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OC Parks Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 5 to September 3, 2026.

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OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages visitors to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks and is available at 20 OC Parks facilities.

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Claim Your OC Parks Adventure

Featured at the John Wayne Airport baggage claim areas in Terminals A, B and C, themed installations and travel posters highlight OC Parks’ various facilities, events and programs.

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Purchase an Annual Pass

Annual parking passes are available for County parks, beaches or both.

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Reserve a campground, shelter or group area online.

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Celebrate Mother's Day with a Free Concert at Haster Basin Recreation Area May 9

(Garden Grove, Calif.) – Celebrate the moms and caregivers in your life at the Mother’s Day Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Haster Basin Recreation Area...

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Annual Rancho Days Fiesta Returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park May 2

(Lake Forest, Calif.) - OC Parks invites the community to step back in time and discover the history of Orange County at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical...

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OC Parks Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series

Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 5 to September 3, 2026. (Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks...

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Extended Spring-Summer Park Hours Begin March 8

February 23, 2026

The clocks spring forward early March 8, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the...

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Wild Tales

*Please note advance registration is REQUIRED for Wild Tales.* Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and join OC Parks staff to learn about Upper Newport Bay. Wild Tales is offered every Friday from 10-11 a.m...

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Jr. Ranger Adventure: Aliso and Wood Canyons

*This program takes place at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel , CA 92677 * The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling...

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Mountain Bike Ride at Fremont and Weir Canyons to Sierra Peak

Join us in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space for a challenging docent-led mountain bike ride for very experienced off-road riders in excellent cardio shape through Fremont and Weir Canyons to Sierra Peak. We will climb out of Irvine Regional Park on Coal Mine Road to the Fremont Canyon Weather...

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