Kids restaurant Week is coming to Orange County and we can't wait!

The OC Restaurant Association, Inc. has released the final list of restaurants and menus for Orange County’s first-ever Kids Restaurant Week, focused on celebrating dining out as a family. Scheduled for Sunday, June 27 – Saturday, July 3, families throughout the county will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious and fun family dining at OC’s best restaurants. They have created this handy highlights brochure that really helps .... During the weeklong inaugural event, participating restaurants will feature special dining deals, such as family-style prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner, while others will offer Kids Eat Free. A portion of the proceeds from the week’s food sales will benefit Share our Strength (www.Strength.org) to support in ending childhood hunger. You can find a list of participating restaurants at KidsRestaurantWeek.org

In addition, a Kids Restaurant Week launch party is set for Saturday, June 26th from noon to 4 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy (2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782). This FREE event designed for the entire family will take place throughout The District Promenade (between AMC Tustin 14 and Borders Books & Music), where families can enjoy mini bounce houses, live music by The Rockaholix & Johnny Come Lately, face painting, balloon art, cupcake decorating, food tastings, interactive booths, and much more. Families will also be able to experience various activities and special offers throughout The District’s many stores and restaurants, with mascots on hand to lead the way.

The event will feature booths and giveaways from 92.7 Jill FM, OC Family, OC Metro, Anaheim/OC Visitor & Convention Bureau, Nirve Beach Cruisers, the Orange County Restaurant Association and Share our Strength. In addition, families may purchase a raffle ticket with one canned food item or $1 for a chance to win a Nirve Beach Cruiser, Knott's Berry Farm tickets, Wild Rivers Waterpark tickets, and other prizes. Share our Strength will receive 100% of raffle ticket funds. Share our Strength's sole purpose is to end childhood hunger.
Complete event details online at http://www.kidsrestaurantweek.org/Kids_Launch_Event.html.

The term “Sunday Funday” has been used by many to when referring to spending Sunday capping off the weekend with friends, food, cocktails and, oftentimes, exciting activities. Well, Kids Restaurant Week, is introducing FAMILY SUNDAY FUNDAY on Sunday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Don the Beachcomber (16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 – in the legendary Sam’s Seafood location). This FREE event will be held in the restaurant’s Hidden Village, where families will be transported to a tropical wonderland featuring Tapua Hula classes, shaved ice stations, sugar dumplin’ making, indoor surf lessons by Katin and Tiki mask painting. Those interested should RSVP to mona@moxxepr.com.

Adults can take part in the free activities with their children and also enjoy Don’s famous Mai Tai for $4 or draft beers for $2. As part of Kids Restaurant Week, Don the Beachcomber invites kids 12 years & younger eat FREE with the purchase of one regular adult salad, sandwich or entrée during lunch (11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or dinner (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.) in the dining room area. Full Kids Restaurant Week menu online: http://www.kidsrestaurantweek.org/Don_The_Beach_Comber.html