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| Events & Programs... | | Thu1Oct | Animal Art I - Toddler Program10:00am to 11:00amJoin us for an hour of creativity with an animal theme! Please be ready to get a little messy! Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts! Please see special instructions.
Event Fee: $5.00 per child (One parent included)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry weekdays $3 per car; weekends $5 per car
Age: 3-4 years old
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6847
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes | | Thu1Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu1Oct | Fitness Hike8:30am to 10:30amRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance | | Thu1Oct | Junior Ranger Program--Day 24:00pm to 5:30pmSecond through fourth graders, ages 7-10, will learn about wilderness plants and animals as well as skills needed to become rangers. Led by OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $6/person. Parking: $3.
Event Fee: $6
Parking Fee: $3
Age: 7-10
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. | | Thu1Oct | Tideland Tots - Hoot! Hoot!10:30 am to 11:15 amJoin Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 5 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Thu1Oct | Conservation Club3:30 pm to 4:30pmReady to dig down and get dirty? Come work with park staff on establishing healthy habitat for UNB wildlife. Learn the importance of native plants as we clear and protect our own special plot of land. Activities may include weeding, watering, planting and debris clearing. There is no fee for this program, however space is limited and pre-registration is required. Adult guardians required. Please phone (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 13 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri2Oct | Wild Tales - "Whispers in the Woods"10:30 am to 11:15 amVisit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri2Oct | Elder Trek8:00am to 10:30amEnjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance | | Fri2Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat3Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat3Oct | Surf Contest7:00am to 4:00pmYearly surf contest at Salt Creek Beach sponsored by Killer Dana Surf Shop
Parking Fee: $1.00 an hour/No entrance fee
Salt Creek Beach
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949)923-2280 | | Sat3Oct | Special Weekends at the Nix Nature Center - Amazing Raptors: Hawks, Owls & Falcons1:00pm to 4:00pmGet a close-up look at live hawks, owls, and falcons from the Orange County Bird of Prey Center. Learn to identify raptors in flight. Dissect and owl pellet. Find out how owls fly silently and discover ofther raptor survival secrets!
All live presentations are at 2:00pm. Activities are schdeduled from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Programs are free. Parking $3. Participation is limited. Reservation required. 949-923-2235
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Little Sycamore/Nix Nature Center
Laguna Beach, CA, CA 92651
949-923-2235 | | Sat3Oct | Light Impressions Archival Workshop9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The archival workshop is an opportunity for professionals, volunteers, students and private collectors to learn more about the care of historical materials. Taught by leading professionals in their fields, classes this year range from a basic beginner’s overview to in-depth demonstrations on how to correctly care for textiles and photos. Class sizes are limited, so make your reservation soon!Contact the Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6610 for registration information.
Classes
1. Stephanie George, Cal State, Fullerton’s Center for Oral and Public History
The Oral History Workshop: From Project Inception to Practical Application
2. Leigh Gleason, UCR/California Museum of Photography
Extending the Life of Your Photographic Collection
3. Meghan Grossman and Carolyn Jamerson, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum
Fabric Care and Storage
4. Ira Pemstein, Richard Nixon Presidential Museum and Library
Taking Care of Donations: Techniques from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
5. Larry Proctor, Light Impressions
The ABCs of Collection Care
Luncheon Speaker
Colleen Robledo, Cal State, Fullerton, Systems Librarian
Making Facebook and Twitter Work for You: Marketing Your Museum through New Social Media
Event Fee: $10.00 pre-registration and $15 at the door
Parking Fee: Free
Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607 | | Sat3Oct | Back to Nature Day9:00 AM to 11:30 AMLimestone - Whiting is partnering with the City of Lake Forest to host a "Back to Nature Day" at the City's Nature Park off Dimension Drive.
Enjoy the outdoors and learn about the native animals and plants.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All ages
Limestone/Whiting Ranch Parks
26215 Dimension Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-461-3450
Special Instructions: City of Lake Forest - Nature Park is located on Dimension Drive between Lake Forest Drive and Bake Parkway.
Contact City of Lake Forest for more Information | | Sat3Oct | Campfire Program8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Program is free and available to overnight campers only.
Event Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-923-2210 | | Sun4Oct | Surf Contest7:00am to 4:00pmYearly surf event at Salt Creek Beach sponsored by Killer Dana Surf Shop
Parking Fee: $1.00 an hour/No entrance fee
Salt Creek Beach
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949)923-2280 | | Sun4Oct | Interpretive Mountain Bike Ride8:00am to 10:00amEnjoy ocean and canyon views and learn about our majestic coastal canyons on this challenging, 13-mile ride over steep, rough and difficult terrain (over 1,000-ft.elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations and helmets required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated. Must wear helmet.
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance | | Sun4Oct | Nature hike9:00a.m. to 10:00Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: None
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: 6 and older
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 | | Sun4Oct | Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon8:30 am to 10:30 amHabitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon
Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration at Peters Canyon. Age requirement, 18 years and up (17 years old and younger may volunteer if a parent is present.) Park staff will train volunteers in the in the removal of non-native and invasive plants and trees and the planting of native plants and trees.
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
TIME: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange CA, 92869
(714) 973-6639
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6611 or (714)973-6612
Special Instructions: Special Instructions: Volunteers must complete One Time/One Time Group Application or General Application process prior to volunteering. Please copy and paste Link for more information on application process: http://www.ocparks.com/adoptapark/default | | Sun4Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Mon5Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Tue6Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Wed7Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu8Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu8Oct | Fitness Hike8:30am to 10:30amRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) on steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. | | Fri9Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat10Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat10Oct | Star Party7:30 p.m.Come join the Orange County Astronomers to view the night skies. Amateur astronomers will help answer all your questions about astronomy. Telescopes will be set up on different objects in the sky. You will have a chance to see planets, stars, constellations, moon and more.
Parking Fee: $5 if not camping in the park
Age: 6 and above
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 | | Sat10Oct | Campfire Program8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Program is free and available to overnight campers only.
Event Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-923-2210 | | Sat10Oct | The Family Wildlife Wander around Peters Canyon Reservoir8:30 am to 10:30 amJoin us for an easy interpretive walk around the attractive water feature known as Peters Canyon Reservoir. Navigate the fragrant shrub land to find local reptiles, butterflies, and other cute critters. Identify seasonal wildflowers. Pass by shady willows, clusters of cattails, and regal rushes near the water's edge. See a diversity of birds, including egrets, ducks, and various perching birds. There is a possibility of viewing autumn migrants. Study tracks and other wildlife evidence. Learn how the local tribe survived using native plants. This tour is an excellent opportunity for young children to explore the natural world at a leisurely pace.
Event Fee: free
Parking Fee: $3.00
Age: Kids and up (Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8545 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-973-6639 or 714-973-6611
Special Instructions: Where: Meet at the Peters Canyon Ranger Station.
Difficulty: Easy (2.5 miles round-trip, dirt trail, smooth terrain, minimal elevation gain)
| | Sun11Oct | Fitness Hike8:30am to 10:30amRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous, and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Not for beginners, hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Parking Fee: $3
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235
Special Instructions: *Must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance | | Sun11Oct | 6.3 Mile Endurance Hike8:30am to 11:00amExperience an excellent workout in the great outdoors.
Join the Park Ranger for an invigorating 6.3 mile hike around Peters Canyon Regional Park.
Parking Fee: 3.00
Age: 18 years and up accompanied by parent or gaurdian
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon Veiw
Orange, CA 90802
714-973-6639 or 714-973-6611
Special Instructions: Bring plenty of water. | | Sun11Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sun11Oct | Nature hike9:00a.m. to 10:00Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: None
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: 6 and older
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 | | Sun11Oct | Second Sundays9:00am to 12:00 pmJoin Preserve staff and other volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup and Butterfly Garden maintenance. No experience is necessary; water, snacks and tools are provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone (949) 923–2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register or receive monthly e-mail notifications. Minors aged 15 and younger must have legal guardian present at all times.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Mon12Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Tue13Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Wed14Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Wed14Oct | Surf Contest8:00am to 3:00pmYearly surf contest at Salt Creek Beach on 10/14/09 surf event sponsored by Rip Curl
Parking Fee: $1.00 an hour/No entrance fee
Salt Creek Beach
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949)923-2280 | | Thu15Oct | Fitness Hike8:30 am to 10:30 amRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Thu15Oct | Junior Ranger Program--Day 24:00 pm to 5:30 pmHave you ever wanted to be a ranger? Second through fourth graders, ages 7-10, will learn what rangers do and what they need to know to become rangers. Build your own Junior Ranger field bag and earn your junior ranger badge. Led by OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $6/person. Parking: $3.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Thu15Oct | Bats, Cats & Spiders - Toddler Program10:00am to 11:00amA Halloween-themed class! Come learn about the animals associated with this time of year. Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please note this class fills quickly. Please see special instructions.
Event Fee: $5.00 per child (One parent included)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry weekdays $3 per car; weekends $5 per car
Age: 3-4 years old
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6847
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes | | Thu15Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Fri16Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Fri16Oct | Tot Walk9:00 am to 10:00 amBring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Fri16Oct | Elder Trek8:00 am to 10:30 amEnjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this easy, level, 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sat17Oct | Keep It Wild Volunteer Day8:00am to 11:00amVolunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with restoration projects. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived)
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sat17Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat17Oct | Campfire Program8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Program is free and available to overnight campers only.
Event Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-923-2210 | | Sat17Oct | SANTIAGO OAKS EQUI-FEST 20099:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Santiago Oaks Regional Park's First Annual Equestrain Event. Fun for the whole family. Games and prizes for horse and rider teams. Featuring Orange County service booths, equestian booths, local vendors, mountain lion exhibit, the Department of Animal Rescue Team, plus food and drink available.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5.00
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
2145 N. Windes Drive
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6620 or (714)973-6622 | | Sun18Oct | Nature hike9:00a.m. to 10:00Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: None
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: 6 and older
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 | | Sun18Oct | Habitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon8:30 am to 10:30 amHabitat Restoration Sundays at Peters Canyon
Peters Canyon Regional Park would like five volunteers per day to assist with habitat restoration at Peters Canyon. Age requirement, 18 years and up (17 years old and younger may volunteer if a parent is present.) Park staff will train volunteers in the in the removal of non-native and invasive plants and trees and the planting of native plants and trees.
WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
TIME: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange CA, 92869
(714) 973-6639
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6611 or (714)973-6612
Special Instructions: Special Instructions: Volunteers must complete One Time/One Time Group Application or General Application process prior to volunteering. Please copy and paste Link for more information on application process: http://www.ocparks.com/adoptapark/default | | Sun18Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sun18Oct | Acorn Day10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Get back to nature with family fun for all.The day will feature Ranger-led hikes and interpretive activities. Acorn Day will also include crafts, games, live music, tree planting and visits from the OC Zoo, OC Animal Care, OC Fire Authority and more!
Reserve a campground and come to the fire ring program the night before.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: $5
O'Neill Regional Park
30892 Trabuco Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
(949)923-2260 or (949)923-2256 | | Mon19Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Tue20Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Wed21Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu22Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu22Oct | Bayside Buddies - Nocturnal Nightlife3:30 pm to 4:30pmAttention all junior naturalist! Discover our amazing natural world at the bay through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Thu22Oct | Tideland Tots - Specialty Spiders10:30 am to 11:15 amJoin Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 5 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri23Oct | Wild Tales - "The Barn Owls"10:30 am to 11:15 amVisit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri23Oct | Bats, Cats & Spiders - Toddler Program10:00am to 11:00amA HAlloween themed class! Learn about the animals associated with this time of year. Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please note this class fills quickly. Please see special instructions.
Event Fee: $5.00 per child (One parent included)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry weekdays $3 per car; weekends $5 per car
Age: 3-4 years old
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6847
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes | | Fri23Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat24Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Sat24Oct | Campfire Program8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Program is free and available to overnight campers only.
Event Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-923-2210 | | Sat24Oct | Astronomy and Stargazing7:30 p.m.A night of stargazing with OC Astronomers will include a presentation on astronomy by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Telescopes will be provided and JPL imagery from Mars will be displayed in the exhibit hall. The children's activity center will also be open.
Advance reservation is required. Viewing begins at 7:30 p.m.; JPL lecture begins at 8:15 p.m.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: Free
Upper Newport Bay
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-923-2275
Special Instructions: Advance reservation is required. | | Sat24Oct | Geology Hike8:00 am to 11:00 amEnjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the geology of this area on this strenuous, 3.5 mile hike (700 ft. elevation gain) on steep and uneven terrain. Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sun25Oct | Cultural Resource Hike 8:00 am to 10:30 amLearn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sun25Oct | Beginner Mountain Bike Ride8:30 am to 9:30 amJoin the Park Ranger for an easy 4 mile ride through beautiful Peters Canyon Regional Park. Just bring your bike, a helmet, some water and a friend.
Event Fee: Free
Parking Fee: 3.00
Age: Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8545 E. Canyon View Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-973-6639 or 714-973-6611
Special Instructions: Meet at the Ranger Station.
Participants must wear a helmet. | | Sun25Oct | Birding Hike8:00 am to 11:30 amSpot resident and fall migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on a 3.5-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) through one of the most diverse plant communities in the United States. Bring binoculars. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sun25Oct | Nature hike9:00a.m. to 10:00Join our park rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1 mile hike on the Nature Trail. The trail takes the visitor through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. A wide variety of plant and animal life is found in these areas. Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Event Fee: None
Parking Fee: $5.00
Age: 6 and older
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)923-2210 | | Sun25Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Mon26Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Tue27Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Tue27Oct | Bats, Cats & Spiders - Toddler Program10:00am to 11:00amA Halloween themed class! Learn about animals associated with this time of year. Class includes hands-on learning and fun crafts. Please note this class fills quickly. Please see special instructions.
Event Fee: $5.00 per child (One parent included)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry weekdays $3 per car; weekends $5 per car
Age: 3-4 years old
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6847
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes | | Wed28Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Wed28Oct | What's New (and Old) at the Santa Ana Zoo?11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Kent Yamaguchi, Director of the Santa Ana Zoo, will be the guest speaker at the Old Courthouse Museum Society’s annual meeting and luncheon. Yamaguchi will discuss the history of the zoo and he promises to bring along a small-furry friend! In conjunction with the talk, the museum will present a temporary exhibit on the history of the Santa Ana Zoo, located in the first floor exhibit gallery.
Event Fee: $7 for lunch
Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714)973-6607
Special Instructions: Please call for reservation information. You're welcomed to attend without purchasing lunch. | | Thu29Oct | Fitness Hike8:30 am to 10:30 amRaise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
James Dilley Preserve
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Thu29Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Thu29Oct | Bayside Buddies - Creepy Crawly Critters3:30 pm to 4:30pmAttention all junior naturalist! Discover our amazing natural world at the bay through hands-on activities, crafts and nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Thu29Oct | Junior Ranger Program--Day 14:00 pm to 5:30 pmHave you ever wanted to be a ranger? Second through fourth graders, ages 7-10, will learn what rangers do and what they need to know to become rangers. Build your own Junior Ranger field bag and earn your junior ranger badge. Led by OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $6/person. Parking: $3.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Thu29Oct | Tideland Tots - Bats of the Bay10:30 am to 11:15 amJoin Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 5 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri30Oct | Wild Tales - "Bat Loves the Night"10:30 am to 11:15 amVisit with Preserve Staff for story telling fun! After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting outdoor experience! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $5.00 per student
Parking Fee: Free
Age: 2 to 8 years
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri30Oct | A Special "Not so Spooky" Sunset Stroll5:30 pm to 7:00 pmJoin us for a twilight nature walk and discover the wonders of our “not so spooky” night-time wilderness friends. Discover how nature’s night shift is essential to our habitats and create your own nocturnal critter to take home! This program may be re-scheduled due to inclement weather. Remember to dress warmly for the evening chill. Program fee is $3.00 per person aged 3 and older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone (949) 923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register.
Event Fee: $3.00 per student aged 2 and over
Parking Fee: Free
Age: All
Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290 | | Fri30Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com | | Fri30Oct | Halloween by Moonlight6:00 pm to 8:00 pmWander by moonlight and listen for sounds of night creatures. Only the Shadow knows what we might find. For ages 8 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $4/person. Parking: $3.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sat31Oct | Reflect on Nature8:30 am to 11:30Gather under grandfather sycamores and meander 1-2 miles through the canyon over uneven terrain to reflect on nature's wonder. Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Thea Gavin will help participants connect to nature through the written word. Bring a notebook, pen and something to sit on. For ages 16 and up. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donations appreciated
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
James Dilley Preserve
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 | | Sat31Oct | Halloween at the Zoo!10:00am to 4:00pmCome take part in some Halloween fun! Activities include crafts for kids, face painting, and for children 12 years & under, trick-or-treating and a scavenger hunt! The first 100 children (ages 12 & under) in costume receive a free gift! See the zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day. For more information or questions, please contact Marcy at 714-973-6846.
Event Fee: Free with zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under free)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry $5.00 per car
Age: all ages
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)973-6847
Special Instructions: Please contact Marcy with any questions at 714-973-6846. | | Sat31Oct | Campfire Program8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.Come join a ranger for an hour of fun and learning about Caspers Wilderness Park. Our Campfire program may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. Program is free and available to overnight campers only.
Event Fee: Free
Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-923-2210 | | Sat31Oct | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekdays 6 p.m. WeekendsIrvine Park Railroad’s fourth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 19 through November 1. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available. For additional information and costs, please visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Event Fee: Free entrance into the Pumpkin Patch. Additional fees for other activities.
Parking Fee: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714)997-3968 or (714)973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com |
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