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KidsFest San Diego Giveaway

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KidsFest is San Diego’s largest hands-on, creative festival for kids and their families. This year KidsFest San Diego will be held at Liberty Station the weekend of May 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  KidsFest 2014 will transform the NTC Ingram Plaza in Point Loma into a wonderland of play, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination during the weekend-long celebration!

SoCal Savvy Mom has partnered with KidsFest San Diego for a GIVEAWAY for a family 4-pack of ticekts valued at $80.  To enter leave a comment on the blog or on SoCal Savvy Mom’s Facebook page.  Everyone’s favorite Hullabaloo, the outrageously popular folk, funk and rock band for kids will be performing this year!  Don’t miss out on the fun!

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Just a few of super fun the activities include:  The Messy Zone- Filled with mud, muck and messy fun.  Creation Station- See your child’s imagination at work at this make-and-take crafts station.  Green Thumb Market presented by Honest Tea & Crown Ace Hardware- A creative space for gardeners.  Built It Construction Square- Construct a castle, design a reading nook, or just play and create.  Dress Up Alley presented by Fairytale Fashionista- For kids who like to get red-carpet ready.  Gumball Alley & Bubble Zone- Where kids can kick, ram and bam hundreds of jumbo “gumballs.”  Snack Shack presented by Clif Bar, Pretzel Crisps and Trader Joe’s- For young chefs (healthy treats are included in the price of admission)  Shake, Rattle and Roll presented by TakeLessons- For aspiring musicians to make their own take-home instruments.  Food Truck Lunch Room- Providing delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy.  Raise the Roof- For those who want to have crazy, hands-on, tangled, twisted fun.   VIP Stroller Valet- Complimentary parking for all.

Ticket info:  Children under 2 are free. Early Bird tickets are now available through April 30. Single tickets are $15 ($20 after May 1)  and a Family Four Pack is $45. Tickets can be purchased online at KidsFest San Diego.

 

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Easter Egg Hunts in San Diego Saturday 4/19/14

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park –  Saturday, April 19th, 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.

Carmel Mountain Ranch @ Recreation Center – Bring a basket for the egg hunt and stick around for bunny pictures, crafts, jumpers, and some treats! From 10:00 am is tots-2 years.  At 10:20 a.m. is 3-5, 10:40 a.m. ages 6-8, 11:00 a.m. ages 9-11, and 11:20 a.m. ages 12 and older.  For more information click here.

Encinitas @ The Ecke Sports Park – The City of Encinitas is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt Festival on Saturday, April 19 at Ecke Sports Park (278 Saxony Road, Encinitas) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free event features arts and crafts, a giant inflatable slide, face painting, and of course, 22,000 eggs!  The Egg hunt times are as follows; 10:15 – 2 years & under, 10:45 – 3 year-olds, 11:15 – 4 & 5 year-olds, 11:45 – 6 & 7 year-olds, 12:15 – 8 & 9 year-olds.  Bring your own basket or bag for eggs. For more information click here.

La Jolla @ La Jolla Recreation Center – From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. join in for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.  For children from ages 2 to 12 years old, the egg hunt is free to all.  If you want to take a picture with Peter Rabbit there is a small fee which includes face painting, and arts and crafts as well.  The cost is only $3 per child, for more information click here.

Linda Vista @ Recreation Center – The annual egg hunt is an event where kids search for that special egg. Participants will be grouped according to their age. All participants will receive a goody bag. Don’t forget to bring you colorful basket or bag. The White Rabbit will be available for photos. Please plan on arriving early.  The start time is 10:00 a.m. and the ages are 2 to 12 years.  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Joe Balderrama Park – FREE Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your own basket and get ready to hunt for the “Golden Eggs” worth special prizes!  Ages 1 to 12 years of age. Sponsored by the City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services Dept. and Eastside Neighborhood Association.

Oceanside @ Buddy Todd Park – Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for children ages 4 – 11. Sponsored by City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation.

Poway @ Poway Community Park – Don’t miss this year’s Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Living Way Church from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Poway Community Park. Activities will include an egg hunt, inflatable bounce houses and slides, fun zone, games, and a pancake breakfast starting at 8:00 am. $4 fee for the pancake breakfast; all other activities free. For more information, contact Living Way Church at: (858) 486-1441 or email: lwcpoway@aol.com.

San Diego @ Allied Garden Rec Center – The Spring Egg hunt will be tons of fun this year with party jumps, crafts, face painting and refreshments. For $5 you may purchase a wristband which includes jumps, crafts, a hot dog, bag of chips and juice.  There are also free contests and games for kids of all ages.  The egg hunt is by age beginning at 11:30 a.m and ending at 12:50 p.m.  For more information click here.

San Marcos @ Walnut Grove Park – Begining at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., come and have breakfast with Peter Cottontail at “The Williams Barn” in Walnut Grove Park located off Twin Oaks Valley Road on the corner of Olive and Sycamore in San Marcos. Bring the whole family to enjoy this early morning chow-down of pancakes & sausage prepared by the bunny’s helpers. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5 adults, $4 youth (10 & under)  Immediately following the breakfast at 10:15 AM, toddlers through 5th graders are invited to the community “Holiday Egg Hunt” where eggs with prizes will be well hidden by the bunny himself!  Come early to have your picture taken with Peter Cottontail and enjoy carnival games and party jumps. Bring a bag or basket for each child. $5 donation per family.

Santee @ Santee Lakes – The Spring Eggstravaganza is all about the eggs!  Continuous egg hunts, live entertainment, petting zoo, craft booths and carnival rides are sure to please! This event is brought to you by the Padre Dam Municipal Water District and the City of Santee.

Solana Beach @ La Colonia Park – Located at 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach join in on the Egg Hunt with plastic eggs filled with treats.  The Egg Hunt 9s for children 3rd grade and younger only.  The Egg Hunt beings at 10:30 and at 10:45 a.m. to noon there will be games and refreshments.  For more information click here.

Vista @ Brengle Terrace Park – Join in for the annual Brengle Terrace Park Egg Hunt from 9:00 am to 12 noon at Brengle Terrace Park, located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive.

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EGGStravaganza this Saturday in Carlsbad!

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Carlsbad @ Poinsettia Park –  Saturday, April 19th, 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.

This year you can save time and avoid lines by purchase Activity Cards in advance.

As a courtesy, $6 activity cards and $6 Unlimited Fun Zone wristbands will be available for purchase in advance starting April 1 through April 18 only at the following locations during regular business hours:

Advance activity card sales must be made in-person; no phone or online sales.  All sales are final; absolutely no refunds.  Activity cards purchased in advance that are lost or not brought to the event will not be replaced.

More information may be found by clicking here.

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Easter Egg Hunts in San Diego this weekend

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Campo @ The Campo Depot – The Bunny Train The long-eared carrot-cruncher returns to Campo with lots of Easter eggs and fun craft activities for the kids.  Trains depart Campo depot at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. each day for a scenic one-hour round-trip journey through the mountains with the Easter Bunny.  Toddlers 2 & under are $5, children ages 3-12 are $10, teens 13 & over are $15, and seniors (65+) are $12.  Advance reservations required for this very popular event. Click your desired date to be taken to the reservation page.

Clairemont @ South Clairemont Recreation Center – Located at 3605 Clairemont Drive the  Spring Egg Hunt will take place.  Bike decorating beings at 9:00 a.m. and the Parade of Wheels is right after from 10:25 -10:45 a.m.  There will be jumpers, popcorn, arts & crafts and tons of fun!  The Egg Hunt times are 11:00 a.m. ages 2-4, 11:15 a.m. ages 5-6, 11:30 a.m. ages 7-9, and at 11:45 a.m. ages 10-12.  More information may be found here.

Escondido @ Bates Nut Farm – This Saturday begining at 9:30 a.m. start the day with fun Easter crafts at Bates Nut Farm.  Then at 10:30 a.m. the Easter Egg Hunt will begin, stick around for the Easter Bunny, who will be on hand for pictures!  For more information visit Bates Nut Farm Website or contact Elizabeth Usher 760-749-4902.

Ocean Beach @ Robb Field Athletic Area – Located at 2525 Bacon Street, in Ocean Beach, CA the 39th Annual Ocean Beach Spring Egg Hunt will be held.  Begining at 10:00 a.m. children ages 1-2, at 10:15 a.m. ages 3-4, at 10:30 a.m. ages 5-6, at 10:45 a.m. ages 7, 8, & 9, at 11:00 a.m. ages 10, 11 & 12, and at 11:15 is all ages.  For more information click here.

South Bay @ Robert Egger, Sr. Center – The annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place at the South Bay Recreation Center begining at  10:00 a.m.  The ages range from toddlers to 10 year olds and be on the look out for the “Special Egg!”  Who knows what it will be worth!  For more information click here.

Vista @ The Vista Optimist Club  – The 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & All you can eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 11: a.m.  Tickets: $5 at the door and includes breakfast and egg hunt. (All Participants must have a ticket).  At 9 a.m. the Bonnet Contest will begin and at 10 a.m. the Easter Egg Hunt (for children under 12 years) will begin.  For more information click here.

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Easter egg hunt at Bates Nut Farm 4/12/14

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This Saturday begining at 9:30 a.m. start the day with fun Easter crafts at Bates Nut Farm.  Then at 10:30 a.m. the Easter Egg Hunt will begin, stick around for the Easter Bunny, who will be on hand for pictures!  For more information visit Bates Nut Farm Website or contact Elizabeth Usher 760-749-4902.

A little about Bates Nut Farm:  Bates Nut Farm started with walnuts, but now purchases nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm. The nuts come raw, roasted, some spiced up and unsalted. To ensure quality and freshness we roast and package our nuts on the farm. The Bates family takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price. It’s part of the tradition.

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Adopt a Pet this weekend with SoCal Honda Dealers!

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Saturday, April 5th at the Orange County Fair Grounds SoCal Honda dealers are putting on Helpful Honda Pet Adoption.  Stop by from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. for the Costa Mesa Green Dog Foundation at Spring Pet Days held at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa 92626.  The SoCal Honda Dealers will be out in their blue shirts helping pets find loving homes. Please visit for a free leash, collar, and maybe even a new best friend!  For more information on this event click here.

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If you can’t stop by this weekend don’t worry there is another opportunity to adopt a pet in a few weeks.  Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Griffith Park the What’s Up Dog L.A. will be held.  It is to support the Much Love Animal Rescue and the 14th Annual Walk for Prader-Willi Syndrome. This event will take place at Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles 90027.  More information for this event may be found here.

Disclosure:  SoCal Savvy Mom was contacted directly by SoCal Honda Dealers, no products or services were given in exchange for this post.

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