Showing posts with label Legoland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Legoland. Show all posts
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
AWESOME Legoland Discount - Brick or Treat + FREE day!
If you are planning at trip to Legoland CA I HIGHLY suggest you NOT just drive up and purchase tickets at the ticket booth. Legoland is an awesome place for preschoolers but in my opinion the admission price is a little high - but they do offer awesome discounts from time to time that can really make it much more reasonable.
Brick Or Treat is a GREAT opportunity to have fun at Legoland at a GREAT discount! Saturdays in October there is a very fun and kid friendly event to celebrate Halloween. We love it because it is not so scary.
Click the link above - there are two great options
- $30 tickets for evening admission to Legoland for Brick Or Treat
- $59 tickets - ALL DAY admission PLUS a 2nd day admission for free (basically $29.50 each for two trips - nice!)
Keep in mind general admission to Legoland is $67 for adults and $57 for kids so this is a GREAT discount.
Last year our family took advantage of the 2nd day free option - we went to Legoland for Brick or Treat and then again for Christmas - so much fun!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Go San Diego Card ~ Smart Destinations
The Go San Diego Card is a GREAT way to save some money while seeing as many (or as few) sites around San Diego as you would like. You purchase one card that is good for one - seven days. The card is good at 50 different San Diego locations!
Here is a list of just some of their most popular attractions that are included...
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
New Children's Museum
Chula Vista Nature Center
Coronado Ferry
Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
GoCar Tours San Diego
Knott's Berry Farm
LEGOLAND California
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego Art Institute
Whale Watch Cruise
Harbor Excursions: North and South Bay Tours
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
USS Midway Museum
SeaWorld San Diego (FREE exclusively on 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards)
Gray Line City Tour
A one day adult ticket is only $69! Child $58! 3, 5, & 7 day tickets are all on sale for lower than normal prices!
This is a great way to save some money on a Staycation and especially if you have out of town guests!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Here is a list of just some of their most popular attractions that are included...
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
New Children's Museum
Chula Vista Nature Center
Coronado Ferry
Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
GoCar Tours San Diego
Knott's Berry Farm
LEGOLAND California
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
San Diego Air & Space Museum
San Diego Art Institute
Whale Watch Cruise
Harbor Excursions: North and South Bay Tours
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
USS Midway Museum
SeaWorld San Diego (FREE exclusively on 3, 5, and 7 Day Cards)
Gray Line City Tour
A one day adult ticket is only $69! Child $58! 3, 5, & 7 day tickets are all on sale for lower than normal prices!
This is a great way to save some money on a Staycation and especially if you have out of town guests!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Friday, June 25, 2010
Sea Life Aquarium Presentation at Carlsbad Outlets! F-R-E-E
Carlsbad Premium Outlets - this is just the first in an awesome summer series that is totally free and geared towards preschool - elementary aged kids!
These events are usually located right in the center of the Outlets - very close to GAP outlet
Enjoy ~
Kate
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Legoland Aquarium Tix for $5 through Groupon!
Hurry! This offer is only good today through Groupon - have you heard of Groupon yet? It's a 'group - coupon' - get it? They have a new deal everyday that is drastically discounted but it is only good for one day.
We went to the Legoland aquarium last year, it is amazing! We spend a lot of time at aquariums, but this one is really great for people with small kids - staring with the cool slide when you walk in, to the cool 'at their level' exihibits, to the funny Lego guys dispersed throughout the exhibit.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Legoland 'Model Moms' Passes are a GREAT Deal!
If you have kids (or grandkids) under 4 years old, a 'Model Mom' pass may be a great investment for you.
Legoland (in my opinion) at face value is kind of a rip off. They do often have good incentives to get you in the door, and rip off or not, little kids LOVE it.
One thing our family has enjoyed in the past is the 'Model Mom' pass. It is much less expensive (but of course more restrictive) than the typical pass, but still a great deal.
Here is the breakdown ~
Click here
*a Model Mom pass is $77 for the whole year
*you must be the parent, grandparent, or caregiver to a child under 4
(birth certificate is necessary - our son was adopted from Russia - and let me tell you - it is pretty amusing to watch the guest relation guy pretend to verify the info on a birth certificate that is written in a language he clearly doesn't read, but that is another story...)
*you are only allowed to come on Thursdays - every Thursday in the year, but only Thursday
*free parking on Thursdays
*discounts on food at most restaurants
*fun activites just for 'Model Moms' - ie - FREE Stroller Strides class the first Thursday of the month
*lots of free family passes - the year we had a pass we had several free passes to share with Daddy & others who wanted to join occasionally but didnt want the commitment of the pass.
*Here is the only thing that irks me about the Model Mom pass - your kids are free until they turn 3 years old. The model mom pass if for parents (etc) of kids under 4. Once your child turns 3 you will need to get them a pass as well - here is the kicker - there is no 'Model kids' version - if you want to bring your kids in with you, you will need to get them the full year pass - good multiple days - not just Thursday & of course not nearly as good of a deal & of course they expect you then to purchase an upgrade for yourself - that bugs me personally.
We took advantage of this deal when our kids were 2 years old - I got a 'Model Mom' pass just that year and just didn't renew once they turned 3. We have found other online incentives to go to Legoland on a budget since then, but those Thursday playdates sure were fun!
Legoland (in my opinion) at face value is kind of a rip off. They do often have good incentives to get you in the door, and rip off or not, little kids LOVE it.
One thing our family has enjoyed in the past is the 'Model Mom' pass. It is much less expensive (but of course more restrictive) than the typical pass, but still a great deal.
Here is the breakdown ~
Click here
*a Model Mom pass is $77 for the whole year
*you must be the parent, grandparent, or caregiver to a child under 4
(birth certificate is necessary - our son was adopted from Russia - and let me tell you - it is pretty amusing to watch the guest relation guy pretend to verify the info on a birth certificate that is written in a language he clearly doesn't read, but that is another story...)
*you are only allowed to come on Thursdays - every Thursday in the year, but only Thursday
*free parking on Thursdays
*discounts on food at most restaurants
*fun activites just for 'Model Moms' - ie - FREE Stroller Strides class the first Thursday of the month
*lots of free family passes - the year we had a pass we had several free passes to share with Daddy & others who wanted to join occasionally but didnt want the commitment of the pass.
*Here is the only thing that irks me about the Model Mom pass - your kids are free until they turn 3 years old. The model mom pass if for parents (etc) of kids under 4. Once your child turns 3 you will need to get them a pass as well - here is the kicker - there is no 'Model kids' version - if you want to bring your kids in with you, you will need to get them the full year pass - good multiple days - not just Thursday & of course not nearly as good of a deal & of course they expect you then to purchase an upgrade for yourself - that bugs me personally.
We took advantage of this deal when our kids were 2 years old - I got a 'Model Mom' pass just that year and just didn't renew once they turned 3. We have found other online incentives to go to Legoland on a budget since then, but those Thursday playdates sure were fun!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
'Celebrate Carlsbad Day' at Legoland coming up! $15 tickets - hurry! it will sell out!
REPOST! Get tickets before they sell out!We went to this a few years back, it is a great deal & the money goes to help Carlsbad Educational Foundation so it is a 'win win'. Keep in mind that it will be VERY busy! Make sure to get there a bit early and just be prepared for lines. That being said, if we hadn't just gone, we would totally go - it is such a great deal!
YOU MUST RESERVE THESE TICKETS - YOU CANNOT SHOW UP THAT DAY AND GET THE $15 PRICE!
click here for more information.
Enjoy ~
Kate
Friday, March 19, 2010
Fun stuff to do Saturday March 20th
Hopefully this list will help you save some money and still have fun this Saturday!
*FREE admission to the San Diego Museum of Art thanks to Target!
*Lakeshore Learning Center click here to find out what craft they are making FREE this week! 11am - 3pm
*Jack's Pond Nature Center in San Marcos - FREE every Saturday!
* San Elijo Lagoon has free guided walks with a naturalist FREE every Saturday! http://www.sanelijo.com/
*FREE Movie Screening at San Marcos Civic Center (these are AWESOME!) it is outdoors so bring jackets & blankets - 630pm - *there will be a different family friendly movie every Friday & Saturday through summer*
*always check with your local library for Saturday craft days
*Remember! If you went to Geppettos for Legoland Vouchers - it is THIS SATURDAY! We are so excited to treat our kids to Legoland! Our whole family is going for less than the price of one child's admission! If you missed out on these tickets - you can still call Geppettos & see if they have more vouchers - if not, keep checking the blog - I have noticed that just about everywhere does a great discount several times throughout the year, it is just a matter of finding out when & where - and it is my job to tell you. =)
Do you know other free or inexpensive events I could share? Please email me or post a comment! I would love to make this list longer! A bummer economy is no excuse to sit home and do nothing!
*FREE admission to the San Diego Museum of Art thanks to Target!
*Lakeshore Learning Center click here to find out what craft they are making FREE this week! 11am - 3pm
*Jack's Pond Nature Center in San Marcos - FREE every Saturday!
* San Elijo Lagoon has free guided walks with a naturalist FREE every Saturday! http://www.sanelijo.com/
*FREE Movie Screening at San Marcos Civic Center (these are AWESOME!) it is outdoors so bring jackets & blankets - 630pm - *there will be a different family friendly movie every Friday & Saturday through summer*
*always check with your local library for Saturday craft days
*Remember! If you went to Geppettos for Legoland Vouchers - it is THIS SATURDAY! We are so excited to treat our kids to Legoland! Our whole family is going for less than the price of one child's admission! If you missed out on these tickets - you can still call Geppettos & see if they have more vouchers - if not, keep checking the blog - I have noticed that just about everywhere does a great discount several times throughout the year, it is just a matter of finding out when & where - and it is my job to tell you. =)
Do you know other free or inexpensive events I could share? Please email me or post a comment! I would love to make this list longer! A bummer economy is no excuse to sit home and do nothing!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Legoland Tickets for $10 - what?! You gotta jump on this one FAST!
LOCATIONS:
Carlsbad, The Forum - 1935 Calle Barcelona 760-632-1107
Del Mar - Flower Hill 2670 Via de la Valle 858-755-2100
4S Commons Town Ctr -10436 Craftsman Way 858-674-9990
Del Mar Highlands - 3435 Del Mar Heights 858-350-9038
La Jolla - 7850 Girard Ave 858-456-4441
Fashion Valley - 7007 Friars Road 619-294-8878
Old Town - 2754 Calhoun St. 619 293-7520
Otay Ranch Town Center - 2015 Birch Road 619-216-3471
Click here for more details! These are sure to go fast - so get on it! I have confirmed that they still have tickets at the Carlsbad store but running out fast!
Thanks to several readers for telling me about this awesome deal!! Keep them coming!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Local Libraries free storytimes
We have two preschoolers and Library Storytime & craft is one of our favorite pastimes.
Check out your local branch if not listed here.
Cardiff by the Sea ~ preschool Th 1030am
Encinitas ~ babies - Fri 1030am
~ Toddlers (under 3) Wed & Th 10am
~ Preschool (3-5) Th 11am
Fallbrook ~ babies Tues 1030am
~ Billingual (every other Fri) 10am
~ Preschool Wed 1030am
San Marcos ~ babies Tues 1030am
~ toddlers Wed 930am
~ preschool Wed 1030am (take home craft offered)
Vista ~ Toddler Wed 1015am (craft & playtime)
~'Busy Bunnies" (not sure what this age group is) Fri 11am
~preK Saturdays 2pm
*remember to check and see what kind of reading promotions they have at your library when you go for storytime - many San DIego Branches are doing 'Winter Reading Incentive' programs - prizes & raffles =) there are often coupons for free food, free tickets to the legoland, zoo, san diego county fair, etc - just gotta check, these promotions change regularly!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Check out your local branch if not listed here.
Cardiff by the Sea ~ preschool Th 1030am
Encinitas ~ babies - Fri 1030am
~ Toddlers (under 3) Wed & Th 10am
~ Preschool (3-5) Th 11am
Fallbrook ~ babies Tues 1030am
~ Billingual (every other Fri) 10am
~ Preschool Wed 1030am
San Marcos ~ babies Tues 1030am
~ toddlers Wed 930am
~ preschool Wed 1030am (take home craft offered)
Vista ~ Toddler Wed 1015am (craft & playtime)
~'Busy Bunnies" (not sure what this age group is) Fri 11am
~preK Saturdays 2pm
*remember to check and see what kind of reading promotions they have at your library when you go for storytime - many San DIego Branches are doing 'Winter Reading Incentive' programs - prizes & raffles =) there are often coupons for free food, free tickets to the legoland, zoo, san diego county fair, etc - just gotta check, these promotions change regularly!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Friday, January 15, 2010
Pay for one adult admission get TWO free kid's admissions to Sea Life January 16, 2010
*TIP* they have a drop off area right before the parking lot, maybe you could sweet talk daddy, or grandma, etc into taking the kids while you shop at the Carlsbad outlets child free - want to meet up?
Enjoy ~
Kate
Saturday, December 19, 2009
2 Free Kids Sea Life Aquarium Tickets per paying adult through December 25th!
Legoland's Sea Life Aquarium has a GREAT promotion I just found!
Now til December 25th TWO kids (under 12) get in FREE with one paid adult! Check out their website for more details - if you have not been to the Sea Life Aquarium yet you are missing out - it is a great aquarium that is tailored to little guests.
Enjoy ~
Kate
Now til December 25th TWO kids (under 12) get in FREE with one paid adult! Check out their website for more details - if you have not been to the Sea Life Aquarium yet you are missing out - it is a great aquarium that is tailored to little guests.
Enjoy ~
Kate
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Halloween ~ October 31, 2009 ~ what to do with the kids?? Here's a couple ideas...
First off - there are TONS of things to do Saturday October 31st, I simply highlighted a few of the ideas I thought sounded the most fun & were the best deals (free or deeply discounted). I will repost this Friday perhaps iwith more fun events too - make sure to check back!
1. LAST DAY OF KIDS FREE AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO!
Remember kids are free every day of October with a paid adult, Halloween is your last chance!
2.Kid’s FREE at all Balboa Park Museums (w/ paid adult admission)
Balboa Park is the place to be this Halloween for safe, family-friendly adventures as 15 museums open their doors free to children as part of a park-wide Family Day on Saturday, October 31. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free of charge with a paid adult admission, and together families can enjoy a rich variety of hands-on activities, music, performances, and special programs, all free with museum admission. Adults can also take advantage of the new Stay-for-the-Day Pass, a one-day excursion pass allowing one adult admission to four park museums for one low price of $29.click here for more info
3. LAST DAY of AWESOME Legoland ‘Brick or Treat’ deal – go to the park TWICE for $25! (not free but such a good deal!)
Order your tickets online for ‘brick or treat’ – as low as $25 and get a free re-admission any day between November 1st & December 25th! This is an awesome deal considering Legoland tickets start at $55 (for kids!) – See previous post – we went a few weeks back, it was packed, we only stayed about 2 hours, but we are so excited to use our freebie ticket next month.click here
4. Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat Parade
Come into Toys R Us on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from noon to 3pm to participate in Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat parade. Children age 3 and up will receive a complimentary reusable bag which they can fill up with goodies and giveaways as they parade around the store. Call first to make sure your store is participating.
5. Michaels Arts & Crafts
Oct 31 10am - noon - FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT ~ come and get your free trick or treat pail - plus enjoy a free coloring activity, free crayola pencil topper demo w/ crayola model magic fusion and make it and take it Halloween frame! Kids will also receive a free balloon and candy!
*while supplies last*
6. Lakeshore Learning center
(Lakeshore actually has a FREE craft every Saturday, just to keep in mind for the future)
11am-3pm – make a ‘batty buddy’ – our kids LOVE Lakeshore Learning center Craft day, and this craft looks extra fun!
7. Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Halloween Trick or Treating 4pm - 9pm - family friendly, kids in costume must be escorted by parents.
Vieja’s Outlet Center
Noon to 1pm ~ costume contest!
8. Del Mar Branch Library
2-3pm Theatrical Makeup workshop (good for older kids)
9. KIDS IN COSTUME EAT FREE!
Spaghetti Factory is giving out free meals to kids in costume on Halloween (see previous posting) with a paid adult meal.
10. EVERYONE EATS FREE!
Go get a free Black Jack Taco at Taco Bell from 6pm – midnight – nice little snack before (or after) trick or treating – no purchase necessary
11. Bates Nut Farm
I am not sure if they are doing anything extra special for Halloween, but if for some reason you have never been to Bate’s Nut Farm during the Halloween season you are doing your family a terrible disservice (I don’t mean to be harsh, but it is true, no other pumpkin patch compares ((no offense to other pumpkin patches)). It is free to park and to play in the pumpkin patch (our city kids could have romped in the pumpkin patch all day). They have a great deal that for $8.50 you get to pick a good sized pumpkin, ride on the tractor hayride, and do the straw maze – not a bad deal at all) Also, check out the prices on their squashes – we always buy a couple butternut & spaghetti squashes – they are such a good deal!
12. Trick or treat on India Street~ 530-730pm – India & Date Street - FREE
13. Forever Fondue Date Night Forever Fondue is having an awesome promotion this Halloween night!$40 per couple - includes a 3 course meal
they also have $5 martinis & 1/2 off wine specials!
8980 University Center Lane
(858) 638-1700 *reservations recommended*
14. Costumed Kids eat free at Souplantation
15. FREE Macy*s Gift card on Halloween 1st 100 customers get a free $10 gift card - also lots of great things to entertain the kids - face painting & more!
16. Free Black Jack TacoHalloween night from 6pm to midnight at all participating taco bell locations
This is an updated list ~ check again tomorrow - i hope to have MORE!
Enjoy ~
Kate
1. LAST DAY OF KIDS FREE AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO!
Remember kids are free every day of October with a paid adult, Halloween is your last chance!
2.Kid’s FREE at all Balboa Park Museums (w/ paid adult admission)
Balboa Park is the place to be this Halloween for safe, family-friendly adventures as 15 museums open their doors free to children as part of a park-wide Family Day on Saturday, October 31. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free of charge with a paid adult admission, and together families can enjoy a rich variety of hands-on activities, music, performances, and special programs, all free with museum admission. Adults can also take advantage of the new Stay-for-the-Day Pass, a one-day excursion pass allowing one adult admission to four park museums for one low price of $29.click here for more info
3. LAST DAY of AWESOME Legoland ‘Brick or Treat’ deal – go to the park TWICE for $25! (not free but such a good deal!)
Order your tickets online for ‘brick or treat’ – as low as $25 and get a free re-admission any day between November 1st & December 25th! This is an awesome deal considering Legoland tickets start at $55 (for kids!) – See previous post – we went a few weeks back, it was packed, we only stayed about 2 hours, but we are so excited to use our freebie ticket next month.click here
4. Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat Parade
Come into Toys R Us on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from noon to 3pm to participate in Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat parade. Children age 3 and up will receive a complimentary reusable bag which they can fill up with goodies and giveaways as they parade around the store. Call first to make sure your store is participating.
5. Michaels Arts & Crafts
Oct 31 10am - noon - FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT ~ come and get your free trick or treat pail - plus enjoy a free coloring activity, free crayola pencil topper demo w/ crayola model magic fusion and make it and take it Halloween frame! Kids will also receive a free balloon and candy!
*while supplies last*
6. Lakeshore Learning center
(Lakeshore actually has a FREE craft every Saturday, just to keep in mind for the future)
11am-3pm – make a ‘batty buddy’ – our kids LOVE Lakeshore Learning center Craft day, and this craft looks extra fun!
7. Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Halloween Trick or Treating 4pm - 9pm - family friendly, kids in costume must be escorted by parents.
Vieja’s Outlet Center
Noon to 1pm ~ costume contest!
8. Del Mar Branch Library
2-3pm Theatrical Makeup workshop (good for older kids)
9. KIDS IN COSTUME EAT FREE!
Spaghetti Factory is giving out free meals to kids in costume on Halloween (see previous posting) with a paid adult meal.
10. EVERYONE EATS FREE!
Go get a free Black Jack Taco at Taco Bell from 6pm – midnight – nice little snack before (or after) trick or treating – no purchase necessary
11. Bates Nut Farm
I am not sure if they are doing anything extra special for Halloween, but if for some reason you have never been to Bate’s Nut Farm during the Halloween season you are doing your family a terrible disservice (I don’t mean to be harsh, but it is true, no other pumpkin patch compares ((no offense to other pumpkin patches)). It is free to park and to play in the pumpkin patch (our city kids could have romped in the pumpkin patch all day). They have a great deal that for $8.50 you get to pick a good sized pumpkin, ride on the tractor hayride, and do the straw maze – not a bad deal at all) Also, check out the prices on their squashes – we always buy a couple butternut & spaghetti squashes – they are such a good deal!
12. Trick or treat on India Street~ 530-730pm – India & Date Street - FREE
13. Forever Fondue Date Night Forever Fondue is having an awesome promotion this Halloween night!$40 per couple - includes a 3 course meal
they also have $5 martinis & 1/2 off wine specials!
8980 University Center Lane
(858) 638-1700 *reservations recommended*
14. Costumed Kids eat free at Souplantation
15. FREE Macy*s Gift card on Halloween 1st 100 customers get a free $10 gift card - also lots of great things to entertain the kids - face painting & more!
16. Free Black Jack TacoHalloween night from 6pm to midnight at all participating taco bell locations
This is an updated list ~ check again tomorrow - i hope to have MORE!
Enjoy ~
Kate
Sunday, October 11, 2009
TWO TRIPS TO LEGOLAND FOR $25 per person!!! Must Buy Tickets Online
Legoland is an awesome place for little ones, but simply out of our family's budget. I was so excited when I found this deal! $25 per person for the 'Brick or Treat Party' plus a bonus ticket good for a regular admission! Our whole family can go to the park twice for $100 total!
(a one day pass is normally $65 for adults & $55 for children - so this really is a GREAT DEAL!)
If you book online http://brickortreat.com/?uid=tickets to attend the 'Brick or Treat' party at Legoland you will not only save $10 off admission gate prices, but you will also recieve a FREE ticket for another day!
Brick-or-Treat is from 5-9pm - dates still available Oct 17, 24, 31
Return ticket can be used anytime between November 1, 2009 & December 25, 2009.
(a one day pass is normally $65 for adults & $55 for children - so this really is a GREAT DEAL!)
If you book online http://brickortreat.com/?uid=tickets to attend the 'Brick or Treat' party at Legoland you will not only save $10 off admission gate prices, but you will also recieve a FREE ticket for another day!
Brick-or-Treat is from 5-9pm - dates still available Oct 17, 24, 31
Return ticket can be used anytime between November 1, 2009 & December 25, 2009.
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