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CHILD’S PLAY We’ve thought of Anaheim and Orange County activities for every age, height, interest, energy level, and budget. Let the kids decide where they’ll take you, but be prepared to travel by trapeze, inner tube, or trampoline! Parks for Play ADVENTURE CIT Y Big fun awaits at this mini-theme park with attractions ranging from a carousel and flying planes to a drop tower and roller coasters. Between rides, visit the arcade, climbing wall, theater, and petting zoo. 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim; 714-236-9300; adventurecity.com KNOTT’S BERRY FARM ® , CAMP SNOOPY Younger kids will feel right at home in this 6-acre land with the beloved Peanuts gang. Take them on the Timberline Twister roller coaster, one of a variety of rides built for kids 36 to 42 inches tall, then catch an interactive show starring Snoopy. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park; 714-220-5200; knotts.com GREAT WOLF LODGE Make a splash at this 100,000-square-foot indoor water park, housed inside a familyfriendly hotel. Day passes give access to slides, pools, and lagoons for all ages. 12681 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove; 888-960-9653; greatwolf.com/southern-california
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Engaging Experiences DISCOVERY CUBE ORANGE COUNT Y Budding scientists aren’t the only ones who will enjoy this interactive museum. Sneak in some education through exciting exhibits that allow kids to feel the heat of a rocket launch, experience historic earthquakes, and step into the skates of an NHL goalie. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 714-542-2823; discoverycube.org/orange-county CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT LA HABRA This hands-on museum is housed in a 1923 train depot and features an outdoor dinosaur topiary, a 1942 caboose kids can climb into, and a variety of rotating exhibits. All make the world within reach for even the littlest explorers. 301 Euclid St., La Habra; 562-383-4236; lhcm.org MUZEO MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER Exhibits and events at this downtown Anaheim gem keep students in mind. Look for shared programming with Fullerton cultural center the Muck that emphasizes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education. 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim; 714-956-8936, muzeo.org
For the Fearless CALIFORNIA PARASAIL Boats depart daily from Newport Harbor, where kids as young as 5 can fly hundreds of feet in the air on an exhilarating parasailing adventure, riding tandem or triple. $95 per person; non-flying passengers can ride on
the boat and take photos for $40. 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach; 949-485-4665; californiaparasail.com/newportbeach FLIGHTDECK FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER This local simulation center at Anaheim GardenWalk has been providing kids with flying experience for 14 years. If your pilot is at least 11 years old, call to reserve either a fighter jet package with 30 minutes of instruction prior to the mission or a commercial flight in the cockpit of a Boeing 737. 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim; flightdeck1.com K-1 SPEED GO K ART RACING “Arrive and drive” at this indoor track that offers speed sessions to walk-ins. Each finish line crossing comes with analytics, so drivers can race against the clock, compete with a friend, or vie for a top ranking for the week or month. 1000 N. Edward Court, Anaheim; 714-632-6999; k1speed.com SWINGIT TRAPEZE Ages 3 and up can attend without prior experience and learn acrobatic techniques including trapeze, trampoline, and aerial apparatus from professional circus artists. Safety equipment and procedures keep daredevils airborne and parents grounded. 900 N. Maple St., Anaheim; 877-979-4644; swingittrapeze.net
Get Moving ANAHEIM BALLET Helmed by accomplished founders Lawrence Rosenberg and Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg, the city’s resident ballet company offers
