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Small Zoo, Big Cats

May 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

OC Big Cats Exhibit

The OC Zoo in Orange has expanded its ‘pawprint’ to house a new Large Mammal Exhibit and five large felines for families to enjoy year round.   A waterfall flows through the rocky scenery of Santiago’s new digs. He’s still exploring the space, but the sound seems soothing. That, and the meaty treat he gets from […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, Openings

Waterpark Nostalgia

May 3, 2022 Leave a Comment

Wild Rivers Waterpark

Wild Rivers is back in Irvine to create new lasting memories for families.  It’s been 11 years since Orange County waterpark Wild Rivers made a splash in Irvine. This summer, locals and visitors can make their way back for a new wave of memories as the iconic park returns to Irvine “bigger and better” than […]

Filed Under: Family Activities

Summer 2022 Family Movie Guide

April 25, 2022 Leave a Comment

Krypto and Superman

Family-friendly films entice movie-goers back this summer. Families have spent little time in movie theaters since 2020. Often stuck at home, kept out of theaters or choosing to stay away the last couple of years, the summer of 2022 is likely to be different. In fact, it’s likely to resemble normal.  While masks might be […]

Filed Under: Family Activities Tagged With: films, movies

Spring Happenings

April 4, 2022 Leave a Comment

Easter Eggs

Egg-cited for spring? Here are 20 spring and Easter-themed events across OC sure to keep your schedule packed.  1 – Buena Park Spring Eggstravaganza & Pancake Breakfast www.buenapark.com The city of Buena Park brings its Spring Eggstravaganza to Boisseranc Park on April 16. The pancake breakfast starts the party at 8 am with festivities beginning […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, Holidays Tagged With: activities, Easter, events, family fun

How OC Families Do Summer

June 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Family Fun in OC Giveaway

Family Fun Activities in OC Summer is right around the corner and we’re asking you —our readers— where are the best places to visit around OC. Fill out the form below to be featured in our Family Fun section of our July issue and a chance to win a 4-pack of Knott’s Berry Farm Tickets. […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, Travel, Trips with Kids

“O” is for Octopus

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Craft Supplies Colored construction paper or painted paper plate in a color of your choosing. Colored construction paper or crepe paper streamers Scissors Glue Googly eyes, or make eyes with white paper and black ink Cheerios, Apple Jacks or circular stickers for suction cups Instructions Step 1: Get a colored paper plate or paint a […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Early Childhood, Family Activities, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

Modified After-School Sports and Activities Maintain Beneficial for Kids

August 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

YMCA Kids Soccer

After-school sports and activities are changing, but kids can still reap their many benefits.  In a typical week, an Orange County family can spend a significant amount of time participating in after-school sports — going to soccer practice, attending a basketball game, Little League tryouts or some other athletic endeavor. Experts say after-school sports and […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, Features

Virtual Events – August 2020

August 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Music at Casa Romantica Enjoy cool acoustic tunes and hot java at the Casa’s latest “Coffee & Music” session, occurring August 1 between 10 am-12 pm. On August 20, you can get funky with the Backwater Blues band, while sisters Kalina & Kiana perform on August 27. Tickets must be purchased for these two shows. […]

Filed Under: Community, Family Activities, Things to Do

Must-Try Hikes for August

August 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dripping Cave Robbers

Get some fresh air and exercise with the family this summer at these local scenic hikes. Planning for school is more nerve-wracking this year, for sure. And by now, many parents feel as though they have pulled out all the stops on finding creative activities in the home and backyard. Maybe there were some trips […]

Filed Under: Family Activities, The Pause Button Tagged With: outdoors

Betsy Ross: Flag-Making

July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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We are counting down the days to the 4th of July! The Little Red Schoolhouse has created an ADORABLE Betsy Ross cross-curricular lesson in History, Language Arts, and writing to keep your kids busy and avoid the COVID/Summer slide in learning! Your little patriots will love this craft, as we hone our seamstress fine motor […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Family Activities, The Little Red Schoolhouse Tagged With: arts & crafts

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