Friday, December 12, 2008

Family Fun at the Orange County Zoo


Family Fun at the Orange County Zoo


As Christmas break gets closer and closer, parents everywhere are scrambling to come up with fun, family-oriented activities that will both entertain and educate the kids. Well, what kid doesn't love a trip to the zoo? The Orange County Zoo has plenty of kid-friendly activities going on this winter. So put the toys back in those toy boxes and head off to the zoo for a day of family fun!



    Christmas at the OC Zoo:

    • Date: December 20th

    • Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • What's Going On? The OC Zoo is getting into the holiday spirit with this special event. Come and see the zoo animals receive special treats hidden inside Christmas trees. Activities include arts and crafts, face painting and, story time with Mrs. Clause and of course - a visit with Santa himself!

    • Price: Free with zoo admission ($2.00 per person; ages 2 and under gets in free)


    Creatures In The Cold - Toddler Class Ages 3-4):

    • Date: January 8th

    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    • What's Going On? Your young ones can come to the zoo and learn all about animals that live in cold climates! Reindeer, polar bears, penguins and much more! The class includes hands-on educational activities as well as arts & crafts.

    • Price: $5.00 (includes one parent)

    • Special Instructions: Phone registration is required. Please call Marcy Crede-Booth at (714) 973-6846 for more information and to register for the class! Hurry, as the class fills up fast!


    Nose, Toes & Ears - Toddler Class (Ages 3-4):

    • Date: January 15th

    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    • What's Going On Nose, toes and ears - oh my! Learn all about different animals - furry, fuzzy and otherwise! Who has small ears? Who has a big nose? How many toes does a bear have? Arts and crafts and educational activities a plenty!

    • Price: $5.00 (includes one parent)

    • Special Instructions: Phone registration is required. Please call Marcy Crede-Booth at (714) 973-6846 for more information and to register for the class! Hurry, as the class fills up fast!


    Scales, Feathers & Fur - Toddler Class (Ages 3-4):

    • Date: January 23rd

    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    • What's Going On Learn all about birds, reptiles and mammals and even meet some of these fine feathered and furry friends! The class includes fun, educational arts, crafts and other activities.

    • Price: $5.00 (includes one parent)

    • Special Instructions: Phone registration is required. Please call Marcy Crede-Booth at (714) 973-6846 for more information and to register for the class! Hurry, as the class fills up fast!

    Free Santa Pictures for Kids in Orange County

    Thanks to Claus for a Cause and Rascals to Rebels, just bring your camera and you can take your very own photos of your kids for FREE!

    Rascals to Rebels is a specialty children's boutique carrying quality fashions and accessories for your newborn baby up to your "Rebel" at size 12. They offer a convenient play area for your child while you shop. Their toy section includes books, crafts, stuffed animals and educational toys for children of all ages.

    Santa will be at the Rascals to Rebels shops in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach for a few more dates this month. He’ll be in HB on the 16th, and then back to Seal Beach on the 19th (all between 3 and 5 P.M.). Expect a little bit of a line; how fast it goes depends on the kids in front of you and how long their lists are. They do have a professional photographer on hand in case you prefer to use her services. Kids also receive a small gift after the photo shoot; babies get small candy canes “for their memory books”.

    While the events are totally free to the public, Santa and Mrs. Claus do accept donations, with every dollar received going toward the Breast Cancer Angels organization. So even if your kid goes totally ballistic on Santa’s lap, at least you can say that it was all for a good cause!


    Rascals to Rebels, Huntington Beach

    714.374.9937

    Rascals to Rebels, Seal Beach
    562.598.3900

    Tuesday, December 9, 2008

    Enjoy the Holidays at Rainbow Harbor in Downtown Long Beach!

    Make holiday shopping painless, entertain the entire family, dine and shop outside amid the fresh ocean air at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor! During the month of December Santa pays a visit to The Pike Marketplace and offers free pictures with a receipt from any Shoreline Village, Aquarium of the Pacific or Pike merchant. Admission to The Pike Marketplace is FREE.



    • Free Pictures with Santa: Visit Santa at The Pike from 11am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays during December (December 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20). Receive a free picture with Santa with any valid receipt from The Pike, Shoreline Village or Aquarium of the Pacific.


    • Free Snow Play: It's Snowing in Long Beach....Play in real snow on the first three Saturdays in December! Children ages 3-11 can frolic in twenty tons of real snow! December 6: 1-4p - Aquarium's front lawn/December 13: 1-4p - Shoreline Village parking lot/ December 20: 1-4p - The Esplanade

    • Shark Lagoon Nights:The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators at the Aquarium of the Pacific for FREE during Shark Lagoon Nights. Guests will have the opportunity to touch bamboo sharks and see large sharks such as sandtigers as well as rays in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon.


    • The Pike Marketplace: Introducing The Pike Marketplace
      Every Saturday from 11am to 4pm on the grass area at the corner of Pine Ave. & Shoreline Dr. (adjacent to the famous landmark Ferris Wheel).


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