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Gee, what could be more fun than spring break with the kids? Here's a list of things you can do with the rugrats for totally free, and they're fun, too.

Trek to the leading and delight in the views. The main garden is open everyday dawn to sunset. The Children Experience Garden is open on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 400 W. Gainsborough Roadway, Thousand Oaks. . The outdoor park is totally free to check out every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No appointments necessary. Meet at the Serrano Adobe. 25151 Serrano Roadway, Lake Forest. Kids enjoy this place due to the fact that it was designed for them, and you most likely will too. All permanent exhibitions are free, but there's an additional charge for the IMAX theater programs and some tourist attractions.

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700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Get those ya-yas out by treking the trails around the Upper Back Bay in Newport Beach, and checking out the kid-friendly Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Trails are open every day from 7 a.m. to dusk. The center is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.

Free parking. If you're lucky, you may see gray whales offshore here at this time of year. You'll see whale watchers on the outdoor patio with their telescopes and binoculars. The small however fascinating museum explores the history of the location, consisting of the now-defunct Marineland. It's a beautiful drive to get there, and picnic tables for lunch.

, when "farmers" are stationed around the 3-acre working demonstration farm to answer concerns. Upon check-in, you will get a map to help you in seeing all Centennial Farm has to use.

Get prepared for a Nature Scavenger Hunt at the Upper Newport Bay from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Look for special interpretive tables and posts along tracks around the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive.

Free parking. Bad weather condition cancels. Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Register beforehand at or just appear. The program "Planted Creations: Garden Art" is enjoyable for grades 7-12 at the library. 4:30 -6 p.m. Decorate a terracotta pot with paint pens. Dig in and develop your own garden project.

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Register here: Bring a coat and delight in the telescopes and specialist assistance at a "Starr Party" at Caspers Wilderness Park from 7-9:30 p.m. There will be stargazing equipment on hand, however you can likewise bring your own. Activities happen at the nature center. Free admission, but parking is $5.

Harsh weather cancels. Call 949-923-2210 to validate the celebration's on. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. Reserve here: The "Little Sprouts Seed Library" opens for the season today. Kids can pick from a variety of seeds offered to take home and grow their own gardens (while materials last). Find it in the kids's department of the Temecula Library, open 10 a.m.

30600 Pauba Roadway, Temecula. How about a scavenger hunt for teens at the Teen Egg-Venture? Look for ideas inside your home at the Ronald J. Parks Community Leisure Center at 7 p.m. to win rewards, then take pleasure in a photo booth, games, dodgeball, Karaoke and more until 9 p.m. 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula.

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There will be a timed egg scramble for kids ages 10 and under, enjoyable art activities, a kids play zone, live trainee musical, dance efficiencies, a neighborhood walking at 10:30 a.m. and more.

Events begin at 9:30 a.m. and the searching begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The hunts will be divided by age and there's likewise a special requirements area. Areas: Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Way; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way, Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. .

This is simply 2 of the many totally free events and activities taking place throughout Orange County moneyed by public tax dollars.

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That very same sort of guard dog reporting now fuels a lively weekend calendar, choc complete of free civil services and assets your tax dollars finance. Here are a few noteworthy complimentary events occurring this weekend. Take the kids to create artwork together at the Laguna Beach Library. Families will work on an art project utilizing supplied materials, following instruction from artists.

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March 14, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Free For more details, get in touch with the library at (949) 497-1733 Take the kids to play board games at the Newport Beach Town library's main branch. March 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Free For more details, get in touch with the library at (949) 717-3800 From regional politics to individuals and policies shaping our everyday livesit's all in The Early morning Report.

Registration is needed.

to 3:00 p.m. Garage 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618 Free For more details, contact Orange County Archives in Action at Volunteer to remove weeds and trim shrubs at Irvine Regional Park's Habitat Adventure Path. Those that volunteer are suggested to bring gardening gloves, water, sun block, snacks and wear long pants.

With, you plainly you care about holding power to account and safeguarding public interest in Orange County. Parking is complimentary for volunteers. Attendees need to inform the park attendant you are volunteering when they arrive for totally free parking.