This week includes several family-friendly events, including several outdoor happenings. So get out and enjoy the summer!
Where/When: Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange; 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday
Why go: Children ages 3 and 4 can learn all about the sea and its residents—including sharks, dolphins and sea otters.
Pricing: $5 for one child and one parent, $3 for parking
Where/When: Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday
Why go: Fun activities will be held before this classic movie about pickup baseball is screened.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Santiago Creek Nature Center, 600 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana; 9 to noon Saturday
Why go: Learn about what native plants attract butterflies into your garden, then take a short hike to find them in the nature preserve.
Pricing: $5
Where/When: , 18679 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Kids can create their own spacecraft using their own imagination and crafting materials.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 10862 Bloomfield St., Los Alamitos; 6:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Besides an entertaining movie, a local band will perform. Prizes will be given away and food is available.
Pricing: Free
Summer camps continue this coming week, starting Aug. 8. Offerings include the city's , and for the athletes, and for future comedians, .
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