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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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Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch

Posted on September 18, 2019 | Filed Under: Field Trips in Orange County, Giveaways | 39 Comments

Fall is my favorite season! During October and N0vember, my family and I like to make homemade pumpkin pies, go apple picking in Oak Glen, enjoy the fall foliage and take in the season’s best activities throughout Southern California.

One of my family’s favorite annual fall events is to visit The Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch at The Irvine Regional Park in Orange. Children and adults are invited to visit the pumpkin patch which is open daily at 10:00 am, beginning September 14 through October 31. I especially enjoyed going to the pumpkin patch with my mom’s group when my children were younger.

Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Activities

This year’s Pumpkin Patch activities include train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, pumpkin ring toss, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food and a lot more. The Pumpkin Patch also has thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to choose from. And there are lots of great photo opportunities too!

The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off

The Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual “Great Pumpkin Weigh Off!” is on Saturday, September 21 starting at 10:00 am. Come see if local pumpkin growers have what it takes to grow the biggest pumpkin in Orange County and win $8000 in cash and prizes. On this day only, they will also have a lot of giant pumpkins for sale.

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15 Busy Bee Crafts For Kids

Posted on September 10, 2019 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY | Leave a Comment

Learning about animals, insects, and other creepy crawlies is quite fun and very educational. In fact, kids can’t get enough of these cute little creatures like these adorable bumble bees.

Did you know that honey bees are the world’s most important pollinator of food crops? It’s estimated that one third of the food that we consume each day relies upon pollination by bees. For example, many domestic and imported fruits and vegetables such as kiwis, cherries, avocados and asparagus requires pollination to grow.

Honey bees also pollinate clover and alfalfa, which are fed to cattle. And that’s not to mention the huge range of manufactured products that are either made from or include honey as a part of their ingredients. Believe me when I say “bees are valuable”!

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15 Busy Bee Crafts For Kids

So, to teach children about the importance of bees and their role in our world, I’ve compiled a list of the most delightful and entertaining 15 Busy Bee Crafts For Kids that I could find. They are absolutely fun to make and more than buzz worthy to share!

Woven Paper Plate Bee Craft – Kids Craft Room

This adorable paper plate bee craft will get the kids buzzing all over the place. They may want to make a couple because they are so cute.

Awesome Recycled Bee Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

Teach your kiddos all about learning how to recycle with this unique and creative bee craft. It’s so lovely too.

B Is For Bee Letter Craft – Our Kid Things

Learning the alphabet can be amusing, especially when it involves arts and crafts. Learn all about the letter B with this project.

Duct Tape Twirling Bee Craft – Crafts By Amanda

Not only can your children make these buzzing bees, they can hang them outdoors, and you can use them as decorations. What a fantastic idea.

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The Best Toy For Little Ballerinas

Posted on September 7, 2019 | Filed Under: Giveaways, Products | 18 Comments

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Growing up, my daughter has always enjoyed the performing arts. From singing to dancing to acting she has tried them all. But the one activity that she is drawn to the most is ballet. Even on her first birthday, she proudly strutted around in a pink tutu. What is it that makes little girls want to point their toes clumsily and leap and twirl across the floor?

When my daughter turned two, I signed her up for a local mommy and me ballet class. She was so excited to be there that she twirled around wildly and bumped into everyone. Afterwards, her teacher quietly took me aside and told me that she had never met a child so eager to be in her class! That’s my daughter, always brimming with energy!

After a year of mommy and me classes, I decided it was my time to enroll my daughter in professional ballet classes. Ballet offers a wonderful way to inspire kids to express their emotions through music, storytelling and creativity. Ballet also has other benefits, such as learning to appreciate the art form and keeping your kid active in a fun, graceful and disciplined environment. And, can we talk about how cute they look in those tutus?

Ballerina Dreamer Doll For Little Ballerinas

Along with supporting my daughter in her pursuit to become a ballerina, I also like to buy her toys, books and clothing that support her love for ballet. Recently, I received a new Ballerina Dreamer Doll from Walmart. When I gave it to my daughter to open, she beamed with joy and excitement. Inside was a beautiful ballerina doll with long brown hair wearing a pink leotard, mulit-colored light up tutu and pink pointe shoes. It reminded me immediately of when my daugther attended her first ballet class. So prim and proper, until the music started!

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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 | 21 Comments

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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!

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

Check Out The Best Halloween Costumes For Kids!

Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Activities

The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off

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15 Busy Bee Crafts For Kids

Ballerina Dreamer Doll For Little Ballerinas

Check Out Our Fun Fall Events Video

Best Pumpkin Patches in Southern California

Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles

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