An annual tradition, the Nutcracker is a great way to ring in the holidays. This December, the Festival Ballet Theater, and The Southland Ballet Academy presents The Nutcracker from December 9th through the 24th at the Irvine Barclay Theater. Every year, my daughter and I enjoy a live production of The Nutcracker. This year, we’re …
For us, school is started and we’re getting back into the swing of the school year. As the kids walk into the door after school, the very first thing I tend to ask them is how much homework is on tap for the evening. My motto is to get it done right away, but what …
As time tickets away and our kids are now in High School, we are cherishing every moment we have with them before they are off creating their own lives. As a Knott’s Berry Farm Ambassador and a traditional “Knott’s Family”, we spend as much time in the park as we can. It’s really one of …
This week we set off on another adventure right here in Buena Park – “Pirate’s Take Christmas” at the Pirates Dinner Adventure. We joined our favorite pirates as they captured Santa and Mrs. Claus and hid them on an authentically replicated and fully rigged 18th-century Spanish galleon under night sky lighting. This interactive dinner show …
It’s that time of the year again. Time to pre order your tickets to hop on board the Christmas Train to take those traditional photos with Santa at Irvine Park Railroad. The Christmas Train will be arriving at Irvine Park Railroad on Friday, November 25, 2022. Enjoy an enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional …
We have become quite the traditional family, enjoying the same top Southern California “Hot Spots” during special times of the year. Knott’s Berry Farm offers seasons of fun, celebrating all of our favorite holidays including: all things boysenberry, spooky and merry. Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passes are the perfect gift for families of all ages, …
It’s that time of year again, however, you may not see the smiling faces of eager entrepreneurs at your local supermarket or shopping center. That’s right, it’s Girl Scout cookie season, and you know it’s time to order your favorite flavors at $5 per box. With this unusual year, why the need for the girls …
The OC Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Huntington Central Park on March 13-15, 2020, celebrating Japanese and Japanese American culture in Southern California. Each year the festival brings together a broad spectrum of performers and activities that span the traditional to the contemporary. Plus, taste the best of Japanese food and drink vendors in the …
Join in the adventure! February 21st, Twentieth Century Studios releases “The Call of the Wild,”. This motion picture was adapted from the novel by Jack London and vividly brings to the screen, the story of Buck. Follow the adventure of this big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly …
Ready for an exciting family day? The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will be back in the Los Angeles area February 15-22 with their 2020 Pushing The Limits World Tour. Their one-of-a-kind show will have the entire family mesmerized with their incredible ball handling, hilarious comedy and loads of fan interaction, including a post-game autograph signing. …
Celebrate the holidays December 7th – 23rd at the Aquarium of the Pacific during their month-long Aquarium Holiday Celebration. During the event, see Santa diver giving “fish-mas” treats to the aquarium animals, a penguin parade, a snow play area, snow in the Great Hall and much more. Aquarium Holidays festivities include Holiday Treats for the Animals, …
