Month: May 2008

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary May 23-26th. The Festival features a parade, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, contests (including a cutest baby contest), food booths and of course yummie strawberries.This year’s Grand Marshall will be Academy Award Winner Martin Landau. The festival is a fantastic family event and the best part is that proceeds from the festival benefit local charities. The Strawberry Festival has raised over $4.2 million for local organizations, including the Police and Fire Departments, Boys and Girls Club, Acacia Day Care Center for the frail elderly, The Assistance League and many others. I’m hoping that my family can make it out to this great event.

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
MAY 23-26, 2008
Friday (1pm to 10pm)
Sat & Sun (10am-10pm)
Monday (10am to 8:30pm
Admission is FREE!!!

The Festival is held at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA.

For additional information click here

Balboa Island Artwalk Festival

The 14th annual Balboa Island Artwalk Festival will take place on Sunday May 18th from 9am to 5pm. The festival features over a mile of art and music and marks the islands summer season. I love exposing my children to art and if you do also- then you should definitely plan on attending.
This fine art show features ninety artists exhibiting
paintings, jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, sculpture,
and photography. Your family will also enjoy live music
throughout the day.

A comfy pair of walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat,
and sunglasses are recommended. Local restaurants
will be open to serve breakfast, lunch, or an early
dinner. Make sure to also stop for a frozen banana. It’s a must!!

Parking is very limited – I would strongly suggest parking in the Peninsula and taking the ferry in. It’s only a couple of dollars , your kids will love it and you will avoid a great big headache!! You can also park at the Nautical Museum and the OC Cruiser will providing free shuttle service.

I hope you can make it. I’ve already planned my Sun afternoon around it. Should be fun!!

Meet the Berenstain Bears!

If your kids are Berenstain Bears fans- This is the event for you!! The Los Angeles Zoo will be hosting a Berenstain Bear weekend on May 17 and 18, 2008 from 10am-4pm. Your kids can visit with the Berenstain Bears, and see and hear Mike Berenstain, author & illustrator of the Berenstain Bears, bring these fun-loving bears to life! Bring your own bear to the Bear Care Center for a check-up and visit the Zoo’s American black bears, and watch as they receive their favorite treats Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister Bear will be in the Zoo’s Eucalyptus Grove, so bring your camera for a photo and give your favorite character a BIG BEAR HUG. The Berenstain Bear event is included in your daily admission. Don’t miss out on this great event!!