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Grab 'n Go Kids Planner: Creamy Custard, Charity Crafts and Crochet Club
School is back and soccer games are in full swing, but this doesn't mean the summer fun has to stop. Check out our weekly planner for fun ways to spend your weekend.
CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB
Where/When: . Tuesday, September 20, 4-5 p.m.
Why Go: Teens age 12 and up will enjoy learning to knit and crochet with fellow crafters. Beginners welcome; bring your own supplies. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.
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Pricing: FREE
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Where/When: South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol, Costa Mesa. Saturday, September 17, 9-5 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the kids down to this popular shopping mall and have a great time for a good cause. Over 80 kids charities will be featured at this event. Just a few of the activities throughout the day include arts and crafts from Color Me Mine, ballet, Irish dance and guitar performances, martial arts demonstrations, face painting and much more. One of the highlights will be the Canstruction OC; 15 different amazing structures will be created from canned food, and at the end of the event, 60,000 cans of food will be donated to the Orange County Food Bank.
Pricing: FREE
DOLLAR MOVIES
Where/When: Woodbridge Movies 5, 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. Daily show times vary.
Why Go: Missed the summer hit Monte Carlo (rated PG) starring Disney’s Selena Gomez? Save big bucks when you head down to this theater, where hot dogs are only a dollar and the movies aren’t much more.
Pricing: $2 daily; $1 on Tuesdays; 3D movies are $4.
MILKSHAKE MONDAYS
Where/When: Stricklands, 4523 Campus Drive, Irvine. Open daily; deal from 4-8 p.m. Mondays.
Why Go: If your family hasn’t discovered frozen custard yet, you’re missing out on the sweetest, creamiest treat in southern California. Head down to Stricklands ice cream parlor for delectable creations like Warm Apple Dumplings over vanilla ice cream, sundaes, cones and more. Enjoy Milkshake Mondays, where milkshakes are half price from 4-8 p.m.
Pricing: Varies.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Where/When: My Gym, 31991 Dove Canyon Dr, Trabuco Canyon. Friday, September 16, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Mom and Dad can enjoy a night out on the town while kids enjoy a night in at this kid-friendly, high energy gym. Games, rides and activities are all part of this fun monthly event; dinner and juice is included. Call ahead to reserve your space today.
Pricing: $10/hour per member child; $5/hour per member sibling. $12/hour per non-member child; $7.50/hour per non-member sibling.
