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Apr 14
2015

Don’t miss Legoland Community Day $25!

A month ago we were the first to let you know about the amazing offer Legoland hosts for our local community! Legoland Resort in Carlsbad, California will have the annual Community Day in April, it is only $25 for entrance to Legoland and $9 for Sea Life Aquarium. This is a once a year event so be sure to take advantage of this very special offer by Legoland. All specially priced tickets for this Community Day are sold only through Kid’s College, and may be used only on April 26th.

All ticket orders must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 22, 2015. Kid’s College asks that you allow 3 days to receive your tickets and check your email for your tickets. Tickets will be emailed from tickets@thekidscollege.org. They also ask that you please check your spam folder if you do not receive your tickets 72 hours after placing your order and paying for your tickets.

While visiting don’t miss the newest addition to the Star Wars Miniland the Death Star! The Death Star is 8-fee wide, over 13-fee high and weights more than 1,900 pounds! We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at a media preview earlier this week and we loved it! My son loves anything lego and Star Wars so it was pretty much a win win for us. The cool death star has a super laser which lights up with green lights when zeros in on its target. It is made out of 500,000 lego bricks and includes the trench run scene where Luke Skywalker maneuvers through with his X-wing fighter, see below.

Kid’s College will be having the Community Day at LEGOLAND on Sunday April 26, 2015 from 12:00- 8:00pm. Tickets are only valid on April 26th from 12 noon to 8 p.m. For more information on Legoland Community Day click here.

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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Apr 12
2015

Enjoy All-Day Fun At Spring Family Fest April 19

by Robyn Lass

Join the online community of moms, expectant parents and families for a day of interaction, education and fun. Club MomMe’s Spring Family Fest, held Sunday, April 19th from 11:30am to 5:00pm at The Muckenthaler Estate & Cultural Center, Fullerton, CA. This all day event will include seven interactive lounges, panel discussions, music, play, and plenty of activities for the whole family.

Start the day with a Media Breakfast from 9:30am-11am where you can get a sneak peak at all of the exhibitors before everyone else! As an add-on to your event ticket and check out the VIP playdate with Lalaloopsy & Thomas The Train from 10:30am – 11:00am at the Children’s Gazebo. Spaces are limited.

Fill the remainder of your day with any of 4 key discussions and panels, from vaccines, to work/life balance, to developmental milestones and play for your little ones. Throughout Spring Fest you’ll also find 8 lounges with the newest and coolest baby and toddler products. Don’t worry dads, you’re invited too! There’s a Daddy Lounge with comfy chairs, beer and munchies, plus fun races and games for all.

Spring Family Fest has it all, from an Activity Area with lots of fun for little ones including an interactive activity play area featuring Little Tikes, Mobo Cruiser, and Combi, plus face painting, balloon artist, Super Soccer Stars play area, crafts, music by Jennifer Paskow & Snooknuk, and many others. There’s also a safe play space for the really little ones by Babyganics and Green Toys. Urban Sitters & The Nanny League will be there to help out!

Be sure to check out the Wellness/Green Lounge that features local partners like Cold Pressed Juice, Acai Bowls, natural products by Pure Made Baby, and eco-friendly and safe body and baby care products. Healthy, non-GMO baby, toddler and kid food by Love Child Organics, Happy Family, NurturMe, Go Go Squeeze and more!

SoCalSavvyMom readers, save $10 on your registration by clicking here to purchase your tickets.

For more information and to register click here: http://clubmommeevents.com/

Apr 8
2015

Superhero fans, see your favorite Marvel characters live!

by Robyn Lass

For all you fan boys and girls, get your capes ready because your favorite Marvel characters are coming to town!

Marvel Universe LIVE! is coming to San Diego to keep us all safe April 16-19, 2015. The first-ever, arena tour will bring more than 25 Marvel icons like Spider-Man, The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk, and my personal favorite the Mighty Thor) together to battle some familiar menacing villains like Loki and Green Goblin the Valley View Casino Center.

Get your kids (or lets face it, the grownups too!) ready for this action-packed live event!

Tour dates are as follows:

Thursday, April 16: 7:00 PM

Friday, April 17: 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 18 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 19 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Tickets range in price from $20 – $45 (VIP) and $75 (Gold Circle)
Kids (ages 2-12) tickets only $15 for all shows, select seating (not valid for VIP/Gold Circle levels)
Opening night special discount tickets priced at $15 each (not valid for VIP/Gold Circle levels; limit 6 tickets per purchase)

All seats are reserved; tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 1-888-9AXS-TIX or visit the Valley View Casino Center Box Office.
*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92110.

For more information on the event, visit http://www.MarvelUniverseLive.com or follow the even on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarvelOnTour, or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarvelOnTour.

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 26
2015

Regal Summer Movie Express Starting June 23

by Nicole Connerley

Regal movie theaters just announced 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. All of the movies begin at 10 AM 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 dates will be. The start date of June 23rd will be at the following theaters:

Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dublin, Eastvale, El Cajon (Regal), El Cajon (Edwards), Foothill Ranch, La Habra, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, San Diego, San Marcos, and South Gate. Click on the city closest to you to see the dates and times in your city. If you live outside of California please click here for a full list.

All movies start at 10AM and are rated PG

Week	Dates	Movies
Week 1	Tue June 23 & Wed June 24	Nut Job Annie
Week 2	Tue June 30 & Wed July 1	Earth to Echo Boxtrolls
Week 3	Tue July 7 & Wed July 8	Paddington Turbo
Week 4	Tue July 14 & Wed July 15	Rio 2 How To Train Your Dragon 2
Week 5	Tue July 21 & Wed July 22	Mr. Peabody Book of Life
Week 6	Tue July 28 & Wed July 29	Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Penguins of Madagascar
Week 7	Tue August 4 & Wed August 5	Lego Dolphin Tale 2
Week 8	Tue August 11 & Wed August 12	Muppets, Most Wanted Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Week 9	Tue August 18 & Wed August 19	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.