Apr. 10th - Dec. 31st

Tickets are going fast! Open NOW - January 6, 2019

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH - the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured!

In a dramatic new presentation, dazzling multimedia complements over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut's celebrated tomb to take guests on an immersive journey of the pharaoh's quest for immortality. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition!

*Includes complimentary access to the Mission 26: The Big Endeavour also at the California Science Center

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May. 1st - Dec. 31st

$16 Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise at Newport Landing Whale Watching
$16 Whale Watching cruise special Valid through December 31 2018. Multiple cruises daily year round. View giant blue whales, humpback whales, gray whales, and much more. **Click Website Link For Promo & To Reserve
Expires: Dec. 31st, 2018

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Aug. 1st - Oct. 21st

HalloweenCostumes.com FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65
HalloweenCostumes.com offers the biggest and best selection of Halloween costumes, accessories and decorations! YOUR COUPON FOR FREE SHIPPING WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT. FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65. COUPON CODE ID: HCFREESHIP65.
Expires: Dec. 31st, 2018

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Sep. 21st

Our Museum hosts facilitated toddler programming every Friday morning beginning at 10am, made possible by the generous support of ScholarShare 529. Our toddler program values the whole child and supports healthy bodies and minds, with music, movement and social play for young children. Our Friday morning toddler time is free with admission.

Toddler Time: Make Friends gives your littles the opportunity to play and interact with others as they enjoy music, singing and dancing. This unique experience teaches children the value of community, friendship and social play while also supporting self-expression in a musical environment.

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Sep. 21st - Oct. 28th

A Mysterious Glow... A magical adventure!
As the sun sets a mysterious glow illuminates the gardens in our "spooky-but-not-too-scary" Halloween event. Little ones can "trick 'r treat,' explore the Spider's Lair. or take a ride on a Ghost Train (if you dare!). Gather at the Marketplace for specialty food and craft beer while the kids enjoy Halloween crafts and games. (Rides close at 7pm. Tickets to the Ghost Train sold separately.)

The Great Big Boo!
Come dance along with a charming cast of spooky characters in our all-new LIVE musical show at Lakeside Amphitheater. Meet Vinnie the Vampire, Cranium the Mad Scientist, and Wolfgang the Werewolf on a wacky adventure to save Halloween. (Although free with admission, seating is limited. Please reserve your preferred show time in advance while purchasing your tickets).

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Sep. 22nd

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Admission and Special Events at National Parks



WASHINGTON - On September 22, join in the nation's biggest celebration of the great outdoors on National Public Lands Day! All national parks will have free admission and many will host volunteer service projects open to all.



"Every year, Americans come together on National Public Lands Day to demonstrate their love of national parks," said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. "Activities hosted by parks across the nation will promote environmental stewardship and encourage the use of public lands for education, recreation, and good health."



Marking its 25th anniversary this year, National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day environmental volunteer effort. More than 200,000 people are expected to participate in volunteer service events designed to improve the health of public lands and encourage shared stewardship.



Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke will celebrate the day by working alongside groups of military veterans and youth to paint several historic structures at Grand Canyon National Park. The volunteer project to restore the cabins is an example of the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance needs in the National Park System. Secretary Zinke will also meet with national park partners and congressional representatives to discuss legislative efforts to address the maintenance backlog.



Grand Canyon is just one of 100 national parks and 2,600 federal public land sites hosting National Public Lands Day events. In other national parks, volunteers will rehabilitate campgrounds, improve trails, restore native habitats, repair bluebird boxes, clean beaches, and refurbish historic buildings, among other projects. Check NPS.gov for more information and a list of sites.



Volunteer efforts on days such as National Public Lands Day demonstrate the willingness of people to give back to the land for the benefit of parks. Volunteers assisting on work projects on National Public Lands Day will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for free entrance to any national park on a date of their choosing.



National Public Land Day celebrations also include recreational and educational activities, such as hikes, bike rides, paddle trips, bird watching excursions, and water quality testing. To encourage everyone to join the fun, it is an entrance fee-free day for national parks and most other federal public lands and state parks.



The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day in partnership with seven federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional, and local governments. The federal partners are the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.



All National Public Lands Day events are free, and open to people of all ages and abilities. To learn more, register an event, or find an event near you, visit NEEFusa.org/NPLD. Follow National Public Lands Day on Twitter and Facebook for updates and share your own activities that day with #NPLD.



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Sep. 28th

Our Museum hosts facilitated toddler programming every Friday morning beginning at 10am, made possible by the generous support of ScholarShare 529. Our toddler program values the whole child and supports healthy bodies and minds, with music, movement and social play for young children. Our Friday morning toddler time is free with admission.

Make messy art-making fun by joining us every month for Finger Painting Friday! Finger painting is an immersive art experience that allows children to be completely creative with their work. Better yet, caregivers don't have to worry about cleaning up the mess!

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Sep. 29th

Use code MUDDYFUN15 to get 15% off tickets to Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge San Diego!

The San Diego Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge on Saturday, September 29th will be held at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves, all while getting covered in mud together as a family! Prepare to Brave Your Adventure and have some family fun!

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Sep. 29th - Oct. 28th

Take a train ride through the battlegrounds of the Zombie Apocalypse! You'll be armed with a paintball gun loaded with zombie-flesh eating toxic paintballs. Help beat back the attacking zombie hordes & return the Undead to the Dead! Help save the humaity of Ventura County! (PLEASE NOTE-Must be 8 years old and at least 4 feet tall to shoot. Zombies do NOT shoot back).
Running on selected dates, beginning September 29 through October 28 of 2018, at 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm. See our website for full schedule. Advance ticket purchase necessary. All necessary equipment and one full load of paintballs are included with your ticket. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. This popular event sells out quickly, so don't delay, book today! Call 805-524-2546 or visit our website to purchase tickets.
Ticket prices-
Zombie Hunters-$55
Train ride only-$25

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Oct. 5th

Our Museum hosts facilitated toddler programming every Friday morning beginning at 10am, made possible by the generous support of ScholarShare 529. Our toddler program values the whole child and supports healthy bodies and minds, with music, movement and social play for young children. Our Friday morning toddler time is free with admission.

Gather around to hear some of your favorite childhood stories at our Story Time. Story Time at the Museum is an enriching and engaging experience that allows your child to hear stories from our Museum staff. This isn't your typical story circle, however. The New Children's Museum brings stories to life by enhancing the experience with puppet shows, skits and much more.

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