Events for Families in Orange County This Week 5/28-5/31

 Our weekly events listings for families in Orange County is a little different. Since our last listing included the Memorial Day holiday, we are starting the week off on Tuesday. We hope that your family had a wonderful weekend, and we are looking forward to another fun weekend in the OC. Don’t forget to check back on Friday for our fun weekend events round-up!

Tuesday, May 28th

Strawberry Picking at Tanaka Farms
http://www.tanakafarms.com
5380 3/4 University Dr
Irvine, CA 92612

Come enjoy a day of fun picking strawberries with your children at Tanaka Farms. There are hay rides, a petting zoo, and a produce stand to explore. The strawberry picking is $17 per person and children under the age of 2 are free.

Soccer Shots
Pretend City
http://pretendcity.org/event-registration/?ee=768
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

Come to Pretend City from 3pm to 5pm for an interactive soccer event. The event is recommended for children ages preschool to 5 years.

SNAG Golf Class
OC Great Park
http://www.ocgp.org/events/snag-golf-class/2013-05-28/

From 3pm to 5:15pm, come play golf on the north lawn of the OC Great Park.

Session 1: Tuesdays: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
3-4 p.m. (ages 7-9) or 4:15-5:15 p.m. (ages 10-12)

Session 2: Thursdays: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
3-4 p.m. (ages 7-9) or 4:15-5:15 p.m. (ages 10-12)

Preschool Story time
Balboa Branch Newport Beach Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old from 10:30-11am.

Books and Babies
Corona del Mar Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months from 10:30am to 11am.

Preschool Story time
Mariners Branch Newport Beach Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old from 10:30am to 11am.

Wednesday, May 29th

 

Toddler Storytime
Central Library Newport Beach
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old from 9:30am to 10am and 10:30am to 11am. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.
Books & Babies

Mariners Branch Newport Beach Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months from 10:30 to 11am.

Books & Babies
Balboa Branch Newport Beach Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months from 10:30 to 11am.

Preschool Storytime
Corona del Mar Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old from 10:30 to 11am.

Thursday, May 30th

 

Volunteer Training at Pretend City
http://pretendcity.org/event-registration/?ee=758
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

For parents with children over the age of 12 looking for a place to do volunteer work, Pretend City is looking for you. Registration is now open for volunteer classes at this fun kid museum.

Castle Adventure
Discovery Science Center
http://www.discoverycube.org
2500 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA

Bring your family to experience a Lego world of imagination at the Discovery Science Center. The exhibit will be at the center until September 15th, and is included with the price of admission.

SNAG Golf Class
OC Great Park
http://www.ocgp.org/events/snag-golf-class/2013-05-28/

Come play SNAG golf on the north lawn of the OC Great Park from 3pm to 5:15. The event is free.

Session 1: Tuesdays: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
3-4 p.m. (ages 7-9) or 4:15-5:15 p.m. (ages 10-12)

Session 2: Thursdays: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
3-4 p.m. (ages 7-9) or 4:15-5:15 p.m. (ages 10-12

Preschool Storytime
Central Library Newport Beach
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old from 10:30am to 11am.

Toddler Storytime
Mariners Branch Newport Beach Library
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old from 10:30am to 11am. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Friday, May 31st

 

Movie on the Lawn
OC Great Park
http://www.ocgp.org/events/movie-lawn/

Bring your lawn chairs, dinner and snacks to see the movie “Singing in the Rain” on the lawn of the OC Great Park. The event is free to the public and will start at sunset.

Family Fitness Friday
OC Great Park
http://www.ocgp.org/events/family-fitness-friday-4/

There will be multiple family fitness classes happening on Friday at the OC Great Park from 10am to 11am and 4pm to 5pm. The event is free, and registration is required. The various classes include Crossfit kids, Parent and Me, and more.

Free Shark Lagoon Nights
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/shark_lagoon_nights/
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

The community is invited to explore the Shark Lagoon at The Aquarium of the Pacific from 6pm to 9pm. Get up close and personal with the sharks and even touch some! The event is free and registration is not required.

Wild Tales
http://ocparks.com/events?ViewBy=7&CalDate=5/24/2013&EventDateID=105554
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2301 University Dr
Newport Beach

Come enjoy a fun day of storytelling while getting close to nature from 10:30am to 11:30am. The cost is $5 per child and is recommended for ages 2-8 years. Reservations are required by calling 949-923-2275

Songs and Stories
http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org
Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Children two to five years of age will hear stories and enjoy all types of music while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments from 10:30am to 11am.

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