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23 Ways to Find Your Family Fun in 2023

The Ultimate Macaroni Kid Bucket List for the Temecula, Murrieta & French Valley Area!

By Ashley Cunningham & Arielle Parfait - Publishers, Macaroni Kid Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley March 6, 2023

As we welcome a new year, we remember fondly the wonderful memories made in 2022 and look forward to spending time with family and friends in 2023.


Family is forever and the old saying is true: the days are long, but the years are short! Instead of focusing on the day-to-day challenges of parenting, these tips will help you focus on enjoying the fleeting moments that make up your life with the fam.

We put together a bucket list for you of some of our favorite local things to do in 2023, 23 to be exact! Have fun filling up your bucket! 


1. Take your family on an epic local hike scavenger hunt with Quail Mail Club!

2. Enjoy an authentic wood-fired pizza from Boccinos Pizza Co.!

3. Go bowling at Temecula Lanes!

4. Get some coffee and hot chocolate the The Coffee Shop!

5. Take six simple selfies for a FREE virtual online consultation for a smile makeover with Pesh Orthodontics!

6. Check out Pacific Coast Magic Murrieta's Open Gym - only $5 for 2 hours!

7. KIDS EAT FREE ON SUNDAY AT DICKEYS.  They also have trivia night every Tuesday 7pm-9pm

8. READ TO SHELTER DOGS AT ANIMAL FRIENDS OF THE VALLEY every Wednesday from 3pm-4:30pm

9. Stop by for a Family Game Night at Game and Graze!

10. Try out a coding class with Code Ninjas Murrieta!

11. Get the kids' energy out at Uptown Jungle Murrieta!

12. Pamper yourself or your teen with a facial from Faceology Fx Esthetics and Body Co.!

13. Come to an open play time at The Little Red Barn Indoor Playground!

14. Go on a date night to Outburst Rage Room!

15. Get some of your meals prepped for the week from Dream Dinners.

16. Book a tumbler making class with Kelsey's Korner!

17. Come out to Monsta Snow for boba drinks, bubble waffles and shaved snow.

18. Have the kids try out parkour at Freedom in Motion Parkour Gym Murrieta.

19. Do your kids want to try ballet?  Try Tutu School Murrieta for kids ages 18 months-8years.

20. Get a homestyle breakfast at Annie's Cafe and maybe even get to see the staff sing and dance for you while you eat.

21. Have a teen that is ready to learn to drive?  Check out Teen Road to Safety.

22. Are your kids growing out of their clothes and toys?  Consign and/or shop at Oh Baby! Resale in Temecula

23. Try out the newest sweet shop in Old Town Temecula.  The Sweet Spot Temecula has craft sodas, candy, ice cream and more!


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