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Wild Tales: Preschool Nature Walks at Upper Newport Bay

When
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AMFridays 10:00–11:00 am
Where
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Tailored for the preschool level (ages 2-5), but all are welcome; minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian
Cost
Program and parking are freeHiking portion is on a non-stroller friendly trail; advance registration required, no walk-ups.
Organizer
OC Parks

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 16 · Fri, Oct 23 · Fri, Nov 6 · Fri, Nov 13 · Fri, Nov 20 · Fri, Nov 27 · Fri, Dec 4 · Fri, Dec 11 · Fri, Dec 18

OC Parks' weekly Wild Tales program for young children at Newport Back Bay: a story time, an age-appropriate hike and a themed craft, each week on a different outdoor topic. The program begins at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Content is tailored to preschoolers (ages 2-5) but all are welcome; minors must be accompanied by an adult. The hiking portion is on a non-stroller-friendly trail; wear closed-toe shoes. Advance registration is required (no walk-ups); registration for each Friday opens one week before at 6:00 am. Program and parking are free. Adverse weather may move the program indoors or cancel it.

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Hiking portion is on a non-stroller friendly trail; advance registration required, no walk-ups.

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Oct 16 session shows 'Registration Full' (0 of 55 spaces); later Fridays open for registration a week ahead. Dates confirmed on individual Let's Go Outside pages (244–251). Oct 30 is a Halloween edition listed separately. Address from OC Parks preserve page.

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