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Gee, what could be more enjoyable than spring break with the kids? Those beautiful children leaping on the couch, battling with each other, making a mess everywhere they go. It suffices to drive a moms and dad wild. So, leave your house. Here's a list of things you can do with the rugrats totally free, and they're fun, too.

The outside park is totally free to visit 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 most likely will too. All permanent exhibitions are free, however there's an extra charge for the IMAX theater shows and some attractions.

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, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Trails are open every day from 7 a.m. to dusk. It's a stunning 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 trip and parking are 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 has to provide.

This is for all ages. Bookings are required for 10 or more individuals. Get ready 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 routes 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 specialist assistance at a "Starr Party" at Caspers Wilderness Park from 7-9:30 p.m. Free admission, but parking is $5.

Inclement weather condition cancels. Call 949-923-2210 to validate the party'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 supplies last). Find it in the kids's department of the Temecula Library, open 10 a.m.

30600 Pauba Roadway, Temecula. How about a scavenger hunt for teenagers at the Teenager Egg-Venture? Search for clues inside your home at the Ronald J. Parks Neighborhood Entertainment Center at 7 p.m. to win prizes, then delight in a picture booth, video 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, fun art activities, a kids play zone, live trainee musical, dance efficiencies, a neighborhood walking at 10:30 a.m. and more.

Occasions 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 Method, Harveston Neighborhood Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. .

This is simply 2 of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County funded by public tax dollars.

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That very same kind of guard dog reporting now fuels a vibrant weekend calendar, choc complete of totally free public services and assets your tax dollars financing. Here are a couple of noteworthy complimentary 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 details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733 Take the kids to play parlor game at the Newport Beach Town 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, call the library at (949) 717-3800 From local politics to individuals and policies forming our day-to-day livesit's all in The Morning Report.

Children ages 7+ and teens are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to learn 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 Exchange at the Great Park.

to 3:00 p.m. Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618 Free For more details, contact Orange County Archives in Action at Volunteer to get rid of weeds and trim shrubs at Irvine Regional Park's Habitat Adventure Trail. Those that volunteer are advised to bring gardening gloves, water, sunscreen, treats and use long trousers.

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