Skip to main content

Upcoming Events for Every Family Calendar

Field Trip Mom wants to share some exciting upcoming events for all to attend at the Irvine Great Park.  Check your calendars and pencil in some time for these exciting events.  Tell them you heard about it at Field Trip Mom!


MOVIE IN THE PARK

Saturday June 30th at Dusk, The Irvine Great Park will be hosting a movie on the lawn night featuring Kung Fu Panda 2.  This is a free event.  Bring a picnic dinner or the park will have food available for purchase.  The Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way and can easily be reached by the 5 and 405 freeways.  The movie will be projected on a giant outdoor screen on the lawn adjacent to the Farm and Food Lab.  The venue opens at 6:30 PM however the park is open all day for the Orange Balloon, Farm Lab & Merry Go Round.  For more info please visit the web site at: http://www.ocgp.org/ or call 866-829-3829.


CHILDREN'S GARDEN WORKSHOP

On the 2nd Sunday of the month, Now through December 9th, 2012.  The Irvine Great Park will be hosting Children's Garden Workshops every 30 minutes from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Located at the Farm & Food Lab, the park is hosting a series of fun gardening workshops tailored toward children.  Classes are presented by the University of California Coop Extension Orange County master Gardeners.  Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy.  There will be interactive presentations and hands on activities to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat, the importance of environmental stewardship, the history of agriculture in Orange County and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.  Turn this event into your own family field trip and create a summer garden at home you are sure to enjoy.  The Irvine Great Park will show you how.  For more info please visit the web site at: http://www.ocgp.org/ or call 866-829-3829.



GROWING THE PARK ANNIVERSARY CLEBRATION

Saturday July 14th, 2012 from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM located at the Balloon Park, The Irvine Great Park will be hosting the Growing the Park Anniversary Celebration.  This is an annual event bringing the community together to celebrate the growth of the first great metropolitan park of the 21st century.  The park will be hosting live music, aerial performances, military equipment displays, sports activities, gardening and cooking demonstrations, arts programs, great food and children's activities.  This event offers great family fun and Field Trip Mom was in attendance last year and they really know how to throw an event.  After the day's activities, stay for the bright and beautiful fireworks display at dusk!  Loads of fun for the family...tons of food or pack your picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon.  Our kids had a great time on the fire engine and SWAT truck on site last year.  Parking will cost $10.00 at entrance.  For more info please visit the web site at: http://www.ocgp.org/ or call 866-829-3829.



OUTDOOR CONCERT BY PACIFIC SYMPHONY

Saturday July 29th, 2012, Musical Playground opens at 5:30 PM for the children with the concert beginning at 7 PM.  The Irvine Great Park will host an outdoor concert by Pacific Symphony.  The concert will feature a full orchestra of Pacific Symphony musicians, artists performing classical guitar programs and is designed for music lovers of all ages.  Children will be engaged in activities including making an instrument, playing the drums.  Bring your lawn chairs and pack a picnic dinner for an evening of entertainment.  This event is free parking and admission so plan your calendar now.  For more info please visit the web site at: http://www.ocgp.org/ or call 866-829-3829.

For Directions please see the map and link below:


http://goo.gl/maps/8UyZ

Comments

Romina said…
We took our son to Pacific Symphony two years ago and he loved it. He was just 2 then but was already musically inclined. I love that it is outdoors and free. We went to the one close to our house but will try the one at the Great Park as well. Thanks for reminding me. Maybe we can meet up.

Popular posts from this blog

State Testing and a letter of encouragement

State Testing CCSS SBAC is starting next week for our area.  This semester, my son's fourth grade teacher has asked that I write him a letter of encouragement.  She gave us a few weeks notice. I have, in the past few days, written a few handwritten notes of encouragement. Then, I would wake up the next day realizing that it was not loving enough and second guessing myself. This task has been a little hard for me.  Then, the final email reminder came from the teacher. It read as follow: "This is just a friendly reminder to please send a letter of encouragement to your student to be opened this coming Monday, May 1. Students will be given the letters prior to taking their first test."  Oh my goodness, I have to get it done!!! So, I put on my big girl pants and re-wrote the letter for the 5th time. This time, I made it classroom friendly and left out lots of the I love you's and all the mushy stuff I had written before. The letter went something like this:  Dea

How to make a California Mission Model.

Learn how to make a California Mission Model at home or in the classroom. We made this project as part of the California Public School Fourth grade requirement in a group setting. Continue to read on to get the supply list and instructions for a successful mission model. On an ordinary day, I was reminded how amazing kids really are when there are no limits. Just as equally amazing are the teachers who guide them and teach them everyday.  I am very thankful for the opportunity that I was given as a parent volunteer.  The day was like a beautiful dance where parents, teachers and students came together for a common goal. The goal was to make models of California Missions from a simple picture and lots of cardboard.  I can honestly say the goal was reached and everyone deserved an "A".

Giveaway 1: Holiday handmade Tutu's

Yes, I am crafter. I make Tulle Tutu's for Sale. This holiday season I will be making these beautiful tutu gift packages for sale. I have been cutting and knotting to make beautiful pink girly tutu's for ages zero months up to adult size. Selling these handmade items will help me continue to fund family field trips and this blog. I traditional make them every year around this same time and I sell them around town. This year I am going to sell them online. My hope is to sell enough to help me save for a few want items that are on my wish list. But for now I will be happy if I just sell a few a week.   To get everyone excited about my tutu's I am giving one away this week to a lucky reader. All you have to do is tell me why you want to win one and what size you need it in.   I will randomly pick a winner. Tutu Lengths 0-3 months--- 5 inches 3-6 months--- 6 inches 6-12 months--- 8 inches 12-18 months---8.5 inches 2t------------------10 inches 3t----