Children's Events

Southern California Garden Railway Society Display

Adults and children are invited to operate the garden railway.
(Level 2 by Crate and Barrel)

Explore the Wonderful World of Red Worms! Hosted by Enrecos Inc.

Explore the environment that red worms live and work. These worms recycle organic material by eating your junk mail or food scraps, turning the waste into a rich soil amendment that helps create beautiful plants and gardens.

Enter- to-Win a Hello Kitty Reusable Bag! Sponsored by Sanrio

Visit the Children’s Room for your chance to win! 40 winners will be chosen each day.

Arts and Crafts

- Reuse, Recycle, and Rain: Learn through fables the history of the rain stick, a percussion instrument from South America, and create your own rain stick using reusable and recycled products.
- Grow, Grow, Grow Your Grass: Learn the fundamentals of planting and growing grass and herbs in a “crazy” and innovative way that you can continue to nurture at home.
- Buzzing With Bugs: Learn about the different types of insects that help the environment and craft your own “buggy puppet pals.”

Join the South Coast Storytellers Guild for fun and interactive stories about nature

“Predators of the Sky” hosted by Orange County Bird of Prey Center

Get up close and personal to the birds from “Predators of the Sky” hosted by Orange County Bird of Prey Center

Create your own Hello Kitty Sand Painting Craft! Hosted by Sanrio

Meet Hello Kitty! Hosted by Sanrio

Don’t forget your camera to get your picture taken!

“Learn All About Butterflies!” hosted by UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County

Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet, can’t chew, and their wings are actually transparent? Learn all about the butterfly and its life cycle with live butterflies and caterpillars! Also, create your very own maze, hat, mobile, bookmark or thumbprint caterpillar with butterflies or creepy crawlies!

Southern California Garden Railway Society Display

Adults and children are invited to operate the garden railway.
(Level 2 by Crate and Barrel)

Explore the Wonderful World of Red Worms! Hosted by Enrecos Inc.

Explore the environment that red worms live and work. These worms recycle organic material by eating your junk mail or food scraps, turning the waste into a rich soil amendment that helps create beautiful plants and gardens.

Enter-to-Win a Hello Kitty Reusable Bag! Sponsored by Sanrio

Visit the Children’s Room for your chance to win! 40 winners will be chosen each day.

Arts and Crafts

- Reuse, Recycle, and Rain: Learn through fables the history of the rain stick, a percussion instrument from South America, and create your own rain stick using reusable and recycled products.
- Grow, Grow, Grow Your Grass: Learn the fundamentals of planting and growing grass and herbs in a “crazy” and innovative way that you can continue to nurture at home.
- Buzzing With Bugs: Learn about the different types of insects that help the environment and craft your own “buggy puppet pals.”

Join the South Coast Storytellers Guild for fun and interactive stories about nature

“The Rainforest Cafe Tropical Bird Show” hosted by Rainforest Cafe

An interactive educational experience featuring a live bird presentation.

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” hosted by Waste Management of Orange County

Thinking green can be fun! Learn the importance of taking care of our earth.

Backyard Bees: Keeping Hives Alive!

The Backyard Bees ladies are busy as bees! Hear how two local women began rescuing honeybees from chemical extermination while creating a sustainable bee rescue and honey business. Children will learn all about:
- The importance of honeybees in our food systems
- Inside the Hive
- Beekeeping Basics
- Fascinating Honey Facts