May 12th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
If you or your child has a fascination for aviation, you’ll want to check out the second annual Santa Ynez Airport Day. Last year, more than 25 local pilots displayed their aircraft and discussed their love of aviation. Kids up to age 18 can participate in the “Young Eagles” event and get a free airplane ride. Questions about aeronautics, aerospace, airline careers, learning to fly, and more will be answered by experts. In addition to giving local students and visitors the opportunity to learn from pilots in an up-close and personal way, the Airport Authority will host a free hamburger and hot dog barbecue for all.
Where:
Santa Ynez Valley Airport
900 Airport Road
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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May 12th, 2015 at 11:00 am
If you’re looking for something “berry” unique, check out the California Strawberry Festival. During this two-day event, you can participate in bushels of activities dedicated to delicious strawberries. Dive face-first into a strawberry pie-eating contest, team up for the strawberry relay race, or bling out your cap in the “berry best hat” contest. Musical entertainment, award-winning arts and crafts, and a kids’ Strawberryland are among the many attractions at the festival. If you’ve ever wanted to try a strawberry pizza, deep-fried strawberries, or strawberry beer, here’s your chance. More than 50 booths will offer their best strawberry-inspired dishes.
Where:
Strawberry Meadows of College Park
3250 S. Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 92866
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May 12th, 2015 at 9:00 am
In this ride to support the Guide Dogs of America (GDA), hundreds of participants will mount their motorcycles for the nonprofit organization that breeds, raises, and trains dogs to help the blind and visually impaired. Even if you don’t have a ride of your own, GDA encourages all to join in on the fun-filled day that will include lunch, a raffle to win a 2015 custom Harley-Davidson, and puppy kisses for all. Rain or shine, the event will begin and end at the Route 66 Classic Grill.
Where:
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
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May 11th, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Come to Old Poway Park and experience two full days of live music as community bands from across Southern California entertain young and old alike with popular and patriotic tunes at the 21st Annual Southern California Band Festival. Saturday also features a farmers market, and an arts-and-crafts market will be open both days. And if all that’s not enough, hop on board the miniature train that winds its way through the venue, explore some of the authentic and vintage railway cars around the park, or take in some history at the on-site Heritage Museum. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Where:
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Road
Poway, CA 92064
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May 11th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Bring the whole family to discover and enjoy almost every type of art imaginable at the Anaheim Children’s Art Festival. This annual tradition has delighted and impressed thousands of children of all ages since 1997, and this year it features more than 50 booths filled with hands-on drama, design, painting, origami, live performances, and more. Two stages will feature local bands, musicians, dancers, and more to entertain festivalgoers throughout the day.
Where:
205 Center Street Promenade
Anaheim, CA 92805
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