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Apr 17
2015

Community Science Fair April 18th!

This weekend is the 10th annual Mira Costa College Community Science Fair. The fun family event is free to all to participate in, it is geared towards kids from kindergarten to 8th graders. The event is on Saturday, April 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 Barnard Drive in Oceanside. Bring your family and friends for lots of fun and free hands on science activities. The only thing to look out for is the SLIME! Check in at the clock tower area and park in any of the parking lots. For more information contact MiraCosta College Service Learning Office at balmier@miracosta.edu or you may call at 760-795-6616.

Apr 14
2015

Giveaway – San Diego Kids Expo & Fair

by Nicole Connerley

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Join SoCal Savvy Mom at one of our favorite events the ever popular San Diego Kids Expo & Fair! There is always so much to do for the entire family, my son is looking forward to the laser tag! SD Kids Expo has everything for kids including music, dance, sports demos, games, cooking classes, plus so much more at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.

This year the San Diego Kids Expo is bigger than ever before. Which means more fun for you and your kids! They have also added a Playland that is set up just for the little kids ages 2 to 10 years. The Playland will have mini laser tag, carnival games, and my son’s favorite the bubble suits! One of my favorite things about the Playland that is new this year is everything inside is FREE with only a $5 admission fee.

The expo has not forgotten about the parents, there are over 200 booths about fitness, sports, health and nutrition, learning devices, safety products, natural products, summer camps and much more. It is not too early to start planning for the kids summer camps, they book up super fast so get a head start at the San Diego Kids Expo.

This really is an interactive experience not to be missed. All throughout the San Diego Kids Expo & Fair are things to do like a 200’ long Zip Line and a Euro Bungee where 4 kids can jump on trampolines. Kids can climb the coconut tree and play laser tag. NEW this year is the GryoXtreme a new ride designed for two riders and is just like the ones used by NASA for astronaut training. Face painting, remote control cars, and 2 electric trains have the kids busy doing fun interactive activities all weekend. We hope to see you there!

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The Expo will begin 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and children 12 and under get in for free! The new Playland tickets are $5 per child for unlimited use.

We are so happy to be partnering with San Diego Kids Expo & Fair again this year for a GIVEAWAY! The giveaway is for a family four-pack of tickets to the expo valid on both Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. To enter see the giveaway link below.

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Mar 31
2015

Easter Egg Hunts on April 4th in San Diego

by Nicole Connerley

Easter is almost here and there are tons of fun events going on throughout the county for little ones. Most egg hunts are divided by age so please take note what time you should arrive for your children’s ages. Also don’t forget a basket, most of Easter Egg Hunts do not supply baskets. Plus you will want a photo opportunity with the basket.

Campo – Bunny Train at Pacific Southwest Railway (reservations required)

Carlsbad – EGGstravaganza Spring Festival at Poinsettia Park

Del Mar – Spring Eggstravaganza at San Dieguito Park (page 12)

Encinitas – Annual Spring Egg Hunt at the Encinitas Community Park

Oceanside – Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Buddy Todd Park

Ramona – Annual Egg Hunt at Dos Picos Park (see page 5)

San Marcos – Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Walnut Grove Park

San Diego – Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Allied Gardens

Solona Beach – Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt at La Colonia Park

Mar 24
2015

Easter Egg Hunts on March 28 & 29, 2015

by Nicole Connerley

Campo – The Bunny Trains and associated events run on Saturday, March 28, Sunday, March 29, and Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the links above or in person the day of the event at the Campo Depot. Advance reservations are required for this event.

Clairemont – Spring Egg Hunt at the South Clairemont recreation center, on 3/28/15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m. and are divided by age group. Enjoy jumpers, arts & crafts, popcorn and punch, for more information click here. (see page 11)

Ocean Beach – Spring Egg Hunt is on March 28th at Robb Field Athletic Area (see page 12)

San Elijo Hills – The BUNNYPALOOZA will begin at 9:30am and run until 11:30 am on 3/28/15. They will have the Egg Hunt at 10:00 am sharp! Please do not be late if you plan on participating.

San Diego – Allied Garden Spring Egg Hunt held on 3/28/15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be crafts, jumpers, fun for the kids and food available for purchase. The egg hunt times are set by age, at 11:30 a.m. 2 years and younger, at 12:30 p.m. 3 & 4 year olds, children 5 to 7 at 1:00 p.m., and 8 years and older at 1:30 p.m. City of San Diego’s website here.

South Bay – Spring Egg Hunt will have arts & crafts, raffles, games and prizes. Egg hunt will be dived into age groups. Don’t forget to bring a basket. Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Valley Center – Easter Egg Hunt at Bates Nut Farm will have Easter fun for the whole family! Crafts, games, farm animals, raffles and more! The day starts at 9:30, and the Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:30. Pony rides will be available for a small charge from 9:30 – 12:00. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures throughout the day.

Vista – The Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake breakfast will be on Sunday, March 29th. Tickets for the event are only $5, for $5 you will receive the delicious pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon as well as the Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. with over 10,000 eggs~! The event is for children 11 years old and younger, don’t forget to bring your baskets or a bag with you. The Vista Optimist Club is located at 600 Optimist Way, Vista, CA, more information may be found on their website here.

Mar 22
2015

Summer Movie Express starting June 16, 2015

by Nicole Connerley

The Regal Summer Movie Express has just released the list of summer movies for the summer of 2015, the $1 movies will run throughout the summer at select theaters. The movies are all rated PG, and are great for kids of all ages. It is only $1 per person to attend, regardless of age. All of the movies begin at 10 A.M. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Every week there are two different movies playing for you to choose from. The start date for movie theaters vary, Regal has just released which theaters will host the Summer Movie Express and when the start date, see below.

The theaters for the 2015 Summer Movie Express that begin on June 16th are below:

Davis, Escondido, Fresno (Edwards), Fresno (Regal), Indio, Long Beach, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Sacramento (Regal), Sacramento (UA Arden), Sacramento (UA Laguna), Santa Maria, Ukiah.

To find the city nearest you see Regal Summer Movie Express 2015 here.

Week 1	Tue June 16 & Wed June 17	Nut Job Annie
Week 2	Tue June 23 & Wed June 24	Earth to Echo Boxtrolls
Week 3	Tue June 30 & Wed July 1	Paddington Turbo
Week 4	Tue July 7 & Wed July 8	Rio 2 How To Train Your Dragon 2
Week 5	Tue July 14 & Wed July 15	Mr. Peabody Book of Life
Week 6	Tue July 21 & Wed July 22	Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Penguins of Madagascar
Week 7	Tue July 28 & Wed July 29	Lego Dolphin Tale 2
Week 8	Tue August 4 & Wed August 5	Muppets, Most Wanted Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Week 9	Tue August 11 & Wed August 12	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles SpongeBob

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts. A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.