02.19.2010 | This Weekend in Orange County

Daily:
* Bowers Kidseum
* Bowling
* Discovery Science Center
* FREE Ice Skating at the Orange County Great Park
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* La Habra Children’s Museum
* Pretend City
* Public Dolphin ‘Citizen Science’ Project at Crystal Cove State Park
* Whale Watching in Dana Point

Friday, February 19th:

* the Warehouse Sale
* Tot Walk, 9am at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
* Wetland Wee Walks at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 – 11:15am. Join the staff for a nature walk, crafts & activities. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-8.
* Graffiti Beach Pop-Up Event

Saturday, February 20th:

* the Warehouse Sale
* Graffiti Beach Pop-Up Event
* Junior Biologist Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 9:30 – 11:30 am, ages 10-12
* SaveOurBeach.org Seal Beach Cleanup, from 10am – 1pm at the 1st Street Beach Lot (corner of Ocean & 1st in the Rivers End restaurant parking lot) in Seal Beach.
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Ocean Institute’s Marine Mammal Exploration Cruise, 1-3:30pm

Sunday, February 21st:

* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.

xoxo, K

02.05.2010 | This Weekend in Orange County

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are just some of the events happening this weekend. For the complete list go HERE.

Daily:

* Bowers Kidseum
* Bowling
* Discovery Science Center
* FREE Ice Skating at the Orange County Great Park
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil at the Orange County Great Park
* La Habra Children’s Museum
* Pretend City
* Public Dolphin ‘Citizen Science’ Project at Crystal Cove State Park
* Whale Watching in Dana Point

Friday, February 5th:
* Good to Go, Ages & Stages at Pretend City, 9am – 3pm
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo… class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Wetland Wee Walks at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 – 11:15am. Join the staff for a nature walk, crafts & activities. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-8.
* Baby and Tots Art Class at the Road Less Traveled Store, 11am -12pm. $10
* Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 6-9 pm

Saturday, February 6th:

* FREE admission to the Discovery Science Center with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card
* SaveOurBeach.org Long Beach Cleanup, from 9am- Noon, where Termino Ave. meets the sand in Long Beach.
* Kids Workshop, a FREE kid-friendly “How-To Clinic”, at your local Home Depot, 9am-12pm.
* The Knack Free Family Event at your local Michael’s store, 10am.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Target FREE First Saturday at the Children’s Museum at La Habra, 1:30-3:30pm. Face painting, crafts & stilt walkers.

Sunday, February 7th:

* Target FREE First Sunday at the Bower’s Museum & Kidseum
* Bowers Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Centennial Heritage Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Ocean Institute’s Marine Mammal Exploration Cruise, 1-3:30pm

xoxo, K

01.29.2010 | This Weekend in Orange County

Here’s a cheat list of things to do & place to go this weekend….

* Annie at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
* Beach Cleanup
* Bowers Kidseum
* Discovery Science Center
* FREE Ice Skating & Snow Day at the Orange County Great Park
* Irvine Park Railroad
* KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil at the Orange County Great Park
* La Habra Children’s Museum
* Pretend City
* Radio Disney event at the Spectrum
* Whale Watching in Dana Point

xoxo, K

01.22.2010 | This Weekend in Orange County

It’s raining, it’s pouring…. & to be honest, this weekend I’m planning on hunkering down inside. But, if you’re brave & are feeling the need to get out of the house, here are a few activities to keep you busy…

Daily:

* Bowers Kidseum
* Discovery Science Center
* Irvine Park Railroad
* KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil at the Orange County Great Park
* La Habra Children’s Museum
* Pretend City
* Whale Watching in Dana Point

Friday, January 22nd:

* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo… class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Wetland Wee Walks at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 – 11:15am. Join the staff for a nature walk. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant. $2-8 years old.
* Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 6-9 pm
* Professional Bull Riders at the Honda Center, 8pm

Saturday, January 23rd:

* Valentine’s Day Mini Photo Sessions, 9am – 12pm, $225 (includes session fee & photo package)
* Preschool Program at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 9:30 – 11:30 am
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* Professional Bull Riders at the Honda Center, 6pm
* Kogi BBQ at Dippin’ Dots in Fountain Valley, 10:30 pm – Midnight

Sunday, January 24th:

* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Ocean Institute’s Marine Mammal Exploration Cruise, 1-3:30pm
* Professional Bull Riders at the Honda Center, 2pm

xoxo, K

12.18.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Looking for something to do this weekend? Need to get the kids out of the house? Here’s a list of some of my favorite events happening this weekend. Want even more options? Go HERE for ALL the happenings this weekend in Orange County.

Daily:
Discovery Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival
Holiday Christmas Light Displays
Holiday Time at Disneyland
Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train
The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral
Whale Watching in Dana Point

Friday, December 18th:
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water’s edge
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm

Saturday, December 19th:
* Save Our Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup: 10 am – 1pm at the 1st Street Beach lot (corner of Ocean & 1st in the Rivers End restaurant parking lot) in Seal Beach
* Christmas at the Orange County Zoo, 10am – 3pm. Visit with Santa, enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, make craft & get your face painted. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Pretend City “A Christmas Carol” Celebration, 11am – 12pm, 2-3pm
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water’s edge
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm

Sunday, December 20th:
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Santa Claus & Outlaw Magician coming to Dippin’ Dots, 2-4pm
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm

xoxo, K

12.11.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Looking for something to do this weekend? Grab the kids & go! go! go! Here’s a list of some of my favorite events happening this weekend. Want even more options? Go HERE for everything happening & going-on this weekend in Orange County.

Friday, December 11th:
* Save Our Beach Monthly Riverbed/ Wetlands Cleanup: 9 am – 11 am at the lot just north of the intersection of 1st Street & PCH in Long Beach
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water’s edge

Saturday, December 12th:

* Everything Under $80 Shopping Event, 10am -6pm at the Village (across from Irvine Spectrum)
* Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade, 10 am on Crown Valley Parkway
* Dana Point Winter Festival, 12-5:30pm, La Plaza Park
* Holiday Toy Express comes to Anaheim: 5:15pm, Orange: 6pm, Santa Ana: 7pm, Fullerton: 8:30pm
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water’s edge
* Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Sunday, December 13th:
* Target FREE Second Sundays at the Orange County Museum of Art
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Laguna Niguel Chanukah Celebration & Concert, 3:30pm, Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
* Fashion Island Menorah Lighting Ceremony, 3pm. For more information call (949)721-9800
* Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
* Nativity Play and Lantern Parade, 5pm, Old World Village, HB
* Bowers Museum: Las Posadas Mexican Christmas Program, 5pm

xoxo, K

p.s. Don’t forget all the Menorah Lighting’s happening this weekend. Find the complete list HERE.

12.04.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Holy Cow! There is a lot going on. December seriously is, such a busy month! I don’t want to her any complaints that you are bored – there is definitely something for everyone. Craft Bazaars, Holiday Tree Lighting’s, FREE Museum Entries and so much more. And have you noticed? We’ve already started posting events for next week. There is just so much happening & I don’t want you to miss a single thing!

Daily:

Discovery Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival
Holiday Time at Disneyland
Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train
The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral
Whale Watching in Dana Point

Friday, December 4th:

* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Balboa Island Stroll, 6-9pm. Shops will be open late & many will be serving cheese, crackers & other refreshments.
* City of Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting, City Hall, 6pm
* Placentia Winter Holiday Celebration, 6:30pm, Placentia Civic Center: holiday music, caroling, refreshments, Christmas tree lighting.
* Seal Beach Annual Holiday Parade, 7pm
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm

Saturday, December 5th:

* City of Anaehim’s Breakfast at the North Pole, 8am

* Beach Clean Up, 9am -noon
* City of Laguna Hills breakfast with Santa, 9-10:30am at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
* Buena Park Annual Caneland & Craft Fair, 10am – 4pm, Ehlers Recreation Center
* Craft Bazaar, 9:30am -1pm, 500 Fernleaf Ave., CDM 92625
* Downtown Fullerton’s Annual Winter Festival, noon-6pm: bounce houses, face painting, craft & food booths, caroling, tree light ceremony at 5 pm.
* GSROC Holiday Boutique, 12-4pm, HB
* FREE admission to the Discovery Science Center with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Laguna Niguel’s North Pole Adventure, 10:00am – 1pm at Sea County Senior & Community Center. $7 per child (2-12 yrs.) & $2/adult.
* Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* The Knack Free Family Event at your local Michael’s store, 10am-1pm.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Target FREE First Saturday at the Children’s Museum at La Habra, 1:30-3:30pm. Face painting, crafts & stilt walkers.
* Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour, FREE tours begin every 15 minutes from 9 – 10:30 am.
* Kids Workshop, a FREE kid-friendly “How-To Clinic”, at your local Home Depot, 9am-12pm.
* Anaheim Ballet presents The Nutcracker, 3pm & 8pm
* Holly Jolly Hoopla!, 3-7pm, San Clemente Community Center: live penguins & reindeer, sled rides, decorating cookies, Santa visits & story telling. For more information call (949)361-8264.
* Holiday Toy Express comes to Tustin: 5:45pm, Irvine: 6:30pm, Laguna Niguel/ Mission Viejo: 7:30pm, San Juan Capistrano
* Christmas at the Casa, 5:30-8:30pm: tree lighting ceremony, story telling with Santa, caroling. For more information call (949)498-2139.
* San Juan Capistrano Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:15-9pm, Historic Town Center Park. For more information call (949)493-5911.
* City of Fountain Valley’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5pm, FV Recreation Center & Sports Park
* Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, 10:30am 6pm in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade. Pictures with Santa, Train Rides, Snow Play, Christmas Tree Lighting
* Costa Mesa Polar Express, 2-4pm Fairview Park.
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm

Sunday, December 6th:

* Target FREE First Sunday at the Bower’s Museum & Kidseum
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Village Art Fair, 9 am, Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.
* Bowers Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Centennial Heritage Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* FREE Boat Rides with Santa, 10am -2pm
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Huntington Beach Pier Lighting & Holiday Parade, 1pm-7pm
* Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30pm at Crown Valley Park. (Dress warm, because snow has been predicted!)
* City of Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Processional, 3:30-7pm, Plaza Park
* Holiday Toy Express comes to San Clemente North: 5:45pm, Camp Pendleton USMC 7:15pm, San Clemente Pier 8:45pm
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm

xoxo, K

11.27.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Wondering what to do or where to go this weekend in Orange County? Then check out one, or two or all of these Orange County events…

Friday, November 27th:
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo… class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Wild Tales at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 – 11:15 am. Story telling fun. After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts and nature walks. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-7.
* Holiday Hike at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2-3:30pm. Join the staff for a family friendly hike. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, FREE
* Bird Survey at Shipley Nature Center
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket

Saturday, November 28th:

* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Puttin’ on the Glitz, San Clemente
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket

Sunday, November 29th:

* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket

Now that you’ve got your weekend covered, need to plan the rest of the month? Check out the Just Spotted Calendar. Chock full of stuff to do & places to go! Want to list your very own event in the Just Spotted Calendar? Just submit your event informationHERE.

xoxo, K

11.20.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Wondering what to do or where to go this weekend in Orange County? Then check out one, or two or all of these happening events…

Friday, November 20th:
* Nutcracker Craft Boutique: 9am – 6pm, $2
* Tot Walk
, 9am at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo… class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6pm
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket


Saturday, November 21st:
* Nutcracker Craft Boutique: 9am – 4pm, $2
* LXM Pro Lacrosse Music Tour featuring Akon, Santa Ana Stadium, 10am – 10pm. Ticket for this professional lacrosse event range from $25 -$40.
* Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair, 9am-4pm
* Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Kids “War Games” at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6pm
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket

Sunday, November 22nd:
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park, 10am – 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Kids “School of Soldiers” & Crafts at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Little Women – The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 – $35/ ticket

Now that you’ve got your weekend covered, need to plan the rest of the month? Check out the Just Spotted Calendar. Chock full of stuff to do & places to go! Want to list your very own event in the Just Spotted Calendar? Just submit your event informationHERE.

xoxo, K

p.s. Don’t miss any of the Warehouse Sales this weekend… there are TONS! You can save yourself some HUGE bucks!

11.13.2009 | This Weekend in Orange County

Wondering what to do or where to go this weekend in Orange County? Then check out one, or two or all of these happening events…

Friday, November 13th:
* Diane’s Beachwear Warehouse Sale

* Hurley Holiday Warehouse Sale
* Orange County Junior League Christmas Company Boutique, 11am – 9pm, $10

* Wild Tales at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 – 11:15 am. Story telling fun. After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts and nature walks. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-7.
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* At the Discovery Science Center: Head to Toe, All About Your Body and Mexico, Festival of Toys
 
Saturday, November 14th:
* Diane’s Beachwear Warehouse Sale
* Hurley Holiday Warehouse Sale
* Orange County Junior League Christmas Company Boutique, 10am – 9pm, $10
* Orange County Junior League Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 9am-10:30am, $15 per person
* Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* Sea Tales at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 9:45 – 11 am. Reservations required (949)675-8915. (cost is $3 for members & $5 for non-members)
* Children’s Orchard M.O.M.S. Club Appreciation Day, 10am – 4pm
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am – 3pm.
* Baby Loves Disco, 2 – 5pm
* Kids “War Games” at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* At the Discovery Science Center: Head to Toe, All About Your Body and Mexico, Festival of Toys
 
Sunday, October 15th:
* Orange County Junior League Christmas Company Boutique, 10am – 5pm, $10
* American Indian Stories, Toys & Games at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 1-4pm. Hear stories and make your own toys Reservations required: (949)923-2235.
* Pet Expo, 10 am – 5pm
* Dana Wharf FREE kid’s fishing clinic, noon.
* Kids “School of Soldiers” & Crafts at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* At the Discovery Science Center: Head to Toe, All About Your Body and Mexico, Festival of Toys

xoxo, K

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