BOO at the Santa Ana Zoo!

Sponsored post. If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event this year that’s not super scary, the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo are hosting their 31st annual BOO AT THE ZOO located at the Santa Ana Zoo! It is one of Orange County’s longest-running Halloween events, providing a fun, safe, and family-friendly event for trick-or-treaters and children of all ages. We went a few years with other family members, and we loved it! The event takes place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on these four dates: Saturday, October 22; Sunday, October 23; Saturday, October 29; and Sunday, October 30, rain or shine. Get the details below! Guests will have … READ MORE >>

OC FAIR: Annual IMAGINOLOGY STEAM Free Event April 9-10

Post written in collaboration with OC Fair. All opinions are our own. IMAGINOLOGY is an annual free community event at the OC Fair & Event Center which focuses on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). For two days (April 9-10, 2022), curious children can explore S.T.E.A.M. through hands-on activities, exhibits, workshops, arts and crafts, competitions, and more! Admission is FREE and most activities are included. Get the details below! NOTE: Open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included. Parking is $10. Limited food options will be available for purchase. Imaginology was canceled in 2020 but held virtually in 2021. The OC Fair-produced event began … READ MORE >>

Universal Studios Hollywood This Summer

Sponsored post. This week my family and I visited Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. I think we had the perfect weather, because it was the day it was overcast. It sure was a nice break from the heat wave. We have been several times before with the children, and every time it feels different. Each time they’re a little older, a little wiser, a little braver, and they enjoy revisiting their favorite attractions to make new memories. For example, we still go on the The Studio Tour Tram Ride which takes us behind the movie scenes, because it helps us appreciate how films are made. You might want to know … READ MORE >>

Upcoming Events at LEGOLAND!

THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD! –  Now  Open Guests are fully immersed into The LEGO Movie universe which is based on the blockbuster films The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. New rides include Emmet’s Flying Adventure, Unikitty’s Disco Drop and more! Rebuild the World at PLANET LEGOLAND®! – Opens June 10, 2021 Opening June 10, 2021, this new immersive build experience encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations by building, unbuilding and rebuilding the world of their dreams with, of course, LEGO bricks. Encounter a six-foot wide LEGO globe, built out of more than 200,000 bricks, then select from one of four different themed stations to build … READ MORE >>

Newport Landing Christmas Boat Parade + Holiday Light Cruise Discount

Need a delightful holiday outing that the whole family will enjoy? In Orange County and Los Angeles County, there are Christmas Boat Parades that you can spectate by boat or on land. It might look different this year, but it will still be a memorable experience. You just need to know where the routes are if you’re doing it by land. In Newport Beach, Newport Landing offers a 75-minute Holiday Lights Cruise which is plenty of time to grab hot chocolate, take in the views, cruise by the decorated homes and boats, and relax in the gallery. We’re not in the parade, but we are cruising along side it or … READ MORE >>