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Ages 5 and up can enjoy a family-friendly bubble show at Orion Recreation Center. BubBalloonaChicks will transport you into the magical world of mega bubbles, billions of bubbles, amoeba shaped bubbles and other bubble tricks! Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: $12/resident, $14/non-resident
Event time: 6-7...
Ages 5-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! March's theme is Legos. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration...
Ages 5-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! February's theme is circuits. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration...
Ages 5-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! January's theme is wildlife. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration...
Come out to Paradise Park to enjoy a pizza buffet, unlimited soda, balloon drop, coloring contest, laser tag and more. Limited availability so advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $23.95/ages 9-plus, $20.95/ages 3-8, free/ages 2 and under
Event time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2022
Come out to Paradise Park to enjoy breakfast and laser tag with Santa. There will also be great photo opportunities. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, eggs, donuts, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. There will also be coloring and crafts. Limited availability so advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $21.95/adult, $18.95/child
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Create unique winter themed keepsakes, get to know woodland critters, participate in winter activities and enjoy some hot cocoa by the fire. Dress for the weather. There will be lots of photo ops. Registration required.
Event cost: $6/child, $3/adult, free/under 2
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022