Activities in South Orange County

Hands-on marine science exhibits, local aquaria, touch tanks, marine mammal artifacts and maritime-history experiences.

Hands-on guided squid dissection exploring anatomy and adaptations.

Celebrate Halloween at the library with a variety of themed crafts! Suggested ages: 4-12.

Interactive General Admission add-on where guests prepare food with staff and hand-feed a sea star.

Guided behind-the-scenes aquarium tour covering animal care, husbandry prep, quarantine and life-support systems, followed by a shark feeding experience..

Free community Día de los Muertos celebration with an altar and ofrenda, sugar-skull crafts, face painting, Ballet Folklórico and Danza Azteca performances, live music, story time, booths, vendors, and food for purchase..

Teens and Tweens are invited to come and turn a mason jar lid into a magnet! Use decorative papers, recycled graphic novels, magazines, newspapers, or bring in your own personal items to create your own magent! No registration required.

Kids stitch their own felt craft using pre-cut felt, colorful thread, and stuffing.

Help out at the library and earn service hours.

Enjoy a cozy movie night under the stars at the San Juan Capistrano Library! Community members of all ages are invited to gather in the library courtyard for an after-hours screening of ParaNorman, Beetlejuice, and The Book of Life.

Drop in for a relaxing morning with the Coloring Club! Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregivers the first Saturday of the month..

Learn about using herbs to brew teas, then plant your own herbal tea garden! Registration required; registration will open on October 12th.