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Woohoo! Kidsguide at 25

It all started as an idea – providing kids and parents with fun ideas, activities and resources – that blossomed into the biannual publication families love. Take a stroll down memory lane with writer Steve Lowery as he reminisces over Kidsguide’s evolution.

Explosive, Slimy, Freaky, Electrifying Science

For a lot of kids, science is cosigned to the trash heap of boring subjects they have little or no interest in learning. It doesn’t have to be that way, not when science—exciting, interesting, constantly evolving science—is responsible for all the cool things kids love most: video games, cell phones, that stuff that turns their mouths blue.

Try Something New

Here’s the thing: new can be very good for a kid; new is necessary. They need to have new experiences, new learning opportunities, they benefit from meeting new friends and being made aware of new possibilities. And summer is a great time to present these ideas.

Purr-fectly Entertaining

Featured Sponsor: America’s Family Pet Expo

Splash Dogs, Comedy Pet Theater and extreme doggy make-overs – there’s plenty to see, do and marvel over at the world’s largest consumer pet show! The three-day event returns to the OC Fairgrounds on April 16-18 for a weekend bursting with entertainment, pony rides, pet adoptions, animal showcases and over 1,000 animals.

Tasty Lessons

Learn, munch and come home with a wealth of delicious ideas from the 5th Annual Kids in the Kitchen Healthy Eating & Exercise Fair. This free Long Beach public event engages families and children in fitness challenges, hands-on cooking stations, Veggie Bowling and more.

Family Traditions Rock

Whether you’ve refined your family traditions or are in search of new ones, Kidsguide shares some of its staff’s favorite things.

Winter Break Fun

Not only are winter camps lifesavers for the busy parent, they are also a productive way for kids to spend their two-week school vacation. Most camps often fashion their activities – sometimes even menus! – around fun themes to maximize the experience for participants.

Spread the Creativity

Christmas is coming, and it’s time to get “crafty” when it comes to finding low-cost ways of getting your kids into the holiday spirit. Read on to learn about easy do-it-yourself projects, from making your own tree ornaments and dreidel cards to setting a colorful Kwanzaa table.

Santa’s Survival Guide

We’ll help you find your inner Santa – jolly, efficient and prepared to tackle the nice and naughty things about the holiday season. First on our list: time. Where do the hours go?

Run, Run As Fast You Can…

…to Discovery Science Center’s “The Science of Gingerbread” exhibit and its annual Gingerbread Competition! Learn delicious tidbits about ginger and gingerbread, and the roles they have played through the ages as medicinal remedy and coveted spice, and as tokens of royal favor.