Marconi Automotive Museum

Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Dr., Tustin
714.258.3001
www.marconimuseum.org
The Marconi Automotive Museum is home to many fabulous and fast cars and motorcycles. First opened in 1994 by founder Dick Marconi, this nonprofit museum has accumulated an impressive $30 million collection of historical, exotic and classic cars. Come visit the museum for a great experience.

Pacific Electric Red Car Museum

Pacific Electric Red Car Museum
Electric Avenue and Main Street, Seal Beach
562.683.1874
Open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from noon-3 p.m., the museum holds a rare Pacific Electric tower car built in 1925, which serves as the museum's headquarters. The museum displays photographs of early Seal Beach, Indian artifacts and seashells, as well as a reference library of local history and detailed regional maps.

Centennial Heritage Museum

Centennial Heritage Museum
3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana
714.540.0404
www.centennialmuseum.org
The Centennial Heritage Museum offers a hands-on experience of life as it was a century ago in Southern California. The 11-acre site includes restored 19th-century homes, a blacksmith shop, citrus groves, four gardens and a 5-acre Nature Center.

Bowers Kidseum

Bowers Kidseum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
714.567.3600
www.bowers.org
After extensive renovation, Kidseum will swing open its doors in late October. Visitor can experience the world's cultures through music and mask, storytelling and song, and art and artifacts. The popular Pre-School Discoveries program will be back in full force on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to delight the younger set with music and movement, whimsical art projects, stories and nutritious snacks. Visit their website for updates and the scheduled opening.

Zoomar's Petting Zoo and Bird Park

Zoomars Petting Zoo and Bird Park
31791 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano
949.831.6550
www.zoomars.com
Zoomars Petting Zoo and Bird Park claims to be the last working farm in South Orange County and it's open to the public. Children can ride ponies, go on train rides and pet the many animals that call this farm home. Animals include bunnies, goats, llamas, alpacas, sheep, chickens, geese, ducks, a miniature donkey, Chex the horse and Ruby the pig. General admission is $5, $4 for seniors over 60 and $3 for kids with a Zoomars Kid's Club Membership (available online). Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Scooters Jungle

Scooters Jungle
921 Via Rodeo, Placentia
714.223.5730
www.scootersjungle.com
Kids can go wild and burn off a day's worth of energy. Scooters Jungle offers “All Ages” open play time and drop-off camps during winter break. Visit their website for Family Fun Nights each month.

Vans Skate Park

Vans Skate Park
One City Blvd., Orange
714.769.3800
Skate with your kids at the world's largest skate park. At 46,000 square feet, Vans Skate Park can host skaters of any age and caliber. Or, come and watch the action. Open daily from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.