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TOTEM, by Cirque du Soleil!

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TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil Comes To San Diego!

TOTEM, by Cirque du Soleil comes to San Diego’s Del Mar Fairgrounds in it’s only Southern California stop in 2012! We received two complimentary tickets from Cirque du Soleil to see the opening night of this incredible production, which is in town for a limited engagement. This was the first Cirque du Soleil show we… [Continue Reading]

Vista Strawberry Festival!

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Vista Strawberry Festival To Sweeten Memorial Day Weekend!

The Vista Strawberry Festival is taking place in Historic Downtown Vista from 8am-7pm on Sunday, May 27th, 2012. The event, sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center, includes a 5k Run/Walk, 1 mile Kids Run, cooking & strawberry pie eating contests, strawberry costume contest, “Ms. strawberry Shortcake” contest, community demonstrations, vendors, rides, music, food and more! Vista,… [Continue Reading]

Mural Painting for Mingei’s Family Sunday on 5/20/12!

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Paint Murals at Mingei’s Family Sunday!

Mingei International Museum, located in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, conducts a fun Family Sunday from Noon-4pm the third Sunday of each month. Mingei’s Family Sunday offers discount admission, of only $5 per family, or $3 for individuals. Attendees can explore the museum’s colorful exhibitions of folk art, craft and design, win a… [Continue Reading]

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Kidspace Children’s Museum

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Kidspace Children’s Museum

Kidspace is an incredible children’s museum located near the Rosebowl, in Pasadena, California. This museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits, including an amazing water area with a stream where kids can play. Be sure to bring swimsuits on hot days. This is one of our absolute favorite children’s museums. Perhaps we’ll see you there!… [Continue Reading]

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San Diego Botanic Garden ~ FREE the 1st Tuesday of each month!

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San Diego Botanic Garden (Formerly Quail Botanical Gardens)

San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens), located in the Encinitas area of San Diego, is one of our favorite places to explore!! If you haven’t been, we highly recommend you go. It’s fun for both kids and adults. SDBG has two incredible children’s gardens. The Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden is great for… [Continue Reading]

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Zoomar’s Petting Zoo ~ Family fun in historic San Juan Capistrano!

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Zoomars Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano ~ Great fun!

Zoomars Petting Zoo, located in beautiful San Juan Capistrano, in Orange County, is one of our family’s favorite destinations! They have a large, walk-in bunny & guinea pig petting area, goat and sheep petting area, pony rides, a little train for kids to ride, gem panning area, playground, corn box, hay bale maze, lots of… [Continue Reading]

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Museum Fun

The Autry

The Autry, “an intercultural history center”, is located in Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, California. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: The Autry Twitter: @theautry Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

Oceanside Museum of Art

The Oceanside Museum of Art is located in the Oceanside area of San Diego County, California. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: Oceanside Museum of Art Twitter: @oceansidemuseum Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

The New Children’s Museum

The New Children’s Museum is located in the downtown area of San Diego, California. They have three levels with many different things to do and see. The museum changes their arts & crafts projects each month, and make use of many recycled materials. If you have a toddler, be sure to take them to the… [Continue Reading]

Discover the Arts ~ Los Angeles!

Discover the Arts is similar to Museum Month in San Diego, but is in Los Angeles, and lasts almost 4 months! A handful of great museums and other cultural attractions take part in the event, and offer admission specials (such as FREE entry; Buy 1 Get 1 Free; Up to 50% off…), free gifts, or… [Continue Reading]

Pennypickle’s Workshop

The Temecula Children’s Museum, also known as Professor Pennypickle’s Workshop, is an awesome children’s museum located in Old Town Temecula. Website: Pennypickle’s Workshop Twitter: @profpennypickle

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art is located in Balboa Park, in San Diego, California. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: San Diego Museum of Art Twitter: @sdma Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is located in Exposition Park. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Twitter: @nhmla Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum, also known as “The Getty”, is located in Los Angeles, California. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: The J. Paul Getty Museum Twitter: @gettymuseum Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

San Diego Air & Space Museum

The San Diego Air & Space Museum located within Balboa Park, in San Diego, California, is an aviation lover’s dream! Here you’ll find many different types of aircraft including planes, helicopters, jets, the Apollo 9 Command Module, and more! Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: San… [Continue Reading]

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