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March 27, 2010

FREE * MOVIE * SATURDAY, MARCH 27 * WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE * OC GREAT PARK

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Looking for something to do tonight?   The OC Great Park is showing Where the Wild Things Are for free at 7:30 pm on the preview park lawn.

The movie is free and so is the parking, so head on over to the Great Park Saturday night with a picnic and a blanket and enjoy.

Here’s a map and directions to the Great Park

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March 11, 2010

FREE * IRISH FESTIVAL * SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH * 7AM - 4PM * OC MARKETPLACE

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The Irish Festival will be held on Sunday, March 14th at the Orange County Market Place from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The festivities include Irish-dancing youngsters, music and free green mint ice cream.

Here is the flyer on the St. Patrick’s Festival March 14.

The Orange County Market Place is more than just a swap meet, it’s a happening every weekend (except when the fair is on) at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, with live seasonal entertainment and lots of stuff to buy.

Normal admission for adults is two bucks, but…..

Click here to get a printable coupon for free admission to the Orange County Marketplace

Click here to get a printable coupon for FREE MINT ICE CREAM at Sunday’s St. Patrick’s festival

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February 20, 2010

FREE * ADMISSION TO OC MARKETPLACE * THROUGH DEC. 31ST 2010

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Have you been to the OC Marketplace lately?   It’s more than just a swap meet and there are activities going on there every weekend.  Check out live entertainment, special events and a great shopping experience.

It’s open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the year, they sponsor events such as the annual hearse festival at Halloween, pet days, visits from Santa and more.

Click here to get a printable coupon for free admission to the Orange County Marketplace

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February 19, 2010

FREE * ICE SKATING * OC’S GREAT PARK

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Come to the OC Great Park and enjoy the Great SkateIce Rink.

The ice rink will be open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, January 30th - February 28th, 2010, from 11am - 10pm.

Admission, Parking and Skate Rentals are completely free.

For more specific information, including skate session times & information regarding advance tickets, visit http://www.ocgp.org/2010/01/great-skate-2010/

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October 26, 2009

FREE * HALLOWEEN BOO CRUISE * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH * 6PM - 8PM * DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING

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Start your Halloween fun early and come down to Dana Point for the Free Halloween Kids “Boo” Cruise on Friday night, October 30th from 6pm - 8pm.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing will take you on a haunted trip aboard the Sum Fun for a spooky 20 minute harbor cruise!  Their haunted ship will be filled with Halloween treats!

This trip is completely FREE! Be sure to dress up! Trips will run every 20 minutes between 6 and 8pm! For more info call (949) 496-5794.

No reservations needed.

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October 15, 2009

FREE * MOVIE, FREE TACOS AND DRINKS * LAKE FOREST, CA * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH * 6:30 PM

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Etnies will host the World Premiere of the movie  “Super Charged” – a movie dedicated to skateboard legend and Etnies Team rider Tim Brauch.    Brauch – a street-style skater – turned his childhood passion into the life of a champion.

On Friday Etnies will show Super Charged,” – a documentary on the life and times of the late Etnies team rider. The free movie screening will be held outside at Sole Technology at 20161 Windrow Dr. in Lake Forest. If there rain the movie will be shown inside. There will be free tacos and drinks starting 6:30 p.m.

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September 29, 2009

FREE * ADMISSION TO SANTA ANITA ON FRIDAYS

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The place to be on Fridays this fall is Oak Tree at Santa Anita. Patrons will receive FREE General Admission on Fridays, as well as FREE Box Seats, while supplies last.

That’s not all! Oak Tree will also have $1 specials on Hot Dogs, Beer, Soda, Popcorn and Coffee. Now with a 2:00 PM post time, its the best time to come to Oak Tree at Santa Anita and start your weekend off right at the Great Race Place.

Date:
Fri, 10/02/2009
Fri, 10/09/2009
Fri, 10/16/2009
Fri, 10/23/2009
Fri, 10/30/2009

*Excludes Breeders’ Cup Friday, November 6.

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FREE * BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND * 6:00 PM

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The Brea Jazz Festival offers free jazz music on Friday night, October 2nd, starting at 6:00 pm.

Brea Jazz Festival
Seating is limited, free, and based on first come-first serve.
The Main Stage is located at the east end of the Birch. There are many restaurants in the area.
You can bring your own chair if you don’t mind carrying it from your car.

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FREE * BLACK AND WHITE FILM FESTIVAL * CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, ORANGE

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“Jim and Marla’s Black-and-White Film Festival”

Admission is free!  Popcorn is free, too!

Oct. 2:  “A Raisin in the Sun” (1961), starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee
Oct. 16:  “12 Angry Men” (1957), starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb and E.G. Marshall
Oct. 23:  “Them” (1954), starring James Whitmore
Oct. 30:  “Psycho” (1960), starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
Nov. 20:  “Marty” (1955), starring Ernest Borgnine

Screenings will be held on the Attallah Piazza in front of Leatherby Libraries.  Parking is available for the public in the Lastinger Structure under the football stadium, with easy elevator access near the piazza – parking is $3 for four hours.  All movies begin at 8 p.m.  In case of inclement weather, screenings will be moved to the Irvine Lecture Hall on campus.

There is seating but it’s on concrete steps, so maybe you want to either bring a cushion or our own chair. A blanket is also recommended.

For more information or for a map / directions, visit www.chapman.edu/map/

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August 13, 2009

FREE * SWINGIN ON THE PROMENADE DANCE & CONCERT * AUGUST 15TH * ANAHEIM

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swing-dance-classes-lindy-hop-image-1001No plans this weekend?  Head to downtown Anaheim on Saturday night (Aug. 15) for the free “Swingin’ on the Promenade” dance and concert, starring the 16-piece Jonathan Stout Orchestra.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with free dance lessons by OC Swing. Then practice your new steps to the band, under the stars.

A beer and wine garden will be available, along with food vendors.

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