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Kaleidoscope Free Summer Kids Events
06.18.18
Children can enjoy a variety of free activities and entertainment at Kaleidoscope this summer, when the center’s annual Kaleido Kids events return on Tuesday, June 19. Co-sponsored by Jump ‘n Jammin and held in Kaleidoscope’s center courtyard, the fun events are every Tuesday from June 19 through August 1 at 11:30 a.m.
The series of events will conclude with the annual Kaleido Kids Carnival on Tuesday, August 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope donates all proceeds from Carnival tickets to Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire, and has raised more than $50,000 for the non-profit over the last six years.
The Kaleido Kids event schedule is:
June 19 Dance Party at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 26 Pirate Magic Show at 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
July 3 Musical Rock Concert Puppet Show, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
July 10 Science Show at 11:30am - 12:15 p.m.
July 17 Comedy Balloon Variety Show at 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July 24 Reptile Show at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
July 31 Lego Fun at 11:30am - 12:30 p.m.
August 7 Carnival, 11:30am - 2:30 p.m.
The Kaleido Kids Carnival on August 7 will include inflatables, games, a juggler, a stilt walker, face painting, a balloon artist, kiddie train, DJ and more. Admission is free, but select activities require tickets, which are $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for 15. Guests who bring a new toy (no guns please) or a new backpack to donate to Make-A-Wish will receive five game tickets.
Also on Tuesdays, restaurants inside Union Market Mission Viejo at Kaleidoscope host Kids Eat Free, with a child receiving a free beverage or kids meal with the purchase of a regular (adult) beverage or entrée. The Union Market Mission Viejo boutiques also offer 20% off on Tuesdays.
Adding to the summer fun, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 is again hosting its Summer Movie Express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., when popular family movies (rated G or PG) are shown for only $1 admission per person. Summer Movie Express, which runs June 19 to August 21, will feature The Secret Life of Pets, The Lego Batman Movie, and other kid-friendly films.
For more information on the Kaleido Kids events or Carnival, please call 949.542.4407 or visit gokaleidoscope.com.
Kaleidoscope is located at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo.
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Del Mar’s Culinary and Craft Beer Events
06.17.18
In addition to free concerts, Del Mar brings together the best of San Diego’s buzzing culinary and craft beer scenes with a variety of delicious events. Bringing craft beer enthusiasts joy will be delighted such as Burgers and Brews, the annual Craft Beer Fest and, to spice things up, a Wing Fest and Michelada Fest. Back again to dish out the best SoCal bites on four-wheels is Del Mar’s Food Truck Festival on August 11. Then, barbeque lovers can taste dozens of smoked meats at Del Mar’s Turf & Surf BBQ Championship on Sunday, August 19.
Wednesdays are getting a whole lot tastier this summer with Free & Easy Wednesdays Featuring Tacos & Tallboys. Race fans still get the free and easy items they know and love - free admission, free seat, and free program – but for the first time it will be paired with famous Brigantine fish tacos and tallboys. All day Wednesdays in Plaza de Mexico throughout the season (excluding Opening Day), guests can enjoy $3 classic Brigantine fish tacos and half-priced tallboys of Corona, Modelo, Pacifico and Coors Light.
Every weekend is fun for the family, but some can’t miss dates for special family fun at Del Mar include Sunday, July 22 for Del Mar’s Supersized Family Fun Day, providing an abundance of engaging activities for little ones. Also, children can enjoy a morning of free donuts, juice and the chance to get an up-close look at the Thoroughbreds as they complete their morning workouts during Donuts Day at Del Mar on Saturday, July 28 and Saturday, August 11.
Halfway through the season, Del Mar will present its most highly anticipated race of the summer, the $1-million TVG Pacific Classic, on Saturday, August 18. The mile and a quarter Grade I testing is one of the West's foremost prizes and eligible to attract several of the best Thoroughbreds in the country. The day also will feature the Craft Beer Fest and presentation of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award.
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