Southern California Kids Guide

Top 10 Southern California Family Fun Ideas

AuPairCare - Los Angeles
Cultural Exchange Meets Childcare

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Hollywood
SAVE $5 Off Ripley's Hollywood

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Pirate's Dinner Adventure
SAVE 20% Call (866) 439-2469 code SBCA2025

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Friends of Santa Ana Zoo
Boo at the Zoo Oct 19, 20, 26 and 27

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Rainforest Cafe
Fun Family Dining, Field Trips and Shopping - Ontario Mills, CA

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Boardwalk Indoor Amusement Park
Birthday Child FREE Plus $5 Additional Game Credits

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SEACAMP San Diego
Now Enrolling in Marine Science Summer Camp

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Grotto Climbing & Yoga
Now Enrolling in Summer Climbing Camps

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Tina's Pumpkin Patch
Join the Fun at Tina's Pumpkin Patch

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Steve & Kate's Camp
Now Enrolling in Summer Camps - 5 Metro LA Locations

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Coupons & Promo Codes

School Year Discount Code!

Back to School Special Use code BACK2SCHOOL at checkout for a special discount on any of our fall programs!

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Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

20% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FG20. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour …

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TWO-FOR-ONE FAMILY THEATRE TICKETS

For US Family Guide readers only, and to celebrate its 65th Anniversary, Santa Monica Playhouse is offering 2-for-1 tickets to all Family Theatre musical matinees between September 6 and December 13. …

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$5 FREE Game Credits

Use code: augkids25 we will add $5 additional game credits and the birthday child will be free with the paid minimum.

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15% off General Access Passes at the Battleship IOWA Museum!

Special Offer: 15% off General Access Passes Discounted Online Ticket Price with Promo Code: FAMGuide25 Available Dates: Now through 12/31/2025 Family-Friendly Fun: Explore engaging exhibits, int…

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$100 OFF Birthday Parties!

Get ready for the ultimate climbing birthday bash! Your party will enjoy 3 hours of bouldering, laughter, and nonstop fun! We've got you covered with a designated party space ready for cake, snack…

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Free Lesson

Come in for a complimentary lesson with one of our instructors. From beginners to experts, 5 years old to 85 years old, we're ready to take your playing and performing to the next level! Guitar | D…

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Save $$$ at Pirates Dinner Adventure All Summer!

Come Live the Pirate's Life at Pirates Dinner Adventure California and SAVE! Call (866) 439-2469 and mention code "PIRATESSUMMER" at time of purchase and pay only $39.99. Reservations required. Tax an…

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$2 Off Hollywood Wax Museum

Redeem at the Hollywood Wax Museum box office. Hollywood Wax Museum is located at 6767 Hollywood Blvd. Limit: Six discounts per coupon. Not valid with another offer. POS 1003

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Articles & Reviews

Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks
Jessica Fuqua - Aug 6th, 2025

We booked our Disneyland trip through Jessica Franks and it was the most magical three days. I’ve been to Disney World many times before but didn’…

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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE 11/8 2PM CCAE
Aug 6th, 2025

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is the perfect way to make memories you’ll cherish for years to come! Join Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina and Cece for a…

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Review: Challenger Soccer Camp
Sandy Christensen - Jul 19th, 2025

From Bossy: Last week, Skittles was able to attend the Challenger Soccer Camp after I agreed to write this post for Mom's blog. As his mom, I was…

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Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth
Alexis Hall - Jul 11th, 2025

Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth Teen confidence doesn’t arrive in a speech—it’s built in the qu…

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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show Comes to San Diego this Fall!!
Abby Hewes - Jun 25th, 2025

Showcasing a colossal collection of handmade creations, the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, comes to three key southland locations this …

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Online Safety Courses For Kids
May 23rd, 2025

Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone? Life skills for every child. Peace of mind for you.Help your child prepare for independence with the Hom…

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Client Testimonial for Jessica Franks, Travel Advisor Specializing in Disney and Universal
Mar 25th, 2025

"Huge shout out to Jessica Franks for being the most INCREDIBLE Disney planner ever. We are on our last night of a week long Disney World trip and …

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Here's Parents Say About Their Children's Experiences at SEACAMP
Mar 4th, 2025

My Kids Loved Camp Both my girl and boy (Ages 10 & 12) attended SEACAMP this past week and absolutely loved it! The camp was extremely well organized…

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Best camp ever!
Feb 3rd, 2025

My twins attended Perfect Day Surf Camp ‍at the Manhattan Beach location in the summer of 2023 and I cannot say enough about this camp! Not only did…

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Upcoming Events

Knott's Summer Nights
Jun. 13th - Sep. 1st

Select Nights, June 13 - Sept. 1, 2025 The summer adventure continues long after the sun goes down, with a nighttime summe...

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Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party
Jul. 13th - Sep. 28th

"Wonderful! This is genuine Lewis Carroll, updated with witty alliterations and puns. Skillful direction and humorous extract...

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ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem - a "Brilliant" musical comedy
Aug. 10th - Sep. 14th

"Brilliant performances!" The Tolucan Times. "Brilliant portrayals!" broadwayworld.com. "Just plain brilliant!" playwright/pe...

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Ages 4 to 16 will love these CREATE-A-PLAY theatre sessions for KIDS!
Sep. 6th - Nov. 22nd

"One of the best in the country!" Daily Variety A spectacular Musical Theatre and Play Production experience where young p...

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The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Sep. 13th - Nov. 2nd

Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! Come in costume and celebrate...

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Coastal Kiddos Afterschool Program
Sep. 15th - May. 15th

Afterschool Program (4 Hours) September 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Monday - Friday | 12:30 - 4:30pm Starting September...

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Legoland Brick-Or-Treat
Sep. 20th - Nov. 1st

Event Dates: September 20 + 27, Saturdays & Sundays in October, November 1 Grab your costumes! This event is included with...

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Knott's Spooky Farm
Sep. 25th - Oct. 31st

Thursdays - Sundays Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly daytime celebration. Little gho...

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Tina's Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 2nd - Nov. 1st

Tina's Pumpkin Patch is fun for the whole family! Lots of activities including pony rides and a petting zoo with goats, sheep...

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