Daytrippingmom’s picks for this weekend- 3/14-3/15

Here are my picks for “something to do this weekend” with the kids. The events or venues are geared for families and are free or almost free ($10 and under). Enjoy!!

Saturday 3/14/2009

1. Target Free Family Saturday@ Japanese American Museum – Los Angeles
2. Dana Point Festival of Whales- Dana Point
3. Family Day @ Norton Simon Museum- Pasadena – Children 18 and under – Free
4. Salt Marsh Open House @ Cabrillo Aquarium – San Pedro
5. Free Ice Skating and Gear Rental @ The Great Park- Irvine
6. Sesame Street presents the Body@ Hollywood&Highland

Sunday 3/15/2009
1. Free Ice Skating and Gear Rental @ The Great Park- Irvine
2. Ocean Institute celebrates Festival of Whales- Dana Point
3. Art Odissey for Families @ The Getty Villa, Malibu
4. Air & Space Exhibit/wing @ California Science Center – Exposition Park

Universal Studios Special Offer for SoCal Residents

I was tipped off today that ZIP Codes 90000 – 93599 can buy an annual pass to Universal and receive a free 1-day ticket. The offer is good for any of the annual passes, including the buy-a-day get the year free pass. They must be purchased on-line and processed at the park by April 30th.

Universal Studios is almost done with the newly rebuilt backlot. There are some fun experiences along the tram route in the mean time, including the reopening of the collapsing bridge! We’ll be taking the kiddos again before the summer season.

Elmo and Friends : Tales of Adventure Giveaway!!

We are big fans of Elmo in our home. In fact he’s a superstar in my son’s eyes. If your kiddos are fans of Elmo and Friends you are going to love Elmo’s new DVD release- Tales of Adventure. The DVD has three stories overflowing with clues, heroic monsters and plenty of music. Your kiddos will cheer Elmo on as he races against the clock in Elmo’s Amazing Alphabet race. Your kiddos will love to help Big Bird in the Adventures of Little Big Bird and Telly in the Golden Triangle of Destiny. All of this and much more in this great DVD.

I have one copy to giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment and you are entered to win. Simple as that!! So leave a comment and make sure to check out this fun DVD. Your kiddos will love it!!
I will select a winner using Random. org on Sunday the 15th. You have until Sunday evening to leave a comment. Good luck!!