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Modjeska’s Birthday Celebration: 12 to 2 p.m.

Celebrate Helena Modjeska’s birthday at her historic home of Arden!

Helena Modjeska was one of the America’s most famous Shakespearean actresses of the late 19th century. Her home, designed in 1888 by renowned New York architect Stanford White, is one of two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County.

Enjoy an opportunity to sample Polish food as well as watch a traditional Polish folk dance performance. Explore the iconic home and grounds with volunteers on site to share stories and answer questions about the property and Helena Modjeska.

This event is free with free parking, but reservations are required due to limited parking on-site. 

To register please visit:

Modjeska's Birthday Celebration: 12:00pm to 2:00pm - Let's Go Outside

Please contact the Old Courthouse park office at (714) 973-6605 or OldCourthouse@OCParks.com for questions or registration issues.

Polish dancers on stage

Modjeska’s Birthday Celebration: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Celebrate Helena Modjeska’s birthday at her historic home of Arden!

Helena Modjeska was one of the America’s most famous Shakespearean actresses of the late 19th century. Her home, designed in 1888 by renowned New York architect Stanford White, is one of two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County.

Enjoy an opportunity to sample Polish food as well as watch a traditional Polish folk dance performance. Explore the iconic home and grounds with volunteers on site to share stories and answer questions about the property and Helena Modjeska.

This event is free with free parking, but reservations are required due to limited parking on-site. 

To register please visit:

Modjeska's Birthday Celebration: 10:00am to 12:00pm - Let's Go Outside

Please contact the Old Courthouse park office at (714) 973-6605 or OldCourthouse@OCParks.com for questions or registration issues.

Polish dancers on stage

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween 2025

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween 2025

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween 2025

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween 2025

Fall-O-Ween

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fifth year this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

Visit OCParks.com for more information.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

Fall-O-Ween 2025

Early Morning Hike: Santiago Oaks to Weir

Join us on this beautiful early morning hike passing through Irvine and Santiago Oaks Regional Parks and then crossing into Weir Canyon Nature Preserve, part of Irvine Ranch Open Space. Leaving Santiago Oaks, we drop into lower Weir Canyon, winding our way back to Irvine Regional Park. Distance is around 7 miles with a few steep climbs and descents.

Please come prepared with a daypack, water, trail snacks, closed-toe hiking shoes, sunscreen, first aid, and any other supplies needed to keep you safe on the trail. Each participant must carry his or her own pack and water and be comfortable hiking at an average moving pace of 3 mph. Under-prepared participants may be denied access to this program.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures in order to participate:

  • Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
  • Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
  • Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
  • All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
  • You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering. To learn more about the staging areas and activity locations, please visit our Staging Areas Playlist page

Learn more and register here

Stroll through Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Limestone and Red Rock Night Ride

Join us for an evening/night mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve and Red Rock Wilderness, part of OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will ride approximately 12 miles, with 1500′ of climbing along a variety singletrack trails and ranch roads. The route will vary based on trail conditions/availability.

This ride is not recommended as a first time night ride. Bring adequate lights, a jacket, plenty of water, spare tubes, tools and all other equipment to be self-sufficient on the trails. Hopefully we will see some of our local nocturnal critters. Motorized recreation vehicles of any class or type are not permitted for use in the Nature Preserve.

Please note that you will be asked to adhere to the following measures during the activity in order to participate:

  • Be registered in advance, no walk-up registration is permitted.
  • Arrive with all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, and closed-toe footwear, first aid, health needs etc.
  • Restrooms will be available, but facilities will not be sanitized for each individual.
  • All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the staging area and before beginning the activity. The waiver can be previewed here: IRC Liability Waiver
  • You may be prevented from participating if you do not adhere to the above protocols.

Additionally, in an effort to respect and protect all employees, volunteers, and participants, please do not sign up or attend if you are not feeling well, exhibiting any symptoms of illness or have been in recent contact with someone who was ill.

Reviewing the 1-through-5 Difficulty Ratings will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-4 activity on the land. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to activity specific questions you may have prior to registering.

Learn more and register here

FREEKS Ride
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