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It Was A Wild And Crazy Busy Halloween

I’m sure like for all, Halloween was a crazy fun day. We started off with a bang when we got to school and there was absolutely NO parking. Rather than dropping off, many parents were hanging around for the Halloween Parade.

At 8am, right when the bell rang, we were off. Since my Handsome Boy is in Kindergarten, their classes were first. They stopped off at their classroom to drop off their backpacks and belongings and headed around the building into the quad area. In a semi-single file line (have you ever tried to get Kindergartners to stay in a straight line?) they marched around campus, showing off their unique costumes.

Scarium of The Pacific: Spooktacular Fun For the Whole Family | @AquariumPacific

Looking for something “Halloweeny” to do this weekend? Discover creepy creatures and enjoy magic shows, costume contests, and face painting at the Aquarium Of The Pacific, where there’s more fun than fright.

Swim into the dark depths of the Aquarium, where you can discover the eerie creatures lurking in the depths of the Pacific at the Scarium of the Pacific on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2013, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids of all ages can hunt for creepy-looking animals while enjoying special Halloween activities and learning about the ocean.

Trick or Treat – Watch Your Sweets! Healthy Smiles for Kids | @PretendCity @HealthySmilesOC

A Guest Post from Liz Bear, CEO of Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County:

Healthy Smiles for Kids of Orange County is now working with Pretend City And Combined Are Sharing Insights into How Parents Can Help Minimize Tooth Decay in Children While Still Indulging in Halloween Treats

October is here and Halloween is steadily creeping up on the calendars. And what better way to kick-off the Halloween countdown than to start practicing a new customary Halloween chant, “Trick or treat? Watch your sweets!” This fun holiday introduces children to tradition, costumes, candy and not surprisingly, cavities. Although the experience of trick-or-treating is not worth skipping out on during a growing child’s life, parents need to be aware that the treats children receive can become a dental nightmare after Halloween’s passing.

Toddler School Project: Painted Rice Pumpkin

This week my daughter brought home a homework project from her preschool class. The teachers would like us to create a beautiful pumpkin using items around the house. Being the crafty girl that I am, I just dove right in.

We decided that this “Family” craft was going to be a Painted Rice Pumpkin.

Family Friendly Halloween Movie Giveaway | @FHEInsiders @DWAnimation

A Halloween tradition The Hubster and I started back when we were dating was passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters while watching a scary horror movie in the dark. Now that we have little ones, many of the scary movies being shown really aren’t family friendly. As a parent, I want to make sure I select the right shows or movies to share with my youngsters that won’t leave them going to bed scared or waking up with nightmares.

Luckily, DreamWorks is releasing three fantastic films on DVD this month! Monsters vs Aliens, Cloning Around; Shrek The Musical and Kung Fu Panda; Legends of Awesomeness. Read on to find out more about the characters to be watching in these family-friendly titles this Halloween.

Pumpkin Patch Kidgits Event at Westminster Mall 10/12

If you’re not doing anything this weekend, why not join us for some Family inspired Halloween fun! Westminster Mall will host its annual Simon Kidgits Club® Halloween event on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to noon at the Pumpkin Factory pumpkin patch, located in the mall’s jcpenney parking lot, providing children the chance to enjoy the fall holiday with a special spooky experience that’s close to home.

A Frightfully Great Date Night at The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor | @QMDarkHarbor

Looking for a frightfully good date night? Then you’ll want to check out the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor that is now running for 17 terrifying nights through November 2nd with a sinister new circus themed maze, horrifying freak shows and more.

Queen Mary Dark Harbor

Our Annual Visit To Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch | @IrvineParkRR

We had a chance to do our annual visit to Irvine Park Railroad’s 8th annual Pumpkin Patch over the weekend.

The Pumpkin Patch is located in Locomotive Loop and Miner’s Meadow just behind the train station. Thousands of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, fill Locomotive Loop. All ghouls and goblins are sure to find the perfect pumpkin!

Boo At The Santa Ana Zoo | @SantaAnaZoo

October is full of spooky fun at the Santa Ana Zoo. Guests are invited to enjoy a family friendly evening of spooktacular fun. This costumed extravaganza will bring fun and safe trick-or-treating in a “merry not scary” Zoo atmosphere.

2013 Orange County Pumpkin Patch Directory | #PumpkinPatch #Halloween

Can’t believe it’s already my favorite time of the year. The time where you can feel the seasons change, when the colors of the trees indicate Fall, the beginning of the onslaught of holidays, sweet treats and family visits. Halloween marks the start of this festive season, with ghouls, goblins and pumpkins. And you’re sure to have fun this season at one of the following pumpkin patches around Orange County.