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5 Family Friendly Activities in Costa Mesa
2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Costa Mesa is great destination for families. There are numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy to matter the age of your little ones. Swipe through to learn about five family friendly activities in Costa Mesa.
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1. Ride a miniature train at Fairview Park
2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fairview Park is the home of Goathill Junction - a miniature railroad perfect for little kids and train enthusiasts. Every 3rd full weekend of the month, the Orange County Model Engineers (a volunteer based organization) allow visitors to ride the miniature train for free. Each ride is about 10 minutes. Riders must be at least 31-inches to tall.
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2. Learn about farm life at Centennial Farm
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Learn about barnyard animals and life on the farm at Centennial Farm at OC Fair. This Farm is open year round and is perfect for little ones to learn about farm animals and growing their own food. There is a Discovery Day every month where the farm is open to the public. Highlights include, learning about and petting chicks, planting radish seeds, crop eduction, and livestock demonstrations. This is perfect for kids of all ages, as there is truly something for everyone.
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3. Grab a sweet treat at Mercado González
2300 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Head to Mercado González to grab a sweet treat from one of their delicious vendors. Grab ice creams and paletas from La Nena or head to El Moro for freshly made churros. You can also pick up some traditional hispanic candies to take home!
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4. Attend an "Art + Play" event at OCMA
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Orange County Museum of Art is always open to the public for free. If you have little ones, be sure to check out OCMA's calendar for their "Art + Play" events. These are events for kids age (0-2) and (3-5) where kids get to explore their creativity and take home their one of a kind creations!
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5. Ride the merry-go-round at South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
South Coast Plaza has plenty of stores for children; however, it also has a great hidden gem for a fun afternoon activity. Go for a ride on the carousel in the heart of the mall. Depending on the time of year you visit, there may even be season directions throughout the area!