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Our annual event continues to connect families with educational resources for their children.
Parenting OC’s Learn & Grow Family Fair brought together locals on Sept. 12 for a day full of entertainment and connections in after-school activities, tutoring, enrichment programs and more.
The annual event, taking place at The District at Tustin Legacy, connects families with organizations across Orange County that support educational growth, developmental needs and extracurricular engagement. Entertainment for the day included St. Paul Lutheran Panther Pom Team Cheer/Dance, Laguna Playhouse, Creative Parties for Kids: Princess Etiquette and Superhero Training as well as Tulie the T-Rex Storytime, OC Hit’s Band Raelynne, students from the ABT Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and more.
Lexa Wroniak, founding board member and executive director at nonprofit Platinum Performing Arts in Orange, was at her organization’s booth offering squishies, candy, bubbles, stickers and a prize wheel for families to spin.
“It’s a really wonderful day and it’s been fun to get to interact with more of our community,” she said. “We are here to share our dance and musical theater classes. We offer musical theater and dance classes to kids of all ages, levels and abilities. So we’ve got options for anybody. We offer all-abilities classes for students with disabilities and we also have scholarships for students with disabilities and students in low-income families.”
Jodi Van Beurden, market development coordinator for Behavior Frontiers, was at their booth with goodies for families and kids, including sidewalk chalk, fidget toys, sunglasses, stickers and bubbles.
“It’s been a really, really wonderful event for us to attend,” Van Beurden said. “We offer a comprehensive ABA therapy for families that have children with autism. And we do it both in our centers and at home, we have in-home services too. We’re really excited because our brand-new center is going to be opening up in Brea on Monday. And it’s going to be the first center in the OC.”
Claire Takeda, senior director of admissions at Fairmont Schools, was at the schools’ booth educating parents on their offerings.
“We’re just here to spread the word about our five beautiful campuses that we have here in Orange County,” she said. “We are educating families about what our schools are all about. We have a really strong academic program. We start with students as young as 2 years old and we go all the way up through high school.”
She said they were also enjoying the event’s entertainment.
“It’s been a great event,” she said. “We were peeking around at the rock band that just concluded. They were fantastic. And we’re excited to see the little dancers come up next.”
Story and Photos by Jessica Peralta
Exhibitor Map
- Directions to The District at Tustin
- Learn & Grow Exhibitor Packages
- Learn & Grow Exhibitor Map
- Learn & Grow Space Reservation Form
2026 Exhibitors
2026 Entertainment Sponsors
2026 STAGE TIMES
- 10:00-10:30 St. Paul Lutheran Panther Pom Team Cheer/Dance
- 10:30-11:00 Laguna Playhouse
- 11:00-11:30 Creative Parties for Kids: Princess Etiquette & Superhero Training
- 11:30-12:00 Creative Parties for Kids: Tulie the T-Rex Storytime
- 12:00-1:00 OC Hit’s Band Raelynne
- 1:00-1:30 Students from the ABT Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- 1:30-2:00 Coredenza Piano Students
- 2:00-2:30 The Company Kids from Orange County Song & Dance
- 2:30-3:00 OPEN
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ON STAGE
Panther Pom is a high-energy, spirit-driven team at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Orange that blends elements of dance and cheer. This group of 5th–8th grade students represents a wide range of dance experience and skill levels, coming together to build confidence, teamwork, and technique while learning and performing routines throughout the year. Panther Pom is part of the growing St. Paul’s dance program, which serves students ages 2–14 and provides opportunities for students of all experience levels to learn, grow, and perform! splsorange.org
Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre inspires young performers to shine on stage while learning the craft of theatre. Today, they present a lively selection that showcases their creativity, energy, and love for performing arts. www.lagunaplayhouse.com/youth-theatre
Creative Parties for Kids has been celebrating the kids of Orange and LA Counties for over 36 years. They are a 2024 Parenting OC Editor’s Choice for Kids Party Entertainment. Actor-Creator-Producer Lisa Karen Cohen, The StoryLady, wrote “Tulie the TRex Ballerina” and brought her to life to show little ones how important it is to follow your passions and dreams. www.creativepartiesforkids.com
Raelynne Jade is the powerhouse frontwoman of a young rock band, bringing bold vocals, raw energy, and undeniable stage presence to every performance. Backed by an all-male band, Raelynne and the guys blend classic rock influences with a fresh, youthful edge that makes them a band to watch. www.oc-hit.com
The ABT Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts offers young dancers the chance to train in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. Today, these students showcase their dedication and grace in an inspiring performance for all ages. www.abtgillespie.com
Coredenza Piano Students are passionate young musicians learning to master the keys. Their performance demonstrates creativity, technical skill, and the joy of music for audiences of all ages. www.coredenza.com
Orange County Song & Dance’s Company Kids program trains young performers in singing, dancing, and stage presence. Today’s performance highlights their enthusiasm, talent, and love for performing arts. www.ocsonganddance.com
See last year’s event: Learn & Grow 2025
