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Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
February 11, 2025
5-7 pm
Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly.
Cost: Free (Must RSVP)
Upcoming dates:
February 27, 2025
March 11, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 8, 2025
April 24, 2025
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA |
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The
Kid's Pet Parade & Animal Rescue Expo
Saturday, February 22 2025
(Rain Date is Saturday March 1st, 2025)
Part of the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebration.
Kids between the ages of 5 to 12 can show off
their favorite animals in a contest for, The
Cutest, Most Unusual, Best Team Costume (owner
and pet), Funniest & Most Obedient (pet, not
child).
A
special "Judges Choice" prize will be awarded
and this winner will be given the opportunity
to be in the Swallows' Day Parade.
Location:
Los Rios Park
31747 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920 |
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Pacific
Symphony: Lantern Festival - Costa Mesa
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11 am - 4 pm
Free Family event! Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival!
The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, takes place 15 days after the Lunar New Year—on the first full moon night in the lunar calendar—and marks the return of spring, representing the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.
LOCATION:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-556-2787 |
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Bowers Museum's Celtic Festival
Sunday, March 2, 2025
11 am - 3 pm
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment. Additional support is provided by Capital Group.
LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
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D. Yoder Family Sundays: Story Book Sunday- San
Clemente
Sunday, February 2, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy FREE admission to Casa Romantica with our storybook event.
D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based on Casa Romantica’s Casa Captivating programs for all ages.
Free Admission
LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672 |
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Swallows
Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, March 22, 2025
The
Parade takes place in down-town San Juan Capistrano.
This is the nation's largest non-motorized parade.
It is totally organized and presented by the San
Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early;
most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade
begins promptly at 11 am.
The
Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where
you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths.
It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen
and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band,
a traditional country music band.
LOCATION:
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-615-1920 |
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Ongoing Free Activities
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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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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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Free Entry Museums
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Hilbert Museum of California Art - Orange
Discover the Hilbert Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. With 26 galleries for rotating displays of the more than 5,000 oils, watercolors, illustrations, drawings, pieces of movie production art and more, there’s always something new to see for art fans of all ages! Visit our website to make your FREE reservation.
The Hilbert Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and located in the heart of Old Towne Orange near the Orange Circle and across the street from the train station.
LOCATION:
167 N. Atchison Street
Orange, California |
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Ongoing Free Classes & Workshops
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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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