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Lucky Four Press

February 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Author Kim Ann

Orange County author Kim Ann writes and publishes fun, imaginative, colorful books for kids! Small children have big imaginations: It’s a fact we know as parents, teachers, grandparents, and caregivers. My picture books aim to foster fun thoughts, big dreams, and creative spirits. Let’s invite little readers into a whimsical world where they can swim […]

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Astra Lumina

January 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Couple enjoying the lights at Astra Lumina Los Angeles

A Stellar Immersive Experience at South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes  Sponsored Content At the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes, just a short drive from Orange County, Astra Lumina is presenting an enchanted night walk that will delight children and adults of all ages. Bring the entire family to this unforgettable stellar […]

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Pulling Strings 

December 21, 2022 Leave a Comment

Soka Performing Arts Center Bob Baker Marionettes

Soka Performing Arts Center starts the year off with a children’s classic: puppets. Soka Performing Arts Center is starting the year off with puppets.  Not just any puppets, either. The historic Bob Baker Marionettes lands on the Aliso Viejo stage on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at 3 pm. It’s a unique form of theater, intended […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: family fun, Jessica Peralta, kid activities

Things To Do Around Orange County

November 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Things to do Around OC Slideshow Disneyland's 100 Years of Wonder Celebration

1: Knott’s Berry Farm Reopens in May Knott’s is unlocking its gates this month and welcoming visitors back to the park. The plan is to open up on May 6 for season passholders, while the general public will be invited in starting on May 21. If this reopening isn’t exciting enough, Knott’s will also be saluting […]

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Setting the Stage for STEM

November 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Family posing with gingerbread cookies for Discovery Cubs OC's Holiday STEM Event

Discovery Cube Orange County creates its first-ever STEM musical in time for the holiday season.  It’s the night before the big science fair, and 17-year-old high school student Lumina is working feverishly in her makeshift Santa Ana garage lab amid storage bins and holiday garland. She must win first place to gain a life-changing college […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: Discovery Cube, family fun, holiday, Jessica Peralta

Holiday Funcation

November 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

It's A Small World at Disneyland during the holidays.

Stay local this holiday vacation season. From theme parks to boat parades, the holiday fun for families doesn’t stop. Here are some of our favorites to keep your calendar full.  The fake snow is falling at scheduled times each day. The palm trees are all sparkly and aglow. Ice skaters glide along in shorts and […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: family fun, guide, holiday, Michael Berick, Shawn Price, staycation

Pumpkin Party

October 4, 2022 Leave a Comment

Cute Kid Cover winner Reign A. Morris and her brother, Ryan, having a pumpkin-filled time at Discovery Cube OC

Discovery Cube OC’s latest exhibit, Pumpkin Palooza features bumper cars, dancing, and of course, pumpkins. Right now it’s all about pumpkins at Discovery Cube Orange County.  It is, in fact, Pumpkin Palooza. Beginning Oct. 6 and running through Halloween, the mega event features The Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party, a digital dance experience set to today’s […]

Filed Under: Fun & Games Tagged With: Discovery Cube, family fun, Halloween, Jessica Peralta, kid activities

Back-to-School is Back

July 26, 2022 Leave a Comment

Jessica Peralta From the Editor Back At It

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly summer vacation transitions into back-to-school time. But here we are. It’s August, and the time when kids head back to class after summer break is upon us.  Back-to-school shopping checklists are furiously being written and hopefully checked off, and all the hustle and bustle of educational planning […]

Filed Under: From the Editor Tagged With: back to school, family fun, Jessica Peralta

Fourth of July Fun

June 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

Newport Dunes Fireworks

Whether it involves fireworks or not, there’s plenty to do this July 4th holiday across OC. WITH FIREWORKS June 30 Huntington Beach Annual 4th of July Celebration www.hb4thofjuly.org Huntington Beach devotes five days celebrating the Fourth of July. June 30 has a Block Party on Main Street, with the Pier Plaza Festival, featuring carnival rides, […]

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Food, Fireworks and Ferraris

June 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

‘Disneyland Forever’ Fireworks Spectacular at Disneyland Park

Local theme parks make this summer their own with attractions both new and old enticing families ready for some fun. Amusement parks are built for bright, hot summer days. But summer nights at a park can light up, sparkle and rock-and-roll too.  After two long COVID-restricted summers, families are finding themselves doing some so-called “revenge-travel” […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: family fun, Shawn Price, theme parks

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