One year ago I started attending a bootcamp in Orange – Hit the Mark Fitness Beach Body Workout.

I was lured in by his “One Week FREE Trial,” & his promise of guaranteed results. But, by the end of the week, I had become a Hit the Mark Fitness devotee.

If you’re ready to start working out, I’d suggest you meet Mark. If you want to change up your fitness regime, & get out of the gym, I’d suggest you meet Mark. If you happen to live anywhere local to the city of Orange, you MUST meet Mark. (I drive 15 minutes each way because he’s that good.)

& Did I mention that the Hit the Mark Fitness Bootcamps are super affordable?

Bootcamp in Orange {Hit the Mark Fitness}

Other than my husband, & my two little boys, Mark has become THE man in my life (although, I have to admit it’s more of a love/ hate relationship.)

I have a hot & sweaty, early morning date scheduled with him Monday – Friday. & While I dread waking up before the crack of dawn to get my “workout on,” knowing that 20-30 of my new holding-me-accountable-to-my-workout friends are there, waiting for me – makes it easier to crawl out of my cozy, warm bed.

Have I mentioned that working out with friends is AWESOME?! Besides, if I don’t show up, chances are Mark will be sending me text messages motivating me to workout – he’s that kinda guy.

Luckily, if I can’t attend my usual 5:30am workout, Hit the Mark Fitness also has hour-long bootcamp classes at 7am (M-F), 8:30am (M-F) & 6:30pm (M-TH).

Hit the Mark Fitness: YOU can do this!

Now I know what you are thinking (only because I’ve thought it too)… I’m not ready, or “in shape” enough to attend bootcamp. But don’t worry – Mark, ensures that “all fitness levels are welcome, & nobody is left behind.”

Don’t worry – you won’t be running miles, or lifting twenty pound barbells. But that doesn’t mean that the workouts are easy-peasey, or a piece of cake – because that’s the farthest thing from the truth. Workouts usually consist of short sprints, arm & leg work (using 5lb weights & your own body weight), lots of abs or core training, & a good mixture of both indoor & outdoor drills.

I can honestly say that Mark will kick your butt. You will work harder & sweat more than you ever have in your entire life – all while Mark is busy delivering clever one liners, quoting movies & ensuring that you don’t “cheat” (as I usually try to do – have you ever tried to hold the “plank” position for a long period of time?).

Hit the Mark Fitness: Results Guaranteed

Ready to sign up, but still a bit worried that Hit the Mark Fitness isn’t for you?  Check out Hit the Mark Fitness’ website & read the testimonials.

Trust me, I know for a fact that these people are real – I’ve been working out with them on a daily basis, for over a YEAR! In fact, I myself have lost over 15 pounds & several inches – I might even wear a bikini this summer! (Not bad for a mom of three.)

Take advantage of the online “FREE 1 Week Trial” (like I did) , ask about his special promotions, or you can always “refer a friend & save 50%, or refer 2 and get an entire month FREE.”

Prices range from $99-250/ month, & can be paid using cash, check or credit card. But the most important thing to remember is that Hit the Mark Fitness offers a 100% money back guarantee!

xoxo, K

disclaimer: While the Bootcamp in Orange {Hit the Mark Fitness} is a Just Spotted Partner, I really & truly work out there nearly every single day & absolutely LOVE it. Great days start at the Hit the Mark Fitness.

If you’re tired of doing the same old things, & wondering what to do in Orange County, here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do in OC, CA happening this week…

For ALL the details for each of the following events (& even more fabulous ideas of what to do) check out our Orange County calendar.

What to do in Orange County

Almost Daily:

* Star Wars at the Discovery Science Museum
* Orange County Museums
* Bowling
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* Orange County Playgrounds & Parks
* Orange County Beaches
* Farmers’ Markets
* Orange County Public Library Story Times
* Whale Watching in Dana Point
* $1-ish Movies
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum (November 1, 2011 – February 20, 2012)
* Kaleidoscope Ice-Less Ice Skating Rink (now – February)

Monday, January 16th:

* Martin Luther King Day
* Mommy Movie Mondays, 10am
* Wellness Juicing Class at Whole Foods in HB, 6:30pm

Tuesday, January 17th
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Bowers Museum & Kidseum FREE Day for Santa Ana Residents
* FREE Story Time with Amy McCamly at Belly Sprout in Fullerton, 10am
* FREE Speech and Language Screenings at Pretend City, 10am
* FREE Story time at your local Pottery Barn Kids, 11am
* Full Circuit Training: Kids’ Mind & Body Exercise at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, 2pm & 3:15pm
* FREE Surf City Nights, 5-9pm (free admission)
* OC Din Din A Go Go at Irvine Lanes, 5-9pm
* Cats at Segerstrom Arts Center, 7:30pm
* What Every Parent Needs to Know Tele-Seminar, 8pm

Wednesday, January 18th:
* Tustin Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Sea Tales Story Time at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 9:45am
* Stroller Brigade: FREE Games, Stories & Puzzles for preschoolers, toddlers & grownups at the Fullerton Museum Center, 10am – 12pm
* Parent Movie Morning at UltraLuxe Cinemas, Anaheim 10am
* Parent & Me Art Class at Pretend City, 3:30pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing. 5:30pm
* Food Truck Fare After Dark at OC Fairgrounds, 5:30 – 9pm
* World of Wolves at the Environmental Nature Center, 6pm
* Downtown HB Art Walk, 6pm
* Cats at the Segerstrom Arts Center, 7:30pm

Thursday, January 19th:
* Five Senses of Science and Nature at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, 8:30am
* Connect with Your Child Through Play at Pretend City, 9am
* Farmers Market at OC Fairgrounds, 9am – 1pm
* Orange Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Nose, Toes & Ears Toddler Program at the Orange County Zoo, 10am
* FREE Great Park Balloon, 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Tideland Tykes at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30am
* Food Truck Fare at the OC Fairgrounds, 11am
* Cats at the Segerstrom Arts Center, 7:30pm

Things to do This Weekend in Orange County

Friday, January 20th:
* Morning Stroll to Barbara’s Lake at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 9am
* Laguna Hills Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Mission Viejo Farmers Market, 9am
* FREE Great Park Balloon 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Kids Club Cooking Class at Whole Foods in HB, 10:30am
* Pier Plaza Art-a-Faire & Farmer’s Market, HB 12pm – 5pm
* Science Nerds Series: Slime Time at the Environmental Nature Center, 3pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing, 5:30 – 7:30pm
* Cats at Segerstrom Arts Center, 7:30pm

Saturday, January 21st:
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Laguna Beach Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Old Towne Orange Farmers & Artisan market, 8am -12pm
* Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market in HB, 9am – 2pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Help our Children Succeed at Old OC Courthouse, 9:30am
* Belmont Shore 30 Minute Cleanup, 10am
* FREE Build & Grow Lowe’s Clinic, 10am
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am
* Cats at Segerstom Arts Center, 7:30pm

Sunday, January 22nd:
* Laguna Niguel Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Dana Wharf, 12pm
* Wildlife Watch at Upper Newport Bay, 12:30pm
* Cats at Segerstrom Arts Center, 1pm
* TV Preschool Star Miffy appearing at the Zimmer Children’s Museum, 2pm
* Orange & BMX Track Practice & Racing, 3-5pm
* Cats at the Segerstrom Arts Center, 6:30pm

There you have it. A super fabulous list with tons of ideas of fun stuff to do in Orange County.

xoxo, K

p.s. for all the event details & even more ideas of what to do in Orange County, check out our Orange County calendar.

Watch history-in-the-making… the Harlem Globetrotters at the Honda Center, & don’t worry – they’re  bringing some amazing hoop-sters with them.

Harlem Globetrotters at the Honda Center

Check out the Harlem Globetrotters & all their “skills” at the Honda Center on Saturday, February 18th (at 1pm & 7pm).

This year’s Harlem Globetrotters team features Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddox, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

& With the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, you can expect lots of fun, zany tricks & as always, every game to be filled with lots of high-scoring action, competitive play.

Family 4-Packs start at only $30/person & include 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas. Harlem Globetrotters at the Honda Center tickets are available here.

For more information visit the Honda Center’s website.

Can’t make it to either of these performances? Not to worry. The Globetrotters will be at the STAPLES Center on Sunday, February 19th & the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on Monday, February 20th.

xoxo, K

Now don’t laugh, but one of my (& my kids) absolutely favorite event of the year is coming – the Monster Jam at Angel Stadium: Saturday, January 14th, Saturday, January 28th & Saturday, February 11th, 2012.

Monster Jam at Angel Stadium

Really & truly, if you haven’t even been to a Monster Jam, you don’t know what you are missing. Trust me!

I KNEW my boys would love it (there are Monster Trucks involved, after all), but I had no idea that I would love it too.

But don’t make the same mistake I did….  be sure to purchase your tickets early, because this is one event that is definitely going to sell out every time!

Yes! I’m serious. I’ve stood at the box office ticket window & seen the sold out sign. Seriously, why wouldn’t the Monster Jam sell out? From personal experience, I can tell you what an entertaining event it is!

Plus, any event that requires 300 tons of dirt being brought into Angel Stadium is going to be awesome. But, if you want the full Monster Jam experience, take advantage of the early afternoon “Pit Party” and autograph sessions (special pit pass required).

The 2012 Monster Jam is coming to Angel Stadium on for Saturdays, January 14th, January 28th & February 11th. Tickets start at just $10 (for kids ages 2-12) & $22 for adults, and are available for purchase at the Angel Stadium Box Office, participating Ticketmaster outlets, online HERE or charge by phone at (800)217-1700. For more ticket and event information go HERE.

Monster Jam at Angel Stadium Discount Tickets

Save $5 with code MOMMY! Limit 10. Expires day prior to event (1/13, 1/27, 2/10 & 2/17). Valid in $32 & $22 price levels in Anaheim and $40 & $30 price levels for LA.

xoxo, K

Oh, & one more tip…. you definitely don’t want to forget the ear plugs, it gets super loud during the Monster Jam at Angel Stadium.

Star Wars Fan Days are coming soon, & you can be sure that the Discovery Science Center will be taking family fun to another galaxy, far, far away…

Star Wars Fan Days {at Discovery Science Center}

Star Wars Fan Days at Discovery Science Center are guaranteed to be full of adventure, excitement, & definitely “out-of-this-world.”

& The best part? Kids (ages 3-14) receive FREE general admission*when they wear a Star Wars costume on any Fan day!

So get your Star Wars costumes ready, start practicing your Princess Leia hair buns (tutorial here), and circle the following Star Wars Fan Days on your calendar:

Star Wars Fan Days at Discovery Science Center Dates:

Clone Wars Takeover Day
Saturday, January 14th, 2012 (11am – 3pm)
The Clone Wars are literally taking over the Discovery Science Museum! That’s right, Cartoon Network’s popular cartoon Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be taking charge of the museum. Meet heroic Clone Troopers, spin the prize wheel, take souvenir Clone Wars photos & More.

A Galaxy Far, Far Away Star Wars Fan Day
Saturday, February 4th, 2012 (10am – 5pm)
Venture to another galaxy on this special Fan Day with special presentations, fun photo opportunities and more! Don’t forget to wear your favorite Star Wars costume and brush up on your Star Wars trivia for our Trivia Challenge.

Star Wars Mania Fan Day
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 (10am – 5pm)
A day of everything Star Wars including special presentations, photo opportunities with some of your favorite characters, hands-on activities and more! Plus, wear a Star Wars costume for our costume parade and brush up on your Star Wars trivia for our Trivia Challenge!

Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Fan Day
Saturday, March 3rd, 2011 (10am – 5pm)
This special Fan Day features exciting presentations teaching Galactic Survival Skills and a special presentation on “Speed of Light.” Don’t forget to wear your favorite Star Wars costume and brush up on your Star Wars trivia for our Trivia Challenge.

Out of This World Star Wars Fan Day
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 (10am – 5pm)
An exciting day of presentations and activities featuring photo opportunities with some of your favorite characters, hands-on activities and more! Plus, wear a Star Wars costume for our costume parade and brush up on your Star Wars trivia for our Trivia Challenge!

xoxo, K

* FREE admission is limited to one free costumed child, per paid adult, on general admission on Fan Days only. General admission includes Star Wars Fan Days activities, but does not include Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit, which is an additional $10.

If you’re looking for what to do & where to go in THIS week in Orange County, we’ve got tons of ideas. For a list of some of favorite go-to activities & events for THIS week go HERE.

xoxo, K & C

If you’re tired of doing the same old things, & wondering what to do in Orange County, here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do in OC, CA happening this week…

For ALL the details for each of the following events (& even more fabulous ideas of what to do) check out our Orange County calendar.

What to do in Orange County

Almost Daily:

* Star Wars at the Discovery Science Museum
* Orange County Museums
* Bowling
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* Orange County Playgrounds & Parks
* Orange County Beaches
* Farmers’ Markets
* Orange County Public Library Story Times
* Whale Watching in Dana Point
* $1-ish Movies
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum (November 1, 2011 – February 20, 2012)
* Kaleidoscope Ice-Less Ice Skating Rink (now – February)

Monday, January 9th:
* Mommy Movie Mondays, 10am

Tuesday, January 10th
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Easy Nature Hike to the Oaks at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 9am
* FREE Story Time at the Enchanted Toy Store
* FREE Story Time with Amy McCamly at Belly Sprout in Fullerton, 10am
* FREE  Speech and Language Screenings at Pretend City, 10am
* FREE Story time at your local Pottery Barn Kids, 11am
* Full Circuit Training: Kids’ Mind & Body Exercise at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, 2pm & 3:15pm
* FREE Surf City Nights, 5-9pm (free admission)
* OC Din Din A Go Go at Irvine Lanes, 5-9pm

Wednesday, January 11th:
* Wristband Wednesday at the Santa Ana Zoo
* Tustin Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Stroller Brigade: FREE Games, Stories & Puzzles for preschoolers, toddlers & grownups at the Fullerton Museum Center, 10am – 12pm
* Parent Movie Morning at UltraLuxe Cinemas, Anaheim 10am
* Parent & Me Art Class at Pretend City, 3:30pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing. 5:30pm
* Food Truck Fare After Dark at OC Fairgrounds, 5:30 – 9pm
* New Year Raw Foods Detox with Raya from Seabirds Food Truck at Whole Foods in HB, 6:30pm

Thursday, January 12th:
* Fitness Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 8:30am
* Five Senses of Science and Nature at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, 8:30am
* Farmers Market at OC Fairgrounds, 9am – 1pm
* Orange Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon, 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Tideland Tykes at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30am
* Food Truck Fare at the OC Fairgrounds, 11am
* Orange County Museum of Art Presents “A Taste of California Food & Wine” at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, 7pm
* Baby’s Night Out (at the movies) at UltraStar GardenWalk, 7pm

Things to do This Weekend in Orange County

Friday, January 13th:
* Way to Play Fridays at Pretend City (two for one admission with coupon)
* Laguna Hills Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Toddler Program: Animal Art, at the OC Zoo, 10am
* Pier Plaza Art-a-Faire & Farmer’s Market, HB 12pm – 5pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing, 5:30 – 7:30pm
* A Long Winter’s Night Hike at Peters Canyon Regional Park, 5:30pm

Saturday, January 14th:
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Laguna Beach Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Old Towne Orange Farmers & Artisan market, 8am -12pm
* HB Beach Cleanup 9am
* HB Mercado Certified Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods in HB, 9am – 1pm
* Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market in HB, 9am – 2pm
* Green Saturday at OC Green Market at IVC, 9am – 2pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* FREE Electronic Recycling Event in Costa Mesa, 9am – 4pm
* FREE Build & Grow Lowe’s Clinic, 10am
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, 10am – 3:30pm
* Living History Day at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, 11am – 2pm
* FREE Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am
* Professional Bull Riders at the Honda Center, 7pm

Sunday, January 15th:
* FREE admission to the Santa Ana Zoo for Santa Ana residents
* Laguna Niguel Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* FREE Electronics Recycling Event in Costa Mesa, 9am – 4pm
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, 10am – 3:30pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Dana Wharf, 12pm
* Professional Bull Riders at the Honda Center, 2pm
* Laid Back Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 3-5pm
* Orange & BMX Track Practice & Racing, 3-5pm

There you have it. A super fabulous list with tons of ideas of fun stuff to do in Orange County.

xoxo, K

p.s. for all the event details & even more ideas of what to do in Orange County, check out our Orange County calendar.

Drumroll please… we are happy, thrilled, absolutely ecstatic to announce the 3rd Annual, 2011 “You’ve Just Been Spotted” Orange County Blog Awards. Can I get a “Woot! Woot!”?

With 2012 well under way, we thought now was the appropriate time to reflect back, & honor the best Orange County blogs in 2011.

There are so many fantastic & incredible websites written by our very own Orange County locals, we thought it was high-time we did a little celebrating & recognized all of these wonderfully talented people. So here’s the deal…

We are looking for the “best of the best” websites, blogs & social media gurus that Orange County has to offer. Sure, we could hand out awards to all of our favorites, but really, where’s the fun in that?

So, we are asking that you nominate YOUR absolute favorites.

There are plenty of ways to make sure YOUR favorite blogs & websites make our list: email us (justspotted@gmail.com), leave a comment on our Facebook page, or simply leave a comment on THIS very post.

All we want & NEED to know is the blog or website’s web address & which category you’d like to nominate them for.

What?! We haven’t told you the categories yet? Silly us! Well here they are… we are looking for most fantastic, fun-to-read, inspiring, eye-catching & humorous sites in the following categories…

Best Orange County Blogs

* Personal &/or Family Blogs (you know, the on-line diaries, personal & family blogs)

* Orange County-ish Sites (these sites offer the local scoop on all things Orange County)

* Creative Blogs (the best crafty-ish & creatively inspired sites: crafts, DIY, tutorials & more)

* Cooking &/or Baking Blogs (recipes & more)

* Foodie &/or Restaurant Review Blogs (restaurant reviews & more)

* Fashion &/or Beauty Blogs (where to shop, what to wear & how to wear it)

* Lifestyle &/or Design Blogs (amazing people, with impeccable taste)

* Photography Blogs (we’re talking eye candy here… pretty, pretty pictures)

* Business Oriented Blogs (blogs about business)

* Local Business Blogs (locally owned & operated businesses that blog)

* Humor Blogs (funny blogs… as in sites that make you laugh – whether on purpose or not)

* Disneyland Blogs (you know, the sites that provide the best tips, tricks & other Disneyland related news)

* Health & Fitness Blogs (sites about biking, running, swimming, exercising & more)

* Best OC Etsy-ish Shops (Etsy-ish shops locally owned & operated right here in the OC)

* Local Micro-Blogger (this one’s for all our twitter & yelp! friends)

* Instagram  (who’s Instagram feed are you always amazed by?)

* Pinterest (which Orange County local’s Pinterest collection are you most inspired by?)

So, your probably asking yourself, “How exactly is this going to work?” Well, let us explain…

Step 1: YOU nominate your favorite local Orange County blogs & websites, via any of the previously mentioned ways (email, facebook or simply by leaving a comment).

All you need to do is tell us the site (web address), & the category you are nominating it for. (Blogs & websites MUST be written by an Orange-ish County locals & MUST be accompanied by a category selection.)

Feel free to nominate as many sites as you wish (heck! You could even nominate your own site!) & tell your friends to do the same (you know what they say, “the more the merrier”).

Not only will this be a fantastic way to “reward” the best Orange County blogs, but we’re hoping to be introduced to some new ones we might not have otherwise found.

All we ask, is that you get your nominations in by Friday, January 13th at 11:59 pm. That way we have plenty of time for step number 2.

Step 2: We will gather up all the nominees & compile them into one big list, which we will then “open up to the public” (that means you!) for voting.

Step 3: The nominees that receive the most votes, as well as an “editor’s choice” winner (chosen by Coleen & Kelly of course!) for each category, will then be announced & honored.

So here we go… start sending us links to your favorite OC websites. If you want your submission to make “the list,” be sure to contact us before Friday, January 13th at 11:59 pm.

Let’s get this contest started! Now it’s up to you! Have you nominated your favorite OC sites yet?

xoxo, K & C

p.s. Even if the site won last year (or the year before), it can once again be nominated for the same (or different category). Just because they were the BEST in their category last year, doesn’t necessarily mean they will win again. Plus, we can’t exactly call our winners the “best of the best,” if we don’t let everyone come out to play.

p.p.s. can’t wait to see which sites are nominated as the best Orange County blogs!

If you’re tired of doing the same old things, & wondering what to do in Orange County, here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do in OC, CA happening this week…

For ALL the details for each of the following events (& even more fabulous ideas of what to do) check out our Orange County calendar.

What to do in Orange County

Almost Daily:

* Star Wars at the Discovery Science Museum
* Orange County Museums
* Bowling
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* Orange County Playgrounds & Parks
* Orange County Beaches
* Farmers’ Markets
* Orange County Public Library Story Times
* Whale Watching in Dana Point
* $1-ish Movies
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum (November 1, 2011 – February 20, 2012)
* Holidays at Disneyland (November 14th, 2011 – January 8th, 2021)
* Kaleidoscope Ice-Less Ice Skating Rink (now – February)

Monday, January 2nd:
* Mommy Movie Mondays, 10am

Tuesday, January 3rd
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Story Time with Amy McCamly at Belly Sprout in Fullerton, 10am
* FREE Story time at your local Pottery Barn Kids, 11am
* Full Circuit Training: Kids’ Mind & Body Exercise at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, 2pm & 3:15pm
* FREE Surf City Nights, 5-9pm (free admission)
* OC Din Din A Go Go at Irvine Lanes, 5-9pm

Wednesday, January 4th:
* Birding Walk at Riley Wilderness Park, 8am
* Tustin Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Sea Tales Story Time at Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 9:45am
* FREE Health Screenings at Pretend City, 10am – 12pm
* Stroller Brigade: FREE Games, Stories & Puzzles for preschoolers, toddlers & grownups at the Fullerton Museum Center, 10am – 12pm
* Parent Movie Morning at UltraLuxe Cinemas, Anaheim 10am
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing. 5:30pm
* Food Truck Fare After Dark at OC Fairgrounds, 5:30 – 9pm

Thursday, January 5th:
* Fitness Hike at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 8:30am
* Five Senses of Science and Nature at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, 8:30am
* Farmers Market at OC Fairgrounds, 9am – 1pm
* Orange Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon, 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Tideland Tykes at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30am
* Food Truck Fare at the OC Fairgrounds, 11am

Things to do This Weekend in Orange County

Friday, January 6th:
* Laguna Hills Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay, 10:30am
* Pier Plaza Art-a-Faire & Farmer’s Market, HB 12pm – 5pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Saturday, January 7th:
* FREE admission to the Discovery Science Center with a Bank of America credit or debit card
* FREE admission to the Laguna Art Museum with a Bank of America credit or debit card
* FREE admission to the Museum of Latin American Art with a Bank of America credit or debit card
* FREE admission to the the Children’s Museum at La Habra
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Laguna Beach Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Old Towne Orange Farmers & Artisan market, 8am -12pm
* Birding Basics with Ranger Portia at Upper Newport Bay, 8:30am
* Geology Hike at Laguna Coast Wildnerness Park, 8:30am
* Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market in HB, 9am – 2pm
* Limestone Canyon Wilderness Access Day, 9am
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop
* FREE Build & Grow Lowe’s Clinic, 10am
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am
* Seasonal Seed Calendars at the Center for Living Peace in Irvine, 1-3pm

Sunday, January 8th:
* FREE admission to the Orange County Museum of Art
* FREE admission to the Laguna Art Museum with a Bank of America credit or debit card
* FREE admission to the Museum of Latin American Art with a Bank of America credit or debit card
* Laguna Niguel Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon 9am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Dana Wharf, 12pm
* Orange & BMX Track Practice & Racing, 3-5pm

There you have it. A super fabulous list with tons of ideas of fun stuff to do in Orange County.

xoxo, K

p.s. for all the event details & even more ideas of what to do in Orange County check out our Orange County calendar.

Don’t know what to do in Orange County this week? If you are looking for things to do in Orange County, we have plenty of suggestions. We have lots & lots & lots of suggestions for the Winter Holiday & Christmas in Orange County, not to mention all the free things to do in Orange County. If you’re tired of doing the same old things, here’s a list of some of our favorite things to do in OC, CA happening this week.

For ALL the details for each of the following events (& even more fabulous ideas of what to do) check out our OC calendar.

What to do in Orange County

Almost Daily:

* Star Wars at the Discovery Science Museum
* Orange County Museums
* Bowling
* Indoor Bounce Houses
* Irvine Park Railroad
* Orange County Playgrounds & Parks
* Orange County Beaches
* Farmers’ Markets
* Orange County Public Library Story Times
* Whale Watching in Dana Point
* $1-ish Movies

Winter Holidays & Christmas in Orange County

* Ice Skating at the Spectrum (November 1, 2011 – February 20, 2012)
* Holidays at Disneyland (November 14th, 2011 – January 8th, 2021)
* Science of Gingerbread at Discovery Science Center (November 25th – January 1st)
* Gingerbread Village on View at the Island Hotel (Daily thru December 28th)
* Kaleidoscope Ice-Less Ice Skating Rink (now – February)
* Holiday Stage Productions (now – January 1st)
* Gingerbread Village on Display at the Island Hotel (Now – January 1st)
* Best Christmas Light in Orange County
* New Year’s Eve in Orange County

Monday, December 26th:
* Mommy Movie Mondays, 10am

Tuesday, December 27th:
* SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Story Time with Amy McCamly at Belly Sprout in Fullerton, 10am
* FREE Story time at your local Pottery Barn Kids, 11am
* FREE Surf City Nights, 5-9pm (free admission)
* OC Din Din A Go Go at Irvine Lanes, 5-9pm

Wednesday, December 28th:
* SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
* Tustin Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Health Screenings at Pretend City, 10am – 12pm
* Stroller Brigade: FREE Games, Stories & Puzzles for preschoolers, toddlers & grownups at the Fullerton Museum Center, 10am – 12pm
* Parent Movie Morning at UltraLuxe Cinemas, Anaheim 10am
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing. 5:30pm
* Food Truck Fare After Dark at OC Fairgrounds, 5:30 – 9pm
* Downtown HB Art Walk, 6pm
* Wine Wednesday “Brown Bag Wine Night” at the Island Hotel, 6pm

Thursday, December 29th:
* SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
* Five Senses of Science and Nature at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, 8:30am
* Farmers Market at OC Fairgrounds, 9am – 1pm
* Orange Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* FREE Great Park Balloon, 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Tideland Tykes at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30am
* Food Truck Fare at the OC Fairgrounds, 11am

Things to do This Weekend with Kids

Friday, December 30th:
* SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
* Laguna Hills Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Toddler Program at the Orange County Zoo, 10am
* FREE Great Park Balloon 10am – 3pm, 7-10pm
* Aliso Viejo Food Truck Fridays, 11am
* Pier Plaza Art-a-Faire & Farmer’s Market, HB 12pm – 5pm
* Orange Y BMX Track Practice & Racing, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Saturday, December 31st:
* New Year’s Eve
* Irvine Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Laguna Beach Farmers’ Market, 8am – 12pm
* Old Towne Orange Farmers & Artisan market, 8am -12pm
* Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market in HB, 9am – 2pm
* FREE Build & Grow Lowe’s Clinic, 10am
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am
* Caspers Campfire Program, 7pm
* Campfire Program at O’Neill Regional Park, 8pm

New Year’s Eve Celebrations:
* Discovery Science Center’s Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. 9am – 5pm
* Disneyland’s New Year’s, 8am – 2am (Disneyland), and 10am – 1am (California Adventure)
* Fullerton’s First Night Celebration, 7pm – 12am
* Great Park Family New Year’s Eve, 5 – 9:30pm
* La Habra Children’s Museum New Year’s “Noon” Party, 10am – 5pm
* Long Beach’s New Year’s Eve Aboard the Queen Mary
* Knott’s Berry Farm’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, 10am – 1am
* Medieval Times’ New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, 5pm, 7:15pm, 9:30pm
* OC Fair New Year’s Eve Block Party, 7:30pm – 1:30am
* Pretend City’s Ring in the Noon Year, 10am – 12pm
* Rancho Santa Margarita’s Celebrating Family & Friends Event, starting at 5pm
*Rainforest Cafe’s New Years Eve Party: 6-9pm, at the Rainforest Cafe located inside South Coast Plaza.

Sunday, January 1st:
* New Year’s Day
* Laguna Niguel Farmers’ Market, 9am – 1pm
* Ocean Education Center, 10am – 3pm
* Kidtoons at UltraLuxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Gardenwalk, 10:30
* FREE Kid’s Fishing Clinic at Dana Wharf, 12pm
* Orange & BMX Track Practice & Racing, 3-5pm

There you have it. A super fabulous list with tons of ideas of fun stuff to do in Orange County.

xoxo, K

p.s. for all the event details & even more ideas of what to do in Orange County check out our calendar.