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Apr 18
2017

San Marcos & San Diego Summer Movie Express 2017

Regal has released the schedule for the Summer Movie Express! The movies are all rated G/PG, and are great for kids of all ages. It is only $1 per person to attend! All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s 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, below the list for San Marcos, CA and San Diego, CA.

Week 1	Tue June 27 Wed June 28	Kung Fu Panda 3 Ice Age: Collision Course *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 2	Tue July 4 Wed July 5	Trolls Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 3	Tue July 11 Wed July 12	Monster Trucks Penguins of Madagascar *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 4	Tue July 18 Wed July 19	Rio 2 The Boxtrolls *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 5	Tue July 25 Wed July 26	The Secret Life of Pets Sing *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 6	Tue August 1 Wed August 2	Kubo and the Two Strings Ratchet and Clank *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 7	Tue August 8 Wed August 9	The Spongebob Square Pants Movie: Sponge Out of Water The Adventures of Tin Tin *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 8	Tue August 15 Wed August 16	Happy Feet 2 Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*
Week 9	Tue August 22 Wed August 23	Storks The Lego Batman Movie *BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS*

Apr 5
2017

San Diego Easter Egg Hunt Guide 2017

by Nicole Connerley

Campo – Bunny Train at Pacific Southwest Railway (reservations required) April 8th, 9th and 15th at 10 AM, 12:15 PM, and 2:30 PM. Children 3 and younger are $5, 3-12 $14, 13-64 $18, Seniors 65+ $15.

Carlsbad – EGGstravaganza Spring Festival at Poinsettia Park

Clairemont – Spring Egg Hunts at 4 rec centers, North & South & Tecolote and Cadman Rec Center (page 11)

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

Encinitas – Annual Spring Egg Hunt at the Encinitas Community Park, Saturday, April 15th from 10 AM to 1 PM times vary by age.

Encinitas @ Botanical Gardens – Saturday, April 15th 10 AM to 1 PM, $15 per child, limited supply of passes, first come first serve.

Fallbrook – Annual Fallbrook Community Center Egg Hunt, 4/15/17 egg hunt 10:30 AM, pancake breakfast begins at 7:30 AM

Oceanside – Annual Easter Egg Hunt Mance Buchanan Park on Saturday April 15th from 10 AM to 1 PM

San Diego;

Presido Park -Saturday, April 8th from 11 AM to 1 PM ages 0-13, Free event, don’t forget to bring a basket.
Pacific Beach Rec Center – Saturday, April 15th,11 AM to 1 PM, please check times as they times vary by age.
Torrey Hills @ Ocean Air Rec – Saturday, April 15th, 9 AM to 11 AM,

San Marcos – Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Walnut Grove Park, Saturday, April 15 from 8 AM to 10 PM, $5 donation.

South Bay – Spring Egg Hunt at Robert Egger, Sr. South Bay Rec Center

Solona Beach – Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt at La Colonia Park. Saturday, April 15th, egg hunt starts at 10:30 AM

Valley Center – Easter Egg Hunt at Bates Nut Farm

San Diego:

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Allied Gardens – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (619) 235-1129

Azalea – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 235-1162
Encanto – Spring Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m. – noon (619) 527-3411
Golden Hill – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 235-1138
Linda Vista – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (858) 573-1392
Mountain View – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 527-3417
North Clairemont – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 – 11a.m. (858) 581-9926
North Park – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 235-1152
Penn – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 527-3498
Presidio – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 692-4918
Rancho Bernardo – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (858) 538-8129
Robb Athletic Field – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 a.m. – noon (619) 531-1563
Robert Egger South Bay – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619) 424-0470
San Ysidro – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619) 424-0472
Silver Wing – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619) 424-0465
Standley – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (858) 552-1652
Tecolote – Spring Egg Hunt – 12:30 – 2 p.m. (858) 581-9930
Willie Henderson – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 527-3407

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Cadman – Toddler Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (858) 581-9929 Thursday, April 13, 2017

Lopez Ridge – Spring Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (858) 538-8171 Friday, April 14, 2017

Park De La Cruz – Spring Egg Hunt – 4– 6 p.m. (619)

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Adams – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (619) 235-1149 Carmel Valley – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 a.m. – noon (858) 552-1616 Cesar Chavez – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619) 424-0464 City Heights – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 a.m. – noon (619) 641-6125 Kearny Mesa – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 – 11 a.m. (858) 573-1387

La Jolla – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (858) 552-1658 Montgomery-Waller – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619)424-0466 Paci c Beach – Spring Egg Hunt – 11a.m. – 2 p.m. (858) 581-9927
Rancho Penasquitos Area – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (858) 538-8198 San Carlos – Spring Carnival – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 527-3443
Serra Mesa – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 – 11:30 a.m. (858) 573-1408
Skyline Hills – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon (619)527-3486
Southcrest – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 527-3413
Stockton – Spring Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (619) 235-1163
Tierrasanta – Spring Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (858) 573-1393 Torrey Hills/Ocean Air – Spring Egg Hunt – 9 – 11 a.m. (858) 552-1687

Mar 31
2017

Carlsbad EGGstravaganza 2017!

by Nicole Connerley

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park – Saturday, April 15th, the annual EGGStravaganza Spring Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Park. Please note this is not a free event, the cost is $6 for the Activity card. Which allows you to participate in what is called the “Egg Scramble,” plus tons of fun things for the kids to do in the Fun Zone with bounce houses, a giant slide, obstacle courses and a chance to “soak the bunny.” The kids will collect eggs in the ongoing “Egg Scramble” activity between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children race to collect assorted eggs on the baseball fields. This activity sends groups of approximately 20 children of similar age into the out field to collect as many eggs as they can.

There will also be sampling from the Parks & Recreation Summer Camps program. Instructors will be on site to perform demonstrations and answer questions about their programs.

Activity card must be purchased for $6 to participate in “egg scramble,” crafts, fun zone or bunny balloon soak.Unlimited fun zone wristbands are also available for $6. To register in advance click here.

When: Saturday, April 15, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available for an additional cost.
Special Events Contact: 760-931-6528
Event Map: Click Here

More information may be found by clicking here. ***Go to April 15 to find more information***

Mar 14
2017

St. Patrick’s Day Kids Treats

by Nicole Connerley

Rice crispy treats are a favorite in our house, yet another reason to love them is you can make them for any holiday. We have made Christmas trees, pumpkins, Easter Eggs and now four-leafed clovers! Not only are they very easy to make, they are also delicious to eat as well. My son helped with every step of making these and had a blast while doing it.

Ingredients Needed:

1 box rice crispy cereal

1 bag of marshmallows

Green food dye

Butter (we used coconut oil instead)

Melt 2 tbsp of butter and 40 marshmallows in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Mix melted ingredients together and add green food dye. Add 4 cups of rice crispy cereal, add another cup if needed. Let set for about 5 minutes and then use cookie cutter to cute out. We used a coconut oil spray and sprayed the cookie cutter a few different times so the rice didn’t stick to it. After you have cut them out set on wax paper to set. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Jan 22
2017

Giveaway Disney On Ice – Worlds of Enchantment

by Lauren Moisant

To say our house is so excited for the new Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment would be an understatement. This show is sure to be a hit for everyone. Not only does is feature The Little Mermaid, my personal favorite, Frozen, but also Toy Story 3 and Cars!

My 3-year-old son is obsessed with Lightening McQueen and he can’t wait to see him, Mater and the rest of their pals race across the ice.

Ariel, Ana, Elsa, McQueen, Mater, Woody, and Buzz! What else could you ask for.

Be sure to arrive early. Mickey and his crew will have a pre-shoe dance along party to get you all warmed up for the main event.

At the Valley View Casino Center (former Sports Arena)

To purchase tickets go to AXS.com or call 888-9AXS-TIX

Tickets start at just $15

Opening night is January 26 at 7pm.

The other Showtimes are as follows:
Jan 26, 2017 at 7:00PM

Jan 27, 2017 at 7:00PM

Jan 28, 2017 at 11:00AM , 3:00PM ,07:00PM

We are giving away a family 4 pack for Thursday or Friday night.

To enter our Giveaway for a family 4-pack of tickets visit our Facebook page here.

Jan 3
2017

Get a Free SeaWorld Preschool Fun Card

by Nicole Connerley

The 2018 Preschool Fun Card may be found here

Sea World San Diego is again offering a Preschool Fun Card free for 2017 to the first 10,000 children to register. After 10,000 there the Preschool Fun Card will be available for purchase for $10. Children ages 3 to 5 may enjoy BIG adventures at the loved theme park Sea World San Diego all year-long!!! This offer is specifically for preschool children to take a field trip to Sea World for FREE. Hurry and sign up now registration ends March 17, 2017. For more information click here

*San Diego and Orange County CA residents only. Valid only at SeaWorld San Diego only for children 5 years old and younger at time of redemption. Unlimited admission through 12/30/2017. Does not include free parking, separately ticketed events or other discounts. Bring Preschool Fun Card Voucher and valid form of ID (a copy of a certified birth certificate or travel passport) to Tickets and Reservations at SeaWorld San Diego. School IDs or children’s security IDs will not be accepted. The SeaWorld Preschool Fun Card offer is not available at the park; advance online registration required.

Offer valid for limited time and subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Block out dates apply.

What is the SeaWorld Preschool Fun Card?

SeaWorld San Diego is delighted to offer the 2017 SeaWorld Preschool Fun Card. There are 10,000 FREE Preschool Fun Cards on a first come, first serve basis. A $10 Fun Card will be available after that. This Fun Card grants kids ages 5 and younger complimentary admission to SeaWorld San Diego through Dec. 30, 2017.

Who is eligible?

The SeaWorld San Diego Preschool Fun Card is available for kids who are San Diego and Orange County, CA residents and are 5 years old and younger at the time of redemption at the park. 10,000 FREE 2017 Fun Cards are first come, first serve.

My child is 5 this year, turning 6. Am I still eligible?

As long as your child is 5 years of age on or before the date you redeem the Preschool Fun Card for your first visit to the park, your child is eligible.
Do I have to be a San Diego and Orange County, CA resident?

Yes. We want to offer our neighbors who are 5 and younger unlimited access in 2017 to all that our parks have to offer. This gives local residents the chance to experience all of the wonderful family-friendly attractions at SeaWorld San Diego.

How long is the SeaWorld Preschool Fun Card valid for?

The pass is valid through Dec. 30, 2017. With block out dates of May 29 and December 31, 2017.

What are the deadlines for this promotion?

Registration for FREE and $10 Fun Card must occur online by March 17, 2017.

You must bring the Preschool Fun Card E-Voucher, along with the proper identification, to the Tickets and Reservations counter at SeaWorld San Diego no later than COB on March 31, 2017 in order to take park in this promotion. (more…)