Christmas at the Zoo

Christmas at The Orange County Zoo!

Celebrate Christmas at The Santa Ana Zoo on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spend a winter day at the seasonally decorated Orange County Zoo, located inside Irvine Regional Park. Throughout the festive day, furry residents will be opening treat-filled gifts and searching for special goodies hidden in Christmas trees. Children of …

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Heritage Hill Candlelight Walk

Celebrate the season at Heritage Hill Historical Park | @OCParks

The County of Orange and OC Parks invite you to experience the traditions of the holidays at Heritage Hill Historical Park this winter season. December 8-10 will welcome the park’s 32nd  Annual Candlelight Walk. This seasonal family fun tradition includes visits with Santa, puppet shows, crafts and Carolers.   Due to popular demand, Candlelight Walk …

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Haunts, Harvests and Pioneers at Heritage Hill Historical Park

It’s time to ring in Fall!!! In celebration, OC Parks and Heritage Hill Historical Park have two great Autumn events planned: The Autumn Harvest Festival and The Haunt at Heritage Hill. For good ol’ family friendly fun, hit up the Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 8th. From 4pm to 9pm, bring the family to enjoy …

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Bear Awareness Day at the OC Zoo May 2nd | @OCParks

This Saturday, May 2nd spend a family fun day at the OC Zoo, learning about Bears at their Bear Awareness Day 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Bear Awareness Day, OC Zoo

Spend the day at the OC Zoo and learn more about Bears with fun activities including bear crafts, special zoo keeper chats and more. Special learning stations will be set up to learn about conservations of bears and what to do if you see a bear while camping. 

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OC Parks, Rancho Days Fiesta 2015

Historic Family Event: Rancho Days Fiesta @OCParks

You’re invited to a historic family event hosted by OC Parks – Rancho Days Fiesta on May 3rd from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest, California.

OC Parks, Rancho Days Fiesta 2015

During the Rancho Days Fiesta, families will enjoy visiting the historic Serrano Adobe and explore live as it was in California in the mid 1800’s. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the era. Enjoy entertainment in the form of music, dance, food and crafts. 

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Spring Time Family Fun At OC Parks

Looking for some Spring time family fun things to do with the kids now that the weather is crazy warm? OC Parks offers a variety of activities for the whole family. Mark your calendar for the family fun events listed below:

Monarch Butterfly Day

For the youngest of explorers, celebrate Spring Time Family Fun with these Preschool programs are available at the Orange County Zoo:

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Monarch Butterfly Day at Mile Square Park

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7th for Mile Square Regional Park’s 6th Annual Monarch Butterfly Day.

Monarch Butterfly Day

Families are invited to Mile Square Park for Monarch Butterfly Day to learn about Monarch Butterflies, their natural habitat and and up close look at these beautiful creatures. The free event takes place inside the Butterfly Garden at the park’s Camp Sycamore located near parking lot E. 

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Prehistoric Kids Day at Upper Newport Bay June 28 |@OCParks

On Saturday, June 28th, join OC Parks and The Dr. John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Center for Prehistoric Kids Day at the Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

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The Prehistoric Kids Day event will present Orange County’s rich heritage of natural history, prehistoric animals and plants, and local Native American history to the community.

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