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2019 Coaster Holiday Express

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Families can take a ride on a magical holiday train with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th. NEW THIS YEAR… Two weekends of fun! The Holiday Express will also run on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, all trains will depart at 10AM, 12NOON, and 2PM. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train ride that features photo opportunities with Santa and classic carol singing for children of all ages. Each 65-minute Holiday COASTER Express ride travels non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10. Be sure to bring your camera for tons of photo opportunities throughout the train ride.

THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!!! As this event sells out every single year and since most of us won’t remember to go online right at 9 AM on November 7th NCTD has set up a reminder for you!  Register here for ticket sale reminders now! 

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We have had so much fun taking kiddos on the Coaster Holiday Express, see picture above. It is only $20 per person this year with departure times of 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Oceanside transit center. Please note tickets are NOT available day of and it will SELL OUT AND FAST! Tickets may be purchased on Thursday, November 7th at 9 P.M. online only here.

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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch Opening 9/21/19

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Since 1963 families have journeyed to Bates Nut Farm’s Pumpkin Patch to create fall family memories and traditions. Visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose bright orange Big Mac pumpkins right from the field. Tractor hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral, and the Bates Farm Zoo are offered daily. It has been a family tradition with our family for as long as I can remember, the kids always look forward to going and picking out a pumpkin. All the fun beings this weekend at Bate’s Nut Farm and it will run from Saturday, September 21, 2019 to Halloween night Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Hours for Bate’s Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch:

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Weekends 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday October 11th & 18th 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Please note : $5.00 CASH ONLY parking on October weekends. FREE parking on weekdays.

Weekday Activities on the Farm include:

• Pumpkins, squash, gourds
• Hayrides: $2.50 each
• Straw Maze: $2.50 each
• Pony Rides: $8.00 each
(9/30 – 10/31)
• Petting Corral: $3.00 each
(9/30 – 10/31)
• Bates Farm Zoo
• Picnicking• Farmer’s Daughter

Weekends at the Farm include everything above and more:

• Face Painting
• Kids ‘n Paint
• Bounce & Slides
• Rock Climb
• What’s Cookin’ BBQ
• Mariposa Ice Cream
• Kettle Corn & Lemonade
• Cookies
• Funnel Cakes & Snow Cones
• Caramel Apples
• Cotton Candy
• Pizza (Starting 10/3)•

WEEKEND PACKAGES:

Family Fun Day Package: $80
Value $90 – SAVE $10
2- Pumpkins ($15 value)
30 Tickets ($75 value)

Entertainment Package: $50
Value $55 – SAVE $5
22 Tickets ($55 value)

Activity Package: $25
Value $27.50 – SAVE $2.50
11 Tickets ($27.50 value)

Bates Pumpkin Package: $11
Value $12.50 – SAVE $1.50
1 Pumpkin ($7.50 value)
2 tickets ($5 value)

The $2.50 tickets can be used toward any activity vendor: 
hayride (1 ticket), straw maze (1 ticket), bounce (1 ticket), slide (1 ticket), pony rides (3 tickets), petting corral (1 ticket), face painting (varies), rock climb (2 tickets), kids ‘n paint (varies), caricatures (varies), Frisbee (varies), horse drawn carriage (2 tickets), tattoos (varies), balloons (varies).
Note: Tickets cannot be used for food vendors.

Featured Foods:
Margie’s Shuckwagon
(Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27)
Pomodoro Rosso (Oct. 13)
Haad Sai Thai (Oct. 27)
Pierogi (Oct. 6)
Two for the Road (Oct. 12)
Cousins Maine Lobster (Oct. 20)
Organic (Oct. 13)
What’s Cookin’ BBQ
Epic Eatz (Oct 13, 20, 27)
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs (Starting 10/3).

For more information visit Bates Nut Farm website.

Legoland 1/2 off for San Diego Residents

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BEST VALUE $28.99 online (on the day $150.99)

  • 2-Day admission to LEGOLAND California + SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • $28.99 per day (total cost $57.98 for 2-day ticket)
  • Ticket must be redeemed by August 31st, 2019
  • 2nd visit must occur within 9 days of 1st visit
  • 1-Day admission to LEGOLAND California + SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • Ticket must be redeemed by August 31st, 2019

Monthly Pay Membership Gold Membership $15 / Platinum $21

  • Now available on LEGOLAND Gold and Platinum Passes to LEGOLAND Park, Water Park and SEA LIFE
  • Enjoy all the membership benefits including FREE parking, resort discounts and more!
  • Requires an initial payment as low as $27.99 and a 12-month commitment

1-Day and 2-Day SEA LIFE Hopper tickets include admission to LEGOLAND Park and SEA LIFE Aquarium. All tickets must be redeemed by Saturday, August 31st, 2019. 1-Day and 2-Day SEA LIFE Hopper ticket offer available to San Diego residents with zip codes 91901 – 92199 only. Proof of residency is required and restrictions may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers or promotions. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Subject to change without notice. Check website for opening times.

Monthly Pay scheme is available on LEGOLAND Gold and Platinum Passes (formerly named Merlin Annual Pass) and can only be purchased online. Monthly Pay Membership requires a minimum 12-month commitment and an initial payment of $29.99 for Gold Membership and $27.99 for Platinum Membership.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configuration are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © 2019 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE are a part of Merlin Entertainments plc. Prices, times and schedules subject to change without notice.

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As seen on K U S I News Kiddie Commute

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Kiddie Commute – Transportation Service

Kiddie Commute understands the pressure of being a working parent is tough. Having to juggle work, school drop offs and pickups are nerve-racking, Kiddie Commute offers the following services to ease the pressure:

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AM 

Need to get to work early or on time? A certified Kiddie Commute driver will transport your child to school or early morning programs.

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PM 

Need time for the gym or trying to avoid rush hour traffic? Kiddie Commute can help you get your kids where they need to be.

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WEEKEND 

Have multiple kids that all have games or activities at the same time? We’d be happy to help by transporting your children to their games, practices or performances.

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LEAGUES / CAMPS

Camps run all year long but parents still have obligations. Kiddie Commute can take your kids to practices, games and summer/day camps.

Check out their current Kickstarter campaign below:

Please contribute to their Kickstarter today!

With the money raised, they plan to:

  • Create 1000 jobs in each city we launch in

  • Develop a user-friendly app to optimize routes and lower ride costs (the more affordable for you, the better!)

  • Partner with more after-school service providers like clubs, camps and learning programs

  • Increase the number of drivers so we can fulfill more rides for our Kiddie Commuters

  • Grow nationally and provide safe rides to all kids around the United States

If just 2500 people to give $25, they will reach their goal!

Free Child Bike Safety Class

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This Saturday the City of Carlsbad is holding a Bike Rodeo! It is a free child bike safety class Saturday, July 27th from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Safety Training Center located on 5750 Orion Street in Carlsbad. The safety skills for bicycle riders are for ages 4 to 11 years old. Registration is required for this event, for more information or to registrar for the Bike Rodeo contact matt.bowen@carlsbadca.gov

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San Diego July 4, 2019 Fireworks Schedule

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Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember a few years ago the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio “The Walrus 105.7FM” for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family.  You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed!  For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade.  The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place.  Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks.  The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM,the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish.  For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE.  Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the event activities begin at 1 PM.  For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks!  The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

National City @ Kimball Park – The annual carnival will have fun games, rides, live musical entertainment and contests.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the carnival opens at noon, for more information click here.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier – The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only.  It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show will be held on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th. The city of Oceanside is celebrating 125 of incorporation on July 3rd.  El Corazon is located at Rancho del Oro Drive and Oceanside Blvd. the property itself will not be open to the public but you may park around the area and should be able to see from a distance.  A small section of Rancho del Oro Road between Ocean Ranch Blvd and Seagate Way will be shut down for bands for the local high school and food trucks will be available.  For more information visit the City of Oceanside website here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park – Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM, at Poway High School.  For more information click here.

Rancho Bernardo The Spirit of the Fourth – The evening opens at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East – The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games.  There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM.  For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.  Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County!  The Firework show begins at 9 PM.  Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15.  For more information click here.

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