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OI in the Community

Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian

Toddler Time at Rivian South Coast Theater

Ocean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is designed for children aged 0-2. This engaging program introduces little ones to ocean-inspired sensory experiences that foster early development and parent-child bonding and plant the seeds that can ignite a love for the world around them.

There will be a structured schedule of activities each session. Each session features a fun mix of sensory play, sing-along circles, themed crafts, and interactive storytime. Modeled after our popular Tiny Tots program, this pop-up experience provides a safe and welcoming space for toddlers to explore while parents connect and learn about other family-friendly offerings from Ocean Institute. 

Rivian South Coast Theater, 160 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach

First Wednesday of Every Month, 10 am – 11 am

Recommended ages 0-2 years old.

FREE to the public!

Waldorf Astoria's Kids Club

Ocean Encounters at Kids Club Waldorf Astoria

Explore the ocean without ever leaving the shore. Stop by Kids Club to delight in a complimentary interactive experience as Ocean Institute presents a hands-on exhibit where you can touch, feel, and learn about various creatures that live in our ocean waters. Activities include specialty touch tanks, an echo location station where you can experience how dolphins hear, a display of ocean artifacts, and ocean-themed story time at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. 

Kids Club, 1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point

Saturdays, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (May 23 through September 5)

Recommended ages 2 and up.

FREE to Resort Guests only.

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