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15+ Winter Break Play Ideas

Winter break play ideas [BIG LIST] to help families decide what to do on winter break in Orange County and in Southern California.

Strands Beach and Strands Vista Park in Dana Point: Walk the Loop or Play in the Sand

Strands Beach and Strand Vista Park in Dana Point offer a fun outing for any activity level, but it’s especially good if you like stairs.

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Candlelight Walk & Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest

Go for a 2023 Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest to see holiday lights and luminaria at this historic park.

Sweet Shade Park in Irvine with Universal Playground

Sweet Shade Park in Irvine features a new universal playground in 2024 with spaces for all ages and abilities to play together.

Make-Ahead Winter Chili

Make ahead family meals are one of my biggest strategies when it comes to finding extra play time! I’m going to start sharing some of my favorite make ahead meals, …

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Birdwatching

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary owned by Environmental Nature Center is deep inside Modjeska Canyon. Our first visit long ago was on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always …