Keep your October full of Halloween festivities with this guide to pumpkin patches and spooky fun. Scarium of the Pacific aquariumofpacific.org For some people, having close encounters with sharks and stingrays is scary enough. On the weekend before Halloween, however, the Aquarium increases the scares — in their own way....
A Pumpkin Dance Party Extravaganza is at the center of Pumpkin Palooza II, returning to Discovery Cube OC in October. Pumpkin Palooza is back by popular demand at Discovery Cube! The family-friendly melding of fall fun mixed with science, is an event full of activities and education for the Halloween...
Here are five easy-to-create, popular Halloween looks sure to make a statement for costume season. Halloween is fast approaching and if you’ve been shopping lately, you know the stores are filling up with flashy costumes reflecting the latest trends. Unfortunately, the price tags are often even flashier. With the help...
OC offers a wide range of spooky fun for all ages. Come October, Halloween pops up in all forms in and around Orange County. Whether it’s kid-friendly Knott’s Spooky Farm, family-friendly shopping at Roger’s Gardens or dinner with Vampirates at Pirates Dinner Adventure, we’ll guide you through this maze of fun...
With the spooky season upon us, it’s time for some family craft time. Celebrate the season with these fun crafts using items you probably already have lying around the house. And if you don’t, get creative. All of these crafts are a starting point to spark your imagination — have...
Embrace the spooky season with a mindful approach. As Halloween approaches, we find ourselves immersed in a world of eerie decorations, spine-chilling costumes and ghostly tales. While this holiday is traditionally associated with scares and thrills, it's essential to remember the power of mindfulness amidst all the fright. In this...
In searching for the right after-school activities for your kids, here are five questions to ask. After-school activities offer great opportunities for children to explore new interests, develop social and emotional skills, navigate conflict, make new friends, learn to manage time effectively and so much more. The first decision seems...
Best Camp at Sea Catalina Island Marine Institute: Catalina Sea Camp This STEM-based, outdoor science school teaches kids fourth through 12th grade at three locations on Catalina Island. With each instructor having a degree in marine science or a related field, each student will better understand the ocean and its...
Best After-School Program Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County (Club J) The J is a 220,000-square-foot facility on the Samueli Jewish Campus. Their after-school program is designed for families that need the support and convenience of a daily, high-quality schedule for their children. Club J's monthly tuition includes transportation,...
Best Mommy & Me MOMS Orange County MOMS Orange County aims to empower mothers and families and help them ensure their babies are healthy. The nonprofit focuses on providing resources for low-income pregnant women and their families. The free classes are offered in English and Spanish and include anything from...
Learn about the benefits of practicing art as a family and some creative activities for parents and kids for fun, summer self-care. The art process allows the family to strengthen their bond through creativity and to appreciate each other’s different perspectives. It also empowers the family’s creative thinking and stimulates...
(Photo Courtesy of Ralph Palumbo) Acting Academy for Kids and Teens’ programs and summer camps teach OC kids a passion for performing arts along with lifelong skills. Stephen Zygo’s love of acting goes back to early childhood. He and his older brother, Mike, were lucky to have a robust arts...
(Photo Courtesy of Soka Performing Arts Center) 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....
Cute Kid Cover winner Reign A. Morris and her brother, Ryan, having a pumpkin-filled time at Discovery Cube OC. (Photo Courtesy of Ralph Palumbo) 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. ...
(Photo Courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy) How you and your kids can take outdoor adventures through OC’s wild, open spaces. With so much wild, open space in Orange County, residents have access to one of the most biologically diverse landscapes in the world, so why not experience it with your...
(Photo Courtesy of Discovery Cube) Discovery Cube OC offers science, fun and bubbles this spring for all ages and abilities. Discovery Cube Orange County’s staff is always ready to help meet the needs of all abilities. One year, during Bubblefest, a family with a child with special needs needed a...
Playing in dirt isn’t just loads of fun — it’s healthy, too! There’s no question, playing in the dirt tops the list of fun for young children despite the protests of many well-intended parents. If you’re one of those parents, you can put your fears aside. It turns out dirt...