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Winter Fest OC at the OC Fairgrounds

by Michele Whiteaker

winter fest oc featured photo of blue lighted ornament

Winter Fest OC wasn't on my radar until I found out one of my readers bought season passes this year offered to write about how she saves money at Winter Fest OC and still has fun when she goes with her family. Unfortunately, this event only started on December 20th and ends on January 6th -- so you'll have to squeeze it into your schedule very soon. Here are her money … [Read more...]

TeWinkle Park: Angel’s Playground for Expansive Accessible Fun

by Michele Whiteaker

Tewinkle Park in Costa Mesa

TeWinkle Park and Angel's Playground is adorned with names of generous individuals and philanthropic groups who helped create Angels Playground. According to the Angels Charity website, "the plan was the inspiration of Costa Mesa residents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hansen, whose daughter, Angel, is severely disabled." Groundbreaking for the park occurred in November, … [Read more...]

Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa (with Video)

by Michele Whiteaker

Centennial Farm is a great excursion located at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.  I first took the kids on a lazy afternoon in 2011 and there were way more animal residents than people visiting. Plus, we had the added enjoyment of seeing a lot of little baby farm animals. I was overwhelmed by the cuteness factor of the baby pigs, chicks, goats, and sheep.  I can't … [Read more...]

Mooooo-V Teaser

by Michele Whiteaker

Here's a little teaser for what I'm working on for tomorrow! Can you guess where I'm going to take you? … [Read more...]

Balearic Park and Estancia Park in Costa Mesa

by Michele Whiteaker

Balearic Park was one of the most popular recommendations when I asked a group of moms at TeWinkle Park about other good Costa Mesa parks. Estancia Park actually neighbors Balearic, so it's like getting two parks in one.  Estancia is the one with the historic adobe and Balearic is accompanied by a community center. Location: The park is a great sidetrip from IKEA. From … [Read more...]

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