OC FAIR IMAGINOLOGY: FREE EVENT

Friday, April 15 @ 9am - 3pm
Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17 @ 10am - 5pm

Grab the kids and get your butts over to OC Fair's IMAGINOLOGY this weekend for some serious fun...with lots of learning.

Three days of FREE (yes, you read that correctly), family fun and educational activities, exhibits, animal and entertainment focused on S.T.E.A.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

• Free make & take activities and hands-on workshops in paper arts, ceramics, woodworking, painting, digital media and more
• Free tractor-trailer rides
• Local organizations offering information, tools and services for families and children
• Farm fun down at Centennial Farm with live animals, plush gardens, worm farm, hands-on activities and more
• Vital Link’s STEM + The Arts Showcase with interactive science and engineering exhibits
• Orange County Science & Engineering Fair hands-on activities
• Local music and dance group performances
• Gourmet Food Trucks, Petting Zoo and Pony Rides

LOCATION
Imaginology at the OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
(714-708-1500

WHEN
Friday, April 15 @ 9am - 3pm
Saturday - Sunday, April 16-17 @ 10am-5pm

DETAILS
Admission is FREE
Parking is $8 (Saturday & Sunday only)
Visit OCfair.com/steam for more details on event and schedule of events.

Promenade Temecula - Kids Club (Free July Summer Events)

Promenade Temecula has you covered when it comes to fun outdoor summer activities with the Promenade Summer Kids Club. This cool club offers kids (ages 3-10) fun thing to do all summer long, with a new activity each week.

Events include shows, crafts and educational activities. Membership is FREE and once you're a member of the Kids Club, children will enjoy the special benefits.

Become a member today by registering your kid(s) here.

Wednesday, July 22 @ 11am - 1pm

SAIL BOAT

Water color your own sail boat!

Wednesday, July 29 @ 11am - 1pm

SUPER HERO

Do you have an alter ego? Did you always want to be a super hero, a furry friend, or a gentle giant? Make a mask and show off your secret side!

Williams Sonoma - June Free Jr Culinary Technique Classes

Get the little one's up and ready to get their cooking on with Williams-Sonoma fun FREE chef classes.

Never heard of them? Well you're in for a treat with this hour long class that includes a cooking demonstration, generous samples and printed recipes to take home. Your little one's get hands on experience and a tasty treat - yay!

Father's Day Fun with Dad

Saturday, June 20 @ 10 am

Discover some great gift ideas for Dad on Father's Day! You'll learn how to use everything from the latest kitchen gadgets to our favorite ice cream maker, which turn out awesome frozen desserts. Then you can create a delicious treat that Dad and the rest of the family will enjoy.

Class is suitable for ages 5-13.

American Girl Event: Baking with Grace

Saturday, June 27 @ 10 am - 1130 am

Join WIlliams-Sonoma and American Girl for a hands-on baking class inspired by Grace - the 2015 Girl of the Year! Each student will learn Grace's favorite French Madeleine recipe, then finish the pastries with dark chocolate, white chocolate, and a few other toppings. We'll also make and decorate sugar cookies from scratch. Each child will take home a special American Girl goodie bag! $30 per child.

Suitable for ages 8-12 - call your local store to sign up as class size is limited to 12 students.

Promenade Temecula - Kids Club (FREE June summer events)

The kids are out of school with nothing to do but watch TV or play video games, right? Not true.

Promenade Temecula has you covered when it comes to fun outdoor summer activities with the Promenade Summer Kids Club. This cool club offers kids (ages 3-10) fun thing to do all summer long, with a new activity each week.

Events include shows, crafts and educational activities. Membership is FREE and once you're a member of the Kids Club, children will enjoy the special benefits.

Become a member today by registering your kid(s) here.

JUNE EVENTS

Wednesday, June 17 @ 11am - 1pm

KITE DAY

It's high-flying fun! Let your creativity soar with a customized kite, complete with kite string and handles. Create a personalized kite with your name, a hand print, or a picture that rises to the occasion. 

(*Event will be held in the Plaza across from Edwards Cinemas)

Wednesday, June 24 @ 11am - 1pm

BIRDHOUSE

Build your feathered friends a birdhouse and decorate it to put in your favorite tree at hom. Then watch your beaked buddy move in and feather his nest, just outside your window. Plus, you'll make a special treat for the birds to enjoy.

Mad Hatter Tea Party Event - Promenade Temecula

Promenade Temecula is welcoming Spring in an exciting whimsical way, with a special Mad Hatter Tea Party - themed event  on Saturday, March 28 from 11 am - 1 pm.

This all-new event will include a variety of fun activities, crafts and tea treats, as well as special character appearances by Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit himself!

“We are turning our outdoor plaza into a magical wonderland adventure where families can create fun, new memories as we enter into the Spring season,” explained Kym Espinosa, Director of Marketing at Promenade Temecula. “One of the highlights of this Mad Hatter Tea Party event will be the special wonderland-themed games, which will include Flamingo Croquet and a Queen of Hearts Tossing game, with participating children being awarded Easter eggs filled with prizes.”

In addition to the fun wonderland-themed games, children will also have the opportunity to participate in a free Mad Hatter hat craft at the event. All supplies will be provided for this craft, which will allow children to create their very own festive top hat to wear at the event. 

Children will also receive a snack box upon arrival, which will be filled with delicious tread including a sandwich, cookie and a drink.


TICKETS:
Tickets are to this event are FREE and available for children 3-10 years of age, and can be picked up at Promenade Temecula's Guest Services.

*Admission to this special event is limited and parents must obtain their child's ticket in advance, as no tickets will be given the day of the event. For more information contact 951-296-0975.


LOCATION:
Promenade Temecula
40820 Winchester Road
Temecula, CA 92591

Promenade Temecula: Sidewalk Street Painting Workshop (FREE)

Promenade Temecula is hosting a fantastic FREE event for everyone, small and big!

During the workshop, students will learn how to transfer a  2D picture to a large format on the asphalt. Students will learn sketching, blending, and detail tricks to producing a street painting mural. Students will utilize a palette of 24-48 colors depending on design, using chalk pastels.

Kids are welcome to bring their own supplies if desired.

For the most impact, students should choose one dominant subject matter for their first street painting. Abstracts and impressionist paintings do not usually translate well to asphalt unless extremely experienced. 

*Cartoons, Manga, superheroes are acceptable. Political statements, logos, and advertisements are not.

Workshop information:

Saturday, February 21

10am - 2pm

Plaza Street located in front of Edwards Theaters

Kids & adults welcome!

Promenade Temecula

40820 Winchester Road

Temecula, CA 92591

951-296-0975

Total Wine & More: Wine Class

Gallivant through France with Total Wine & More at their newest wine class on July 10!

Barets, Baguetts and Bordeaux...yes please.

Join the adventure as the experts at Total Wine & More take guests on a delicious journey through some of the most exquisite wines from France.

Guests will be able to explore the famous appellations and wine growing areas of France, sipping on the food-friendly wines of Alsace, extraordinary wines of the Lorie Valley, and elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgandy.

The event will be held at the following CA Total Wine & More locations: Northridge, Thousand Oaks, Tustin, Brea, Laguna Hills, Palm Desert, Rancho Cucamonga, Roseville, Sacramento (Arden), and Folsom. 

Event Information:

Cost - $20 per person (seating is limited, call your local store for reservations)

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2014

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Locations: Various (see above)

Total Wine & More Classroom

Welk Resorts San Diego's Oaks Golf Course: FREE FOOTGOLF

Welk Resorts San Diego's Oaks Golf course offers FREE round of Footgolf on July 6, 2014.

Welk Resorts San Diego debuts FOOTGOLF, a new hybrid sport that mixes soccer and golf at Oaks Golf course on Sunday, July 6. Local San Diego and Riverside residents will have the opportunity to try the new sport and enjoy one FREE round that includes soccer ball rental and 18 holes.

To celebrate the new sport's debut at Oaks Golf Course, raffles will take place every hour and all guests will have the opportunity to join the Birthday Club and receive free Foot Golf on their birthday.

About the new sport:
Golf is a difficult game that generally takes 4 hours to play a round. Foot Golf provides an opportunity to sample the concept of golf without the difficulty in less than half the time. Foot Golf is now what miniature golf has done for years, giving people a 'beginner-version of golf'.


Cost:
FREE to San Diego County and Riverside County residents

When:
Sunday, July 6, 2014
9:45 am - Ribbon Cutting
10 am - 6 pm - Free Foot Golf

Where:
Welk Resort San Diego - Oaks Par 3 Course
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr.
Escondido, CA 92026

Restaurants Are Thanking Veterans With FREE Food

To all those brave men and women that have fought and are still fighting for our country...Thank you!

Local restaurants all over the U.S. are showing their gratitude by providing free delicious food for all active and retired military personnel. If you know someone who's served or still is, let them know and have them take advantage of this great deal. They earned it.

Applebees - Stop into a participating Applebee's on Monday, November 11, 2013 to get your Veterans day free meal. 

You'll be able to choose a meal from a limited Veteran's Day menu that includes steak, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, salad, pasta, chicken, and shrimp. You can see the complete menu by using the link above. This deal is dine-in only and beverages and gratuity are not included.

You'll need to bring in one proof of military service such as a U.S. Uniform Service ID card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings statement, photograph in uniform, be wearing your uniform, a veterans organization card such as American Legion or VFW, or a DD214.

Texas Roadhouse -  will be giving away Veterans Day free meals for lunch on Monday, November 11, 2013 to active, former, or retired military.

Free entrees include your choice of steak, country fried chicken, country fried sirloin, pulled pork, pork chop, cheeseburger, BBQ chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken salad, or chicken critter salad plus your choice of sides. You'll also get a free coca-cola product, tea, or coffee.

You'll need to bring in a military ID, Veterans Affairs card, or Discharge papers. Dine-in only at a Texas Roadhouse near you.

Red Robbin - Please be sure to contact the Red Robin you want to visit to make sure they are participating.

Veterans and active duty military can stop into their local Red Robin on Monday, November 11 to get a free Red's Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries.

Be sure to bring your military ID to take advantage of this Veterans Day freebie.

Denny's - Stop by Denny's on Monday, November 11, 2013 and all active, non-active, and retired military personnel can get free all you can eat pancakes from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

All Denny's locations are participating in this promotion and you'll just need to bring a valid military ID along with you.

LongHorn Steakhouse - LongHorn Steakhouse is giving away free Texas Tonions and non-alcoholic beverages to veterans who stop into their local Longhorn Steakhouse on Monday, November 11 through Thursday, November 14, 2013.

You'll need to bring proof of service with you for this freebie such as wearing your uniform or showing Military ID.

Little Ceasars - Stop into a Little Caesar's near you and get a free order of Crazy Breadfor Veterans Day 2013. This is valid for veterans as well as active military members.

Bring in proof of service such as your ID card or DD-214 form to get this freebie.

BJ's - BJ's will be giving free pizzas or lunch specials to veterans on Monday, November 11, 2013.

Red Lobster - Veterans can stop by Red Lobster and get a free appetizer Monday, November 11 through Thursday, November 14, 2013.

They get to choose from Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bites, Lobster Pizza, Sweet Chili Shrimp, Crispy Calamari & Vegetables, Lobster-Artichoke-and-Seafood Dip, Lobster Pizza, Lobster-Crab-and-Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms, Parrot Island Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Fried Green Beans, Mozzarella Cheesesticks, or Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail.

California Pizza Kitchen - California Pizza Kitchen is having a Veterans Day free meal as well and both veterans and those in active military duty can take advantage.

Stop by your local California Pizza Kitchen on Monday, November 11, 2013 and you can get a free pizza and non-alcoholic beverage when you dine-in.

You'll need come in uniform or bring your military ID or another proof of service.

Chili's - Visit Chili's on Monday, November 11, 2013, to get your Veterans Day free meal if you are a veteran or on active military duty. You'll get to choose between these free meals:

• Oldtimer with Cheese
• Chicken Crispers
• Margarita Grilled Chicken
• Classic Turkey Toasted Sandwich (full)
• Lighter Choices Grilled Chicken Salad
• Soup & Salad Combo
• Any Flatbread (full size)
• Any 9" Pizza
• Any Lunch Combo during lunchtime

You'll need to show proof of military service to get your Veterans Day free meal.

Olive Garden - Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all veterans on Monday, November 11, 2013.

Veterans can choose a free entree from a special menu. All these entrees come with freshly baked garlic breadsticks and choice of unlimited soup or salad.

Starbucks - Starbucks will be giving out free tall brewed coffees to veterans, active duty military, and their spouses on Veterans Day.

Call ahead to make sure your local Starbucks is participating.

Krispey Kreme - Veterans can start their Veteran's Day off with a free breakfast at Krispy Kreme that includes a doughnut and a small coffee. No purchase is necessary.

Regal Theaters: $1 Summer Movie Express

Select Regal theaters around the U.S. will host their Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday @10am for 9 weeks.

With summer vacation only a mere few weeks away you awesome parents are probably starting to look for inexpensive activities to keep the kiddos busy. Well, take a breather cause I've totally got you covered.

Regal Entertainment Group is hosting the fabulous 2013 Regal Summer Movie Express where you can see a relatively new-ish G/PG-13 rated movie for only $1. Budget friendly score!

Below is a list of the movie titles and their start dates and all participating Regal locations in SoCal. To get more info and/or locations outside of SoCal go here.

Week	Title	Rating	Start Time
1 (Tue)	The Three Stooges	PG	10am
1 (Wed)	Ice Age: Continental Drift	PG	10am
2 (Tue)	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days	PG	10am
2 (Wed)	Parental Guidance	PG	10am
3 (Tue)	Mr. Poppers' Penguins	PG	10am
3 (Wed)	Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked	G	10am
4 (Tue)	Monte Carlo	PG	10am
4 (Wed)	Rio	G	10am
5 (Tue)	Coraline	PG	10am
5 (Wed)	ParaNorman	PG	10am
6 (Tue)	Dr. Seuss' The Lorax	PG	10am
6 (Wed)	Big Miracle	PG	10am
7 (Tue)	Yogi Bear	PG	10am
7 (Wed)	Journey 2: The Mysterious Island	PG	10am
8 (Tue)	Racing Stripes	PG	10am
8 (Wed)	Happy Feet Too	PG	10am
9 (Tue)	African Cats	G	10am
9 (Wed)	Chimpanzee	G	10am

Kern County
Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14 - Bakersfield, CA  (June 4, 2013)

Orange County
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 - Aliso Viejo, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Anaheim Hills 14 - Anaheim Hills, CA  (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Brea Stadium West 10 - Brea, CA  (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 - Costa Mesa, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal Foothill Towne Center Stadium 22 - Foothill Ranch, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16 - Garden Grove, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 - Irvine, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal La Habra Stadium 16 - La Habra, CA   (June 11, 2013)
Edwards Long Beach Stadium 26 - Long Beach, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 - Mission Viejo, CA   (June 18, 2013)

Los Angeles County
Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 - Alhambra, CA  (June 4, 2013)
Edwards Calabasas Stadium 6 - Calabasas, CA  (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Cerritos Stadium 10 - Cerritos, CA   (June 25, 2013)
Edwards La Verne Stadium 12 - La Verne, CA   (June 11, 2013)
Regal Promenade Stadium 13 - Rolling Hills, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Canyon Country Stadium 10 - Santa Clarita, CA  (June 4, 2013)
Edwards West Covina Stadium 18 - West Covina, CA  (June 11, 2013)

Riverside County
Regal Corona Crossings Stadium 18 - Corona, CA   (June 4, 2013)
Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14 - Eastvale, CA   (June 4, 2013)
Regal Indio Metro 8 - Indio, CA   (June 11, 2013)
Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 - Rancho Mirage, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal San Jacinto Metro 12 - San Jacinto, CA   (June 11, 2013)
Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 - Temecula, CA  (June 4, 2013)

San Bernardino County
Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 - Ontario, CA  (May 28, 2013)
Regal San Bernardino Stadium 14 - San Bernardino, CA   (May 28, 2013)

San Diego County
Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15 - San Diego, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 - San Diego, CA   (June 25, 2013)
Regal Escondido Stadium 16 - Escondido, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 - Oceanside, CA   (June 18, 2013)
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 - San Diego, CA  (June 25, 2013)
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 - San Marcos, CA  (June 18, 2013)

Santa Barbara
Edwards Santa Maria 10 - Santa Maria, CA  (June 4, 2013)

Ventura County
Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 - Camarillo, CA  (June 18, 2013)
Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 - Simi Valley, CA  (June 18, 2013)

Giveaway: "The Way Way Back" Advanced Movie Screening Tickets (Inland Empire)

Are any of you SoCal-ers in the mood for a free movie? And we're not talking about just any old movie either, this is a movie you'll see days before it premiers in theaters.

As a bonus to today being our blog launch we thought it would be amazing to offer you all a chance to see  Steve Carell & Toni Collette's new movie, "THE WAY WAY BACK".

SYNOPSIS: THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Duncan's (Liam James) summer vacation with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his daughter Steph (Zoe Levin). Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen (Sam Rockwell), manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up and begins to finally find his place in the world—all during a summer he will never forget. {view trailer here}

This advanced movie screening is being held at AMC Victoria Gardens on Wednesday, May 29 @ 7:30pm. 

Tickets can be RSVP'd by going HERE & entering the code: GFBCCWH

Easy right? Totally. No following three different people on twitter or jumping through tons of hoops. Go there, RSVP by simply creating a username & prepare to watch a fabulous (free) movie on Wednesday night.

Enjoy!