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Putt-Puttering Around

Sam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:13:33 +0000

'Putt' your best game attitude forward! Try up to four 18-hole miniature golf courses at Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center; put your own spin on "frolf," the outdoor game combining the best of golf and frisbee; glow-in-the-dark mini-golf at the Howard Hughes Center; and take your tyke to KinderGolf USA for a one-of-a-kind preschool golf experience.

Dino-Mite Encounters

Sam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:07:20 +0000

Dinosaurs come to live in Southern California! ECO Station hosts the popular DinoFaire; the Natural History Museum resumes its larger-than-life living "Dinosaur Encounters"; and meet Zed, the woolly mammoth serendipitously unearthed during a parking lot renovation near the La Brea Tarpits. Catch "Annie" at the Orange County Performing Arts Center with a special "bottom-dollar" deal!

A Whale Of A Good Time

Sam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:03:07 +0000

The gray whales are coming! See them, learn about them and even watch them from the comfort of your living room: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro celebrates the annual migration and its 75th birthday with a free festival; Captain Dave's virtually takes you along for each scheduled boat ride; and the 30th anniversary national tour for "Annie" stops by Orange County.

Ice Is Nice

Sam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:50:08 +0000

Seize final skate sessions in downtown Los Angeles ad the Irvine Spectrum; slice across the region's largest outdoor ice rink; and Cirque du Soleil's returns to its artistic roots - Big Top traditions, acrobatics and slapstick - in its newest production, "KOOZA."

New Year, New Look!

Sam — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:40:54 +0000

Notice anything...different? Three must-do things this week: three hours of trampoline jumps and foam pit dives; celebrate Kwanzaa and the Chinese New Year; and witness a chicken "hatching" at Pretend City's mini-farm. Counselor Connie Wax invites parents to check out her 10-week workshop, Parenting Gifted Children.

A Rockin’ Christmas

Sam — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:34:52 +0000

Start a family tradition or invent a new one to heighten holiday cheer; some stories to put the Christmas frenzy in perspective; and Long Beach School of Music helps turn Guitar Hero dreams into reality.

Take A Break

Sam — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:06:28 +0000

Winter camps aren't just lifesavers for busy parents, they're a productive and fun way for kids to spend some of their two-week school vacation; stocking stuffers for nearly every personality type for less than $20; and Bridges Reading & Writing Institute adds a unit to its acclaimed reading and writing tutoring program.

Spread the Joy!

Sam — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:31:26 +0000

Santa’s Survival Guide

Sam — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:28:41 +0000

How does Santa do it? We help you find your inner Kris Kringle this holiday season with our four-part series, Santa's Survival Guide; Christmas lists for the modern family; and Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine proves why they're worthy of the title "Gold Award Recipient."

Ready, Set, Give!

Sam — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:13:23 +0000

Begin the season of giving with a turkey trot benefiting local nonprofits; find your everyday philanthropist without spending a dime; and see how Pretend City rewards those who give to others. Read all about it, along with the upcoming week's activities in The Buzz!