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

The outdoor park is free to check out every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Kids enjoy this place since it was developed for them, and you probably will too. All irreversible exhibitions are totally free, but there's an extra charge for the IMAX theater programs and some destinations.

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700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Get those ya-yas out by treking the tracks around the Upper Back Bay in Newport Beach, and going to 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 fortunate, you might see gray whales offshore here at this time of year. You'll see whale watchers on the patio with their telescopes and binoculars. The little however intriguing museum checks out the history of the area, including the now-defunct Marineland. It's a gorgeous drive to arrive, and picnic tables for lunch.

to 5 p.m. 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. Bring the kids to the Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event Center. The trip and parking are totally free on Discovery Days, when "farmers" are stationed around the 3-acre working demonstration farm to address questions. Upon check-in, you will get a map to aid you in seeing all Centennial Farm needs to use.

This is for all ages. Reservations are needed for 10 or more individuals. Get ready for a Nature Scavenger Hunt at the Upper Newport Bay from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is developed for ages 7-12, however any ages are welcomed to join. Look for unique interpretive tables and posts along trails around the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive.

Free parking. Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. 4:30 -6 p.m. Decorate a terracotta pot with paint pens.

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Register here: Bring a coat and delight in the telescopes and expert 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 take place at the nature. Free admission, however parking is $5.

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

30600 Pauba Roadway, Temecula. How about a scavenger hunt for teenagers at the Teen Egg-Venture? Search for clues inside at the Ronald J. Parks Neighborhood Leisure Center at 7 p.m. to win prizes, then delight in an image cubicle, games, dodgeball, Karaoke and more until 9 p.m. 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula.

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to 2 p.m. at William S. Hart Park. There will be a timed egg scramble for kids ages 10 and under, fun art activities, a kids play zone, live student musical, dance performances, a neighborhood hike at 10:30 a.m. and more. 24151 N. Newhall Ave., Newhall Easter Egg Hunts at three parks, for children as much as 12 years old.

Occasions begin at 9:30 a.m. and the searching starts at 10 a.m. sharp. The hunts will be divided by age and there's likewise an unique needs area. Locations: Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Method; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Method, Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. .

This is just 2 of the lots of free occasions and activities occurring throughout Orange County moneyed by public tax dollars.

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That very same sort of watchdog reporting now fuels a lively weekend calendar, choc complete of totally free civil services and properties your tax dollars financing. Here are a couple of notable free events occurring this weekend. Take the kids to produce artwork together at the Laguna Beach Library. Households will work on an art project using supplied materials, following direction 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 information, call the library at (949) 497-1733 Take the kids to play board video games at the Newport Beach Public 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 local politics to the people and policies forming our daily livesit's all in The Early morning Report.

Children ages 7+ and teenagers are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to discover to play chess. Registration is required. March 14, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 17251 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Free For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068 Enjoy exhibitions, presentations and activities on Southern California history at the OC Archives Fair at the Great Park.

to 3:00 p.m. Hangar 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 Experience Trail. Those that volunteer are advised to bring gardening gloves, water, sun block, treats and use long pants.

With, you clearly you care about holding power to account and securing public interest in Orange County. Parking is complimentary for volunteers. Attendees must alert the park attendant you are offering when they arrive for complimentary parking.