California Travel Tips
Discover Science by Exploring at California Adventures and Events
Published on: February 04, 2014
- COSTA MESA: OC Fair Imaginology (ocfair.com/steam) April 11-13, 2014 Free admission. Go “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead” for three days of exploring the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) Curious-minded children of all ages can compete in photography, gardening, digital media, sawhorse and Scarecrow contests for cash prizes. There’s a petting zoo, pony rides, family-friendly entertainment, Bubble Rollers and inflatable rides.
- NEWPORT BEACH: ExplorOcean (explorocean.org) Free Science Saturdays & Science Sundays through December 21, 2014. Families have fun with interactive hands-on experiences to connect to the 7 essential principles of ocean literacy at the Back Bay. Make predictions, ask questions, problem-solve and think like scientists with a new theme each month based on one of the Ocean Literacy Principles.
- REDDING: The Big Adventure through April 27, 2014 at Turtle Bay Exploration Park (turtlebay.org). Challenge yourself, test your mental and physical abilities and explore. Adventure Mountain, The Tunnels of Fun, Virtual Flyer, River Crossing: Bridge Out, The Main Drag and Charlie’s Web are options in this learning experience best suited for ages 5-12 years old.
- SANTA ANA: National Engineer’s Week February 15-23, 2014 at Discovery Science Center (discoverycube.org). Don’t miss your chance to build and launch a mini parachute, experiment with a gear and magnet wall, and much more! This special week will be filled with hands-on activities with a focus on women in engineering and concluded with our 3rd Annual Egg Drop Competition.
- SANTA PAULA: Agriculture Career Fair for high school and college students February 15, 2014 at Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum (venturamuseum.org). Meet representatives from colleges that offer agriculture courses, and representatives from Ventura County agriculture businesses.
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