FREE Kids Fishing Derby – Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley!

Have you taken the kids fishing? Not sure if they will love it? Well, take the family and try it for FREE at the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Mile Square Regional Park on Saturday, March 14th! Thanks to OC Parks, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Angler Chronicles, kids ages 6 to 15 can learn about the sport of fishing, fish for free, and compete to win multiple prizes for finalists and champions in different age groups. We went a few years ago and had a great time. The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout or catfish for the derby, and there … READ MORE >>

OC Parks Monarch Butterfly Day

Monarch Butterfly Day – FREE EVENT

UPDATED Come learn about monarch butterflies in their natural habitat at OC Park’s 10th annual Monarch Butterfly Day onSaturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Held at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, this free event invites families (or anyone that wants to learn) get a close-up look inside a netted butterfly enclosure, and you’ll also learn about the plants that attract them. Butterfly experts will be on-site to answer questions and provide educational fun facts about the life and transformation of these beautiful creatures. Additional activities include interpretive programs, children’s crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, and food available for purchase. This event is recommended for outdoor enthusiasts and children … READ MORE >>