Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
Expires: Jan. 31st, 2020

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Jan. 1st - Apr. 20th

Enter for your chance to win your very own oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo valued at nearly $100,000 OR $50,000 Cash!

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Nov. 1st - May. 1st

SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM
25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019/2020 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).
To check the schedule visit https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule

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Dec. 1st - May. 8th

Gray Whale migration over 10,000 whales take part !

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline during the months of January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration, it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

See Whales and Dolphins in Newport Beach's Huge Marine Sanctuary With Newport Landing Whale Watching

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles stretching from Newport to Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California.

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Dec. 1st - May. 8th

Gray Whale migration over 10,000 whales take part !

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline during the months of January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration, it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

See Whales and Dolphins in Newport Beach's Huge Marine Sanctuary With Newport Landing Whale Watching

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles stretching from Newport to Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California.

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Jan. 18th - Apr. 5th

"A must-see! Never a dull moment! For fun, frolic and fantasy, 'All Join In' is the perfect ticket. With fairytales to share, the amazing ensemble of singers and dancers brings the pictures on the page to life, painting a canvas of rainbows on stage!" The Tolucan Times

An interactive musical where audience members all "join in," singing along to fun and festive songs as they help save the fairytale world, following the real-life adventures of Cinderella, Beauty, Alice, Little Red, Aladdin, Dorothy and a host of other beloved characters.

Commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical Matinee series, All Join In is written by the award-winning team of Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie, directed by Graham Silbert, with music and lyrics by E. Rudie and Matthew Wrather, and features Tiffany Haile, Taylor Korsak, Ashley Kowalski, Graham Silbert and Mei Tam. Awesome special effects and video projections are by James Cooper, with delightful costumes by Ashley Hayes and Graham Silbert.

Birthday and Tea Parties, hosted by costumed fairy tale characters from the show, are available with every performance. Photo opps with the actors, too, and every child receives a complimentary Theatre Games Activity Booklet with fun acting games to play at a party, on a rainy day, or with family and friends.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Cotkin Family and Playhouse PALS.

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Jan. 25th - Feb. 15th

"Brilliant performances!" The Tolucan Times. "Brilliant portrayals!" hails broadwayworld.com. "Just plain brilliant!" exclaims playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. Follow the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, as he spins tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures, and the tremendous optimism that kept him going against all odds. Audiences are treated to an in-depth look at the joyous and poignant events that inspired the foolish philosophers, philosophical fools, comical shtetl folk and not-so-comical scoundrels that populated his world. Starring veteran performer Chris DeCarlo, who assays the role of the beloved author, a characterization which has been enjoyed by over a quarter of a million people, and Evelyn Rudie, who has created more than three dozen Sholom Aleichem characters. " 'Sholom Aleichem' means 'Hello, peace be with you.' For Santa Monica Playhouse it means 'richness in Jewish theatre for the community to enjoy.' " The Messenger

Saturdays at 3:30, January 25 & February 15, 2020

Gen adm $35; students, seniors, teachers, military $28; groups of 8 or more $20; kids under 12 $15

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Feb. 15th

"The perfect weekend outing for kids aged 4 to 10 and their grown-ups!" raves the Santa Monica Mirror WHAT'S HOT. "Top Picks for Los Angeles" says gocitykids.com. Interactive story-telling, sing-a-longs, crafts, face-painting, acting out a fairytale, theatre games, refreshments and special surprise gifts make this delightful Santa Monica Playhouse special event a wonderful weekend experience for kids ages 4 to 10 and their adult companions. Grandchildren coming for Presidents' Day weekend? Moms and Dads want to do something together with their kids? Enchanted Fairytale interactive theatre is just the thing to give kids the chance to make new friends, improvise, make handicrafts, sing, dance, and act out a story, working with members of Actors' Repertory Theatre, Santa Monica's professional acting company, as they take the stage for 90 minutes of pure theatre fun. Hosted by the gaily costumed Enchanted Fairytale Players, these events only take place a few times a year, so make your reservations right away. Parents work as partners throughout this adorable acting adventure, taking an active role in all aspects of the program as everyone shares their personal perspectives on the day's fairytale, plays fun games that develop the imagination, and works with crafts to create props which are used in the final presentation. "I couldn't believe it! I had just as much fun as my son!" says mom S. McDaniel. Space is extremely limited and reservations are a must. With complimentary refreshments and a special surprise gift for each participant, it's the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy. Santa Monica Playhouse programs are sponsored in part by the the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

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Feb. 29th

"Won't you be my neighbor?" Daniel Tiger and all of his friends from the beloved PBS KIDS television series are hopping aboard Trolley to Richmond with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Along with "O" the Owl, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, Mom and Dad Tiger and many more. Daniel Tiger will take live audiences on an interactive musical adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with music, dancing, laughter and "grr-ific" surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations.

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