Saturdays : Join the CMSC every week for Saturday Science . Offering fun and educational science activities and demonstrations . Call or visit their website for times and details . $ 5 per person .
First Saturdays : Young Explorers Academy , where children ( 3-5 ) are invited to join a group of explorers to learn about the world around us . Monthly educational lessons include fun hands-on activities that promote creativity and foster a love of learning . Guardian participation is required . 11 a . m . - 12:30 p . m . $ 12 per enrollment or $ 7 for CMSC members . Fee includes all day admission .
Third Saturdays : All Ages Astronomy Club . Meetings include a fascinating program about the night sky and a chance for members and guests to talk about all things astronomy . Plus , use a telescope , build one and learn how to pick the proper telescope and identify different celestial objects . 7-9 p . m . $ 2 fee required for all non-members .
Third Saturdays : Junior Explorers is a monthly workshop for children ( ages 6-8 ). Different science topics are covered each month , providing participants with opportunities to explore and experiment through hands-on activities that will stimulate their natural curiosity . Guardian participation is required . 11 a . m . - 12:30 p . m . $ 12 per enrollment or $ 7 for CMSC members . Fee includes all day admission .
More events : October 8 : International Observe the Moon Night . October 28-29 : Spooky Science Night .
• Discovery Cube Orange County 2500 N . Main St ., Santa Ana . ( 714 ) 542-2823 . www . discoverycube . org . See ad on back inside cover .
December 17 - January 8 : Winter Wonderfest . Snow has come to Orange County with themed attractions and real science at Discovery Cube OC . Learn the science behind sledding down ice ramps and how snowflakes are formed , then put your knowledge to action with real sledding and snowflake making . Activities include snow tubing , sledding , snow learning stations and snow play area .
Exhibits : October 1 - January 16 : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : Secrets of the Sewer . November 25 - January 1 : Science of Gingerbread . January 28 - May 14 : Very Eric Carle .
Events : Weekends , October 1-31 : Spooky Science . November 5 : Pumpkin Launch .
• East West Ice Palace Holiday Skating December 24 - January 7 : For winter break , East West Ice Palace will be extending their public session hours and celebrating the holidays with festive decorations and music . Come and join in on the fun ! Public session times vary by day , call or visit their website for details and schedules .
11446 Artesia Blvd ., Artesia . ( 562 ) 809-6200 . www . eastwesticepalace . com . See ad on page 55 .
• Fillmore & Western Railway Santa Clara and Central Ave ., Fillmore . ( 805 ) 524- 2546 . www . fwry-blog . com . See ad on page 36 .
Saturdays : Weekend Scenic Train Excursions . Take a four-hour , round-trip train ride through the citrus and avocado groves of the Heritage Valley on board vintage 1930 ’ s passenger and dining cars . Onboard lunch available for purchase . Stop at two locations during the trip , including historic downtown Santa Paula and the Loose Caboose Garden Center and Gift Emporium . Board at 11:30 a . m .; depart at noon ; return at 4 p . m . Adults , $ 25 ; kids ( 4-12 ), $ 15 ; toddlers ( 2-3 ), $ 10 . Visit their website for select Sunday rides .
Events : September 24 , October 15-16 , 22-23 , 28- 29 , 30 : Zombie Hunter Paintball Train . October 1-2 , 8-9 , 15-16 , 22-23 and 29-30 : PumpkinLiners . October 22 : Haunted Hayride . November 19 : Murder Express Lunch on a Train . Selected dates , November 25 - December 26 : North Pole Express Train . November 26-27 , December 3-4 , 10-11 : Christmas Tree Train . December 17-18 : Santa Shopper Train . December 19-20 and 23 : Dinner with Santa on a Train .
Free Admission Days at Museums Ongoing : Free admission is offered on varying days at the following museums . See Museums under Outings for contact information and museum details .
Daily : Hammer Museum . Sunday : Museum of Latin American Art .
Monday - Friday : Chapman University Permanent Exhibits , Wells Fargo History Museum , and Los Angeles County Museum of Art , for Los Angeles residents after 3 p . m .
Tuesday - Saturday : Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum , and Flight Path Learning Center and Museum .
Tuesday - Sunday : California African American Museum , and Getty Center .
First Tuesday : Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and La Brea Tar Pits . Kidspace , first Tuesday night , 4-8 p . m .
Second Tuesday : Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Autry National Center .
Wednesday - Monday : Getty Villa .
Wednesday - Sunday : Homestead Museum , Rancho Los Alamitos , Rancho Los Cerritos , and The Paley Center for Media .
Thursday : Skirball Cultural Center .
Thursday - Tuesday : Los Angeles County Museum of Art ( kids ages 17 and under are always free ).
First Thursday : Huntington Library , Art Collections and Botanical Gardens with reserved tickets .
Third Thursday : Japanese American National Museum .
Thursday night : Long Beach Museum of Art , 3-8 p . m .; Museum of Contemporary Art ( MOCA ), 5-8 p . m .; and Japanese American National Museum from 5-8 p . m .
First Friday : Norton Simon Museum , 5-8 p . m . Friday : Long Beach Museum of Art .
• Golf N ’ Stuff 10555 E . Firestone Blvd ., Norwalk . ( 562 ) 868- 9956 . www . golfnstuff . com . See ad with coupons on page 26 .
October 1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , and 29 : Fall Festival Days . Kids ( 14 and under ) enjoy free face painting , free balloon art , and a visit from King Putt ! Additional activity and food prices vary . Saturdays , 2-6 p . m .
October 29 : Halloween Fair . Kids pick up free : candy bags ( while supplies last ) and enjoy face painting and balloon art . Also , bring your own carved pumpkin and take part in pumpkin and costume contests . Golf N ’ Stuff ’ s miniature golf , rides and arcade games will be open with regular attraction prices . Saturday , 2-6 p . m . Halloween Fair is free with admission .
December 1-31 : North Pole Fun Pack . Kids enjoy two full hours unlimited use of : go-karts , bumper boats , Disk ‘ O Thrill ride and kiddie train . Plus , enjoy one round of miniature golf , a cool cookie and a 12 oz . soda — all for just $ 18 per person ( regularly $ 28 ; prices subject to change without notice ). Park opens daily at 10 a . m .; they ’ re even open on Christmas Day at 2 p . m .
• Holiday Skate Center 175 N . Wayfield St ., Orange . ( 714 ) 997-5515 . www . holidayskate . com . See ad on page 56 .
Saturday and Sunday : At Family Nights , a family up to five can skate , including skate rental , for a special deal ! Saturdays , 7-9:30 p . m ., $ 8 each ; and Sundays , 6:30-8:30 p . m ., $ 6.50 each .
Saturday : Kids skate to kid ’ s music , and play games . Recommended for ages 10 years and under , with a parent . 10 a . m . - noon . Admission , $ 6.50 ; skate rental , $ 4 .
Tuesday : Flashback Skate Night . Skate and groove to music hits from the 60s , 70s and 80s . All ages are welcome ! 6:30-8:30 p . m . Admission , $ 6.50 ; skate rental , $ 4 .
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