# Things to do with kids in Orange, CA

> 9 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Orange, CA (Orange County, CA), in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/halloween-zoo-tacular-at-the-oc-zoo--listing-919bb35180cde1f31bd28679) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park, Orange · From $2 · checked Oct 14. Halloween fun at the OC Zoo: scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating and spooky crafts for kids (candy and prizes while supplies last; children ages 12 and under), plus zoo animals…
- [Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/irvine-park-railroad-pumpkin-patch--listing-17376c66fd7b9f289f0852bf) — Sep 12 – Nov 1 · Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange · Paid · checked Oct 14. Pumpkin patch behind the Irvine Park Railroad train station in Irvine Regional Park with activities for kids of all ages. Weekend reservations ($16–$22 per person over 12 months)…
- [Halloween Animal Art Preschool Program at the OC Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/halloween-animal-art-preschool-program-at-the-oc-zoo--listing-5d59b1500f756cbb6f89d606) — Wed, Oct 28 (+1 more date) · 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM · OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park, Orange · Ages 3–4 · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Preschool class with hands-on learning, fun crafts and meeting zoo creatures up close. Program is for ages 3-4 only; a parent must accompany the child for the entire program…
- [Escape the Oaks! Bigfoot escape-room night at Santiago Oaks](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/escape-the-oaks-bigfoot-escape-room-night-at-santiago-oaks--listing-03b1d1207f318e5405fc86c0) — Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM · Santiago Oaks Regional Park (park office), Orange · Free · checked Oct 20. OC Parks' new escape-room-style program takes groups through Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange after dark. The story: sightings of a large, hairy creature have sparked…
- [Tot Trails at Irvine Regional Park](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/tot-trails-at-irvine-regional-park--listing-01e9cfdfe2d5931bf4bb1022) — Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Irvine Regional Park – Nature Center, Orange · Free · checked Oct 14. OC Parks kid-friendly hike exploring the natural wonders of Irvine Regional Park. The program begins outside the park's nature center and includes a short hike; content is…
- [Animal Enrichment Family Workshop at the OC Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/animal-enrichment-family-workshop-at-the-oc-zoo--listing-bced8ca0dfe4a160731bd761) — Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park, Orange · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Step into the role of a zookeeper: families learn about the importance of animal enrichment and create something fun for one of the zoo's animals. All ages welcome; parents must…
- [Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/irvine-park-railroad-christmas-train--listing-1c521872921f109509625a2f) — Nov 27 – Dec 23 · Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange · From $22 · checked Oct 14. Annual Christmas Train through historic Irvine Regional Park to the 'North Pole', where children can share wish lists and take photos with Santa, then ride back past Christmas…
- [Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/santa-s-village-at-irvine-park-railroad--listing-675507488323a4b6133297f0) — Nov 27 – Dec 30 · Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Free-entry holiday village at Irvine Park Railroad with ice fishing, Blizzard Ball, Rudolph Racers (ages 5-7), mini diggers (ages 5+), moon bounce, cookie decorating, a Craft…
- [Jr. Ranger Adventure: Irvine Regional Park](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/jr-ranger-adventure-irvine-regional-park--listing-61c48897eda8eee8b65d06b1) — Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM · Irvine Regional Park (meet outside the nature center), Orange · Ages 7–12 · Free · checked Oct 20. Thanksgiving-weekend Jr. Ranger adventure at Irvine Regional Park in Orange. The session begins outside the park's nature center; from there children explore the park with OC…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Orange County, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/counties/orange-county-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/counties/orange-county-ca.md)
- Other towns in Orange County, CA: [Irvine, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/irvine-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/irvine-ca.md), [Santa Ana, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/santa-ana-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/santa-ana-ca.md), [Costa Mesa, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/costa-mesa-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/costa-mesa-ca.md), [Newport Beach, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/newport-beach-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/newport-beach-ca.md), [Anaheim, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/anaheim-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/anaheim-ca.md), [Dana Point, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/dana-point-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/dana-point-ca.md), [Laguna Beach, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/laguna-beach-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/laguna-beach-ca.md), [Fullerton, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/fullerton-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/fullerton-ca.md), [Newport Coast, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/newport-coast-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/newport-coast-ca.md), [Brea, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/brea-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/brea-ca.md), [Buena Park, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/buena-park-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/buena-park-ca.md), [Laguna Niguel, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/laguna-niguel-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/laguna-niguel-ca.md), [Tustin, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/tustin-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/tustin-ca.md), [Fountain Valley, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/fountain-valley-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/fountain-valley-ca.md), [Lake Forest, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/lake-forest-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/lake-forest-ca.md), [San Juan Capistrano, CA](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/san-juan-capistrano-ca) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/towns/san-juan-capistrano-ca.md)
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