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Pumpkin Palooza Returns to Discovery Cube OC This October
09.29.25
Discovery Cube Orange County invites families to the fourth annual Pumpkin Palooza, presented by OC Waste & Recycling, running Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 4 through Oct. 26. This family-friendly Halloween celebration fills two floors with interactive exhibits, a high-energy dance party, and hands-on science fun for all ages.
A highlight of this year’s event is the all-new Pumpkin Path, an interactive maze where guests use a special pumpkin device to uncover spooky surprises and lessons on sustainable living. Families will learn how composting, organic choices, and simple daily actions can make a lasting impact on the planet. The adventure ends with a glowing finale and a packet of wildflower seeds to continue the fun at home.
New this year, the Healthy Kitchen invites children to explore the importance of composting pumpkins, reducing food waste, and practicing zero-waste living. Through demonstrations and interactive lessons, guests will see how small actions in the kitchen can protect the environment.
The first floor features a Halloween festival with Boo’s Bumper Cars, Pumpkinology 101, glow-in-the-dark slime making, pumpkin math, and marble run races. Families can also pose at the life-size pumpkin house and enjoy live science demonstrations. Upstairs, the Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party brings back Jack-o-Lynn, the giant 20-foot DJ pumpkin, spinning chart-toppers and Halloween favorites for a lively monster mash.
Pumpkin Palooza runs Oct. 4–26 on weekends only. Tickets are available now at discoverycube.org
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
2500 N Main Street in Santa Ana.
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Zov’s Debuts New Brunch Menu Inspired by Family Traditions
09.29.25
This summer, the Karamardian family developed a brunch menu that balances comfort, creativity and the flavors that have kept Zov’s a local favorite for nearly four decades.
“Brunch at Zov’s goes beyond creative fare—it’s also about gathering and celebrating in a stylish, welcoming setting,” said Armen Karamardian, son of founder Zov Karamardian and CEO of Zov’s. “This new brunch lineup reflects our family’s passion for hospitality while honoring the flavors and traditions that make Zov’s feel like home.”
The menu features Mediterranean-inspired sweet and savory dishes made with fresh ingredients and imaginative twists on popular classics, including:
Baklava French Toast with layers of brioche, ashta cream, honey walnut syrup, fresh berries and crispy kataifi
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes topped with fresh berries, pistachios and housemade whipped cream
Short Rib Hash with braised short rib, poached egg, roasted red pepper relish, green onion, feta and a crispy hash brown cake
Soujouk Scramble with spiced soujouk sausage, peppers, onions, lebni and pita
Smoked Salmon Toast with lebni, crispy capers, cucumber, soft boiled egg, fresh dill and sumac
Burrata Toast with grilled sweetened peaches, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and candied walnuts
Watermelon Salad with heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, crispy pita strips, red onion, feta, fresh mint and pomegranate reduction
Lively craft cocktails and mocktails complement the new brunch items. Fresh watermelon margaritas, seasonal mimosas and crisp spritzes are already guest favorites.
Brunch is served daily at Zov’s Tustin and on Saturday and Sunday at Zov’s Irvine at Orchard Hills and Zov’s Newport Coast.
For reservations, menus and more, visit zovs.com.
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