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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME! Now Playing in Ontario & Anaheim!

Posted on July 20, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino | Leave a Comment

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME! made their first Southern California appearance on Thursday, July 9 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.  The crowds were rolling with laughter and excitement!

Now Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has rolled into Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario with only two performances left.  Don’t miss out!  Get your tickets now!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME! Now Playing in Ontario & Anaheim!

Each ticket includes entry into the All Access Pre-Show!  Before the show, visit the Animal Open House to get up-close with the amazing animal stars, and visit the arena for an interactive All Access Pre-Show where families can meet performers, circus clowns, and more!

ONTARIO:

@ Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

  • Monday, July 20 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 21 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Prices range from $22, $27, $38–$42 (VIP), $70 (Front Row).  Prices vary between weekday & weekend performances.  Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXSTIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.  Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  All Ontario shows include both the Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show.

My family and I are planning on going to see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME on opening night at The Honda Center in Anaheim!

Tickets are still available for the following dates!

ANAHEIM:

@ Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

  • Friday, July 24 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 25 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 26 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday, July 29 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
  • Friday, July 31 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, Aug. 1 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, Aug. 2 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Prices range from $20, $25, $30, $42 (VIP), $70–$80 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating)!.  Prices vary between weekday & weekend performances Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in person at the venue Box Office.  Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  All Anaheim shows include both the Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show.

For more information, please visit www.Ringling.com.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Disclosure: SoCal Field Trips has been invited to attend a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show in Anaheim as a member of the media.  All points of view are my own.  Pictures copyrighted by Feld Entertainment and used by permission.

Attend FREE Star Wars Saturday at Barnes & Noble on July 18!

Posted on July 16, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

Attend FREE Star Wars Saturday at Barnes & Noble on July 18!

photo credit: Barnes & Noble

Join the Force as Barnes & Noble celebrates all things Star Wars on Saturday, July 18th.  This is a FREE event!  

Fans of all ages are invited to join in on the fun for exclusive products, activities, cosplay, trivia and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee (no purchase necessary. Must be 13 or older).

Costumes are encouraged!

While you wait for the Star Wars fun to begin, immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars transporting movies, books, and toys.

Attend FREE Star Wars Saturday at Barnes & Noble on July 18!

photo credit: imperial gunnery corps

For more information about Star Wars Saturday, contact your local Barnes & Noble store.

May The Force Be With You!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only.  All points of view are my own.

Kids Summer Crafting with Michaels Passport To Imagination!

Posted on June 16, 2015 | Filed Under: DIY, Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

Michaels stores are making it so easy for parents and kids to get crafting this summer with their Passport to Imagination classes.  Kids will have a chance to take a road this summer at classes being held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from June 15 - July 31.  Each week a different road trip will be explored while kids enjoy doing a large variety of craft projects.

Where can children go for two hours this summer and craft till their little hearts are full?  At Michaels Passport to Imagination classes!

Michaels stores are making it so easy for parents and kids to get crafting this summer with their Passport to Imagination classes.  Kids will have a chance to take a road trip this summer at classes being held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from June 15 – July 31.  Each week a different road trip will be explored while kids enjoy doing a large variety of craft projects.

One of the things I love about these 2 hour classes, for children ages 3 and older, is the affordability.  Classes are only $4 per session or $12 for 3 sessions, including supplies.

My Michaels store in Orange County has this neat display just as you walk in the door.  It shows some of the fun craft projects kids have to look forward to this summer.

Week of June 14 – Come explore the sea at Michaels.  Make a pirate doubloon necklace and eye patch, a spyglass and treasure map and a feathery parrot puppet.

Week of June 21 – Spend a week at the lake.  Build a paper sailboat, create a felt feast for pretend picnics and make a magnetic fishing game to play.

Week of June 28 – Let’s go to the county fair!  Make a flower with yarn, create a craft stick Ferris wheel and use two paper plates and cup to build a hot air balloon.

Week of July 5 – Take a stroll down Main Street.  Make a pinwheel, a fun travel memory game and pretty faux stained glass.

Week of July 19 – Don’t miss this week’s music festival.  Create a fringed bell anklet, paint a canvas with a musical theme and craft a water bottle holder.

Week of July 26 – Are you ready for flea market fun?   Tape together a bead bracelet, a wallet or pouch and a make-believe camera with Duck Tape®.

To sign your children up for this summer’s Michaels Passport to Imagination program visit their website.

Happy Crafting!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only.  All points of view are my own.

10 Savvy Entertainment Deals in Southern California! (Raging Waters, Hairspray The Musical, The Phantom of the Opera + More)

Posted on June 12, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

10 Savvy Entertainment Deals in Southern California including tickets to see Cinderella, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs and Phantom of the Opera!

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Welcome to SoCal Field Trips’ popular blog series titled 10 Savvy Entertainment Deals!  This week we are providing you with some fun and entertaining ideas you can do with your family this summer.

Up this week are discount tickets for WATER PLAY at Raging Waters, Knott’s Soak City and Castle Park.

Plus get musical theater tickets starting as low as $6 to see such shows as Cinderella, Snow White & The Seven Dwarves, Hairspray and more!

But remember!  The key to getting a great deal is to buy the deal as soon as you see it!  Event outlets such as Goldstar and Groupon only have so many tickets they can sell before they are gone.

So here we go…

WATER PLAY:

$9.99 Tickets to visit Castle Park: Fun With Rides, Miniature Golf, Buccaneer Cove & More, Riverside

More than 27 classic amusement-park rides, four miniature golf courses, 200 state-of-the-art video games, five water slides and a carnival midway add up to some fun times for your family at Riverside’s own Castle Park. Your Duke’s Deluxe ticket gives you the opportunity to explore all the park has to offer, including unlimited rides, miniature golf on the four miniature courses and Buccaneer Cove. No matter what your age, it’s all there for you and the kids to enjoy inside the Castle Park kingdom.

$25 Tickets to visit Knott’s Soak City this summer, Buena Park

The summer heat is here to stay, but you can cool off with a fun-packed day in the water at Knott’s Soak City, a water adventure park right next door to Knott’s Theme Park. Whimsically themed to recreate SoCal beach towns of the 1950s, Soak City boasts 17 speed, tube and body slides for tons of wet ‘n’ wild good times. Take the plunge on the six-story high Pacific Spin, catch some waves at Tidal Wave Bay, relax on the lazy Sunset River and have epic water battles with the three-story Toyota Beach House’s water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises. Little ones can join in the fun as well! Designed for maximum family appeal, Gremmie Lagoon is a hands-on water playground for pint-sized surfers. Just be sure to wear your swimsuit, because you’re not going to get out of here without getting wet!

$30 Tickets to visit Raging Waters: Rides, Slides, Pools & More, San Dimas

Spend a day cooling off at California’s largest water park, Raging Waters San Dimas. With 50 beautifully landscaped acres of slides, attractions and its own sandy beach, Raging Waters has active entertainment options for everyone. Feel the adrenaline rush on the all new Aqua Rocket, a four-person rocket style raft merging the excitement of a roller coaster and the thrills and spills of a water ride. Face thrillers like the Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror, which features both a 40-foot drop and 360-degree spins … in total darkness! Make a splash at Wave Cove, a wave pool that simulates true tidal movements or just kick back and tube the quarter-mile-long lazy river known as Amazon Adventure.

FAMILY FUN:

$7.00 Tickets to visit Sea Jellies & More at Aquarium of the Pacific: Afternoon Admission For Any Weekday (New Exhibit!), Long Beach

Umbrella jellies, purple-striped jellies and egg yolk jellies: You can see all sorts of jellyfish species — and even safely touch them without getting stung — at Aquarium of the Pacific’s newJelliesexhibits. Discover these beautiful yet mysterious animals with no heart, brain or lungs that have existed on our planet since before the time of the dinosaurs, and learn about their importance to our ocean planet. Plus, you can come face-to-face with and touch the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds and watch Magellanic penguins play.  With this offer, you can choose any weekday during afternoon hours (3:00pm-6:00pm) to visit this world-class aquarium.

$18.95 Tickets to Golf N’ Stuff: 2 Hour Unlimited Use Weekend Wristband, Ventura

For nearly 40 years, Golf N’ Stuff has been providing family entertainment for all ages. The park features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, lazer tag, go-carts, bumper boats and other fun rides, all set amongst lush landscaping, whimsical scenery and water features. Gaming buffs can try out all the newest video and prize arcade games. This is an outing that truly has something for every skill level, age and interest. When the fun has your mouth watering and your stomach growling, head to the snack bar for thirst-quenching soft drinks and favorites like Tombstone pizza, Farmer John hot dogs, nachos and refreshing soft-serve ice cream.

DISNEY FUN:

$13 Tickets to see Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out With a Pre-Show Live Dance Performance & Screening of Short Film Lava @ The El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood

From the Academy Award-winning director of Up comes Disney/Pixar’s original film Inside Out, a hilarious look inside the most extraordinary location any animated film has dared to visit — the human mind. As if young Riley wasn’t having a hard enough time dealing with growing up, her family uproots her from her Midwestern life and moves to San Francisco. As Riley and her emotions — Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) — struggle to adjust to her new life, turmoil ensues. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the others clash on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. Inside Out gives a totally fresh, comical and endearing spin on the concept of being on an “emotional roller-coaster.” Before the movie, experience The Music of Light, a stage show like you’ve never seen before. Dancers coached by So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Dave Scott will move and groove across the El Capitan stage amidst colorful 3-D LED illuminations.

MUSICAL THEATER:

$6.00 Tickets to see Storybook Theatre’s Cinderella: Interactive Kids’ Show @ Theatre West, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Magazine calls Storybook Theatre “the best in the city for the squirmy set,” and their latest production of the classicCinderella is poised to provide another fun, enriching experience for young ones ages 3-9. Not only will the kids enjoy the slightly scatterbrained fairy godmother and the puppet stepsisters as part of the story of the chore-plagued girl who wants to go to the ball, but they’ll also have the chance to dance with the prince and even try on the glass slipper.

$7.50 Tickets to see an Interactive Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Show, Los Angeles

Snow White and the gang invite the younger set on stage to help the Los Angeles Children’s Theater re-create this classic fairy tale. Kids can become a part of the action, performing as a tree, raindrop, wind, woodland creature or even a dwarf as this much-beloved story unfolds. The show follows the well-known adventures of fair Snow White and the jealous Queen, and features favorites including the Magic Mirror, poisoned apple, handsome prince and of course, the fabulous seven dwarves.

$7.50 Tickets to see Three Bully Goats Gruff: Los Angeles Children’s Theater Reinvents Classic Story, Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Children’s Theater uses the classic fairy taleThree Bully Goats Gruff to teach young audiences about peaceful ways of dealing with bullying. In this new spin on the 19th-century tale, little Billy the Goat is the troublesome character everyone has to watch out for — the kid is bullying everyone in sight, including the two goats siblings and the toll trolls who work on that well-known bridge. As if paying a toll to get across the bridge wasn’t bad enough, now anyone who dares to cross over the bridge gets knocked off by Billy. A host of silly new characters join in to help solve the dilemma of Billy the Bully. You’ll see everyone from a politician to a prima ballerina get in on the action. The production’s as rollicking as it is enriching, teaching kids a valuable moral lesson while also tickling their funny bones, at The Little Theater.

$49 Tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera: US Tour of Spectacular New Production @ The Hollywood Pantages, Hollywood

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production of The Phantom of the Opera brings the dramatic doomed love triangle to the Hollywood Pantages. Described by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” the latest edition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece offers bold new staging showcasing original costumes, fresh choreography and exciting special effects (including the legendary chandelier) — plus a soaring score filled with memorable songs like “Masquerade,” “The Music of the Night” and “All I Ask of You.”

$17.50 Tickets to see Hairspray: The Smash Hit Musical Comedy @ Chance Theater, Westminster

Hairspray is boppin’ onto the Chance Theater stage in Anaheim, and it’s piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and infectious tunes. Set in 1960s Baltimore, this hit musical that scored eight Tony Awards tells the story of lovable plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad — a social misfit who becomes a local celebrity by dancing on TV’s Corny Collins Show. Tracy’s love of dancing leads her to become an unlikely heroine, triumphing over both snotty teen queens and racial segregation. And she does it all without mussing a hair of her stylish ‘do. Stick around after the show for a discussion with the artists following every non-preview performance.

$10 Tickets to see Les Misérables: The Epic Musical of Passion & Revolution, San Pedro 

$12 Tickets to see Les Misérables: Musical Saga of Passion & Revolution, Redondo Beach

It’s grand and uplifting, and it’s one of the most popular musicals of all time. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables won eight Tony Awards on Broadway and was adapted into an Oscar-winning film in 2013. Encore Entertainers presents this sweeping tale of heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. You’ll be immersed in the tale of ex-convict Jean Valjean’s struggle for redemption while trying to outrun the determined police inspector Javert, and moved by the innocent love of his adopted daughter Cosette for the revolutionary and student, Marius. It’s a celebration of the human struggle for justice and happiness in the face of hardship, backed by a gorgeous score, including the beloved songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and more.

$79 Tickets to see Broadway’s Matilda the Musical @ Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles 

From the brilliantly creative mind behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr. Fox comes the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical. Named Timemagazine’s No. 1 show of the year, Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl — and later made into a movie starring Danny DeVito and Mara Wilson — Matilda the Musical has a powerhouse team behind it, including Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage) and Tony-winning playwright Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

GIVEAWAY: Win 2 Tickets To See Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME!

Posted on June 9, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Bernardino, Giveaways | 6 Comments

Win 2 Tickets to see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME!

My family is going to see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME on opening night at The Honda Center in Anaheim!

And we want you to experience the fun too!  We are giving away 2 TICKETS to see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME at any location of your choosing on specific given days – STAPLES Center (LA), Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario) or Honda Center.

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Plus to celebrate Ringling’s prized performing pachyderms, you are encouraged to post an “elephant nose selfie” on social media using hashtag #RinglingBros !

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Win 2 Tickets to see Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME performance schedule includes:

LOS ANGELES:

@ The STAPLES Center, 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015

  • Thursday, July 9
  • Tuesday, July 14
  • Thursday, July 9 7:30 PM
  • Friday, July 10 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 11 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 12 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Monday, July 13 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 14 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Prices range from $25, $30, $45–$50 (VIP), $100–$110 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating).  Prices vary between weekday & weekend performances. Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.  Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  All shows include the All Access Pre-Show.

ONTARIO:

@ Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

  • Friday, July 17
  • Tuesday, July 21
  • Friday, July 17 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 18 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 19 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM
  • Monday, July 20 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 21 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Prices range from $22, $27, $38–$42 (VIP), $70 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating).  Prices vary between weekday & weekend performances.  Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXSTIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.  Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  All Ontario shows include both the Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show.

ANAHEIM:

@ Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

  • Friday, July 24 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 25 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 26 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday, July 29 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
  • Friday, July 31 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, Aug. 1 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, Aug. 2 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Prices range from $20, $25, $30, $42 (VIP), $70–$80 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating).  Prices vary between weekday & weekend performances Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in person at the venue Box Office.  Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.  All Anaheim shows include both the Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show.

For more information, please visit www.Ringling.com.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Disclosure: SoCal Field Trips has been invited to attend a Ringling Bros. show to help facilitate this post.  All points of view are my own.  Pictures copyrighted by Feld Entertainment and used by permission.  Contest Rules: US Residents Only.  No purchase necessary to enter.  One winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email.  Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter.  The prize package will be fulfilled by the sponsor and arrive within 4 weeks after being selected.

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