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Jack and the Beanstalk (Puppet Musical)
Once again the Newport Beach Public Library, and the Friends of the Library, bring you fun family entertainment for FREE.
You’ve Got Mail (Snail Mail)
It’s 2018! Your kids are growing up in the age of email, voicemail and texts. Don’t let letter writing become a dying art. Set them up with a PEN PAL. Read on for tips on how to make it last.
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo
Every third weekend of the month (weather permitting), the Orange County Model Engineers offer FREE rides to the public on their miniature trains.
A Beloved Children’s Book Comes to Life
Beginning January 26, 2018, catch the production of Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook at South Coast Repertory.
Who’s Your Favorite Date?
Pick quickly! Cirque Du Soleil is coming to the OC Fair & Event Center this February and March.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Join other community members at Argyros Plaza this Sunday, January 14, 2018 for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Snowy Cookies & Crafts Afternoon at the Library
Sometimes when you don’t have snow or chilly weather, you just have to pretend.
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a local mom of two who was born and raised in neighboring Irvine, but also lived abroad in Japan. She loves spending time outdoors, especially when the family dog can join in on the fun.
Shine-A-Light Books
Shine-A-Light books read like any other book, but when you hold a flashlight up to the underside of the page, you can see “inside.”
Fit Friday: Is Your Fitness Goal SMART?
With the new year comes New Year’s Resolutions. Did you keep yours from last year? Find out how you can make your fitness goal S.M.A.R.T. this time around!
Newport Beach Restaurant Week is HERE!
If you have been wanting to try a new restaurant, or are wanting an excuse to visit an old favorite, Restaurant Week is a perfect time to do both.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
While you’re likely already reading to your child, why not turn it into a little game? 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to encourage pre-grade school children to read, and read some more.
Dia de los Reyes at Argyros Plaza
January 6th is Three Kings Day, a day to celebrate and honor the Three Wise Men who welcomed baby Jesus to the world!
We Are Signing Off for the Holidays but We Have a List For You Before We Do
It’s a busy time of year, but nothing says holiday like family time. Read on for local, kid-approved family date ideas.
Meet Lyndsey
Lyndsey is a mom to a 1½-year-old son named Remington. She is a personal trainer, yoga instructor and homeopathic practitioner, and runs Lyndsey’s Lifestyle, a fitness and lifestyle makeover program.
How Murray Saved Christmas
Be sure to check out this hysterical Christmas movie from the Emmy-winning writer-producer of the Simpsons. The kids will love the silliness, and you will love the adult jokes.
Running Out of Time to See Santa? Call Him!
It’s a super busy time of year, so maybe you haven’t had the chance to take the kids to see Santa. Maybe you made to the front of the line but the kids freaked out when they actually saw the big man himself. No worries. Just call him!
Upgrade your Wardrobe with Norma
Need a few simple tips to spice up your wardrobe? Meet Norma, a stylist at jolie in Newport Beach.
Snow Land at Balearic Park
There will be snow this Christmas. Thanks to Torelli Realty, you can skip the drive to the mountains. On Saturday, December 16th from 9am – 12pm, bring the kids to Balearic Park and let them play in the snow.
Snoopy House – A Costa Mesa Tradition
The Snoopy House has been a local Costa Mesa tradition since 1966. Locals and visitors alike have long rejoiced in the “Peanuts” holiday display that graced the front yard of a family home in Eastside Costa Mesa. Beginning in 2011, that display was moved to Costa Mesa City Hall.