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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 totally free, and they're enjoyable, too.

Hike to the top and enjoy the views. The main garden is open day-to-day dawn to sunset. The Kids Adventure Garden is open on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 400 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. . The outside park is free to check out every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No reservations essential. Meet at the Serrano Adobe. 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. Kids like this location due to the fact that it was developed for them, and you most likely will too. All permanent exhibits are free, however there's an additional charge for the IMAX theater shows and some tourist attractions.

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700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Get those ya-yas out by hiking the tracks around the Upper Back Bay in Newport Beach, and visiting the kid-friendly Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Paths are open every day from 7 a.m. to dusk. The center is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.

Complimentary parking. If you're lucky, you may see gray whales offshore here at this time of year. You'll see whale watchers on the patio area with their telescopes and binoculars. The little however fascinating museum checks out the history of the area, consisting of the now-defunct Marineland. It's a beautiful 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 & Event Center. The tour and parking are totally free on Discovery Days, when "farmers" are stationed around the 3-acre working presentation farm to respond to questions. Upon check-in, you will receive a map to aid you in seeing all Centennial Farm has to provide.

This is for all ages. Appointments are required for 10 or more individuals. Prepare yourself 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 all ages are welcomed to sign up with. 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 coat and take pleasure in the telescopes and expert aid at a "Starr Party" at Caspers Wilderness Park from 7-9:30 p.m. Free admission, but parking is $5.

Harsh weather condition cancels. Call 949-923-2210 to confirm the celebration'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 variety of seeds offered to take home and grow their own gardens (while products last). Discover it in the kids's department of the Temecula Library, open 10 a.m.

30600 Pauba Road, Temecula. How about a scavenger hunt for teenagers at the Teen Egg-Venture? Look for ideas inside your home at the Ronald J. Parks Community Leisure Center at 7 p.m. to win prizes, then delight in a photo cubicle, video games, dodgeball, Karaoke and more till 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, enjoyable art activities, a kids play zone, live student musical, dance performances, a community hike at 10:30 a.m. and more. 24151 N. Newhall Ave., Newhall Easter Egg Hunts at three parks, for kids approximately 12 years of ages.

Occasions start at 9:30 a.m. and the searching begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The hunts will be divided by age and there's likewise a special 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. .

Think about starting your weekend this Saturday by working on an art task with your kids at the Laguna Beach Library, or listen to a bagpipe performance later in the day at the Cypress Library. This is simply two of the many totally free events and activities occurring throughout Orange County moneyed by public tax dollars.

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That exact same kind of guard dog reporting now fuels a dynamic weekend calendar, choc full of complimentary public services and assets your tax dollars finance. Here are a couple of noteworthy totally free occasions 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 details, get in touch with the library at (949) 497-1733 Take the kids to play board games at the Newport Beach Town 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 information, contact the library at (949) 717-3800 From local politics to the individuals and policies forming our everyday livesit's all in The Morning Report.

Registration is required.

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 Habitat Experience Path. Those that volunteer are suggested to bring gardening gloves, water, sun block, snacks and wear long pants.

With, you clearly you care about holding power to account and safeguarding public interest in Orange County. Parking is free for volunteers. Participants should inform the park attendant you are volunteering when they get here for complimentary parking.