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Discovery Science Center’s Science of Gingerbread Competition- Fun for the Family and Free to enter!

I have to share with you something super fun that I plan to enter with my family. The Discovery Science Center is hosting their annual Science of Gingerbread Competition.  The Discovery Science Center is seeking out creativity from children, adults, businesses, and organizations. All participants will be invited to an exclusive Gingerbread party on Dec 2 to kick off the festivities. You also have the opportunity to display your creation at the DSC for 6 weeks! You also could win cash prizes. I  think it would be fun for the kiddos or a  family to create something and enter it.

The categories are

  • Most Realistic 
  • Best by a Corporation 
  • Best Toy Replica
  • Best Youth (under 15) 
  • Most Festive/Holiday Themed 
  • Most Original 
  • Best by Youth Group 
  • People’s Choice
  • President’s Award

Bring Your Entry to Discovery Science Center: November 23 – 30, 2009; 11am – 4pm
Gingerbread Houses will be on Display: November 23, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Judging and Winner Announcement: December 2 & 3, 2009
 
To enter or learn about this very fun competition head here.
You have until Nov 30th  to enter but the earlier you do it the better!

Free Family Art Days at the Claremont Museum of Art

I love sharing Free, Fun and Family Geared Events or places to visit. The Claremont Museum of Art hosts Family Art Days. Designed to inspire creativity and encourage families to make art together. These casual, “walk-up and make art” events feature new activities each month, inspired by upcoming holidays or the Museum’s current exhibits. This is a great way for families to spend creative time together. The museum provides the materials and volunteers. The museum offers Free Admission on Family Days.

The next Family Art Day will be Sunday, October 18th from noon to 3pm. It’s a fun event that is definitely worth checking out! For additional information head here.

Sea Scare and Sea Fair at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium- Fun and FREE Events

I know it’s only Tuesday but I wanted to share with you two very fun events happening at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro on Sunday, October 18th and Saturday, October 24th.

Sea Fair is happening on Sunday October 18th from 10am to 4:30pm. Sea Fair offers ocean-related activities for every age, which include; face-painting, an exciting marine life puppet show, and a giant origami demonstration. Adventurous pirates of all ages can join in the search for buried treasure in the “Great Treasure Hunt.” Stop by and chat with more than two dozen marine-related organizations that will be present to share their information and activities with your family.

Sea Scare is happening on Saturday, October 24 from 6pm to 9pm. Have your kiddos come in costume for trick-or-treating throughout the aquarium at six different themed treat stations, or walk along the docks of the “Port Town” scare zone. This is an incredibly fun event and the best part is that it’s FREE. All you have to do is pay for parking! Parking is $1 an hour- bring a few dollars and enjoy the aquarium.

We love the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. It’s a great place for the kiddos and it’s absolutely free! To read about our experience at the aquarium read here. To learn more about both events head here.