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Gee, what could be more fun than spring break with the kids? Here's a list of things you can do with the rugrats for totally 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 love this place because it was developed for them, and you probably will too. All permanent exhibits are free, but there's an extra charge for the IMAX theater programs and some tourist attractions.

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, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Trails are open every day from 7 a.m. to sunset. It's a lovely drive to get there, 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 & Occasion Center. The tour and parking are totally free on Discovery Days, when "farmers" are stationed around the 3-acre working demonstration farm to address concerns. Upon check-in, you will receive a map to help you in seeing all Centennial Farm needs to offer.

This is for any ages. Bookings are needed for 10 or more people. Prepare for a Nature Scavenger Hunt at the Upper Newport Bay from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is created for ages 7-12, however any ages are invited to sign up with. Search for special interpretive tables and posts along trails around the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.

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 enjoy the telescopes and specialist aid at a "Starr Party" at Caspers Wilderness Park from 7-9:30 p.m. Free admission, however parking is $5.

33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. Kids can choose from a variety of seeds readily available to take home and grow their own gardens (while materials last). Browse for ideas indoors at the Ronald J. Parks Neighborhood Recreation Center at 7 p.m. to win rewards, then delight in a picture booth, games, dodgeball, Karaoke and more till 9 p.m. 30875 Rancho Vista Roadway, Temecula.

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There will be a timed egg scramble for kids ages 10 and under, enjoyable art activities, a kids play zone, live student musical, dance efficiencies, a neighborhood walking at 10:30 a.m. and more.

Events begin at 9:30 a.m. and the searching begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The hunts will be divided by age and there's also a special requirements area. Locations: Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Way; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way, Harveston Neighborhood Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. .

Consider beginning your weekend this Saturday by working on an art project with your kids at the Laguna Beach Library, or listen to a bagpipe efficiency later in the day at the Cypress Library. This is just two of the many complimentary events and activities happening throughout Orange County moneyed by public tax dollars.

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That exact same kind of watchdog reporting now fuels a dynamic weekend calendar, choc complete of totally free public services and assets your tax dollars finance. Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.

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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 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 regional politics to individuals and policies shaping our daily livesit's all in The Morning Report.

Registration is required.

to 3:00 p.m. Garage 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618 Free For more information, contact Orange County Archives in Action at Volunteer to eliminate weeds and trim shrubs at Irvine Regional Park's Habitat Adventure Trail. Those that volunteer are suggested to bring gardening gloves, water, sun block, snacks and wear long pants.

With, you plainly you appreciate holding power to account and safeguarding public interest in Orange County. Assistance brave, in-depth reporting by making a tax-deductible contribution. The program will start near car park G at the Environment Adventure Path trailhead. Registration is needed. Parking is totally free for volunteers. Participants must alert the park attendant you are offering when they show up for totally free parking.