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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
Sunday, October 1, 2023
10 am to 4:30 pm
Free for spectators. Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400 |
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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival - Costa Mesa
Sunday, October 1, 2023
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed
specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun
festival attracts more than 30,000 visitors who
will be entertained and delighted by authors,
illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers,
costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food
and entertainment and much, much more.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528 |
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival - Irvine
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 am–6 pm
Annual festival representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids' crafts and activities; cultural and religious exhibits; and an international marketplace. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, indulge in
international cuisine, explore the International Marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with many activities.
Festival admission and
parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
6000 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606 |
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 20-22, 2023
Held
each October, this community festival feature more than 15 food booths, 90 arts & crafts booths and 30 carnival rides and games to share with your family and friends. Contests include, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, American Corn Hole tournament, a Chili Cook-off and much, much more!!
Free parking and no entrance fee. You can come, enjoy the music and festivities, and not spend a dime!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive |
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 Trick or Treat at Anaheim Plaza
Saturday, October 28, 2023
11am - 1pm
Free Family Fun Event!
Trick-or-Treat throughout the center*
With Raffles & Prizes, Airbrush Artist, Balloon Artist and Kid-Friendly DJ. Bring your cameras for a Halloween Photo Opp! Plus goodie bags for the first 100 kids dressed in costume!
*While supplies last. Must be dressed in costume. Children 12 and younger.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Plaza Food Court
N. Euclid St. & Santa Ana Frwy.
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Free Events
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 Pretend City presents: Family Autism Night
4th Thursday of the month
5-7pm
This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents / siblings / caretakers to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment, along with other families. Our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with welcoming smiles and practical support.
Specifically, for: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949.428.3900 |
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 Dale Carnegie of Orange County Workshops - Santa Ana
For over a century, Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through professional development and leadership training. Their unique approach to training is by enhancing organizational Emotional Intelligence with tailored professional development solutions and leadership training to help teams, departments, and organizations achieve performance goals.
Courses, seminars and fee workshops are available to help you find the best training to suit your needs on your schedule.
LOCATION:
1805 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, California 92705 |
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 Dana
Wharf Sportfishing Kids Free Fishing Clinic
Dana Point Harbor
30 Minute Clinic & 1/2 Day Fishing Trip for ages: 5 - 12 years old
Kids Fish FREE with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket! Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites children 5-12 years of age to join us dockside for an educational fishing clinic. Kids will learn hands-on-fishing techniques from our expert- anglers. After each Sunday clinic concludes, Dana Wharf will be running a fishing trip from 12:45 – 5:15; Adults are $61 and Children ages 5-12 will fish for just $10.00. ( rules apply )
Kids Clinic Ticket: $10.00 & includes a FREE ticket & fishing equipment for the Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip
LOCATION:
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point
INFORMATION:
949-496-5794 |
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 Bolsa
Chica Conservancy - Free 1st Saturday Tour
- Huntington Beach
1st Saturday of the month
9 am - 10:30 am
Free
First Saturday Tour offers an exceptional on-site
presentation of the Bolsa Chica Story. On the
first Saturday of each month, their docents
gather at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological
Reserve, across the street from the main entrance
to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Docents are stationed
on or near the footbridge, a truly magnificent
entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica wetlands.
Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas
of interest are included in the presentation:
history, birds, endangered species, ecology
and restoration.
This
free tour is on a first come, first served basis.
LOCATION:
Bolsa
Chica Conservancy
South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach
Phone:
To reserve private tours, call (714) 840-1575 |
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