Summertime Explorers - 2nd and PCH

Important times:

• 9:30 am: Check in at our information booth, enter to win and pick up giveaways *while supplies last
• 9:45 am: Weekly themed story time in front of the grand staircase stage led by Kids Bash OC
• 10:00 am: Lines for face paint, balloons, crafts and other activities open
• 10:30 am: Themed interactive entertainment on the grand staircase stage
• 11:00 am: Enter to win winner announced on the grand staircase stage
• 12:00 pm: Events ends. *Note lines may close as early as 11:15 am to accommodate those waiting in line.
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Shop local family friendly vendors along Seaport Way hosted by our sponsor Shop Small Bizz Little’s

Weekly themes:

• Week 1 (July 12^th): “A Whole New World, Royal Ball”
  • Celebrate a coming together of our world’s beautiful cultures with some of your favorite royals. Join us to explore some of our world’s many cultures and learn greetings in languages you haven’t tried yet. You and your family will absolutely love a festive celebration that includes song, dance, crafts, giveaways and much more!
• Week 2 (July 19^th): “Start Your Engines”
  • Get ready to learn the rules of the road and meet some of your favorite expert racers. We are putting the pedal to the metal with real race cars for your littlest drivers. Now’s your chance to get behind the wheel and become a part of the action.
• Week 3 (July 26^th): “Kids Summer Games”
  • Are you ready to bring it?! Fun is at the forefront of this family friendly physical fitness challenge. Kids will be led through an upbeat warm up set to music followed by a chance to earn their right to a prize by completing our totally silly obstacle course. Don’t miss out on your chance to get your heartrate and smiles up.
• Week 4 (August 2^nd) “Kids in the Kitchen”
  • Let’s talk food! Help our Chef and his talented guide create a make believe Ratatouille masterpiece. Come ready to learn about food and use your imagination!
• Week 5 (August 9^th): “Mythical Creatures”
  • It’s time to imagine a world where fantasy rules. Join your favorite mythical creatures in an all-out fanciful celebration. Unicorns, ogres and dragons await so DO NOT be late.
• Week 6 (August 16^th): “Mermaids and Pirates”
  • Set sail on a journey through the seven seas to meet your newest shipmates. Dive for treasure, sing with a real life mermaid and learn from the world’s finest pirate.
• Week 7 (August 23^rd): “End of Summer Bash, Dance Party”
  • Let’s give summer one more hurrah! Join us for a refreshing celebration fit for the entire family. Enjoy a fun and entertaining atmosphere with music, dancing, a photo op and lots of reasons to celebrate the sunshine.

Weekly activities include:

• Themed educational and interactive entertainment
• Photo op (themed with each week)
• Complimentary face painting
• Complimentary balloon artist
• Crafts
• Enter to win prizes
• Shopping from local family friendly vendor pop-ups
• And more!

We encourage attendees to dress up for each weekly theme to join in on the fun!