Discovery Science Center - Santa Ana
Museums & Science
• Pretend City - Irvine
• The Ocean Institute - Dana Point
Zoos/Farms/Aquariums
• Orange County Zoo - Orange
• Zoomars - San Juan Capistrano
• Santa Ana Zoo - Santa Ana
• Centennial Farm - OC Fair Grounds, Cosa Mesa free
• Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
Parks & Nature Centers
• Butterfly House - Environmental Nature Center free
• OC Parks free
• Our Beaches free
Other
Amusement Parks
• Legoland
Water Parks
• Soak City (opened May 19th!)

monday, may 21st
• Green Babies Seminar- Whole Food Market Tustin free
• Munchkin Mondays - Sky High Sports Trampoline House
• Homeschool Mondays - Sky High Sports Trampoline House
• Baby Steps through Pretend City - Pretend City
• Toddlertime - Anaheim East Library free
• Toddlertime - Anaheim Haskett Library free
• Jump & Jive - Anaheim Central Library free
• Family Storytime - Anaheim Central Library free
• Baby Storytime - Anaheim Sunkist Library free
• Family Arts & Crafts - Brea Library free
• Storytime - Cerritos Library free
• Polinating Pets - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library free
• Homework Help - Cypress Library free
• Toddlertime - El Toro Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Garden Grove West Library free
• Family Pajama Storytime - Garden Grove West Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Irvine Katie Wheeler Library free
• Preschool Storytime - La Palma Library free
• Books & Babies - Newport Beach Central Library free
• Pajama Storytime - Newport Beach Central Library free
• Morning Storytime - Orange El Modena Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita Library free
• Toddler Storytime - San Clemente Library free
• Pajama Storytime - San Juan Capistrano Library free
• Storytime - Seal Beach Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Stanton Library free

tuesday, may 22nd
• Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach - free
• Smiling Monkey Yoga for Kids - Center for Living Peace
• Smiling Monkey Baby & Me Yoga - Center for Living Peace
• Grunion Fish-tival - Cabrillo Marine Museum
• Preschool Storytime - Aliso Viejo Library free
• Toddlertime - Anaheim Canyon Hills Library free
• Hug-a-bye Storytime - Anaheim Central Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Anaheim Euclid Library free
• Teen Program - Anaheim Euclid Library free
• Family Storytime - Anaheim Haskett Library free
• Family Storytime - Anaheim Sunkist Library free
• Storytime - Cerritos Library free
• Cartoon Class for Kids - Cerritos Library free
• Family Movie Day - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Costa Mesa Verde Library free
• Play Along Songs - El Toro Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Foothill Ranch Library free
• Preschool Storytime and Craft - Foothill Ranch Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Fountain Valley Library free
• Toddler Storytime - Fullerton Hunt Library free
• Storybook Parade - Fullerton Hunt Library free
• After School Club - Fullerton Library free
• Bedtime Bears - Fullerton Library free
• Books & Blocks Toddler Storytime - Garden Grove Chapman Library free
• Night Owl Storytime - Garden Grove Regional Library free
• Storytime - Huntington Beach Central Library free
• Pajama Storytime - Irvine Katie Wheeler Library free
• Homework Help - Irvine Katie Wheeler Library free
• Family Storytime - La Palma Library free
• Read to a Dog - La Palma Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Los Alamitos Library free
• Storytime - Newport Beach Balboa Library free
• Books & Babies - Newport Beach Corona Del Mar Library free
• Books & Babies - Newport Beach Mariners Library free
• Morning Storytime - Orange Taft Library free
• Pajama Storytime - Orange Library free
• Preschool Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita Library free
• Toddler Storytime - San Clemente Library free
• After School Club - San Clemente Library free
• Preschool Storytime - San Juan Capistrano Library free
• Storytime - Seal Beach Library free
• Baby Lapsit Storytime - Stanton Library free
• Pajama Family Storytime - Stanton Library free
• Family Meditation - Tustin Library free
• After School Art - Tustin Library free
• Snack n' Study - Yorba Linda Library free

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