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Skate sessions are 75 minutes

Through 15 April, 2012

Imagine a world with humanoid robots translating languages, landspeeders whizzing down the highway, and X-wing Starfighters protecting the skies. Could these technologies, limited only to the fantasy worlds of Star Wars™, actually become a reality? Find out as Discovery Science Center hosts an out-of-this-world exhibit, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation.

Through  6 May, 2012

Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! takes visitors on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies crew to uncover pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. $13-$15.

Bowers Kidseum offers multi-faceted art and cultural educational experiences for young children, their families, and the community. Kidseum is dedicated to providing children a fun environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged, but nurtured. Admission: $6 children and adults; children under 2 are free.

The Kidseum is located on the corner of 18th and Main Streets – south of the Bowers. Just minutes from the 5 freeway, (via 17th St exit) and the 57, 55 and 22 freeways.
Parking is available adjacent to the Kidseum. Bowers Museum and Bower Kidseum are wheelchair accessible.

Cirque du Soleil® invites you to IRIS, a Journey Through the World of Cinema™. This large-scale production – created exclusively for its permanent home at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles – offers a new take on the art of cinema as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine it. IRIS is an inventive spectacle that combines acrobatics, dance, projections and live music. The show takes the audience on a fantastic voyage directed by acclaimed choreographer Philippe Decouflé with music by Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman. How much: regular performances $43-$133 (VIP tickets $253)

Historical Dinner Show for your family!

The Most Interactive Dinner Show for kids and adults!

An all– new Star Wars Minimal area in now open!

In additional, Legoland California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the world’s first  Legoland Water Park, offering a full day of fun for the entire family. And be sure to check out Octopus Garden at SEA Life Aquarium, a new way to experience the inky creatures of the deep.

Research Station

FREE! Family Fun Fridays at Irvine Event Center – 6441 Burt Road, Irvine, Ca

Cost of Admission: FREE!!! Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm (or until the last one of you leaves)

Orange County families have been long overdue a safe yet enjoyable and inexpensive place they can go every Friday night. TraveLand USA will become the Irvine Event Center, where a family can enjoy Family Fun Fridays every week starting April 1st.

Special: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT dinner for a family of 4, for only $29.99!!!

Features: • Farmer’s Market • Non-Farmers’ Market • Carnival Games & Ride • Antique Car Expo • Family Fun Zone featuring bouncers, arcades & and an extreme game truck • On Target: Live air-soft guns & archery

You don’t have to leave anyone home, including your pets!

Weekend Marine Mammal and Wildlife Cruises – Dana Point

Journey to sea with Ocean Institute scientists and they’ll introduce you to the local marine wildlife; including an astounding variety of fish, microscopic plankton, and the animals that live in sediment retrieved from the ocean floor. Encounter a pod of playful dolphin or witness the majesty of a traveling whale. Discover the amazing, and sometimes bizarre life that lives just beneath the waves! Cruises depart from the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

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.