Irvine Park Railroad Giveaway: Part Two

During the next couple of days, I want to try to cover every family friendly Halloween Experience/Event in Southern California. I’m glad that the weather is now cooperating(Hip Hip Hooray! Tonight is the first time I’ve opened up my windows and let the cool air in) and it is definitely starting to feel like October.

I love Irvine Park Railroad, especially during the holidays. A visit to Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch has become a Halloween Tradition for our family.

There are plenty of places for photo opportunities and the pumpkin patch has great size pumpkins at a pretty reasonable price. We usually head there twice during the season.This year’s Pumpkin Patch activities include:  Train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, carnival games, John Deere tractor racers, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, great food and The Orange County Zoo.

The Irvine Park Railroad is open from now until Halloween. The patch is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends.

It’s Giveaway Time! Win it!

We are giving away

1 Grand Prize

4 Train Tickets

8 Pumpkin Patch Activity Tickets

1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike Rental (good for all bikes excluding the double surrey)

2 Runner Up Prizes

4 Train Tickets

1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Deuce Coupe Bike Rental

Giveaway ends on October 9th at 11:59pm. Good Luck!

 
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Irvine Park Pumpkin Patch and Giveaway

 

Credit: Daytrippingmom

Update: Giveaway is now closed. The winners of the giveaway are Amanda, Kristin and Lejarie. Thank you all for entering and stay tuned for another Irvine Park giveaway early next month!

 

I think if you read this site on a regular basis, you know that I’m a fan of Irvine Park Railroad. One of my favorite times of the year is Halloween and heading to Irvine Park Railroad to pick a pumpkin and participate in the fun activities and it has now become a tradition for our family.

There are plenty of places for photo opportunities and the pumpkin patch has great size pumpkins at a pretty reasonable price. We usually head there twice during the season.This year’s Pumpkin Patch activities include:  Train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, carnival games, John Deere tractor racers, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, great food and The Orange County Zoo.

Credit: Daytrippingmom

I still can’t get over the fact that is summer almost a thing of the past and that fall is almost here (it doesn’t feel that way with this weather). The 7th annual  Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch opens on Saturday, September 22nd and goes until Halloween. The patch is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm on weekends. Pack a picnic and head down soon before the crowds arrive. I recommend heading there early in the day or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds.

It is a must visit in our family and has become a family tradition. I can’t wait to head down there, pick a couple of pumpkins, enjoy all the activities and of course take plenty of pictures.

To learn more about the Irvine Pumpkin Patch head here.

It’s Giveaway Time!

We are giving away

1 Grand Prize

4 Train Tickets

8 Pumpkin Patch Activity Tickets

1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike Rental (good for all bikes excluding the double surrey)

2 Runner Up Prizes

4 Train Tickets

1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Deuce Coupe Bike Rental

All you have to do is let me know what are you most looking forward to about Halloween and that’s pretty much it! Giveaway ends on Sunday, September 16th at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random.  Good Luck!

 

Mars and Stars Event at Irvine Park

Credit: JPL

I just came home from spending a beautiful afternoon at Irvine Park. I met up with my blogging buddy, Michele, from Fun Orange County Parks for a play date. The kiddos had a great time exploring, playing and having a great time at Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch.

While I was there I noticed a sign for the upcoming Mars and Stars night out, taking place on October 8th at 6pm. Mars and Stars is a combined effort between OC Parks and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). These very special event is free to the public and is perfect for your little space ranger. The event includes presentations by experts in robotic space exploration, children’s crafts, storytime with OC Public Libraries, stargazing presented by OC Astronomers and scale models of Mars rovers.

JPL will present the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, focusing on the engineering side of the mission. Nagin Cox Assistant Flight System Engineering Manager for the mission will lead the presentation and discuss the new mission technology. This mission is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Programs, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet. The inflatable Curiosity Rover will again be on display. The OC Zoo and Irvine Park Railroad will remain open until dusk for extended family activities.

All events and parking are free to the public, reservations are required. A perfect family adventure through the galaxy at OC Parks.

I really can’t wait to take my kiddos. My daughter and son love learning about space and this seems like it would be fun for the entire family.  To learn more about this super fun event head here.

What: Mars and Stars Event- Irvine Park

When: Saturday, October 8th at 6pm.