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Top 10 Southern California Family Fun Ideas

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

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

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Rainforest Cafe
Saturday, December 6 at 8:00am - Ontario Mills

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

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AuPairCare - Los Angeles
Cultural Exchange Meets Childcare

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Hollywood Wax Museum
SAVE $2 Off Each for up to 6 Tickets

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Pacific Battleship Center
Camp Battleship and STEM Adventure Summer Camps

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

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Rainforest Cafe
Oct. 27-31 All Rainforest Cafes!

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

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Coupons & Promo Codes

$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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10% Off 10% OFF Holiday Camps

USE Promo Code USFGHOL1025 at check out. Rolling Robots is a family owned business serving Los Angeles and Orange County families for children 5 to 18 in the past 17 years. We have trained many studen…

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Early Spring 2026 registration

Early registration opens November 1st, 2025 and will last the month. Sign up early for Spring and save

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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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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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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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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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$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

Wonderful Fit for Childcare!
Sep 29th, 2025

OUR FAMILY HAS TRULY GAINED A NEW MEMBER WITH OUR AU PAIR! THE ABILITY TO INTERVIEW DIFFERENT AU PAIRS PRIOR TO MATCHING WAS INVALUABLE. wE MATCHED WI…

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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

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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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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Jack and The Beanstalk
Nov. 1st - May. 27th

STORYBOOK, NOW IN ITS 42ND YEAR! Tickets on sale soon For more information and bookings, please call (818) 761 2203. Ja...

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Verterns Day J Camp
Nov. 11th

When School Is Out The J Is In! Join us throughout the year for our fantastic holiday break camps. JCamp is designed to be a ...

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Thanksgiving Skate Camp - La Quinta X Park
Nov. 17th - Dec. 3rd

Thanksgiving Skate Camp La Quinta X Park 46170 Dune Palms Rd La Quinta, CA 92253 Our Skate Camps are designed for kids...

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Holiday Market at The Japanese Friendship Garden
Nov. 22nd

Support local small businesses and find the perfect gift at the annual JFGM Holiday Market.*Included with admission. This...

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Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 1st - 24th

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast with family and friends in the Rainforest. Take...

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Silence in the Rainforest Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 6th

Join Cha! Cha! & Santa for a serene breakfast in the Rainforest. Join us Saturday, December 6 at 8:00am for a serene break...

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Battleship IOWA Holiday Family Overnight
Dec. 13th - 14th

Bring your whole family and spend the night on the battleship! Experience a unique and memorable adventure by spending a ...

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55th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse New Year\'s Eve Family Friendly Musical Revue
Dec. 31st

"BEST New Year's Eve events in LA!" LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News. Champagne for the grown-ups, sparkling juice for the kid...

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$5 FREE Game Credits

10% Off 10% OFF Holiday Camps

Early Spring 2026 registration

Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

School Year Discount Code!

TWO-FOR-ONE FAMILY THEATRE TICKETS

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

$100 OFF Birthday Parties!

Free Lesson

$2 Off Hollywood Wax Museum

Wonderful Fit for Childcare!

Magical Disney Vacation by Jessica Franks

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE 11/8 2PM CCAE

Review: Challenger Soccer Camp

Raising Self-Confident Teens: How to Foster Independence, Resilience, and Worth

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show Comes to San Diego this Fall!!

Online Safety Courses For Kids

Client Testimonial for Jessica Franks, Travel Advisor Specializing in Disney and Universal

Here's Parents Say About Their Children's Experiences at SEACAMP

Best camp ever!

Ages 4 to 16 will love these CREATE-A-PLAY theatre sessions for KIDS!

Coastal Kiddos Afterschool Program

Jack and The Beanstalk

Verterns Day J Camp

Thanksgiving Skate Camp - La Quinta X Park

Holiday Market at The Japanese Friendship Garden

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa

Silence in the Rainforest Breakfast with Santa

Battleship IOWA Holiday Family Overnight

55th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse New Year\'s Eve Family Friendly Musical Revue

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