The Ultimate Blogosaurus of Dino-mite Activities!

Rawr! Is your kiddo a fan of all things dinosaurs? Here at Kidsguide, we know dino-love NEVER goes extinct. That’s why we’ve put together this blogosaurus filled with ten must-see dino destinations!

Dino Days at the Nature Park

Lake Forest

June 1-2, 2019: Experience the adventure as the Nature Park is transformed into Dino Days with life-size moving dinosaurs! The event will also have arts & crafts, a balloon artist, face painting, dinosaur displays, and much more. This is a don’t-miss event!

Dino Quest at Discovery Cube OC

Santa Ana

Dig for prehistoric bones and track dinosaurs on this epic outdoor quest. Kids can even learn about the body system of a dinosaur by walking inside a giant, two-story tall Argentinosaurus!

Science Station at Children’s Museum of La Habra

La Habra

Young paleontologists can uncover dinosaur fossils at the Dig Site, visit their life-sized dinosaur, and listen to dinosaur sounds in the Dino Corner.

Wonder of Dinosaurs

South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach

It’s the largest display of dinosaurs on the West Coast! Over 100 dinosaurs and two floors of fun dinosaur-themed activities, including kiddie rides, 18-hole miniature golf, mazes and more.

Have a Dino Day at the Natural History Museum

Los Angeles

Clear your schedule and plan this dino day at NHM! Get ready to experience paleontology come to life, and immerse yourself in everything dinosaur.

Visit the Dinosaur Hall to see magnificent displays, then head to the Dino Lab to get a behind-the-scenes view of paleontologists at work. Then go see Dinosaur Encounters, a live performance featuring large-scale puppets of a t-rex and triceratops. Don’t forget to check out the Paleo Play Zone with a fossil dig pit, dinosaur puzzle and grab a souvenir from the Dino Store!

Also, for a limited time, visit their Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit that let you follow the footsteps of scientists who search for rare dinosaurs.

Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology

Claremont

Explore two circular exhibit areas totaling 4,000 square feet. The Hall of Footprints features a unique fossil collection. The Hall of Life showcases the Earth’s history and highlights life form from major eras of geologic time.

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon

The Cabazon Dinosaurs have long been regarded as one of the most iconic roadside attractions!

Check out Mr. Rex’s Dinosaur Adventure, which includes an exhibit featuring over 50 life-like dinosaurs, a dinosaur dig, fossil planning, and climb inside Mr. Rex all the way up to his mouth! Then, visit the gift shop for a wide array of unique dinosaur-themed merchandise.

Want a sweet treat featuring the only dinosaur cone in the world?! Catch the Wafflesaurus Truck here on the weekends or visit their store, Sweet-o-saur!

Sweetosaur

Torrance and Riverside

Get a taste of prehistoric paradise! It’s a dinosaur-themed dessert shop filled with milkshakes, ice cream rolls, and scoops in their signature dinosaur-shaped cone!

Dinosaur Farm

Pasadena

This unique store was named “One of the Ten Most Amazing Toy Stores in the U.S.” by forbestraveler.com. So it’s safe to say… this is not an ordinary store! Dinosaur Farm offers the biggest dinosaur collection around, a unique selection of books, science kits, art supplies and so much more.

Jurassic World Ride & Raptor Encounter at Universal Studios

Hollywood

The newly revamped attraction just opened for Summer 2019 featuring a more real, more intense experience.

And, there’s nothing like experiencing a little Hollywood magic by encountering the most intelligent dinosaur in Jurassic World, the raptor! Skilled handlers will bring you and your family within feet of this incredibly life-like dinosaur.

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