Halloween
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Everything You Need to Know About Apple Picking in Oak Glen, Ca
Oak Glen, California, is a charming mountain town known for its picturesque apple orchards. This beloved fall destination draws visitors from all over Southern California, to enjoy the changing leaves, cooler weather and it’s full array of fun fall activities. It’s been a long standing tradition for our family to go each and every autumn for apple and berry picking, and we just absolutely love it there. If you’re planning a visit to Oak Glen for apple picking, here’s everything you need to know: Remember that details may vary from year to year, so it’s a good idea to check with the specific orchard you plan to visit for the…
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Top 15 Pumpkin Patches in the Inland Empire
Grab your favorite pumpkin flavored snack or drink and head to one of these local pumpkin patches in the Inland Empire. Whether you are looking for a small simple free pumpkin patch at a farm, or something big and fair-like, the Inland Empire patches have you covered. Venegas Family Farm– Ontario, CA What to expect: U-Pick option or pre cut pumpkins available. Enjoy locally sourced, affordable pumpkins cute photo ops and wholesome family fun! Address: 13835 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762 The Pumpkin Factory- Corona, CA What to expect: Pumpkins, bounce houses, games, petting zoo, corn maze, pony rides, and farm tours. Food and drinks available for sale. Check the website here…
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The Great Pumpkin Rock Hike
Norco, Ca Trail-head: Pikes Peak Park (111 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860) or 3402 Vandermolen Dr, Norco, CA 92860… In fact there are many trails that will take you to the top, these two are the most convenient. The park offers bathrooms, water, etc. Elevation change: approx: 400′ Difficulty: Moderate Time: approx. 45 minutes — trail is locked down at dusk if you take it from the park, so be sure to get there before sunset. (We had to hop a fence to make it out) Dog and horse friendly. Not stroller friendly. Pumpkin Rock located in Norco, Ca is a giant boulder painted like a large jack-o-latern, or orange…
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25 Halloween Freebies and Deals in Southern California
Celebrate freebies and deals this Halloween at these Southern California locations: –Chipotle: Get a “Boo-rito” for $3, as long as you’re in costume –IHOP: Kids 12 and under get a free spooky pancake (7am-10pm)! Topped with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream and candy corn. –Applebees: Children 12 and under eat free all day. Adults can enjoy “Dollaritas” ($1 margaritas) –Baskin-Robbins: Scoops of ice cream for $1.31 as part of the “Celebrate 31” deal. This is actually available the 31st of every month. –Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and under eat free with costume on Halloween. –Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut for anyone who shows up in costume. –Chuck E Cheese: 50 free…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Riley’s Farm
If I had to choose one family favorite Fall activity to do, this would be it. It encompasses everything wonderful about the season. It has the spooky element without overdoing it, hayrides, good food, a classic tale and drama, dancing, pie eating, pumpkin carving, seed spitting; are you convinced yet? We have attended The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen numerous times over the past years and each time we love it more and more. The night focuses around Washington Irvine’s timeless tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman. You will find yourself meeting the colorful characters of Tarrytown, including Katrina Van Tassel, the burly…
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The Best Creative Halloween Costumes for Kids
I don’t know about yours, but my kids change their minds about what they want to be for Halloween at least a gagillion times. And since we typically make our costumes, once it’s done, there’s no going back. And because of that, we have great, fast, easy to make costumes that are both creative and fun. Take a look at these unique costumes that are sure to wow! on Halloween night. Robot: This one was amazing in person. I feel like pictures just don’t do it justice. But, it’s made with a cardboard box for the body and head. Silver spray paint and then you get to be creative with…
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The Best Halloween Costumes for Couples
My husband and I love to dress up. We love using what is popular in the media to draw ideas from. And we love to make people laugh. So, Halloween is the perfect excuse to have fun and be creative! Here are some of our best couples costumes from years past and an explanation of how you can recreate these for yourself. You can do these as friends, and of course add characters and others in to make them into group Halloween costumes too. DIY Couples Costumes: Jack (Jack in the Box) and Hamburger: I would have ultimately wanted just a hamburger but back in the olden days (early 2000s)…
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DIY Halloween Costumes for Groups Sure to Impress
Fall is such a fun time of the year for so many reasons. There is apple picking, hay rides, pumpkin patches and beautiful changing colors in the world all around. But, ask any kid why Fall is the best, and almost without fail the answer will be “Halloween!” Now, for many of us parents, it’s enough time, money and effort just to get our kids dressed up and ready for the night. And then throw in allllllll the activities leading up to the actual day, and by the 31st we are over it! Forget about us getting dressed up. And trust me, I am guilty of throwing on ears and…