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• Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way , Long Beach . ( 562 ) 590-3100 . www . aquariumofthepacific . org . See ad on page 29 .
Fridays through December 30 : Free Shark Lagoon Nights . Get up close with the ocean ’ s ultimate predators . Touch bonnethead , bamboo and epaulette sharks and see large sharks on display , including the sand tiger shark . Guests touch and learn about sharks , shop , purchase drinks and snacks , and enjoy live music . 6-9 p . m . ( Not offered on October 28 .)
More events : October 1 : Southeast Asia Day . October 8 : Aquarium Kids Fun Run . October 15-16 : Scarium of the Pacific . November 5-6 : Autumn Festival . November 11 : Veteran ’ s Day . November 12 : NOAA and Our Planet Day . November 13 : Autism Families Night . December 3-4 : Holiday Treats for the Aquarium ’ s Animals . January 7 : Underwater Parks Day . January 28-29 : Festival of Human Abilities . February 25-26 : African-American Festival . March 24 : Noche de Estrellas - Latin Late Night .
• Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park , 8320 On The Mall , ( 844 ) 550-JUMP ; Laguna Hills , 23251 Avenida de la Carlota , ( 949 )
305-9788 ; Redlands , 1101 California St ., ( 909 ) 335- 7275 . www . BigAirUSA . com . See ad on page 41 .
Sunday - Thursday : Big Air Toddler Time A special time just for little ones to jump around at their own pace without older kids . In addition to opening the attractions , they provide extra balls and toys for the little kiddos . So whether your kids are bobbing around the dodgeball court or hopping into the foam pit , they will have a blast ! Call for admission prices and times . Buena Park , Tuesday and Sunday morning . Laguna Hills , Wednesday and Thursday . Redlands , Monday and Thursday .
Friday and Saturday : Big Air Cosmic Nights - They turn down the lights , turn up the music and fire up the lasers and strobes . Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park . The price of admission covers the entire duration of Cosmic Nights . Buena Park , 8-11 p . m ., $ 17 per jumper ; Redlands , 8-11 p . m ., $ 17 per jumper ; and Laguna Hills , 8:30-11 p . m ., $ 19 per jumper . Prices and hours subject to change without notice .
• Build It Workspace October 19 , 26 and 28 : Bring your pumpkin ( pumpkins must be within 11 inches across ) to Build It Workspace , choose a design or create custom text , and watch the laser etch your pumpkin . Tools and tables will be available for carving . Pumpkins will be treated to preserve shelf life . 4-6 p . m . Class fee : small pumpkin ( 5 inches across ), $ 5 ; large pumpkin ( 11 across ), $ 20 . Pumpkins will also be available for purchase . 4388 Cerritos Ave ., Los Alamitos . ( 714 ) 947-0800 . www . builditworkspace . com . See ad on page 19 .
• Burgess Cotillion Free Dance Class March 27 : This month , try out Burgess Cotillion at the Caribbean Caper , with their free class for anyone new to cotillion . Participants enjoy dancing , refreshments , games and prizes , plus learn manners . Your kids will have so much fun , they ’ ll want to join for an entire season . Monday , grades 2-5 , 4:30- 6 p . m .; grades 6-8 , 6:15-7:45 p . m .; and grades 9-12 , 8-9:30 p . m . Party dress code for the Caribbean Caper is resort wear ; boys : hard-soled shoes , no athletic shoes ; girls : no bare midriffs or strapless . Golden Sails Hotel , 6285 E . PCH , Long Beach . ( 323 ) 874-7393 . www . bobbyburgesscotillion . com
• Chanukah Story Time in Huntington Beach December 25 : Families with young children come for a special Chanukah story time . Dreidels and gelt for all kids . Sunday at noon . No cost , but please RSVP for ages 3 months to 3 years . The Hebrew Academy , 14401 Willow Lane , Huntington Beach . ( 714 ) 863- 0757 . www . hebrewacademypreschool . org . See ad on page 22 .
• Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way , Downey . ( 562 ) 231-1200 . www . columbiaspacescience . org . See ad on page 13 .
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