A fun event- Play Daily

I wanted to share with you a fun event that will be coming up this Saturday morning and is perfect for the kiddos. Be one of the first 4 to leave a comment and you will receive a 4 pack admission for Play Daily.

PlayDaily is a series of family-oriented events that circulate around a theme that encourages discovery, inquiry, and supports the development of critical thinking through unstructured play.

The first theme explored is Light and Shadow.
As participants enter the space, visitors will be greeted by dark rooms, illuminated with tools for interaction, self discovery, and play. There are opportunities to interact with both white and black light. This includes glow-in-the-

dark puppets, x-ray materials, light tables and fluorescent balloons as well as white light, flashlights and shadow play. All of this is designed to stimulate and promote questioning and a new kind of fun.

The actual event will operate like an open house from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm,
giving families the opportunity to revolve in and out of the day’s engaging activities and play at their own convenience– before or after a trip to the farmer’s market, or around nap time. There are healthy snacks served in addition to the opportunity for kids to show off their dance moves to tunes spun by a DJ.

Advanced tickets at $7 per walking being – $10 at the door
http://playdaily.eventbrite.com/

PlayDaily- Los Angeles August 29, 2009 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
CineSpace 6356 Hollywood Blvd,
2nd level
Los Angeles, CA
323.817.FILM

Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara







Last weekend while we were spending some time in Santa Barbara, I wanted to visit places that were either free or didn’t cost much money. Michele, of the fabulous site, Fun Orange County Parks, recommended that I visit Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara. I’m so glad we followed her recommendation because my kids absolutely loved the park and we had an amazing time!

Chase Palm Park is a beautiful park nestled right across from East Beach in Santa Barbara. Chase Palm Park is also referred to as “Shipwreck Park” and is a must on your visit to Santa Barbara. The park entrance is located on Cabrillo and Garden Street. We parked right across from the park at the public parking lot and crossed on over(parking was only $3).

You are greeted at the entrance with a beautiful courtyard and a fun carousel. The park features fountains, creeks, a skate park, a snack bar and a Shipwreck Playground modeled after an ocean schooner from the turn of the century. We strolled the grounds and tried to take it all in but the kiddos were mostly interested in one thing and one thing only- the Shipwreck playground.

My kiddos could have spent hours and hours on end playing in this amazing playground. The playground features a ship to climb, an adobe village where my kids played for what seemed an hour, “caves” where they would hide from each other, an amazing little slide made of faux wood that my son squealed in delight every time he slid on down, whales that squirt out water, and a traditional monkey bar area.

We stayed at the park for about two hours and we could have easily stayed longer. It’s the perfect place to pack a picnic, enjoy the beautiful grounds and let the kiddos play. Next time you are in Santa Barbara make sure to make a pit stop at Chase Palm Park. If you are an Orange County mom or dad make sure to check out Fun Orange County Parks it’s a fun and informative website that features all you ever wanted to know about where to take the kiddos to play in Orange County.

Disney Sunday- Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party at Disney’s California Adventure




I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. In this week’s Disney Sunday Post – I wanted to write about Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party at Disney’s California Adventure.

This October, Disney’s California Adventure will hold it’s fifth year of Mickey’s Trick or Treat party, a special ticketed event. The park adds additional decoration, special entertainment and trick or treat stations throughout DCA as it closes the park to the general public.

In the Sun Plaza, there is a giant candy corn and a DJ playing music that you can dance to and several other dance party stations. We have had the opportunity to attend almost every year and have had a blast. One of my favorite parts of Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party is that there are several character greet and meet photo locations throughout the park. Our daughter’s dream came true last year as she was able to meet Cinderella, who took her hand, posed with her and walked around a bit of the park with her. Needless to say it made her night and she was thrilled.

Be prepared for a couple of bagfuls of candy. You are given a bag at the entrance of the park and you will easy fill it up. My kids love trick or treating and this was definitely the highlight for them. Of course the fact that the park limits the amount of guests and it is closed down to the general public doesn’t hurt to the appeal. It’s my favorite part of the evening. Here is a tip -if you can, make sure to buy tickets for a weeknight. I’ve gone on both a weekend and a weeknight and we had a better experience on the weeknight. There are less crowds and the party has more of an exclusive feel to it.

This event invariably sells out every single year. Tickets go on sale in the beginning of summer and are usually sold out by the end of September. It is an amazing event for the kiddos. Kiddos and adults are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume to the park. I love it because it allows the kiddos to wear their costume on more than one night. It runs for four hours either from 6:30 to 10:30 or 7:30 to 11:30 PM depending on the night of the week.

If you have never had the opportunity to attend Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party, make this the year. Your kiddos are going to love it!

Ticket Prices and Event Dates*

Advance purchase by Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Disney Visa card holders for selected dates: $26.00

Annual Passholder/DVC/Disney Visa discount is available for the following dates: October 2, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28

Advanced Purchase Ticket Prices
$32 Regular Admission Price for These Dates — October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29

Day-of-Event Ticket Prices
$39 If Purchased and Used on These Dates — October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
$42 If Purchased and Used on These Dates — October 30 and 31

Ages Two and Under: No Charge

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