Leapin’ Lizards! the national Broadway tour of ANNIE has come to play at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts this February 18 - 23, 2025. The world’s best-loved musical has returned in time-honored form. directed by Jenn Thompson, which features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, this production of... Read More The post ANNIE the Musical has come to Orange County appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

I'm always asked about fun and magical places host birthday parties for kids or special places to take kids for an adventure. Then let me tell you all about this little gem my daughter and I absolutely love in Newport Beach — Once Upon an Island on Balboa Island! Once Upon an Island is the perfect spot... Read More The post Once Upon and Island in Newport Beach: What we loved about it! appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

There is a family-friendly musical coming to Orange County. Peter Pan the Musical will be in Orange County August 6 - 18, 2024! An amazing that is soaring into Segerstrom Hall! This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a newly-imagined production Peter Pan the Musical is a Broadway production... Read More The post Peter Pan the Musical Comes to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

Did you know you can pick your own sunflowers at Hana Field in Costa Mesa? Owned by Tanaka Farms, Hana Field offers U-Pick Sunflowers to guests in Orange County, making it a fun and affordable activity for families and even dates! Sunflower Picking at Hana Field is and entire experience. Not only can you pick... Read More The post U-Pick Sunflowers at Hana Field in Costa Mesa appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

The Orange County Museum of Art (also known as OCMA) is one of Orange County's most popular art museums. It features art exhibits with a concentration of art produced during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, most of which would be considered "modern art." Located in Costa Mesa on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus,... Read More The post FREE Family and Kids Programs at OCMA appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

Announcing the 2024-2025 Family Series at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts! An exciting array of family shows that have been thoughtfully curated for young audiences to enjoy with their families. These shows are intended to create first-time experiences in the theater for children and families. This season promises a captivating mix of heartfelt narratives,... Read More The post The 2024 - 2025 Family Series at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts  appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

Star Wars Day is coming up on May 4, 2024. Get it? May the Fourth be with you! To celebrate this galactic day, there are lots of fun events for kids and families in Orange County. Most are happening for FREE in our city public libraries, but there are also events at the zoo, museums,... Read More The post Orange County Star Wars Day Events [2024] appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

There is a family-friendly musical coming to Orange County. Disney's Aladdin the Musical will be in Orange County May 7 - 12, 2024! An amazing family-friendly show with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and award-winning music. Get ready for A Whole New World! Disney's ALADDIN the Musical is a Broadway production that was adapted from the... Read More The post Disney’s Aladdin the Musical Comes to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

OC Fair's Imaginology is a free STEAM event held for families, kids and teens held every year in April! This year, Imaginology is happening April 13 & 14, 2024. It focuses on STEAM education and hands-on learning that's actually really fun. There will also be music and dancing performances! At Imaginology, kids and their families... Read More The post Imaginology: Free STEAM Event at OC Fair appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more

Amazing news! BEETLEJUICE the Musical has come to Orange County, where the ghost-with-the-most will make his debut at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts! The musical's highly-anticipated 2-week run begins April 16 - 28, 2024. You won't want to miss this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE the Musical is based on Tim Burton’s... Read More The post BEETLEJUICE the Musical Comes to Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts appeared first on Popsicle Blog ..read more