Good deal

Creatively Fun Family Day at the Sawdust Art Festival

I always try to find any excuse to head on over to Laguna Beach. I absolutely love Laguna and the city’s renowned Art Festivals. On Saturday the Sawdust Festival will present the Creatively Fun Family Day which sounds like a treat for the whole family .

Entrance to the festival allows your kiddos to participate in unlimited hands on art activities!! Some of the activities featured are:

  • Ceramics Booth
  • Childrens’ Art Spot
  • Sawdust Studio plus..
  • Painting with Doug Miller
  • Recycled Critters with Reem Khalil
  • Glass blowing demonstrations with John Barber & Christopher Jeffries!

The Sawdust Art Festival’s, “Creatively Fun Family Day” highlights local performance groups and musicians including: Ghungaroo Indian Dance from Soka University, singer/songwriter Brooke Ramel, and the Laguna Community Concert Band! (more entertainment TBA)

I love great deals and this event is most definitely a good deal. Admission to the Family Day includes unlimited art projects and crafts and is $2.00 for children 5-13 , $4.00 for adults and children under five are of course free. You can also opt for a family four pack for $10.00. So basically for the price of one ticket to your local cineplex- your entire family can enjoy a day of arts and crafts. You can’t beat that!!

I’m going to stop in for an hour or two. If you see me there stop by and say hello!!

Date:
Saturday, April 18th
Time:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place:
Sawdust Art Festival935 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach 92651

Metered parking is available along Laguna Canyon Road with complimentary parking on Frontage Road courtesy of the City of Laguna Beach.

psst… I would make a day of it with a stop at main beach and then head for some yummie desert at Scandia Bakery on Forest Avenue. It’s a must stop when you visit Laguna!!

For additional information click here

Drive-In theaters in Southern California – Making a comeback

One of my favorite memories from my childhood is going to the drive in with my family. My sisters and I would be stuffed in my dad’s truck sharing popcorn and licorice. We would go a couple of times a month and it was always a guaranteed good time. We would stop at our favorite hamburger or taco joint and pick up drive in food. My Drive-In memories are so special and I really want my little ones to be able to make some memories of their own. Unfortunately most of the drive-in theaters across the country and especially in Southern California are gone. They are almost a thing of the past.

After doing a little research I discovered that there are a handful of drive-in theaters in operation in So Cal. In fact the local theaters that are still around are making quite a resurgence I think many of us that grew up with the Drive-In’s are heading to them in droves to make memories with their own families. I can’t wait to take my kiddos to their first drive in and perhaps go on a date with the hubby. I can almost taste it- In-n-Out, homemade treats and a family movie. Sounds good to me!!!

Here’s a list of local drive-in movie theaters in operation and admission. Enjoy!!!

Oh almost forgot if you would like to read more about the Drive-In’s that are left and the ones that are now long gone- check out these sites-
http://www.socaldriveins.com/
http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southwest/california/socal/socaldrivein/index.htm

1.Van Buren Drive-in
3035 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside
951-688-2360
Screens: Three
Capacity: 1,500 cars
Opened: 1964
Admission: $7, 5-9 $1.00, under 5 free- Cash only
http://www.vanburendriveintheatre.com/#/movies/

2.Rubidoux Drive-in
3770 Opal St., Riverside
951-683-4455
http://www.rubidoux.icyspicy.com/
Screens: Three
Capacity: 600 cars
Opened: 1948
Admission: $7, kids 5-9 $1.00- under 5 Free- Cash only

3. Mission Tiki Drive-in
4407 State St., Montclair
909-628-0511
http://www.missiontiki.com/
Screens: Four
Capacity: 1,885
Opened: 1956
Admission: $7, kids 5-9 $1.00, under 5 free- Cash only

4. Vineland Drive-in
443 N. Vineland Ave, City of Industry
626-961-9262
http://vinelanddriveintheater.com/
Screens: Four
Admission: $8.00, kids 5-9 $1.00, under 5 free- Cash only

Almost forgot- not only is a visit to the local drive in a fun experience – it’s also easy on the wallet with kids either being free or a buck.

p.s. Don’t forget to enter the Australia Giveaway – you have until Sunday night to enter. Good luck!!