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Gee, what could be more fun than spring break with the kids? Those stunning children getting on the couch, combating with each other, making a mess all over they go. It's adequate to drive a moms and dad wild. So, get out of your house. Here's a list of things you can do with the rugrats for free, and they're enjoyable, too.

The outside park is complimentary to go to every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Kids love this location because it was designed for them, and you probably will too. All long-term exhibits are free, but there's an extra charge for the IMAX theater shows and some destinations.

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, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Trails are open every day from 7 a.m. to sunset. It's a gorgeous drive to get there, and picnic tables for lunch.

, when "farmers" are stationed around the 3-acre working demonstration farm to address concerns. Upon check-in, you will get a map to assist you in seeing all Centennial Farm has to use.

This is for any ages. Reservations are required for 10 or more people. Get all set 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, but any ages are welcomed to join. Look for special interpretive tables and posts along tracks 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 jacket and delight in the telescopes and expert aid at a "Starr Celebration" 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 available to take home and grow their own gardens (while supplies last). Browse for clues inside at the Ronald J. Parks Neighborhood Entertainment Center at 7 p.m. to win prizes, then take pleasure in an image booth, games, dodgeball, Karaoke and more up until 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 performances, a neighborhood walking at 10:30 a.m. and more.

Events start at 9:30 a.m. and the hunting starts at 10 a.m. sharp. The hunts will be divided by age and there's also an unique needs location. Areas: Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Way; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Method, Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. .

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

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That exact same type of guard dog reporting now fuels a dynamic weekend calendar, choc filled with complimentary public services and properties your tax dollars financing. Here are a couple of notable free events occurring this weekend. Take the kids to develop artwork together at the Laguna Beach Library. Households will work on an art task using supplied materials, following instruction 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, get in touch with the library at (949) 497-1733 Take the kids to play parlor game at the Newport Beach Public Library's central branch. March 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Free For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3800 From regional politics to the individuals and policies forming our day-to-day livesit's all in The Early morning Report.

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

to 3:00 p.m. Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618 Free For more information, contact Orange County Archives in Action at Volunteer to get rid of weeds and trim shrubs at Irvine Regional Park's Environment Experience Path. Those that volunteer are suggested to bring gardening gloves, water, sunscreen, snacks and use long pants.

With, you plainly you appreciate holding power to account and protecting public interest in Orange County. Support brave, thorough reporting by making a tax-deductible donation. The program will begin near parking area G at the Habitat Experience Path trailhead. Registration is required. Parking is complimentary for volunteers. Attendees must notify the park attendant you are volunteering when they arrive for complimentary parking.