Whether you are a local or visiting from out of town, this is the best time of year in Southern California to spend with family and friends. There really is a lot to do here. The hardest part is finding the time that works best for everyone and deciding what to do.
This November, the Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season to the Pomona Fairplex with its brand-new illuminated production themed “Blooming Seasons”. Bigger and brighter stunning lanterns, up to 30 feet high, include an 85-foot-wide lantern arch, 100-yard-long breathtaking Ceramic Chinese Dragon, along with ridable “mythical creatures” children’s rides — all on display from the Glade to Lagoon at Fairplex Pomona from Thursday, November 21 – Sunday, January 5, 2020. “New for this year, guests will experience a unique light display inspired by nature,” says George Zhao, producer of the Chinese Lantern Festival. “Guests will journey deep into a vast wonderland from exotic flowers, trees, plants, insects, mammals to … READ MORE >>
Written in collaboration with DEFY Extreme Air Sports. All opinions are our own. CircusTrix is now called DEFY! They’re known as the largest operator of extreme indoor recreation parks in the world and has over 300 parks worldwide. We have one right here in Orange County which opened up about a year ago. Your friends and family will have a blast as they run through DEFY’s enclosed 50,000 square-foot facility in Mission Viejo! Wall Climbing, a Ninja Obstacle Course, Extreme Dodgeball, Trapeze, Aerial Silks, and AirDunk are just to name a few! Do you have kids that need to burn off energy during the holidays? DEFY is now offering holiday stocking … READ MORE >>
Written in collaboration with Knott’s Berry Farm. While young children under 13 are not recommended for the frightful nights of Knott’s Scary Farm, they can still enjoy all the season has to offer in a daytime, family-friendly, non-scary version designed just for them on weekends in October as well as Halloween Day at Knott’s Spooky Farm! There are plenty of interactive spooky fun throughout the park including a newly expanded Trick-or-Treating experience in Ghost Town, new shows, pumpkin decorating, and costume contests with the Peanuts gang. It is included with regular park admissions so you’ll also have access to all the rides. Trick-or-Treating Kids ages 3 -11 can participate in … READ MORE >>
Do you know about Kids FREE San Diego in October? Well, SeaWorld San Diego is on that list! When you purchase an adult admission, a child gets in FREE! It also includes admissions to Halloween Spooktacular weekends in October! I will give you another hint. The Sesame Street Halloween Parade is a daytime parade, and it runs at 1:30 pm on the weekends. Their Trick-or-Treating starts at 2:30 pm and runs until the park closes! More reasons to come early and plan to stay the whole day. Not only will the animal exhibits be open, you will have more time to see the shows, walk around to enjoy the decorations, … READ MORE >>