
12 Tips for Choosing the Right Summer Camp
March 10, 2022 12:32 pm Leave your thoughtsSummer camps are one of the best ways to keep kids engaged and learning outside of school. Here’s our best tips for finding the right camp for your family!
Summer camps are one of the best ways to keep kids engaged and learning outside of school. Here’s our best tips for finding the right camp for your family!
The new Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is divided into four innovative nature play areas, each designed around unique habitats. Kids (and grown-ups!) get to feel what it’s like to be wild!
The 11th Sheep Shearing Festival returns to Highland Springs Ranch & Inn located in Cherry Valley. Visitors can get a close-up view of how sheep are shorn and how wool is processed. Families can enjoy sheep feeding, herding demonstrations, scavenger hunt, crafts, and lamb-themed dishes!
Check out these fun performances coming up around LA & Orange County for families and kids. From basketball trick shots and princesses to high-flying bugs and circus science — there’s something out there for every family!
It’s that time of year for the California Gray Whale to make their annual migration from the frigid waters of the Arctic seas to the warm lagoons of Baja California. With the return of these big, beautiful whales, comes the return of Southern California whale festivities!
Who’s excited for the long weekend ahead? Here’s fun things to do with the whole family this Presidents’ Day weekend. Celebrate California history at an actual old West ghost town, go on a model train ride, enjoy symphonies made just for kids, and more!
Free admission days at Descanso Gardens, The Huntington, South Coast Botanic Garden, and more. Plus, a list of gardens and nature centers that are always free!
Keep the kids entertained during your Super Bowl watch party with these fun games and activities! Plus, check out the official Rams Kids website for even more activities including coloring pages for SoFi Stadium and Rams quarterback, Matthew Stafford.
February is jam-packed full of fun! Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day — there’s lots of events for kids happening!
Here’s everything you need to know about Sesame Place San Diego including the rides, water attractions, ticket pricing, and other fun things to do. It’s opening in March 26th and we can’t wait!
Calling football fans of all ages! Experience the glory of the NFL through interactive games, autograph sessions, and awesome attractions.
Planning to go on a school tour? Here’s tips on what to do before you go, things to look for, and questions to ask.
There’s something about being in the audience of a live performance that makes the holiday season extra special. Here’s a round up of holiday shows, musicals, and plays showing all around Southern California. We’re also including all-time favorites, A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker.
Southern California loves to celebrate the holidays with one the best ways we know how — on the water! See hundreds of festively decorated boats and ships and they light up the harbors of LA & Orange County.
Public Skating at The RinksLocations: Anaheim Ice, Great Park Ice, Lakewood Ice, Poway Ice, Westminster Ice, and Yorba Linda IceEnjoy ice skating on NHL and Olympic-sized rinks. They have over 1,000 pairs of professionally maintained hockey and figure skates for rental, plus skate mates for new skaters. Must register online. Visit their website for public… View Article
Fall back, spring forward, get an hour, lose an hour — no matter what time of the year it is, a Daylight Saving Time Sunday is bound to feel “off.” Here’s some tips to help ease the transition and avoid sleep-deprived meltdowns (from kids or parents), long school days, and routine changes.
Got everything you need for a cool night of candy and chaos? Here’s a checklist to make sure you’re prepared for whatever the night brings! Plus: a few tips and tricks on what to do before and after.
Besides strolling through your own neighborhood this year, how about trick-or-treating in a neighborhood of haunted Victorian mansions or a spooky ghost town?
Win a family 4-pack of tickets to Day Out With Thomas: Trains, Games, & Miles of Smiles.
This issue contains the top goodies we’ve found that make parenting easier, kids (and parents) happier, life better. Plus, we’re backing it up with 161 fun outing ideas to have in your pocket, along with a list of people and organizations that can help when you need it.
It’s not officially Fall until you’ve walked around a pumpkin patch! Get lost in a corn maze, feed the farm animals, play games, go on rides, and hunt down the perfect pumpkin. Here’s a list of nearby pumpkin patches and pumpkin displays.
Looking for a practically free family outing? Check out these aquariums and marine centers where kids can visit for a donation of $5 or less!
What’s there to do this Labor Day weekend? Besides firing up the grill, you could join the circus, taste food from around the world, go sunflower picking, or watch a super cool plane take to the skies!
Kids tend to be more descriptive about their day when asked specific, engaging questions. Here’s a list of unique questions to get the conversation started!
Looking for ways to keep your kids engaged after school? We’ve got you covered! And we’re not just talkin sports—here’s a whole list of ideas you can do at home or within your neighborhood.
To celebrate National Aviation Day, we’ve rounded up a list of Southern California aviation-themed places you could take off to with your kids!
Check out all the fun things to do before summer ends and school starts!
Looking for a great after school activity? Start with theatre arts!
Does your child love to sing? Have them try singing in a choir or chorus! Stan DeWitt, Executive Director of the Long Beach Youth Chorus, talks to us about the positive impact choral singing has on kids and teens. He also answers your most frequently asked questions.
Art, music, and nature highlight this month’s most exciting events for kids and families in LA & Orange County.
If your kids are inspired to try out a new Olympic sport, we’ve got you covered! Here’s how to find a team/league in your area, plus a few of our favorite local organizations.
Outdoor movies are always a fun summertime tradition. Here’s a few tips to make sure you have a fun night out with the kids!
Summer is here and school is out! Camps are booked for the older kids, but wait…what am I going to do with my little ones that are not old enough to attend summer camp? Good news is, there are plenty of easy and fun things you can do to give your toddlers and preschoolers a summer camp-like experience at home. Here are 3 of our top summer activities that will encourage your child to play, learn, and get messy!
CLUE! Live – A Walking Experience Westfield Century City in Los Angeles Now – August 8 www.cluewalkingexperience.com In this all-new immersive experience, guests become detectives to solve the mystery of who murdered the elusive Mr. Boddy. The newly minted detectives will be led by Mr. or Ms. Butler through the game board come to life…. View Article
Summer heat gettin to ya? Grab the family to spend a couple of hours at the movies! Watch your family’s favorite film for just a few bucks, enjoy the air conditioning, and discounted popcorn too!
The Junior Lifeguard program is a treasured summer tradition for many who live near the coast. Year after year, this popular program teaches valuable life lessons and skills to thousands of Southern California kids and teens.
Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival is here! Here’s 5 tips you need to know before going and a review of the food and overall experience.
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