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

7101 Yorktown Avenue, Suite 103

714.374.9937

Rascals to Rebels, Seal Beach

12185 Seal Beach Blvd.

562.598.3900

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.

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  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.


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  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
  
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  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.


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  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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  Live Entertainment: Schedule

Click Here for full Events Schedule

Click Here for Directions and Parking Information

FREE Kids Cartoon Pumpkin Carving Templates

Click here for FREE Kids Cartoon Pumpkin Carving templates, including the Backyardigans, Spongebob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer. And for all you old school parents, there are some great Classic Cartoon templates to choose from too, like Popeye, Garfield and Mighty Mouse.

http://www.carvingpumpkins.net/kids/kids.html

FREE Disneyland Tickets on your Birthday!

It's true! Disneyland is giving away FREE tickets for your birthday. Yes, a marketing plan first introduced by Denny's restaurant who used to give away free meals for your birthday. But now, the concept has been upped by Disneyland with free entrance to Orange County's favorite amusement park. Bring the kids to celebrate their birthday along with Mickey, Minnie and all the princesses.

All you have to do is register here at the Disney website and you will get an email reminder two weeks before your kids big day. And for all you annual passport holders, go ahead and register because there are other exciting gifts too.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/disneyland/index?name=CelebrationsDLRFreeOnYourBirthdayPage&bhcp=1

Kidsfaire-Orange County Fair Grounds

The Kidsfaire-America's Family Expo is coming to Orange County. The Kidsfaire is California's Largest Children's & Family Event offering endless family entertainment,6 Stages of Live Character Shows, Acres of rides and attractions, Hundreds of Interactive Exhibits, Childrens Pavillions and Great Resources for your home and family. A place designed for kids of all ages and their families. We had the pleasure of attending this event last year and we had so much fun we plan on going back for more this year.

Click her for more info. on this event:

KidsFaire

October 4-5, 2008

Orange County Fairgrounds

Costa Mesa, CA (click here for directions)

10AM-5PM

Tickets to Kidsfaire; America's Family Expo are sold at the gate. Regular admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 2-12. Admission includes all non-stop entertainment and fun family pavilions. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the faire!

*Pick up a Discount ticket at your local McDonalds Restaurant.

Storytime for your kids at BORDERS Bookstores

This Saturday, September 27th from 2-4PM,
BORDERS Bookstores are having a Kids Party! You're invited to bring the family for games, story times, activities and more!

Check out the kids section at Borders!

You'll find a new area devoted to kids graphic novels and manga, plus you'll discover fun toys and games for kids of all ages. And don't miss the weekly story times.

We love taking our kids on a bookstore trip where we always find a great bargain on kids books. See you there.

Bring your kids to watch the Pet Parade TODAY!

Join us for some family fun today at the 12th Annual Laguna Beach Pet Parade & Chili Cook-Off located in South Orange County. There will be an assortment of entertainment provided for children, a pet parade for our furry friends, and a Chili Contest for the cook in your family.


Sunday, September 14, 2008
Noon to 3p.m.
Tivoli Too- Laguna Beach (click here for directions)
Admission: $5.00 (Children under 10 Free)


Call for more information: 949-497-2474