SOON:
Peter Pan – OC Performing Arts Center
Begins 28 September 2010
Orange County Performing Arts Center plays host to a unique event – a spectacular new production of J M Barrie’s classic story direct from engagements in London and San Francisco.
NOW:
Through12 September, 2010
Exhibit. Get ready to be amazed by the most vibrant hue spectrum from over 150 live frogs at MUZEO! Amphibians from all around the globe offer a rare glimpse of living, breathing frog diversity. If you’ve never thought of frogs as beautiful, this exhibition will change your mind! They aren’t just frogs, they’re living art!
Grossology Exhibit - Discovery Science CenterThrough 12 September
It’s gross, but it’s life. Creative exhibits teach children all about their bodies, including all that is mushy, oozy, crusty and stinky. Admission: $9.95-$12.95
The Hobbit – Maverick Theater, Fullerton
This play follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins many years before “The Lord of the Rings” on his unexpected journey to reclaim the treasure of the great dragon Smaug.
Through 19 Sept.
Exhibit. An interactive installation by sculptor Charles Long (b. 1958). Originally presented at OCMA in 2001 and brought back again in 2006, this popular artwork begins its life as a minimalist sculpture made up of 100 one-pound blocks of perfectly formed, brightly-hued modeling clay, and subsequently evolves through sculptures created by museum visitors. Visitors are invited to mold, sculpt, and play with the blocks of clay, obliterating the “don’t touch” taboo of museum artwork.
Clownzilla: Illegal Aliens - Rude Guerrilla Theater Company, Fullerton
Through 25 September, 2010
Hilarious new family-friendly show! With their unique blend of outrageous comedy and social satire, CLOWNZILLA’s new extravaganza begins on Clown Planet. When their world is destroyed, the survivors fly to Earth and discover that the brave new world is anything but. Fridays-Sundays, $10.00 – $20.00
TINKERTOY: Build Your Imagination - Discovery Science Center
Through 26 September, 2010
This traveling exhibit based on the classic building toy adored by generations of children features Tinkertoy in educational and fun activities. Children can experiment with design, architecture and engineering, including the design studio, power plant, machine shop and think tank.
Research Station - Discovery Science Center
The “Planetary Research Station” is an animated globe that can show dynamic, animated images of the atmosphere, oceans, and land of a planet.
Free! Target Free Sundays at Museum of Latin American Art
Programs include workshops that teach children how to draw a self-portrait or celebrate the summer solstice by creating a sun or moon fan. 11am-5pm. Sundays.
Free! Second Sundays at Orange County Museum of Art
Every second Sunday Families create their own art and sculptures and enjoy family-friendly entertainment and exibit tours from 11am-4pm /OC Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949-759-1122
Free! The Great Park Balloon- Irvine
It is the Orange County Great Park’s first major attraction. All flights are free.
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
Every first Wednesday of each month, join in for stories, crafts, music and a touch tank geared for preschoolers (ages 2-5) and based on marine themes. For June’s “Row Your Boat” theme, children can make their own boats. $5 for non-members.
Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park
See complete details, including pictures of each of our new Wheel Fun Rentals bikes and prices!
LEGOLAND’s Water Park – watch video
The World’s First LEGOLAND Water Park is now open with seven slides and an incredible 45-foot tower that is beyond your wildest Lego dreams. Imagination really flows at the unique Build-A-Raft river, where everyone floats on their own custom-build LEGO raft. The centerpiece of the Water Park is a 45-foot-tall tower designed to immerse children in the creative world of LEGO®. The Water Park also features more than 20 LEGO models including giant LEGO friends who splash or spray water on guests, two sandy beach wading areas, retail shops and snack carts.
Aquatic Water Park, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort - Newport Beach
From giant icebergs and water trampolines to rock climbing walls and massive teeter-totters, the Aquatic Water Park has become one of summer’s most anticipated attractions. $25 for full-day pass (partial day passes available).
A new King Kong attraction in wrap-around digital 3-D – Universal Studios Hollywood
Now Open!
Come face to face with King Kong in the world’s largest, most intense 3-D experience. Only at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Boeing Rocket Lab - Discovery Science Center
Experience a simulated rocket launch INSIDE the Cube!
Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba – Downtown Disney
It is must-see evening entertainment. Along with opulent sets, brilliant choreography, theatrical lighting and provocative music, La Nouba features a mix of mesmerizing high wire and flying trapezes, stunning acro-gymnastic performances and other dynamic displays of coordination and strength.
