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• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach.( 562) 590-3100. www. aquariumofthepacific. org. See ad on page 29.
Fridays through December 30: Free Shark Lagoon Nights. Get up close with the ocean’ s ultimate predators. Touch bonnethead, bamboo and epaulette sharks and see large sharks on display, including the sand tiger shark. Guests touch and learn about sharks, shop, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music. 6-9 p. m.( Not offered on October 28.)
More events: October 1: Southeast Asia Day. October 8: Aquarium Kids Fun Run. October 15-16: Scarium of the Pacific. November 5-6: Autumn Festival. November 11: Veteran’ s Day. November 12: NOAA and Our Planet Day. November 13: Autism Families Night. December 3-4: Holiday Treats for the Aquarium’ s Animals. January 7: Underwater Parks Day. January 28-29: Festival of Human Abilities. February 25-26: African-American Festival. March 24: Noche de Estrellas- Latin Late Night.
• Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park, 8320 On The Mall,( 844) 550-JUMP; Laguna Hills, 23251 Avenida de la Carlota,( 949)
305-9788; Redlands, 1101 California St.,( 909) 335- 7275. www. BigAirUSA. com. See ad on page 41.
Sunday- Thursday: Big Air Toddler Time A special time just for little ones to jump around at their own pace without older kids. In addition to opening the attractions, they provide extra balls and toys for the little kiddos. So whether your kids are bobbing around the dodgeball court or hopping into the foam pit, they will have a blast! Call for admission prices and times. Buena Park, Tuesday and Sunday morning. Laguna Hills, Wednesday and Thursday. Redlands, Monday and Thursday.
Friday and Saturday: Big Air Cosmic Nights- They turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and strobes. Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park. The price of admission covers the entire duration of Cosmic Nights. Buena Park, 8-11 p. m., $ 17 per jumper; Redlands, 8-11 p. m., $ 17 per jumper; and Laguna Hills, 8:30-11 p. m., $ 19 per jumper. Prices and hours subject to change without notice.
• Build It Workspace October 19, 26 and 28: Bring your pumpkin( pumpkins must be within 11 inches across) to Build It Workspace, choose a design or create custom text, and watch the laser etch your pumpkin. Tools and tables will be available for carving. Pumpkins will be treated to preserve shelf life. 4-6 p. m. Class fee: small pumpkin( 5 inches across), $ 5; large pumpkin( 11 across), $ 20. Pumpkins will also be available for purchase. 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos.( 714) 947-0800. www. builditworkspace. com. See ad on page 19.
• Burgess Cotillion Free Dance Class March 27: This month, try out Burgess Cotillion at the Caribbean Caper, with their free class for anyone new to cotillion. Participants enjoy dancing, refreshments, games and prizes, plus learn manners. Your kids will have so much fun, they’ ll want to join for an entire season. Monday, grades 2-5, 4:30- 6 p. m.; grades 6-8, 6:15-7:45 p. m.; and grades 9-12, 8-9:30 p. m. Party dress code for the Caribbean Caper is resort wear; boys: hard-soled shoes, no athletic shoes; girls: no bare midriffs or strapless. Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. PCH, Long Beach.( 323) 874-7393. www. bobbyburgesscotillion. com
• Chanukah Story Time in Huntington Beach December 25: Families with young children come for a special Chanukah story time. Dreidels and gelt for all kids. Sunday at noon. No cost, but please RSVP for ages 3 months to 3 years. The Hebrew Academy, 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach.( 714) 863- 0757. www. hebrewacademypreschool. org. See ad on page 22.
• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey.( 562) 231-1200. www. columbiaspacescience. org. See ad on page 13.
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