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Orange Picking at La Verne Heritage Park

Orange Picking at La Verne Heritage Park

Ruth Zankich January 31, 2018

Every Saturday beginning in January you can go orange picking at La Verne Heritage Park.  The trees are full of oranges and can be picked through March.   

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In THINGSTODO Tags LaVerne, LaVerneHeritagePark, LosAngelesCounty
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Mt High Tubing

Mt High Tubing

Ruth Zankich January 25, 2018

Since we gave the kids skiing lessons at Mt High the week before we decided this week we would try tubing at Mt High.  This was our first time going and we had heard that it sells out so we decided to get there early.  We had a blast!  Watch video and then I will give you some tips!

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In THINGSTODO Tags MtHigh, SnowPlay, SanBernardinoCounty, Wrightwood
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Mt High Kids Lessons

Ski Tips for Kids at Mt High

Ruth Zankich January 20, 2018

We were invited to Mt High in Wrightwood for a day of skiing and lessons.  Thanks to El Nino the conditions were perfect.  We have done snow play before with the kids, but we haven't given them lessons for skiing.  I set up the kids for skiing lessons and it was the best decision we have made.  Kids like to argue with parents that they know what they are doing and don't really listen to us when we are teaching them.  The instructors at Mt High know how to teach kids.  They tell them key phrases to show them how to put their skis.  My kids said they liked making a pizza with their skis.  Plus with Mt High packages they make it easy to have everything ready for you.  

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In THINGSTODO Tags Wrightwood, SanBernardinoCounty, SnowPlay, MtHigh
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Dinosaur Museum in Claremont

Checking out the Alf Museums in Claremont

Ruth Zankich January 18, 2018

Where:  Alf Museum of Paleontology, Claremont
             The place is kind of hidden, it is part of the Webb Schools.

Price:    $6 per person, 4 and under FREE Parking is FREE

Have you ever heard of this museum in Claremont?  It is a small museum so if you are in the area I suggest you stop by.  My toddler loved it!  Of course what kid doesn't like dinosaurs?  As a parent I liked it myself and wished my son didn't rush through the exhibits so that I can read more of the information.  With it being so inexpensive and a small museum it was perfect for a couple of hours of our day.

Alf Museum in Claremont

Upstairs or the main floor you will find artifacts, bones, and fossils.  My son was scared of some of them, but he got over it after awhile.  It took some getting used to from him.  Encourage your kids to examine the size of these dinosaurs and based on their bones what do they think they ate or lived.

Alf Museum Claremont

They also have this area where kids can tough fossils and my toddler's favorite where they have a dinosaur mouth and then you match the teeth to the mouth.  

Alf Museum Claremont

Downstairs was meant just for kids!  They have a discovery section that you pull down a lever to hear the sound of a dinosaur, looking at the mirror and comparing the size of himself to the dinosaur, and digging for fossils.  My son was frightened by some of the sounds and refused to go into any tunnels, but he had a blast digging and searching for fossils.  We spent most of our time here.  

The place is not crowded which is nice that you don't have to fight your way through an exhibit.  It took us about 2 hours to see the whole place and that included the playing and discovery downstairs.

Each month on the first or second Saturday they have Family Science Discovery Days were there is hands on learning with a specific topic.  They have learning stations and craft activities.  

Once a year they have the Annual Fossil Fest!  Again lots of hands on learning for the whole family with games and crafts.  

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In THINGSTODO Tags Dinosaur, AlfMuseum, Museums, Claremont, LosAngelesCounty
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LA Arboretum FREE Day

FREE Day LA Arboretum - FREE 3rd Tuesday of the Month PLUS Scavenger Hunt Printable!

Ruth Zankich January 16, 2018

FREE Third Tuesday of the month is the LA Arboretum, plus print a scavenger hunt for your kids!

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In THINGSTODO Tags FreeThingsToDo, LAArboretum, Printable, LosAngelesCounty
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Exploring and camping in Joshua Tree.

Camping and Hiking with your family in Joshua Tree

Ruth Zankich January 10, 2018

Exploring and camping in Joshua Tree.  

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In EXPLORE, TRAVEL Tags Camping, Hiking, JoshuaTree, SoCalHikes, Trails, SanBernardinoCounty
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Go hiking at Marshall Canyon Trail in La Verne

Hiking Marshall Canyon Trail - La Verne

Ruth Zankich January 7, 2018

Lets hike with the family to Marshall Canyon Trail in La Verne

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In EXPLORE Tags SoCalHikes, LaVerne
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Bonita Falls Lytle Creek

Bonita Falls - Lytle Creek

Ruth Zankich January 6, 2018

Hike to Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek with the kids.

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In EXPLORE, THINGSTODO Tags SoCalHikes, BonitaFalls, LytleCreek, SanBernardinoCounty
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Huntington Library Free Day

When to get tickets to the FREE day for Huntington Library

Ruth Zankich January 2, 2018

When to get tickets for the Huntington Library Gardens Free Day and what to explore

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In THINGSTODO Tags HuntingtonLibrary, SanMarino, Pasadena, FreeThingsToDo, Museums, WaterPlay, LosAngeles, LosAngelesCounty
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The Jellies Exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Ruth Zankich December 27, 2017

Check out the new exhibit JELLIES at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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In THINGSTODO Tags AquariumPacific, LongBeach, Giveaway, LosAngelesCounty
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch opens at Irvine Park Railroad - Updated 2017

Ruth Zankich August 16, 2017

Check out the list of activities that will be happening at Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

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In THINGSTODO Tags IrvineParkRailroad, Irvine, Train, Giveaway, OrangeCounty
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Tanaka Farms Watermelon Tour Updated 2017

Ruth Zankich July 23, 2017

For the first time we were invited to Tanaka Farms for the Watermelon Tours.  We have never been and since the kids love watermelon I thought why not try.  I was so surprised by how big it is.  Here are my tips before you go:

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In THINGSTODO Tags OrangeCounty, TanakaFarms, Giveaway, Irvine
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Great Wolf Lodge Rooms

Great Wolf Lodge Rooms

Ruth Zankich July 20, 2017

We were recently invited to Great Wolf Lodge Southern California to check out the new Deluxe Wolf Den King Suite and to hear all about what is coming up at Great Wolf Lodge.

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In THINGSTODO Tags GreatWolfLodge, OrangeCounty
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Kidspace Museum Pasadena

Kidspace Children's Museum Pasadena

Ruth Zankich June 22, 2017

It's been a long time since we have been to Kidspace Museum in Pasadena and I am so glad we got invited to go!  It has changed a lot!  I totally forgot about the water play there so we will have to go again prepared with water shoes and water clothes.  There was a lot to do and we didn't get to complete the whole thing.  Since we live in Southern California we had to leave by 2pm in order to avoid the traffic driving home.  

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In THINGSTODO Tags Pasadena, Kidspace, LosAngelesCounty
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Knotts Ghost Town Alive

Ghost Town Alive at Knotts

Ruth Zankich June 19, 2017

Can you believe that Ghost Town at Knott's is coming back this year!  I am so happy!  We loved it last year when they celebrated Ghost Town 75th Anniversary.  It was a hit with our family.  My family and I were recently invited to take part of interactive experience, Ghost Town Alive!  It was fun taking part of the town and being able to explore inside the normally closed doors of Calico.  

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In THINGSTODO Tags KnottsBerryFarm, OrangeCounty
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Rubel Castle Glendora CA

Rubel Castle Glendora CA

Ruth Zankich June 12, 2017

Finally my son was at the appropriate age to explore Rubel Castle in Glendora.  You have to be at least 8 years old to be able to attend the tour.  Rubel Castle is located in Glendora.  Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child.  You have to call and schedule a tour.  You don't need a group as they will fit you in.  Now this isn't your average castle.  You won't hear stories about royalty here.  You will hear stories about friendship, perseverance, and imagination.

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In THINGSTODO Tags LosAngelesCounty, Glend, RubelCastle
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Krikorian Summer Dollar Movies Updated 2017

Ruth Zankich June 11, 2017

Starting June 6th on every Tuesday at 10am and 12:30pm Krikorian Theatres have $1 movies during the summer.  

Locations are:

Buena Park Metroplex 18 - FREE event

Downey Cinema 10

Monrovia Cinema 12 & LFX

Redlands Cinema 14

San Clemente Cinema 6

What's playing this year?

The Angry Birds Movie
$9.55
Kubo and the Two Strings
$9.99
The LEGO Batman Movie
$19.99
Ice Age 5: Collision Course
$10.67
Monster Trucks
$9.99
Storks
$12.99
Trolls
$14.99
 
The Secret Life of Pets
$3.99
Kung Fu Panda 3
$9.99
Sing
$9.99
 
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In SUMMER Tags BuenaPark, Downey, Monrovia, PicoRivera
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Butterflies at Natural History Museum

Butterflies at Natural History Museum

Ruth Zankich June 8, 2017

The Butterflies Exhibit is located just outside of the Natural History Museum.  The cost is $5 per person for thirty minutes.  You have to select the time you want to go.  They do it in small groups and there is a waiting area for you to wait.  I suggest getting there five minutes prior to your time.

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In THINGSTODO Tags LosAngelesCounty, LosAngeles, NaturalHistoryMuseum
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Marvel Live Southern California

MARVEL LIVE

Southern California Tour

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Marvel Live Southern California Discount!

Ruth Zankich June 8, 2017

MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW WITH MORE THAN 20 FAVORITE MARVEL SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS!

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In THINGSTODO Tags MarvelLive, LosAngelesCounty, OrangeCounty, SanBernardinoCounty
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Santa Fe Dam Water Park

Water Play: Santa Fe Dam Updated 2017

Ruth Zankich June 8, 2017

Get wet at Santa Fe Water Park!  

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In THINGSTODO Tags SantaFeDam, Irwindale, WaterPlay, LosAngelesCounty
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Orange Picking at La Verne Heritage Park
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When to get tickets to the FREE day for Huntington Library
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Pumpkin Patch opens at Irvine Park Railroad - Updated 2017
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Tanaka Farms Watermelon Tour Updated 2017
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Kidspace Children's Museum Pasadena
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Rubel Castle Glendora CA
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Butterflies at Natural History Museum
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Marvel Live Southern California Discount!
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Water Play: Santa Fe Dam Updated 2017
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Adventure Playground - Huntington Beach Updated 2017
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