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OC Parks 2021 Summer Concert + Sunset Cinema Film Series

Calendar Listing The County of Orange and OC Parks just announced the return of their annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. All events will include free parking with food and drink available for purchase. You’ll want to pack things like your own beach chairs that recline or a picnic blanket to sit on. There are (10) free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 24 – August 26 from 5 – 8 pm, and (13) free movie screenings June 18 – September 10. You can view the schedule below to start saving the dates! Spend summer evenings in a family-friendly environment with free live music and movie screenings at parks across … READ MORE >>

FBT’s The Nutcracker Ballet + Ticket Giveaway!

Experience a magical holiday tradition that is perfect for the whole family. Take everyone to see Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker Ballet. This full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned guest artists, FBT’s professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the Southland. They will be performing this holiday at Irvine Barclay Theatre from December 7 through December 24, 2019! We’re sending a lucky reader to see the performance with two tickets! Get the details below! Location: Irvine Barclay Theatre4242 Campus DriveIrvine, CA Phone: 949.854.4646www.thebarclay.org Guests Artists Include: Tara Ghassemieh Luiz, Festival Ballet TheatreVitor Luiz, Former San Francisco BalletSaturday, … READ MORE >>

Breakfast Republic – New in Irvine!

Written in collaboration with Breakfast Republic. All opinions are my own. If you can do breakfast all day and every day, you’ll want to check out Breakfast Republic in Irvine. Bringing their breakfast favorites from San Diego, Breakfast Republic, added an eighth location. My friends and I are big brunch people, and they’re going to love it here. It’s also family-friendly. I like how innovative the menu items are. For example, they have a Breakfast Mac N Cheese. Yes, for breakfast! I’m starting to think you can eat anything for breakfast as long as you add an egg on it. It’s located next door to Trader Joe’s by the UC … READ MORE >>

OC Zoo – Zookeeper Appreciation Day 7/27

To thank zookeepers for their hard work in caring for the animals at the OC Zoo, the County of Orange and OC Parks is hosting a Zookeeper Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public, come celebrate the efforts of the zookeepers with a fun-filled day of children’s activities including games, crafts and making thank you cards for zookeepers. Learn about the role of zookeepers as they give special treats and toys to the zoo animals. Zookeepers will also be giving special “keeper chats” throughout the day along with a special talk called “So You Want to Be A Zookeeper” at … READ MORE >>

Tanaka Farms Holiday Tour + Sanrio Village Select Weekends in December!

The Sanrio and Tanaka Farms collaboration continues through the holiday season as our favorite farm in Irvine, California has added special weekend tours to see Santa in the Sanrio Village! Take a wagon ride around their 30 acre farm to sample winter vegetables. After the tour, take a “Walk through the Seasons” in a winding path filled with Hello Kitty & Friends decor celebrating each of their harvest seasons all leading to the Sanrio Holiday Village. It will be specially decorated for the holidays where Santa awaits, and there will be lots of photo opportunities. The total experience lasts about one hour. Each paying guest receives a limited edition Sanrio button! After your … READ MORE >>

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