Christmas at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo - 9:30 AM
Santa Barbara Zoo - 9:30 AM
Free Admission on Christmas Day
Ventura Botanical Gardens - 9:00 AM
Ventura Botanical Gardens - 9:00 AM
Marina Lights
Burton Chace Park - 4:00 PM
Burton Chace Park - 4:00 PM
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Gingerbread Wonderland
Discovery Cube Orange County - 10:00 AM
Discovery Cube Orange County - 10:00 AM
Capistrano Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano - 3:30 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano - 3:30 PM
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Polar Bear Plunge
Cal Lutheran University Pool - 9:00 AM
Cal Lutheran University Pool - 9:00 AM
Lula Washington Dance Theatre 2025 Kwanzaa Festival
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Dolby
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Hollywood & Highland Dolby Theatre - various times Pick
Birdwatching for Young Children and Parents
Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 10:00 AM
Malibu Lagoon State Beach - 10:00 AM
Lula Washington Dance Theatre 2025 Kwanzaa Festival
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - various times Pick
Kids Storytime at pages:a bookstore
pages: a bookstore - 10:30 AM
pages: a bookstore - 10:30 AM
Rancho Los Cerritos Storytime
Rancho Los Cerritos - 10:00 AM
Rancho Los Cerritos - 10:00 AM
Gingerbread Wonderland
Discovery Cube Orange County - 10:00 AM
Discovery Cube Orange County - 10:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Capistrano Lights
Mission San Juan Capistrano - 3:30 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano - 3:30 PM
Noon Year’s Eve Party - Southern California Children's Museum
Southern California Children's Museum - 9:00 AM Pick
Southern California Children's Museum - 9:00 AM Pick
Colburn School Early Childhood Open House
The Colburn School
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Free Public Train Ride Day at OCME
Sat Aug 17, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
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Repeating every month on May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December on the third Saturdays through December 21, 2024.
Also on August 18, 2024, September 22, 2024, October 20, 2024, November 17, 2024, December 22, 2024.
Also on August 18, 2024, September 22, 2024, October 20, 2024, November 17, 2024, December 22, 2024.
10:00am to 3:30pm PT
Age: Must be 31" tall
Price: Free
Orange County Model Engineers offers free train rides to families on the third weekend of every month.
The club has a variety of bench cars that seat 4-6 people per bench. Each ride lasts 12-15 minutes on a 1.25 mile track. Catch views of the Costa Mesa Golf Course, local wildlife and birds, and the surrounding mountains.
For Children to ride the trains, they must be able to walk and be at least 31″ tall. No babies in baby carriers. All riders must be seated and facing forward for the duration of the ride.
Train rides are held weather permitting.
Rides are free; however, donations are strongly encouraged.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
