after hours admission

After Hours Outings: Getting Out to Play When both Mom and Dad Work

Credit: San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

I’ve been a working mom basically since my oldest was born. I have to admit that it’s been very hard to take the kiddos out on outings during the week because basically everything closes early. Luckily it’s Spring time and the days are getting longer and we can get out and play with those kiddos after work. Here are a few places that offer after hours fun on certain days.  If you’re working during Spring Break make sure to check these places out!

  1. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum: On Wednesdays they stay open until 7  pm.
  2. KidSpace Museum: Every First Tuesday of the month, from 4 pm to 8 pm  the museum hosts a Free Family Night. Not only do you have the opportunity to play with the kiddos after hours, you also get in for FREE!
  3. Pennypickles’s Workshop:  (Temecula Children’s Museum)- This fantastic museum hosts a special Friday Night Science Outing on select Fridays. These fun Science Fridays take place betwen 5:30 to 7:30
  4. Kindernights at the San Diego Zoo: This is an  once a month even. t Each month you’ll go on a different animal adventure to learn wonderful things about the creatures you share the Earth with. All sessions include a snack and an animal interaction, but the rest will always be a surprise! Each month features a different theme. Recommended for children 3 to 6. Kindernights take place between 6 pm to 7:30 pm on select Friday nights.
  5. San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Offers extended daytime hours during Spring Break and Summer Season. You can visit the park every day of the week until 7 pm during the Spring Break and Summer Season
  6. Fleet Science Center: This fantastic museum in Balboa Park is open until 7 pm on Fridays.
  7. Orange Great Park: Ride the Carousel or the Great Balloon for FREE (this might be going away very soon, so make sure to take advantage of it!) Open Thursday to Friday until 10 pm
  8. Aquarium of the Pacific Late Nights and Shark Lagoon Nights: The Aquarium offers select late nights during the year. Admission is also discounted.

I will be on the lookout for more after hour activities! Stay tuned and have fun!

Disney Sunday: Additional Hours in Disney California Adventure Park on Thursday Nights

 

Credit: Disney

I shared earlier last month, that it pays to be a Disney Annual Passholders, with early admission on select weekends this year. Here is another perk, just for passholders that you do not want to miss out on!

On Thursday nights throughout February 2013, Annual Passholders have the opportunity to stay late in Disney California Adventure Park.The park will stay open for an additional 2 hours after regular closing for Passholders to explore most attractions, stores and dining locations in Disney California Adventure Park.

Dates for Annual Passholder Extended Hours

  • Thursday, February 7, 2013
  • Thursday, February 14, 2013
  • Thursday, February 21, 2013
  • Thursday, February 28, 201

Details:

Check-in begins at 12:00 noon on the day of the event only, and must be completed in person.Wristbands are required for access to attractions during Annual Passholder Extended Hours.Wristbands are valid only for that day’s event and are subject to availability. Passholders with wristbands may enter the event until thirty (30) minutes prior to the end of the event.

Wristband Distribution

  • From 12:00 noon to the start of the event:
    Wristbands will be distributed inside the Main Entrance of Disney California Adventure Park to the right of the turnstiles.
  • Once the event has begun:
    Wristbands will be distributed at the Main Entrance turnstiles to Disney California Adventure Park.

For additional info head here. Have fun!