Bugs Invade Discovery Science Center *Giveaway*

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As an L.A. native, it’s taken me some time to discover the breadth of family-friendly activities in Orange County.  One of my son’s favorite places to go is Discovery Science Center.  Every time we drive by, he tells me all about the “scary woman” he saw at Grossology!

The Discovery Science Center, located in Santa Ana, was designed to “spark children’s natural curiosity” and seeks to educate young minds, assist teachers, and increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of science, math and technology.  The museum is highly interactive and offers 120 exhibits.  There is always something new to discover at the “cube” with exhibits like The Science of Gingerbread (coming in November) and Sesame Street Presents: The Body (coming in January).

Now through October 31, children can explore the world of bugs with DSC’s latest exhibit, Bug Invasion.  This 2,000 square foot exhibit features giant bug animatronics, a world-class insect collection and interactive educational stations.  Learn everything you did and maybe didn’t want to know about bugs during the month of October like how fleas survive, how insects fly, and how insects eat (ew!).

And if your kids are looking for real bugs, be sure to visit on the weekends to catch Dr. Sue’s Traveling Insect & Anthropod Zoo.  She has everything from a pet tarantula to glowing scorpions.  Weekends are also the time to visit if you want to get up close and personal with mosquitoes, rats, and bees.

If you’re looking for a fun, safe place to take your kids on Halloween weekend, DSC will host special, spooky activities in conjunction with The Pumpkin Factory (which is located across the street at the Main Place Mall).  Here is what’s going on October 30 and 31:

At Discovery Science Center:

Themed Trick or Treat Stations
Spooky Science: Bug Invasion!
Costume Parade
Dr. Sue’s Traveling Insect & Arthropod Zoo
“It’s a Bugs Life” Storytime and More!
Receive a “free ride” voucher for The Pumpkin Factory with admission

The Pumpkin Factory:

Themed Trick or Treat Stations
Fall Rides and Activities
Petting Zoo
Pumpkin Patch
Pony Rides and More

Check out the fun we had over at The Pumpkin Factory!

Win It! One of you will win a family 4-pack of tickets to DSC and 4 VIP wristbands to The Pumpkin Factory which will let you enjoy unlimited rides and attractions for free!  Simply leave me a comment with the name of one the exhibits you’d like to check out!  Comments will close on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST.  Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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