It’s summer time and OC Parks event schedule is out. Mark your calendars for these fun outdoor activities – most to spend time in nature with your family.
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Rancho Days Fiesta May 4, 2014 | @OCParks
Do you know what it was like to live in California in the mid 19th Century? Now you can get an idea of what it was like at the Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park on Sunday, May 4.
Guests will have to opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the past through music, dance, crafts, food and first-person re-enactors.
FREE FAMILY EVENT: Kid’s Fishing Derby March 15, 2014 | OCParks
Do your youngsters love the outdoors and fishing? If so, on Saturday, March 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m the OC Parks, Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Angler Chronicles will be hosting the annual Kid’s Fishing Derby at the North Lake at Mile Square Regional Park.
Kids ages 15 and under fish for FREE at the Fishing Derby and compete to win multiple prizes for finalists and champions in different age groups. The lake will be stocked with more than 1000 pounds of trout just for the derby. Fishing clinics will be hosted throughout the event.
Calendar Of Events at Orange County Parks in February | @ocparks
OC Parks reminds us to get out and have some family fun while enjoying nature. Check out what’s going on around Orange County Parks in February 2014:
Fifth Annual Monarch Butterfly Day Feb 1st | @OCParks
Mark your calendar now, for the fifth annual Monarch Butterfly Day on Saturday, February 1st at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley.
November at OC Parks | @OCParks
Winters in Southern California are absolutely beautiful. Many love going out into the crisp air with adventure hikes or bird watching. Check out what’s in store this November at OC Parks, 2013.
Boo At The Santa Ana Zoo | @SantaAnaZoo
October is full of spooky fun at the Santa Ana Zoo. Guests are invited to enjoy a family friendly evening of spooktacular fun. This costumed extravaganza will bring fun and safe trick-or-treating in a “merry not scary” Zoo atmosphere.
OC Parks SEPTEMBER 2013 Calendar of Events | @OCParks
Orange County has some really beautiful parks and the Parks and Rec crew have some events to get your outdoors this September.
Highlights include:
- The Angels at the OC Zoo on September 7th
- The Return of JPL’s Mars & Stars Educational Series Sept 17th and Sept 28th at Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
Calling all future Meteorologists | @OCParks
Calling all future Meteorologists!
Dawn at Vesta, Courtesy of JPL
OC Parks welcomes back NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for a series of educational public programs showcasing various deep space missions and you are invited!!! The first event in a three-part series will visit Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, September 14 with a special presentation on Dawn Mission.
August Outings at OC Parks | @OCParks
WOW, it’s already August. Kids are getting ready to head back to school while Mom can have a little free time.
If you’re looking to plan that last minute family day at the park, here is a list of events that will be happening in Orange County at the Parks:
OC Parks Fourth Annual Sports Day | @ocparks
OC Parks will be hosting the fourth annual OC Parks Sports Day at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton on Saturday, July 20th. The event welcomes renowned athletes and teams from different types of sports for an action packed day of activities in the outdoors.
