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Earth Month Eco Challenge Returns to Discovery Cube Orange County

By Greer Wylder

April 03, 2026

Discovery Cube Orange County kicked off its Earth Month Eco Challenge with hands-on activities and sustainability-focused exhibits taking place each weekend throughout April in partnership with OC Waste & Recycling.Designed to educate and inspire the next generation, the experience features five interactive exhibits and themed programming centered on environmental awareness and science-based learning.Guests can take part in a worm cart demonstration that shows composting and decomposition in action, along with a cloud watch activity focused on identifying cloud types and understanding their role in the water cycle. A microplastics awareness station highlights the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems,…

A Taste of Italy Arrives in Corona del Mar

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2026

Cugini’s Italia Boutique Market has opened its doors with a simple idea: bring the feeling of a neighborhood Italian market to the coast.Created by partners Marcus and Toni, alongside their wives, Shereen and Lavi, the market is a true family effort rooted in years of restaurant experience and a shared love of Italian food and culture. The name “Cugini,” which means cousins in Italian, reflects both the partnership and the welcoming, family-style atmosphere they hope to create.Everything in the shop is imported directly from Italy through a close partnership with a trusted source abroad. The result is a carefully curated…

Newport Beach Goes for a World Record at Balboa Pier

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2026

Visit Newport Beach is inviting the community and visitors to Balboa Pier on Sunday, April 19, for an attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the World’s Largest Swing Dance Lesson.The free event takes place at Peninsula Park Athletic Field on the Balboa Peninsula, just steps from where the Balboa Swing style was born at the legendary Rendezvous Ballroom in the 1930s. To set the record, more than 391 pairs, or 782 people, will need to take part in a single lesson together.Check-in begins at 10 a.m., with the official record attempt scheduled from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.…

Cape Crusaders, Cosplay and Comic-Con Energy Take Over Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

March 25, 2026

WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center March 27 to 29, bringing one of the West Coast’s largest celebrations of comics, movies, television, gaming and cosplay to Southern California.Produced by Comic-Con International, WonderCon is the organization’s sister convention and draws thousands of fans, creators and industry talent for a weekend of panels, exhibits and immersive fan experiences.This year’s event features more than 900 exhibitors across a 412,000 square foot exhibit hall filled with comics, original art, toys and merchandise from leading artists, publishers and retailers. Attendees can expect exclusive movie and television programming, panels with top comics professionals, autograph sessions,…

Two Upcoming Workshops at the Environmental Nature Center

By Greer Wylder

March 19, 2026

The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is offering two engaging workshops this month designed to connect the community with food, nature and the local landscape.Outdoor Cooking with Chef CorsoMarch 24 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.Chef Corso, a classically trained chef and host of the Outdoor Eats TV series, will lead a lively cooking workshop focused on preparing great meals outdoors using simple gear and fresh ingredients.During the demonstration, Corso will cover camp stove basics, smart meal planning and grocery strategies that make outdoor cooking easier and more enjoyable. Guests will watch several trail-tested recipes come together and enjoy tastings…