Events
Junkyard Extravaganza: Enter to Win
By Jason Alfonso at February 15, 2012 | 12:50 pm | 0 Comment
Junkyard Extravaganza! Commemorate the opening of The Junkyard on Saturday, February 18 with music, dancing, face painting, and special activities. Join us from 10am – 4pm for fun-filled performances by family rock favorite, EGG, and a live DJ all day. Free to members and with general admission. The Junkyard. Cars are the one of most [...]
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By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 7:48 pm | 0 Comment
The first chapter of the “Star Wars” saga arrives for the first time in 3D starting Feb. 10 and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make opening weekend one that fans and families will remember. To mark the opening of “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace” in immersive 3D, [...]
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On the Go: February Calendar
By Jane Clifford at February 1, 2012 | 7:44 pm | 17 Comments
Basic Training for New Dads — During the first year, there is so much to learn while juggling work and personal responsibilities. This parenting class, starting Feb. 4, is offered as a sequel to the Basic Training for a dads-to-be class and addresses the issues most relevant to fathers who have newborns to 1-year-old. Class [...]
more...On the Go: January Calendar
By Jane Clifford at January 1, 2012 | 4:50 pm | 23 Comments
Of course, the first recommendation is to visit The New Children’s Museum! Besides the current exhibition, TRASH, at the museum, there are many things going on around the county. Check out this list to find a few we think are especially cool. Healthy Heart Kick-Off Party — The New Children’s Museum will host this event [...]
more...On the Go: December Calendar
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 7:37 am | 0 Comment
Holiday fun at the museum — Get in the spirit of the season at The New Children’s Museum, where our holiday activities make it a great place for families to spend time together. Here are details on the museum’s Holiday Happenings: Pocket Presents — free with museum admission, this workshop runs daily through Dec. 24. Kids can [...]
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On the Go: November Calendar
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:49 am | 9 Comments
Talkin’ Trash — If you haven’t seen the current exhibition at The New Children’s Museum, it’s time. TRASH features the work of 12 artists from around the globe. NCM’s mission is to change the way we think about trash. As an invisible but important issue, the new artworks invite families to explore new perspectives and help shape [...]
more...Vik Muniz — Process & Technique
By ncm_tpcadmin at October 10, 2011 | 12:59 pm | 0 Comment
On the Go: October Calendar
By Jane Clifford at October 1, 2011 | 3:36 pm | 14 Comments
TRASH Exhibition and Block Party — Of course, the first recommendation is to visit The New Children’s Museum on Oct. 15-16 to enjoy an all-new exhibition during two days of free family activities, block-party style. The street around the museum, at 200 West Island Ave., in downtown San Diego will closed off for the fun. [...]
more...On the Go: September Calendar
By Jane Clifford at September 5, 2011 | 7:09 pm | 0 Comment
Of course, the first recommendation is to visit The New Children’s Museum! Enjoy NCM for free on the second Sunday of each month, thanks to Target, when special activities and performances are available throughout the day. This month, join us for the last days of our Animal Art exhibition. It’s an opportunity to think about [...]
more...Special Tribute: 9/11 Tenth Anniversary
By Jane Clifford at September 5, 2011 | 6:12 pm | 19 Comments
Expect a moving performance at the 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Observance on Sunday, September 11, at the California Center for the Arts Escondido when the 45-piece Navy Band Southwest takes to the stage at the Concert Hall. It will be the culmination of a special tribute, free and open to the public, sponsored by the CCAE [...]
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