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As of June 25th, Santa Monica Pier has reopened to public with restriction and limited hours. You can safely enjoy the pier and grab a bite as one of the restaurants that are open now. What to Expect at Santa Monica Pier The Pier will be open daily from 10 am - 8 pm. You can fish at the Pier, but all amusement park rides at Pacific Park, including the Ferris wheel, remain closed until further notice. The merry-go-round is closed until further notice. Pandemic, street performers will not be allowed to perform on the Pier until further notice. Perry's Cafe and Beach Rentals is open. You can rent Bikes, Boogie Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and more. Marlene's Beach Comber is open to shop for sunscreen, towels, beach mats and more. The Arcade is closed till further notice. If you are expecting to visit a specific business during this limited phase, you are encouraged to contact that business directly to confirm their hours and offerings. The Pier entrance and exit ramps are on Ocean Front Walk on beach level (1614 Ocean Front Walk). The Pier bridge at Ocean & Colorado and all beach stairs will be closed. Once the Pier reaches its limited capacity, guests will be asked to queue up and will be allowed to enter as capacity allows on a first come, first served basis. Both the entrance and exit are handicap accessible. The Pier bridge will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Restaurants that are open at Santa Monica Pier Seaside on the Pier 310.883.7437 The Albright 310.394.9683 Pacific Park Food Court 310.260.87443 Bubba Gump Shrimp 310.393.0458 Mariasol Cocina Mexicana 310.917.5050 Pier Burger 310.587.2747 Pacific Park Food Court 310.260.87443 Soda Jerks 310.393.7632 Rusty's Surf Ranch 310.393.7437 Japadog (Stand) Big Dean's Ocan Front Cafe 310.393.2666 Health & Safety You are required to wear a face covering or mask when outdoors or inside a business and near other people. You need to maintain a 6’ physical distance from others not in your household. It is also recommended to wash your hands and regularly use hand sanitizer. The pier now has hand sanitizing stations throughout the Pier. Getting there Bicycles are a great option and are allowed on the Pier. Lyft, is continuing services with new health & safety guidelines (pick-up and drop-off on Ocean Ave.).  Big Blue Bus and Metro are also continuing service with new health & safety guidelines. Parking The Pier Parking Deck and 1550 Lot (Lot 1 North) are both closed to the public. There are other nearby lots available as well as parking in Downtown Santa Monica garages. Vehicles displaying handicap license plates and hang tags are permitted to park at Lot 1-S 1640 Appian way. For more information, please visit Santa Monica Pier's official website.

In Celebration of Walt Disney World Resort's 50th anniversary, two new nighttime spectaculars are coming to the resort starting October 1, 2021. Created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” this evening extravaganza will take you on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment. Inspiring everyone to believe in magic, “Disney Enchantment” will feature music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. Joining “Disney Enchantment” on Oct. 1 will be “Harmonious” at EPCOT, one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. This new show will bring the globe together at World Showcase Lagoon in a celebration of Disney music that inspires people worldwide. It’s a grand, powerful tribute to the stories and songs that unite us, embracing new technical magic that incorporates pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, lighting and media in new ways. “Harmonious” will invite you to travel the globe through new interpretations of classic Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before, reimagined in more than a dozen languages by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world. There’s also new daytime entertainment stirring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Performers will fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – will depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo and King Louie. These colorful creations will dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be your hosts for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and they’ll be decked out in sparkling new EARidescent fashions for the 50th anniversary. You’ll get a chance to see them when they travel through Magic Kingdom Park several times daily in the new “Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.” For more information about Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, visit their official website.

Travel Tips For Better Family Travel! ✈️ 🧳 Vacations can provide great family memories for years to come. That said, planning for these adventures can often seem daunting and expensive. But if you keep reading, we will show you 21 awesome travel tips that will help you plan a budget-friendly vacation, and will also reduce your stress while planning. 1. Take Advantage of Travel Sites While it may seem obvious, many people still forget to maximize the benefits of online travel sites like HotelsCombined and TravelZoo. These sites allow you to compare rates across a variety of airlines and hotels and often offer discounted packages. You may find the fares you are looking for right off the bat, or you can set up alerts to ensure you get notified when prices drop. 2. Opt for the Off-Season The natural path is to go to the mountains in the winter and the beach in the summer. These tourist areas, however, still need visitors in their off-seasons, and they often offer dramatically reduced pricing both on lodging and nearby attractions. You can also expect fewer crowds at some top attractions, and have a better experience, and get to do more. 3. Be Flexible Flights are more expensive on weekends. Explore mid-week flight prices for the best deal. If you are flying around the holidays, consider flying on the actual holiday. Most people will avoid traveling on holidays, leaving the best fares up for grabs. 4. Book early If you are trying to plan a summer vacation, a winter vacation, or a holiday trip, you should book early to get the best deal on your stay and on airline tickets. You don't have to book several months in advance to get the best deals. All you need is to book at least 15-20 days before your travel date. Travel rates usually start rising 10 to 14 days before a major holiday, so make sure to avoid booking anything within that period. 5. Ditch the Hotel Alternatives to hotels are becoming more and more common. Sites like Airbnb or Vrbo allow you to shop for alternative and more cost-effective lodging options all around the world. Renting a condo, apartment, or house also gives you access to a kitchen, allowing your family to buy food at a local grocery. Another alternative to a hotel is a campsite. Camping gives you front-row access to some of the country's greatest natural wonders. They also give your family a great opportunity to bond. 6. Cash in Points Many credit cards offer airline miles or points towards hotel rewards programs. If you know there is a vacation in your family's future, make sure you understand your credit card benefits. Also, be sure to tap into any existing travel reward or loyalty programs you are a member of. 7. Look for Deals Many sites offer deals on hotels, entertainment, airlines, and more. For example, Groupon has a section only for travel, and you can find great deals on hotels. You can also find deals on things to do, and save money on activities. Another great website to check for deals is Goldstar. On Goldstar, you can find many family-friendly events and things to do in so many different cities. To find great deals on a cruise, check out Cruisesheet. To find good deals on transportation, check out FlixBus. If you need to rent a car, you can find great car rental deals on Turo. 8. Rent Out Your House If you plan your vacation ahead of time, you can also plan to rent out your house on Airbnb or Vrbo while you are on vacation to make up for your lodging expenses. All you need to do is to create an account on airbnb or Vrbo, take some photos of your house, and list your house for rent. 9. Exchange Your House HomeExchange is a great website where you can list your house for a home exchange. Home switching allows you to go on vacation without spending a fortune on accommodation fees. On HomeExchange you can find 450,000+ homes in over 187 countries around the world. The sign-up is free and you can set up your account in 3 easy steps. 10. Try All-Inclusive Resorts Use Costco All-Inclusive Travel to find great deals on all-inclusive resorts that will save you lots of money on food. Also staying at an all-inclusive resort that is family-friendly, you can save on activities because most all-inclusive family-friendly resorts have so many different entertainment and activities for the kids. You can also use ClubMed to find all-inclusive family-friendly resorts. Another great website to find all-inclusive family-friendly resorts is Sandals. 11. Get Paid While Traveling Yes, you can get paid while you are traveling, and I will tell you how if you keep reading. You can make some extra cash on your vacation when kids go to bed and you have some free time. You can teach English online while you are traveling, and you don't have to be a professional teacher to do that. As long as you are fluent in English, you have a laptop, and an internet connection, you are good to go. As an online English teacher, you can earn around $14–$25 USD an hour working for companies like GoGoKid. 12. Save Money on Your Hotel Booking Use Apps like Pruvo to save on hotels that you have already booked. Hotel prices tend to drop after reservations are made. Pruvo will get you the exact same room you booked for a lower price. Pruvo tracks price drops for existing hotel reservations, and once the price drops, it will notify you. Once you get notified that a better price is available, you can call the hotel and request a lower rate. 13. Take Snacks With You We all know that kids get hungry every 10 minutes even after a full meal. Instead of buying snacks from expensive hotel shops, take a bag full of snacks that your kids love and are easy to carry. You can also purchase snacks from a market once you get to your destination, and store them in your room's refrigerator, if necessary. 14. Write About Your Travel Experience Consider starting your own travel blog and write about your travel experiences and all the places you go. You may be able to deduct the cost of travel-related expenses including transportation and accommodations at destinations that are the subject of your blog content. 15. Prepare Your Own Meals Instead of going to restaurants all the time during your vacation, consider booking a hotel room with a kitchen, and save money on meals, by cooking your own meals. If you don't want to cook all three meals -- and we know that part of the fun of vacationing is dining out -- we recommend at least cooking breakfast at the hotel to save money. And if you don't want to cook at all, take breakfast snacks and skip a fancy breakfast altogether. 16. Put Holds On Your Subscriptions These days, we all have many different subscriptions. From book subscriptions and streaming TV subscriptions to meal preparations and more, the monthly subscriptions really add up. Save money by putting hold on all your subscriptions while you are on vacation if you won't be using them during your vacation. 17. Go Where Locals Go When you are a tourist, everything is more expensive, But if you find local attractions and local restaurants, you can save a lot. Anywhere you go, you can find events that are free for locals like free museum days, farmer's markets, and local events. Check the city calendars and plan your trip around fun local events. 18. Protect Your Money If you save up for a trip overseas, you’ll need to take extra precautions when it comes to protecting your money. Nothing can screw up a vacation as quickly as losing your money, which can be especially problematic when you’re already on a tight budget. Before heading out, set up an account with a money transfer company. For example, if you’re taking a trip to Mexico, set up an account with Remitly so friends or family members can easily and cheaply send you cash should the worst-case scenario happen. 19. Pack Your Own Entertainment Your days will probably be packed with sightseeing and travel, but if you aren't prepared, you may shell out money to keep the kids entertained in the evening. Of course, if you plan ahead, you can avoid these costs. Be sure to pack puzzles, travel games, and coloring books. Another way to fill the evenings is by packing a portable streaming TV device, which will let your kids watch their favorite TV shows and movies. These devices are available at a variety of price points, allowing you to find the one that fits your budget. 20. Consider a Staycation Many families never explore the sights readily available in their own town. If you find yourself in that category, consider planning a staycation. This avoids the costs of lodging and transportation and allows you to splurge on activities and food. If you go this route, make sure the family treats it as an actual vacation and avoids planning activities with other friends. When you’re looking for things to do as a family around town, look no further than FUN WITH KIDS IN LA. 21. Get Cash Back On Your Travel Purchases & More Consider using websites like Rakuten to get cashback when you book your travel. On Rakuten, you will see all the offers and the percentage of cashback you will receive on your purchases. You can also use Rakuten to shop for all your travel needs and get cash back on those purchases too, saving even more money. We hope you enjoyed these travel tips for your family vacation. If you have more travel tips that are not listed here, we would love to hear from you. Scroll down and write us a comment. 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Pasta lovers rejoice! A new pasta heaven has hit Los Angeles from the team at Michelina Artisan Boulangerie, and we are so excited to tell you all about it! Pasta Corner is now open at the Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax serving up fresh pasta made right before your eyes! At Pasta Corner a common pasta dish is done uncommonly well, with each bite more delicious than the last. You can treat yourself to traditional Italian dishes as you would find them right in the heart of Italy! Anything you order is lovely to look at and even better to eat. On the menu, you can find delicious pasta dishes such as Pasta Marinara, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, Penne Arrabbiata, Tagliatelle Black Truffle, and many more. Each painstakingly selected ingredient contributes to the greatness of each dish with excellent flavor and consistency. One of my personal favorites, the Tagliatelle Black Truffle, is beautifully executed and is a must-try. The urbani black truffle imparts a rich flavor, amplifying the flavor of the truffle sauce, making each bite a forkful of deliciousness! You can order your food and sit at the restaurant's counter watching your food made fresh in front of you, or take it and enjoy it at the food court. Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed fresh air, a pleasant atmosphere, and delicious fresh-made pasta. Pasta Corner also offers fresh-made pasta, pasta sauces, oils, and truffle that you can take home, turning dinner time with the kids into an unforgettable evening of cooking a beautiful dinner together. While you are at The Original Farmers Market, explore the various specialty food shops, stores, and more, or take a free trolly ride at The Grove. Pasta corner is located at 6333 W. 3rd St., Suite 510, Los Angeles, CA 90036. For restaurant hours and contact information, please visit Pasta Corner's official website. Disclosure: I was invited to Pasta Corner at The Original Farmers Market with my family for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

The Super Bowl is on February 13, 2020, and if you are looking for a family friendly place to watch the big football game, we've found 8 amazing places that you can go with kids to grab something to eat and watch the game too! California Pizza Kitchen 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90067 (424) 363-1235 CPK is always a great place to dine out with kids, and with big screen TVs, it would be an ideal place to spend your Super Bowl Sunday with family! Toscanova 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 551-0499 With amazing food, and an entertaining environment, Toscanova is one of our favorite restaurants to dine out with the family, and watch the Super Bowl together. Reservation is recommended. Island's Various Locations Enjoy watching Super Bowl while feasting on the best gourmet burgers, and cold beer at one of the 20 Islands in SoCal. BJ's 939 Broxton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 209-7475 There is something for every member of the family to love at BJ's with delicious Pizza, Pasta, Wings, Burgers, and Craft Beer for adults in Westwood! The Original Farmers Market 6333 W.3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90036 The TVs in the market will all be turned to the game, and you can find so many different kinds of food for any taste. With open area, shopping, and a toy store, this is a great place to hang out on the Super Bowl Sunday! Pitfire Pizza 2018 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 481-9860 Pitfire Pizza is another family friendly restaurant with awesome food and a great ambience for your Super Bowl Sunday! Plan Check Various Locations With 3 locations, and modern American comfort food, Plan Check is another family friendly restaurant ideal for watching the game with the kiddos. Xlanes Family Entertainment Center 333 S Alameda St, Ste 300 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 229-8910 You can eat, watch the game, and play bowling at Xlanes family entertainment center. XLanes has great selections of food, appetizers, fresh pizzas, burgers, pastas, and even steak!

Raising children is one of life’s most rewarding challenges. It has its difficult moments, but seeing your youngster grow up into the person you know they have the potential to be is a great gift. Here are some guidelines for what you should be instilling in them for every age! Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Younger children When your kids are younger, this is the time to lay the building blocks of what they will learn as older children and young adults. ● Teach your kids money management techniques by giving them an allowance and giving them permission to spend or save it. ● Instill time management by teaching them how to read clocks and calendars -- and make it fun. Give them specific blocks of time to achieve certain activities. ● Kids of all ages need to learn how to be kind to others, but it starts early. Older children (pre-teens and teenagers) Once your kids reach the pre-teen and puberty years, they have different needs. They’re growing emotionally, and you need to foster that development while at the same time giving them their space. ● Teenagers need their own space, and independence helps them learn how to carve out part of their identity away from the family dynamic. ● Show them respect and courtesy, but set firm rules as well. ● Have frequent conversations about your expectations and be clear about said expectations. ● Above all, choose your battles wisely. Figuring out how to ride the line between arguing about everything and arguing about nothing is a difficult skill, but it’s necessary. Tip: Be a role model for your kids Children learn by emulating their parents and other adults. Making sure you’re exhibiting good behavior and being a kind, empathetic person goes a long way toward teaching them what matters. It’s also important to take care of yourself. ● Show them they should put education first by proving its importance in your life. Go back to school and earn a master’s degree in business administration to further your career! ● Make sure you are a good listener for your kids and show affection to them. ● You should also explain to your child that everyone makes mistakes, and their role models can as well. But showing everyone compassion and empathy is critical. ● A good role model also has multiple interests and is a lifelong learner. This doesn’t have to be traditional education, either -- learning a new musical instrument counts! With great power comes great responsibility… and you have been given the power to change someone’s life and give them the foundation to a successful, happy life. You can do this! At FUN WITH KIDS IN LA, we passionately believe in good times, travel, good food, great friends, and a spirit of adventure. If you have questions or an event you’d like to list, please contact us!

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day At Home With Your Family! This year, make valentine's day a love day for the entire family and celebrate at home with kids! We've got some wonderful ideas to have an amazing evening on valentine's day with your family. Keep reading to find out more! Here are 15 cool ideas to have fun on Valentine's Day at Home: Decorate Your Home Decorate your home to the max with fun Valentine's Day decorations! The love will be literally around you this Valentine's Day with some heart-shaped balloons, banners, and other decorations. Click here for some ideas we have found for you on Amazon. Get Comfortable in Your Pjs Put matching read Pjs on, and celebrate Valentine's Day in style! You would love taking family photos in your read pajamas for this special day. Check out some of the cool Pjs we've found on Amazon for you. Bake Heart Shaped Cookies Cookies make everyone happy, and there is not a better way to show your love to your sweetheart or your sweet family on Valentine's Day with these sweet heart-shaped cookies that we've found for you on "delish". Watch Romantic Movies Chill out in your Pjs and watch some classic romantic movies that are also kids friendly. Click here for a list of romantic movies that every member of your family would love. Camp Out in Your Backyard If you have camping gears, set up a tent in the middle of the yard, or middle of your living room, and camp out with your loved ones! Have a Karaoke Night Have a Karaoke night with everyone in the family! Karaoke is a great bonding experience with your partner and all the members of the family. Purchase this bestselling karaoke microphone and enjoy singing your favorite love songs! Escape an Escape Room Together Play an online game with your family with 360-degree Virtual Experiences from Escape Room LA, which are as close as you can get to being in a real escape room! Set up a Valentine's Day Photo Booth Photo Booths are always fun! Set up a photo booth at your house and take cute pictures with your significant other, and with your kid(s)! Click here for some cool ideas. Have a Game Night at Home Play games like Valentine's Day Bingo, or Valentine's Day Word game with your partner and get the kids involved, and have some laughs together! Learn to Tango Take a YouTube Tango Lesson and learn how to dance the Tango with your partner. The kids can also learn alongside you! Workout Together Have a blast having a family fun cardio workout on YouTube! Have a Dance Party Put some romantic or energetic music and have a blast dancing together, and get your heart rate up! Disclaimer: This article contains Affiliated links.

Universal Pictures invites families to a free drive-in screening of the film, "The Croods: A New Age", at Universal CityWalk Hollywood from November 19, 2020 through November 24, 2020. The drive-in screening of "The Croods: A New Age" will be shown on a giant LED screen, visible by day and night. Before the film begins, you will be treated to an exclusive pre-show, featuring DreamWorks Animation content and a snack box, courtesy of Universal CityWalk. You will also have the flexibility to leave your cars and visit Universal CityWalk to purchase additional food and beverages. Prior to the screening, you have a chance to preview the world of The Croods, with an immersive experience that features recreations of the film’s most exciting locations and characters, including the elaborate Treehouse, the Monkey Lair, the Thunder Sisters and so much more. The experience offers multiple interactive opportunities for fantastic photo ops, all without leaving the security of your own car. Each screening is limited to a maximum of 100 cars, and reservations are required. To attend, you must secure a reservation at EVENTBRITE. Reservations are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket price of $10 per car is required to reserve a ticket. Universal Pictures will donate $10 for each ticket reserved to Feeding America. Universal CityWalk is located at 1000 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. The Movie will be screening on Thursday November 19 through Tuesday November 24, 2020, Twice Daily, at 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m.

We know it is not easy to be stuck at home, especially with kids, but we are finding new ways to connect you to the outside world until we get back to our normal lives. We have made a list of fun field trips that you can take with your kids from comfort of your home. Walt Disney World The Met Opera Streaming Broadway Musicals Steaming Virtual Museum Tours National Parks Virtual Tours San Diego Zoo Monterey Bay Aquarium La Tar Pit Museum National Zoo Great Wall of China Stars in the House Dutch Hollow Farm Atlanta Zoo Will-O-Crest Farm Access Mars London Symphony Orchestra Monterey Bay Aquarium JoBo Holsteins Farm Sea World Orlando Houston Zoo LEGOLAND Florida Resort National Aquarium Houston Zoo You May Also Enjoy: The Best Online Coding Courses and Programs For Kids!

This list comes handy on those rainy days or any day you need to keep the kids entertained at home. 1. Board Games 2. Baking Competition 3. Do Crafts 4. Make Puzzles 5. Freeze Dance 6. Play Simon Says 7. Play Obstacle Course 8. Play Bingo 9. Make Pizza together 10. Science Experiments 11. Magic Tricks 12. Read together 13. Card Games 14. Telling Stories 15. Canvas Painting 16. Hide & Seek 17. Scavenger Hunt 18. Make Lego together 19. Cook together 20. Fingerpaint 21. Family Camp Fire in your own Backyard 22. Build a Fort in the Living Room 23. Make Play Dough from scratch 24. Draw together 25. Bake Cookies 26. Write Stories together 27. Have a Pillow Fight 28. Make a Comic Book 29. Rent a Movie and make Popcorn 30. Make a Family Movie together 31. Create a Family Book from Family Pictures 32. Make a Tent and Sleep Outside 33. Dancing Competition 34. Make Trivia Questions about Family Members 35. Do a Karaoke Night 36. Make Slime 37. Play Charades 38. Have a Family Slumber Party 39. Cook S’mores over Fireplace 40. Tell Scary Stories in the Dark 41. Learn an instrument together 42. Make Ice Cream together 43. Play Mad Libs 44. Make a Cookbook 45. Play Dress-Up 46. Build a Birdhouse 47. Decorate a T-shirt 48. Have a Fashion Show 49. Do a Comedy Night 50. Have a PJ Party 51. Learn to Juggle 52. Learn Sign Language 53. Play a Word Game 54. Make a Time Capsule 55. Do a Talent Show (American Idol Night) 56. Play Catch 57. Play Giant Jenga 58. Play Chess together 59. Play Pictionary 60. Color Eggs 61. Play "I Spy" 62. Play 20 Questions 63. Have a Staring Contest 64. Play Truth or Dare 65. Play Hot Potato 66. Do Blind Taste Tests with Food & Drinks 67. Learn Coding 68. Create a Family Website together (use wix.com or weebly.com) 69. Do Gardening 70. Pillow fight 71. Listen to an Audiobook 72. Do Yoga together 73. Bowl at Home

San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced today that they will be reopening both parks as of January 30, 2021. Due to COVID-19, in order to keep our community safe, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and San Diego Zoo have implemented a reservation system for entry. All visitors ages 3 and up are required to have either a ticket, or a membership and a reservation. To pre-purchase a ticket or make your member reservation, please click here for the Zoo or Safari Park. In addition, health screenings are required for all guests prior to entry to either parks. Expect wait times during busy peak periods. Book a Hotel or Airbnb near San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari For members with reservations during the closure, your reservation will be released and no further action on your part is needed at this time. If you purchased a date-specific ticket, it will be honored for one year from the date of purchase. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Zoo and Safari Park are operating with limited capacity. Visitors without a pre-purchased ticket and members without a date-specific reservation may be turned away because of capacity limits. For more information about San Diego Zoo Safari Park, click here. For more information about San Diego Zoo, click here. Disclaimer: The map contains affiliated links.

If you are ready to play, LEGOLAND is ready too! Starting April 1, LEGOLAND California is reopening some of its rides. Then starting April 15, 2021, you can enjoy a full reopening of the rest of the Resort’s rides. Keep reading and find out which rides are available to enjoy at LEGOLAND upon reopening! Starting April 1, 2021, the following rides will be available for visitors at LEGOLAND California Theme park: Coastersaurus LEGO TECHNIC Coaster Driving School, Jr. Driving School, Skipper School Royal Joust, Fairy Tale Brook, LEGOLAND Express Train Lost Kingdom Adventure, Cargo Ace PLUS, Miniland U.S.A. and Outdoor Playgrounds (Hideaways + DUPLO Playtown) AND select dining, retail, live entertainment and building activities! Then Starting April 15, 2021, you can enjoy more rides such as LEGO CHIMA Water Park, SEA LIFE Aquarium, select dining, retail, and indoor attractions. Build N Play days are still happening on these dates: March 19 - April 11, April 16 – 18, April 23 – 25, April 30 – May 2 from 10am - 4pm. Find a perfect stay for your family near LEGOLAND! To visit LEGOLAND in April, you must reserve your tickets in advance, or book a room at any of the LEGOLAND hotels to be able to get access to LEGOLAND. Hotel and Ticket Packages are available now, but ticket reservations are not yet available. At LEGOLAND Hotel, you can enjoy interactive LEGO features throughout the hotel, a variety of LEGO themed rooms (Pirate, Kingdom, Adventure, LEGO NINJAGO or LEGO Friends), and nightly children's entertainment. Breakfast is included for all Hotel Guests at Bricks Family Restaurant. Room service, grab and go, and patio dining is also available at Skyline Café. Hotel guests can also access the pool. At LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, you can enjoy a Castle themed room with your choice of Knights & Dragons, Royal Princess or Magic Wizard, LEGO Castle décor throughout, separate kids' area with LEGO building tables and scavenger hunt in every room. You can also enjoy an enhanced pool area with interactive water play features, and a play zone for kids including a DUPLO tot spot, slides, an outdoor stage and cinema with seating. LEGOLAND will be limited to 15% capacity, and only California residents will be allowed to visit. Indoor dining is not allowed, and workers will be tested for COVID-19 weekly. Among safety measures, you should expect cashless payments, social distancing practices, and face coverings for all visitors age 2 and up. Temperatures will also be taken at check-in. For the list of all safety measures that LEGOLAND is taking, click here. You May Also Enjoy: Disneyland And Disney California Adventure Will Reopen on April 30! Universal Studio Hollywood is Reopening For The Taste of Universal!

Your little scientist can explore California Science Center again starting March 27, 2021 when the Museum is reopening after one year of closure! While some high-touch galleries and exhibits are temporarily closed, many Science Center exhibits have been adapted for hands-free interaction, allowing children to safely and comfortably have fun while learning about science. What parts of the Science Center are open? Space shuttle Endeavour in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, Endeavour Together: Parts and People, SKETCH Foundation Air and Space Exhibits, parts of Ecosystems including many live animal habitat exhibits, the Mission 26: The Big Endeavour photo exhibition, the IMAX Theater, and the special exhibition The Art of the Brick. The Art of the Brick The Art of the Brick is back with intriguing works of art built entirely of LEGO bricks. Accompanying the exhibition are instructions for hands-on science activities to enjoy at home using LEGO bricks. Air and Space Exhibits Explore the Science Center’s air and space artifacts, learn about human space flight, aeronautics, and more with exhibits including: Space shuttle Endeavour in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion Endeavour Together: Parts and People, an accompanying exhibit gallery Apollo-Soyuz Command Module Gemini 11 Capsule Mercury-Redstone 2 Mission 26: The Big Endeavour Ecosystems Observe live animals in Ecosystems with many galleries illustrating different ecological environments now open, including: Rocky Shore Desert Kelp Forest Rot Room Global Zone IMAX Theater Immerse yourself in different worlds on the seven-story high movie screen with two exciting and classic films, Hubble and Under the Sea. Virtual Programs Education programs for schools are currently virtual and can be found on the Virtual Field Trips page. Live shows and demonstrations at the California Science Center are temporarily on hold. The online Stuck at Home Science program contains a library of activities and demonstrations, available for free, with activity sheets in English and Spanish. Hours Exhibits are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Box Office is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets As always there is no admission to the museum, but timed-entry reservations are required for everyone. Timed tickets are available for purchase for popular special exhibition,The Art of the Brick, as well as for some spectacular IMAX films. Members have the opportunity to make reservations online or by phone on March 20, and reservation opens to the public on March 24th. You can make your reservation online or by calling (323) SCIENCE. California Science Center is located at 700 Exposition Park Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90037. For more information about California Science Center, click here. You May Also Enjoy A Huge List of Places That are Open in Los Angeles! Natural History Museum LA and LA Brea Tar Pit Are Reopening! LACMA is Reopening With New Exciting Exhibits!

After almost a year, San Diego Sea World has reopened its doors to general public on February 5, 2021 as a zoo and aquarium. This means only the outdoor animal-focused areas, select restaurants and shows are open. You get to stroll through over hundred acres of beautiful outdoor grounds filled with lively animal exhibits including dolphins, sea lions, bat rays, sea otters, turtles, and more. Recapture the wonder of SeaWorld’s renowned live educational presentations with physically distanced seating including the park’s newest presentation, Rescue Tails! Rescue Tails is an exciting and educational new addition to SeaWorld San Diego, which shares the story of SeaWorld’s Conservation Ambassadors, animal care and rescue stories that teaches about SeaWorld’s commitment to animal care and rescue. You will get to meet many of the park’s rescued animals, such as birds of prey, primates, and reptiles, and learn about their unique stories. FIND A HOTEL OR AIRBNB NEAR SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO Just inside the park entrance, you’ll find your first real amazing opportunity to interact with sea life at Explorer’s Reef. Explorer’s Reef is a series of touch pools, home to several species of reef sharks, and is a great way to begin your day. Animal Care Ambassadors will be there to welcome you, and share interesting insights about these awesome animals. At Pacific Point, have fun getting to know seals and sea lions. You can even get a chance to feed these famously fun animals. If you love dolphins, get an exclusive guided tour with poolside opportunity to meet, feed and learn to communicate with dolphins. Reservation are necessary for this tour, which is not included in your entry admission. This experience is $69 per person. Up your selfie game on a one-of-a-kind encounter with a two-toed sloth! Animal experts will share their knowledge of these sweet animals. During this 15-20 minute encounter, you'll go behind the scenes at Dolphin Amphitheater for an up-close experience with SeaWorld's very own two-toed sloths. Reservation are necessary for this experience, which is not included in your park admission. This experience is $79 per person. With plenty of outdoor seating you can also enjoy chef-crafted culinary items, along with craft beers and cocktails (for adults only). The park is open on select days with limited capacity. Reservations are required for your visit. Single day tickets are $63.99 per person for adults and kids over age of 3. Kids 2 and younger are free. You should purchase your tickets online, and must make a reservation for your visit. Check the park's calendar for openings and available shows and events. Sesame Street Parade of Lights Drive-Thru Experience At this limited drive thru, which is only happening on February 4, 5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, & 24 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm, you get to experience SeaWorld in an entirely new way! For the first time ever, and from the comfort of your own car, journey through twinkling lights, dance to a lively Sesame Street soundtrack, and wave hi to your favorite furry friends. After passing through the entrance, begin your journey through thousands of dazzling lights lined with your Sesame Street friends physically distanced on parade floats while listening to Sesame Street music along the way. The excitement continues as you venture under the illuminated SkyTower to snap photos, drive under two different tunnels of lights, and cruise through Sesame Street Village. Make your experience even sweeter with tasty treats such as soft pretzels, cotton candy, and hot cocoa available to enjoy in the car with limited contact purchasing. This experience is $49.99 per vehicle. You need to purchase your tickets online. For more information about safety and reopening, visit SeaWorld's official website.

Discovery Cube’s number one family-friendly event, BubbleFest and Laser Show is back this summer between July 2, 2021 and July 18, 2021. This amazing Mega Bubblefest Laser Show is a 40-minute production featuring music, lasers, bubble artistry with tons of interactive experiences like the large bubble drum stations, bubble exhibits, science demonstrations, and so much more. With your ticket you will get admission into select Mega Bubblefest Laser Show; Me in a Bubble Photo (additional fee); Bubble Science Demonstrations; Bubble Courtyard and Exhibits; Paddle Boat attraction; and Inflatable Obstacle Course. Bubblefest General Seating is $12 per person, and it is first come, first served seating. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show. Children ages two and younger do not need an Admission Ticket or Bubblefest ticket if they lap sit during the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show. You also need a general admission ticket to enter. The tickets are $19.95 per person for adults and kids over 15, and $14.95 for kids 3 to 14. One day parking ticket is $6. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Discovery Cube Orange County is located at 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705. FUN WITH KIDS IN LA BRINGS THE BEST OF LA