Unique, trending and local — suggestions for everyone on your list For the Family 52 Essential Conversations Card Game A busy mom of three, Jenny Woo, of Irvine, wanted to create something to help maximize quality time with her children. She came up with a simple yet effective card game. Made up of questions in […]
DIY Halloween Makeup & Costumes
Halloween is a time for creativity and innovation—and it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Put together some fun and memorable Halloween ensembles with these quick tips from local Halloween experts: “Great creative and start early,” said Liz Merritt, visual specialist assistant and Halloween costume expert at Goodwill of Orange County. “Take […]
Summer-Only Attractions at SoCal Theme Parks
Walkabout with kangaroos, go under the sea with sharks, hang out with Western characters, Kung Fu with a panda, or pal around with Pixar characters—all at Southern California theme parks this summer. Here are seven summer-exclusive attractions and theme park additions for families to enjoy: 1. Walkabout Australia at the San Diego Safari Park in […]
Autism-Friendly Fun at Knott’s
“Ghost Town Alive” connects with children of all ages and abilities, along with other sensory friendly entertainment options. It was high noon in Calico, 10-year-old Lali Cervantes stood in the center of the street, keeping an eye on the villains walking toward her. They were going to try and take over the town, and she […]
Theme Parks Summer Preview
Top five family-friendly things to do at SoCal’s largest theme parks this summer from the perspective of a former Disney Imagineer. The kids are home for the summer, what to do? As a former Disney Imagineer, and father of five (now grown) children, I’ve lived designing and visiting theme parks. I’ve always found that the […]
Memorable Mini-Getaways
School may be out for the summer, but schedules can still be difficult to get away too far and for too long. Fortunately, there are numerous attractions and mini vacation spots up, down, and around Orange County to have a fun and unique family vacation for the scrapbooks. Palm Springs About a 2-hour drive Soak […]
Top Picks for Watching Movies Under the Stars
This summer, grab your family, spouse, or neighbors, and trade your small screens for the best big screens under the stars. For these fantastic flick-watching locations the night sky is a requirement but the popcorn is optional. Showtime: Dusk-8:00 1. OC Parks Sunset Cinema Carbon Canyon Regional Park 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea June 16 […]
Summer Movie Preview 2018
A parental guide to film watching as a family. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Rated not yet rated. Opens July 27. Voice Cast Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Tara Strong, Will Arnett. Plot Wanting to star in their own super hero movie the Teen Titan crew vies for the attention of casting directors hoping for […]
Tunes in the Parks
Pack a family picnic and head out to one of these outdoor summer concerts Brea’s Summer Concerts in the Park Add a little excitement to your hump day slump at Brea’s City Hall Park, where summer concerts will be held each Wednesday. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic and relax while […]
Splitsville
Goofy tried to bowl, but goofed up and instead, opened the newest place for families to have fun and eat at the same time at the Disneyland Resort. Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the newest addition to the Downtown Disney area, offers bowling as well as dining and drinks for the entire family. “We see the Splitsville […]
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