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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Festival 10/4-10/5

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Start your fall mornings at Bates Nut Farm this weekend with the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. each day.     Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice for just $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids.    Proceeds benefit local charities.

Next be sure to check out the eighty artisans selling handmade crafts and fine art at the “Pumpkin Festival” Arts ‘n Crafts Fair.   Admire and shop for beautiful jewelry, woodworking, candles, toys and many other unique items.  Bates’ famous Pumpkin Patch will also be open with tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides, food & live entertainment both days from 12 – 3.  Valley Center High Jazz performs on Saturday and the Boogie Brothers take the stage on Sunday.  Admission and parking are free, for more information click here.

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Don’t forget to visit the PUMPKIN PATCH:  Over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created at the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Family and friends enjoy the tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral and pony rides.  Grab a wheelbarrow and pick from variety of pumpkins: Big Macs, Ghost, Cinderella, Jack O’ Lantern, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor.  In addition, weekends at Bates include live entertainment from 12:00 -3:00, BBQ, kettle corn, food trucks, rock climb, bounce, slide and other family friendly events.  Admission and parking are free, for more information click here.

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New this year at Bates Nut Farm is “FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE FARM” Extended hours for more fun in the Pumpkin Patch. Open until 8:00 on Friday, October 10 & 17. Bring a flashlight, and don’t forget your camera!  Weekday hours for the pumpkin patch are M-F 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Kids Free in October at San Diego Museums

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The San Diego Museum Council is bringing back by popular demand an amazing program for families.  Based on its huge success in the first three years, Kids Free in October, is back for a fourth year inviting families to enjoy free kids’ admission to more than 30 museums across San Diego County with an adult ticket purchase.

The breakdown:

  • The coupon allows up to TWO CHILDREN 12 and UNDER to get in FREE with one paid adult.
  • The ticket does not apply to special events, special exhibits or field trips.
  • Can not combine with any other promo/discount/coupon/offer.
  • Valid during the month of October only 10/1/14 – 10/31/14.
  • You must provide the PRINTED the coupon, which may be found below.

To take advantage of the offer, download the free coupon from the website for each museum you wish to visit in October.

Visit the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla and see the living tide pools.  The U.S.S. Midway is a fun floating museum that children love!  One of the most popular in San Diego is the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park and it too is free for children during the month of October.   For the full list of museums participating in Kids Free in October click here.

Kids are also free to the San Diego Zoo & Safari park during October for more information read our post about it here.

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San Diego Kids Expo 10/18 – 10/19

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The San Diego Kids Expo & Fair is a fun family event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and is something children will love! All throughout the event there are fun things to do like a 200’ long Zip Line and a Euro Bungee where 4 kids can jump on trampolines and do flips safely.  We did the bungee on our trip to Vail and my son loved it so much he did it twice!  If you have little ones you can check out the Tumble Gym Bus, which is a rolling indoor gym or jump in the inflatable jumpies. 

Fun activities at the San Diego Kids Expo & Fair include: Zip Line, Human Hamster Balls, Water Rollers, Laser Tag, Xorbing Balls, Parachute Rocket, Coconut Climb, Paint Ball, Euro Bungy, Grand Central Raceway remote contral cars,Trackless Train, around the entire KIDS ZONE Inflatable Jumpies and Slides.  Outdoor KIDS ZONE activities cost between $5 – $10 each except the following:  Jumpies and slides for young children cost $5.00 for an all day wristband to all jumpies and slides.  You can pay with cash or debit/credit card at the ticket sales booth.

Reasons we LOVE San Diego Kids Expo & Fair children 12 and under are FREE!  Adults are only $8, and may be purchased ahead of time here.  The show runs Saturday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  SoCal Savvy Mom is happy to offer a giveaway for a family four pack of tickets to San Diego Kids Expo & Fair.  To be entered into the giveaway simply leave a comment on this blog post, on facebook, or on twitter.

We can’t wait for the San Diego Kids Expo & Fair and hope to see you there!

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Oceanside Harbor Days Sept 27-28

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This weekend on September 27-28, 2014 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The FREE family-friendly event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.oceanside harbor days 1

Two fun filled days of sun, sand, and surf provide a great experience for fun activities for all ages.   New this year is the Sandcastle competition, you will not want to miss the Entertainment Stage with live music, there will also be Arts & Crafts. The Food booth areas will not want to be missed, and my personal favorite is the Nail ‘n’ Sail Competition, where people make a boat and then try and see if it floats across the harbor!  It is really fun seeing which boats make it and which boats sink!

Parking – There is free parking in downtown Oceanside at the Oceanside transit parking garage located at Cleveland Street & Seagaze Drive.  Free shuttle on the double decker busses is at the North County Transit Center.  Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

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Giveaway to BooMont Park Fall Festival at Belmont Park

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SoCal Savvy Mom is hosting a giveaway for a family 4-pack to BooMont Park Fall Festival & Haunt! Leave a comment on this post to be entered into the giveaway. Fall is just around the corner and we can not wait!  Fall is such a fun time of year with the weather changing and of course Halloween.  Back for the second year Belmont Park will host BooMont Park Fall Festival & Haunt every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October.  The BooMont Manor Haunted House is a must see!  The famous roller coaster turns into the spooky coaster.  There will be a zombie laser tag, superhero zip line, rockwall, pumpkin patch, costume contests and I saved the best for last TRICK or TREATING!

All of the fun starts every Friday, after 5 p.m and all day on Saturday and Sunday.   The free trick or treating times vary – Fridays from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Fridays | 6:30-7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 1:30-2:30pm & 6:30-7:30pm

Boomont Manor Haunted House
From the makers of the Scream Zone and The Haunted Hotel,
this scary maze is sure to bring out the chills and thrills of the season!
$6 per person | Recommended for ages 7-12 years

Zombie Laser Tag
A Halloween spin on your favorite game!
Zombie creatures join you on this adventure-packed three flour maze.
$8 per person | $20 unlimited

The Spooky Coaster
The Giant Dipper roller coaster transforms into a ride of chilling dips and turns!
$6 per person | Must be 52″ to ride

Pumpkin Patch & Painting
Pick out your perfect pumpkin to style your way
Pumpkin pricing varies by size; painting is free

Superhero Zip Line & Rock Wall
Dressed to save the day? Receive half off Zip Line & Rock wall play!
Superheros must be between 50-250lbs to participate

Costume Contests
Every Saturday at 5pm. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners score Belmont prize packages!

 

 

Fall into delicious fall scents with Febreze

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Fall is the best time of year, the air becomes cooler, night comes a little sooner, and the beautiful fall leaves that everyone loves begin to fall.  The smell of fall is different to everyone to some it is a pumpkin spiced latte’ to others it is a spiced apple cider.  Whatever scent reminds you of fall Febreze has a delicious scent for your home or your car.

Fall scents are the beginning of fall to a lot of us, this fall Febreze has new scents the whole family will enjoy. My favorite is the toasted almond limited edition air freshener for your car.  If your car is anything like mine it probably has empty juice boxes and stale french fries on the floor.  With the car air freshener it eliminates all odors and you will enjoy the lovely scent of toasted almonds for weeks to come.

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New this fall Febreze has interchangeable scents, choose from vanilla and sugar or sandalwood and chai.  We don’t have to choose just one!  Febreze alternates between the two scents for lasting freshness all fall long.  In my son’s bathroom I just put in the vanilla and sugar, my husband just walked by and said “what smells so good, are you baking?”  There you have it!  It has only been plugged in for ten minutes and already the house smells amazing.  Please don’t just take my word for it, try out your favorite fall scent and let me know what your thoughts are!

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SoCal Savvy Mom is hosting a GIVEAWAY for a $15 Walmart gift card.  Just leave a comment on this blog post about which is your favorite fall scent.  Febreze has a full line of fall products and all may be found at Walmart, SheSpeaks is hosting a $50 Walmart giveaway to be entered click here.

This is a sponsored post by SheSpeaks and Febreze, products were supplied for review, all opinions are my own.

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