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Brick or Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND California

Posted on September 19, 2019 | Filed Under: Field Trips in San Diego, Theme Parks | 2 Comments

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My family and I always enjoy attending Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at LEGOLAND California. It’s a memorable experience for all us! Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is back this year and better than ever! The Park is open for five spooky-kooky nights – September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 – starting at 5 pm till 9 pm. It’s the home of Halloween fun and filled with music, costume contests, the Brick-or-Treat Trail and more.

There is so much to do in just under four hours at Brick-or-Treat Party Nights that it’s unbelievable and hard to pack it all in. But boy…did we try! That’s how much LEGOLAND California has to offer families! With limited time at the park, here are my Top 5 Must-Dos at Brick-or-Treat Party Nights.

Top 5 Must-Dos at Brick-or-Treat Party Nights

Character Meets and Greets

Don’t miss your chance to meet LEGO Mummy, Lord Vamprye and other Halloween favorites. Bring your camera to capture the best memories too!

The Entertainment

LEGOLAND California, the home of Halloween, is filled with new shows and activities this year! Guests can “boo-gie” down at frighteningly-fun dance parties like The AstroBash Dance Party and hear bewitching voices and hauntingly catchy tunes presetned by The Witchettes. Every note they sing will put a spell on you to boogie all night long! Even the SEA LIFE Aquarium is getting into the spirit and will have treats, dancing and decorations.

The Street Performers

This is my favorite aspect of Brick-or-Treat Party Nights! LEGOLAND California has numerous street performers and acrobats out and about throughout the park. Their costumes are amazing and so fine tuned. I can watch them perform all day and all night long!

Check Out The Best Halloween Costumes For Kids!

Morph Alien Pick Me Up Inflatable Blow Up Costume Disney Fairies Tinker Bell The Pirate Fairy Girls’ Costume Marvel Spider-Man Toddler Costume Disney Mary Poppins 2 Pc. Girls Costume, with Hat Size: Med Star Wars: The Force Awakens Child’s Stormtrooper Costume, Medium

There is also a constume contest for guests. Come dressed up and enter one of three great categories including Group, LEGO^® Theme and Creative.

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30+ Awesome Pumpkin Patches in Southern California

Posted on September 6, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Bernardino, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | 23 Comments

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Due to current circumstances, please call each pumpkin patch ahead of time to confirm if they are open.

It’s pumpkin season. Better yet, it’s pumpkin patch season! Now’s the time to load up the kids and head out to one of Southern California’s 30+ pumpkin patches in the area!

Annually, my family ventures out to the Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch in Orange, for a good time. Field Trip Girl especially enjoys this pumpkin patch because of the face painting, tractor rides and carnival games. The Irvine Park Railroad also does a great job at creating a classic pumpkin patch feeling, along with a few games and activities. This season we also plan to visit Peltzers Farms in Temecula to go through their gigantic corn maze. Field Trip Boy loves mazes!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Southern California

In preparation for the fall, I complied a list of 30+ Pumpkin Patches in Southern California. I surveyed several my friends who live in the area to find out which pumpkin patches they like to visit with their families. The majority of them said that they like to go to the old-fashioned, classic type pumpkin patches. However, I’ve compiled a list of a variety of pumpkin patches that are sure to please everyone in the family!

If you know of a pumpkin patch in your area that you really like and should be added to this list, please send us an email!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival at Santa Anita, Arcadia

The Infield comes alive for the last two weekends in October with the Fall Fun Fest. Bring the whole family to experience Bounce Houses, Games, Pony Rides, and more! There’s something for just about everyone to enjoy. And just in time for the spooky season, grab yourself a pumpkin from the Santa Anita Pumpkin Patch.

Deal Alert: $10.00 for One Pumpkin (price ranged $6 and under) and One Unlimited Wristband for Bounce Houses, Pony Rides and more for One Person.

Pasadena’s Pumpkin Patch, Pasadena

Pasadena Pumpkin patch has been in business for over 20 years. They provide the best pumpkins of all shapes, colors, and sizes at the best prices. They also have pony rides, jumbo bouncing slides, themed bounce houses, and a petting zoo.

Deal Alert: $26.00 for Petting Zoo, Pony Ride, and Bounce House Admission for Two at Pasadena Pumpkin Patch (Up to 47% Off)

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Calabasas

This festival takes place October 19 – 20, 2019. Admission includes Inflatables & Giant Slide, Live Bands & DJ Zone, Contests & Saturday Morning Costume Parade, Reptile, Bugs & Nature shows, Youth Halloween Carnival, Business Expo, Car Show and Exhibits. Pumpkins, pumpkin treats and halloween decorations are an additional price.

Debbie and Jeff’s Pumpkin Patch, Redondo Beach

This classic pumpkin patch has animals, a jumper and a slide. They staff is also very friendly and helpful.

Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees, San Dimas

They offer pumpkins of all sizes and styles, various inflatable slides and bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and baby chicks.

Forneris Farms, Mission Hills

An annual pumpkin patch and Harvest Festival. There are gorgeous varieties of pumpkins grown and harvested by the local farmers. Get lost in their 4 acre Super Farmer Corn Maze or take a narrated tracotor tour around the farm.

Santa Monica Farmers Market, Santa Monica

On the Wednesdays leading up to Halloween, pumpkins are added to the bounty along the 3rd Street Promenade.

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Ultimate List of Homeschool Days in Southern California

Posted on August 13, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in San Diego | 12 Comments

A unique part of homeschooling is the ability to go out into the community and learn first-hand about a specific subject that you are passionate about. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, there are many opportunities for children of all ages to explore and learn. And there’s definitely no shortage of great museums, historical sites, theaters, parks, festivals, and farms to visit in Southern California.

But just in case you were wondering where to start, here’s a list of 25+ Homeschool Days in Southern California to help you plan your next adventure!

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25+ Homeschool Days in Southern California

Homeschool Day at BubblePop, Tustin

Join us at BubblePOP in Tustin on January 31 from 1-3 pm for a unique indoor interactive bubble experience for all ages! Experience more than 10 STEM activities, a 30-minute Science of Bubbles Show presented by Mad Science South Orange County, and a make your own bubble wand project. Plus, take home a goodie bag to continue your learning of bubbles at home!

Homeschool Day at BubblePop in Tustin

Homeschool Ice Skating Day at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, Aliso Viejo

The Aliso Viejo Ice Palace is dedicated to providing you with the finest experience on ice skates. They have a homeschool ice skating day on Mondays. Advance sign ups are not required.

Homeschool Days at Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Unique for homeschoolers, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers special Homeschool Days once in the fall and once in the spring tailored just for homeschool students and their families. No other classroom-based school trips are booked during this time. The Aquarium’s educators set up engaging learning stations that allow homeschoolers of all ages to experiment, investigate and explore marine habitats and concepts. In December, they also host a Homeschool Holiday event.

Homeschool Day at The Autry Museum, Los Angeles

A few times a year The Autry Museum in LA hosts homeschool days for the community. Various programs and classes are available on these special days. Check their website for updated information.

Homeschool Days at The California Science Center, Los Angeles

The California Science Center strives to provide homeschool students with opportunities to explore science in fun and unique ways. The Center offers programs for both individual homeschool students and large groups alike.

On select days throughout the school year, the Center invites homeschool students to visit on Homeschool Days and explore a variety of science concepts. Each day the Center features age-appropriate activities that are held in their educational classrooms and the Big Lab. Classes are offered for students based on the following age ranges: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16. Sessions in the morning are from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and session in the afternoon are from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Homeschool Day at The Children’s Museum of La Habra, La Habra

In January, The Children’s Museum of Habra welcomes Homeschool families to discover, learn and play at the museum. For a discounted price (children under 2 are free), homeschoolers can enjoy 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits during their less crowded season.

Homeschool Public Skate & Hockey at Corona Inline, Corona

Homeschool Public Skating and Hockey at Corona Inline takes place on the first Monday of every month from 2-4pm, as well as the third Thursday of every month from 10am-noon. The cost is $5 per person, which includes skate rentals. Skate assists are available for an extra fee; hockey gear not included.

Back To School Supplies List

TOPS/Oxford 1-Subject Notebooks, 8″ x 10-1/2″, College Rule, 70 Sheets, 6 Pack, Color Assortment May Vary (65007) Elmer’s Extra Strength School Glue Sticks, Washable, 6 Gram, 4 Count Pacon Lightweight Super Value Construction Paper 6555, 9″ x 12″, 10 Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets Crayola Colored Pencils, 36 Premium Quality, Long-Lasting, Pre-Sharpened Pencils Non-Toxic Colored Pencil Set for Adult Coloring Books or Kids 4 & Up, Great for Shading, Gradation, Line Art & More EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack

Homeschool Day at Descancso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge

Spend the day at Descanso Gardens exploring nature with your own focus and at your own pace. These self-guided visits for homeschool students are available three times throughout the 2019–2020 school year. Free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Homeschool Days at The Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana

Discovery Cube welcomes homeschool families to use the Cube as a teaching tool. They periodically offer special discounts, offer exclusive workshops and other unique opportunities for homeschool students and their parents. Stay tuned for upcoming dates for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Top 5 Reasons To Visit Aquatica San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2019 | Filed Under: Field Trips in San Diego | 2 Comments

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How often do you feel the thrill of being drenched from head to toe? At Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, it’s your absolute mission to do so! Last summer, my family and I had the opportunity of visiting this fun and adventurous water park in Chula Vista, California. Aquatica had been on our list of “must see” attractions for some time now. So, we were honored to be invited and check it out for all of you too!

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Aquatica San Diego

Here are the top 5 reasons to visit Aquatica San Diego this summer!

The Ambiance

Aquatica reminds me of a whimsical South Seas vacation resort complete with pearly white beaches, lusch tropical plants and the sounds of Polynesian music playing softly in the background. You can’t help but leave your worries behind when you enter the water park.

What sets Aquatica San Diego apart from other parks though, is that they offer live animal encounters. Tying into SeaWorld’s sea life theme, a handful of bright pink Caribbean flamingos and dozens of freshwater turtles live at the park and contribute towards the relaxing atmosphere.

The Waterslides

In total, Aquatica San Diego has over a dozen waterslides that appeal to all different age groups and thrill-seekers. For my son, who loves “all things” roller coasters, Taumata Racer was the #1 waterslide on his list to try out. The fast moving slide, named after a famous New Zealand hill, sent him racing down a 375-foot slide complete with a 180-degree turn and multiple tunnels. The dazed look on his face afterwards said it all!

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Sign Up For A Free Summer Apple Camp For Kids

Posted on June 14, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Bernardino, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for something to entertain your kids aged 8-12 over the summer, and the chance for them to learn some useful tech skills into the bargain, then register them for this year’s Apple Camp. Apple holds annual workshops at its retail stores intended to help kids make creative use of technology.

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If you’re looking for something to entertain kids ages 8-12 over the summer, and the chance for them to learn some useful tech skills into the bargain, you may want to register them for this year’s Apple Camp. Apple holds annual workshops at its retail stores intended to help kids make creative use of technology.

Apple Camp, a free three-day program for kids, will broaden your child’s creative horizons by making movies, composing musical stories, coding games and robots, and more using Apple products.

Free Summer Apple Camp For Students

Creating Your Own Song with GarageBand

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 explore how to build their own song. They’ll learn rhythm basics, practice making beats, and experiment with Smart Instruments to create a melody in GarageBand for iPad. On the final day, Campers will celebrate their new skills by sharing their song with the group. Devices will be provided.

Designing Your Dream Park with iPad

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 learn design skills to imagine a park for their community. They’ll go on a short walk to gather inspiration and take photos of materials, colors, and textures. Then they’ll sketch their ideas in the Procreate app using iPad with Apple Pencil to bring their design to life. On the final day, they’ll present their park to the group. Devices will be provided.

Coding Fundamentals and Programming Robots

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 explore fun activities to learn how to code Sphero robots. They’ll start with coding fundamentals like commands, loops, and functions, then use blocks of code to create a program using the Sphero Edu app for iPad. On the final day, Campers will program lights, sounds, and animations to tell their own story starring Sphero. Devices will be provided.

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