Orange County family events
Family-friendly events in Orange County: Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach and nearby cities, for young kids.
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15
Fri, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 22
Fri, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 29
Saturday, November 7
9am to 3pm, through Nov 8
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, CAThe arboretum's annual sale of California native plants fills the grounds at Cal State Fullerton. Saturday extras include a morning compost workshop and the BuildSMART trailer, and families can wander the gardens and the Children's Garden between plant browsing.
9:30am to 12:30pm
Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CABoard the 65 foot research vessel R/V Sea Explorer in Dana Point Harbor and head miles past the jetty to look for whales, dolphins and other marine life with the Ocean Institute crew.
10am to 4pmFree
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex and Hangar 244, Irvine, CAFamilies browse handmade art, ceramics and gifts from about 100 local makers at this outdoor holiday marketplace, with live holiday music playing while kids explore the Great Park arts complex.
10:30 to 11am, every Saturday
Corona del Mar Branch Library, Corona del Mar, CAYoung kids and their caregivers share stories and songs in a short Saturday morning family storytime at the Corona del Mar branch.
11am to 12pm
Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine, CAKids dance to upbeat Indian music for Diwali, the festival of lights, and decorate their own diya lamp to take home. Sessions at 11am and 2:30pm, with diya decorating from 12pm to 2pm. Included in museum admission.
12 to 9pm
4th Street between Ross Street and Broadway, Downtown Santa Ana, CAFamilies walk a closed stretch of 4th Street lined with community altars, and kids can join in face painting, art activities and cultural performances at this 24th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration.
1 to 3pm
Newport Beach Central Library, Newport Beach, CAKids build and play with bricks and blocks in a drop-in Saturday afternoon building session at the Central Library.
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