BUTTERFLY JUNGLE
San Diego Safari Park
Escondido, CA
This is a wonderful event that happens only once a year. There is a special dome at the Safari Park where butterflies flutter freely and land on flowers, plants, rocks, trees and sometimes even on you! It is a unique experience. Make sure you check the link mentioned above for activities and coloring pages as well as a butterfly photo contest and a video of what to expect!
*Adventure Mom tip: Make sure to wear colorful clothing {no white} and a light flowery or fruity perfume.
DATE: Saturday March 24th
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
COST: Included in admission
AGES: All ages welcome!
For more detailed information click here
PARENT CONNECTION SWAP MEET
Canyon Crest Academy
5951 Village Center Loop Rd
San Diego, CA
Are you looking for a swing set, a bike, crib, clothes, toys, books and anything and everything child related? This swap meet happens only twice a year and is excellent for gently used items to either buy or sell.
DATE: Sunday March 25th
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
COST: $2.00 per person 12+
AGES: All ages welcome!
For more detailed information click here
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Where? What? Wednesdays week 3/16
PAPER AIRPLANE FESTIVAL
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Balboa Park
This family festival features hands-on activities, while there you will learn to fold many different types of space themed paper airplanes and enter a competition of farthest flight, distance, longest air time and accuracy. Food will also be available for purchase at the Flight Path Grill.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (at 3:00 there will be a group launch in front of the Museum)
COST: Adults $17.50 / Children under 12 are FREE with paid adult.
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more detailed information click here
SCIENCE FAMILY DAY
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Balboa Park
The 2012 San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is taking over San Diego! they are partnering with the Fleet to host Science Family Day with a FREE gallery admission all day. Special hands-on activities and take home litter bugs and magical shrinking plastic key chains. There is also discounted IMAX admission at $9.50 per person.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
COST: FREE admission to galleries
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more detailed information click here
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park
The 7th annual Cherry Blossom Festival is this weekend, there are 150 cherry trees in the Japanese Friendship Garden. This event will have hands-on crafts and cultural demonstrations. Japanese food will be sold.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
COST: $4.00 per adult/ children under 12 FREE with paid adult
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more information click here
FAMILY SUNDAY
Mingei International Museum
Balboa Park
It's the third Sunday of the month which means it's Family Sunday at Mingei. Treasure hunt, hands-on craft and a prize are all part of the fun. Plus enjoy all the many wonderful crafts and art on display. This month the activity is making books, journals and photo albums.
DATE: Sunday March 18th
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST: $5.00 per family
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more information on this month click here
The forecast is calling for rain this weekend, these events are for the most part indoors. :)
**Adventure Mom Tip:
If you are attending any of the events listed above that take place in Balboa Park on Saturday March 17th please keep in mind there is a St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Festival on Fifth and Sixth Ave. so consider an alternate route.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Balboa Park
This family festival features hands-on activities, while there you will learn to fold many different types of space themed paper airplanes and enter a competition of farthest flight, distance, longest air time and accuracy. Food will also be available for purchase at the Flight Path Grill.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (at 3:00 there will be a group launch in front of the Museum)
COST: Adults $17.50 / Children under 12 are FREE with paid adult.
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more detailed information click here
SCIENCE FAMILY DAY
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Balboa Park
The 2012 San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is taking over San Diego! they are partnering with the Fleet to host Science Family Day with a FREE gallery admission all day. Special hands-on activities and take home litter bugs and magical shrinking plastic key chains. There is also discounted IMAX admission at $9.50 per person.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
COST: FREE admission to galleries
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more detailed information click here
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park
The 7th annual Cherry Blossom Festival is this weekend, there are 150 cherry trees in the Japanese Friendship Garden. This event will have hands-on crafts and cultural demonstrations. Japanese food will be sold.
DATE: Saturday March 17th
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
COST: $4.00 per adult/ children under 12 FREE with paid adult
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more information click here
FAMILY SUNDAY
Mingei International Museum
Balboa Park
It's the third Sunday of the month which means it's Family Sunday at Mingei. Treasure hunt, hands-on craft and a prize are all part of the fun. Plus enjoy all the many wonderful crafts and art on display. This month the activity is making books, journals and photo albums.
DATE: Sunday March 18th
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST: $5.00 per family
AGES: All ages welcomed
For more information on this month click here
The forecast is calling for rain this weekend, these events are for the most part indoors. :)
**Adventure Mom Tip:
If you are attending any of the events listed above that take place in Balboa Park on Saturday March 17th please keep in mind there is a St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Festival on Fifth and Sixth Ave. so consider an alternate route.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Where? What? Wednesdays week 02/17
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LITTLE EXPLORERS
Pottery Barn Kids
UTC
La Jolla, Ca
At this fun event kids can learn about birds in their own backyard with hands-on activities like puzzles, songs, story time and crafts.
DATE: Saturday February 18th
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
COST: FREE
AGES: 3+
For more detailed information click here
LITTLE ITALY CARNEVALE
Date & India St.
Downtown San Diego
Travel to Venice Italy without leaving San Diego and experience the Carnival complete with venetian masks, live music, dancing, stilt walkers, crafts and food vendors.
DATE: Saturday February 18th
TIME: 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
COST: FREE admission
AGES: All ages welcome
For more detailed information click here
FAMILY SUNDAY
Mingei International Museum
A fun day to visit the Mingei, this unique Museum invites you to participate in a treasure hunt, hands-on crafts and a surprise when you have completed the treasure hunt. Plus you get to explore the exhibits and learn about them.
DATE: Sunday February 19th
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST: $5/Family
AGES: All ages welcome
For more detailed information click here
Pottery Barn Kids
UTC
La Jolla, Ca
At this fun event kids can learn about birds in their own backyard with hands-on activities like puzzles, songs, story time and crafts.
DATE: Saturday February 18th
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
COST: FREE
AGES: 3+
For more detailed information click here
LITTLE ITALY CARNEVALE
Date & India St.
Downtown San Diego
Travel to Venice Italy without leaving San Diego and experience the Carnival complete with venetian masks, live music, dancing, stilt walkers, crafts and food vendors.
DATE: Saturday February 18th
TIME: 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
COST: FREE admission
AGES: All ages welcome
For more detailed information click here
FAMILY SUNDAY
Mingei International Museum
A fun day to visit the Mingei, this unique Museum invites you to participate in a treasure hunt, hands-on crafts and a surprise when you have completed the treasure hunt. Plus you get to explore the exhibits and learn about them.
DATE: Sunday February 19th
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
COST: $5/Family
AGES: All ages welcome
For more detailed information click here
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Where? What? Wednesdays week 02/01
PAUL CANNON BAND AND DAVID DEWESE
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Dr.
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Local Flavor Concert Series continues with Paul Cannon Band and special guest David Dewese. This concert will include acoustic folk, pop and beach rock.
Date: Friday February 3rd
Time 6:00 p.m. {food service begins} 7:00 p.m. {Concert}
Cost: $10.00 per person {price includes a slice of pizza and beverage}
Ages: 6+
For more detailed information click here
TIDEPOOLING ADVENTURES
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, Ca 92037
View up close a tide pool community guided by experts. This Saturday will be held at Dike Rock.
Date: Saturday February 4th
Time: 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per person
Ages: 4+
For more detailed information click here
BLACK HOLES (DIGITAL PLANETARIUM SHOW)
Reuben H. Fleet Science center
1875 El Prado
San Diego, Ca 92101
This show explores through wormholes and the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy and the death of stars thus birth of black holes.
Date: Saturday February 4th
Time: 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Please call Reuben H. Fleet Center directly at (619) 238-1233
Ages: 6+
Due to it's opening this weekend we highly suggest calling the Science Center for more detailed information at the number mentioned above.
Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Dr.
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Local Flavor Concert Series continues with Paul Cannon Band and special guest David Dewese. This concert will include acoustic folk, pop and beach rock.
Date: Friday February 3rd
Time 6:00 p.m. {food service begins} 7:00 p.m. {Concert}
Cost: $10.00 per person {price includes a slice of pizza and beverage}
Ages: 6+
For more detailed information click here
TIDEPOOLING ADVENTURES
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, Ca 92037
View up close a tide pool community guided by experts. This Saturday will be held at Dike Rock.
Date: Saturday February 4th
Time: 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per person
Ages: 4+
For more detailed information click here
BLACK HOLES (DIGITAL PLANETARIUM SHOW)
Reuben H. Fleet Science center
1875 El Prado
San Diego, Ca 92101
This show explores through wormholes and the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy and the death of stars thus birth of black holes.
Date: Saturday February 4th
Time: 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Please call Reuben H. Fleet Center directly at (619) 238-1233
Ages: 6+
Due to it's opening this weekend we highly suggest calling the Science Center for more detailed information at the number mentioned above.
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