Things to Do with Kids in South OC This November

Ocean-inspired sensory play, sing-along circles, themed crafts and story time for children 0-2 and their grown-ups, presented by Ocean Institute at Rivian South Coast Theater.

Free early-literacy family program for children ages 0-8 featuring books, songs and social time..

Free teen food-literacy program demonstrating a decaf pumpkin-spice latte.

Free all-ages bilingual English-Spanish storytime with stories, songs and early-literacy activities.

Free kindergarten-readiness storytime with stories and early-learning activities..

Free sensory-friendly child-directed playtime for families with young children, exploring textures and hands-on activities..

Come study, visit, or play a game, and enjoy a snack or two at the library! No registration required.

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.

Participate in the Saturday Scavenger Hunt inside the library.

Free 44th Annual Holiday Faire featuring around 100 local artists and makers, handmade gifts and live holiday music.

Free all-ages hour of coloring and puzzles for families..

Easy-paced family hike of 2-3 miles round trip on a fairly flat trail in Round Canyon, watching for red-tailed hawks and mule deer.

Late-afternoon sail aboard Ocean Institute's tall ship.

Evening stargazing program at the Caspers Wilderness Park Nature Center, open to all ages.

Morning play program at Pretend City for toddlers 19 months to 3 years and their grown-ups.

Free interactive baby and toddler storytime with books, songs, movement, parachute play and bubbles.

Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun.

Free bilingual English-Spanish family storytime with stories, songs and activities..

Free orientation for teens interested in earning school community-service hours by volunteering at the library..

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

Free interactive preschool storytime with stories, songs, dancing and early-literacy activities.

Free toddler storytime with stories, songs and early-literacy activities for young children and caregivers..

Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun.

Free kids art program with coloring, drawing and painting materials provided while supplies last..

Free children's chalk-art program at the Foothill Ranch Library..

Musical Theater class at Atomic Ballroom, Irvine, taught by Sari Anna Thomas. Schedule: Wednesdays 3:45 pm–4:45 pm. Sessions: 2026 Session 3: September 14 – December 10; full 12-week session..

Incorporates movement & music to relay emotions & tell stories.

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.

Free seasonal clay-art workshop creating a leaf-themed project..

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

Free family dance party designed to get kids and caregivers moving..

Free take-home children's craft kit available from the El Toro Library while supplies last..

Free kids craft making seasonal leaf headbands.

Free all-ages dinosaur storytime followed by a children's stegosaurus headband craft.

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..

Join us for an afternoon of creative activities.

Free family storytime followed by a children's craft.

Free early-childhood music class featuring songs, rhythm and movement..

Join us for our weekly fiber arts meetup! Bring a project or come learn a new craft.

Free kids craft making paper-plate mushrooms.

Free resident program presented with Ladera Ranch Community Services featuring stories and songs with friends..

Free kids craft afternoon with a Thanksgiving-themed project and supplies provided..

Free creative workshop where teens and adults can decorate and bedazzle personal items..

Hands-on library craft program using a variety of materials.

Learn about the countries around the world! Create a craft based on a different culture on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Free kids craft making seasonal leaf wreaths.

OC Parks nature craft program for kids ages 4-10 at the Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center.

Free chess club for ages 6-11 with instruction, practice games and a concluding tournament.

Free Lego building club for builders of all levels.

Children are invited to enjoy an hour of creativity and building with Lego blocks.

Rated youth chess tournament for players who know how the pieces move.

Free family gardening program centered on seeds and growing a salad garden..

Guided tidepool exploration with Ocean Institute naturalists.

Build with library-provided LEGOs, base plates, and optional challenges.

OC Parks nature program for preschoolers ages 3-6 and their families at the Nix Nature Center: November 12 "5 Senses" and December 17 "Oak Trees," 9:30-10:30 AM.

Hands-on vermicomposting activities with OC Waste & Recycling: kids learn how worms turn food scraps into compost.

Sensory-friendly museum morning with background music turned off, a quiet space, sensory-friendly maps, visual and communication cue cards, and sound-reducing headphones.

Free hands-on STEAM program for grades 3-6 exploring math and science through experiments and crafts.

Rated Friday night youth chess tournament at Outlets at San Clemente.

Earn a Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Jr.

Come build a masterpiece with us! We provide the LEGO bricks; you bring your imagination! All ages are welcome..

Free all-ages building program with monthly challenges using Legos, Duplos and Mega Bloks.

Join us for an hour of building on the 4th Saturday of the month..

Free special Lego Club where children build a creation and take it home..

Hip Hop class at Atomic Ballroom, Irvine, taught by Kana Nishimura. Schedule: Wednesdays 3:45 pm–4:45 pm; Wednesdays 4:55 pm–5:55 pm; Thursdays 5:00 pm–6:00 pm. Sessions: 2026 Session 3: September 14 – December 10; full 12-week session..

In-person Hip Hop class at Atomic Ballroom, Irvine, taught by Kana Nishimura. Schedule: Wednesdays 4:55 pm–5:55 pm. Sessions: 2026 Session 3: September 14 – December 10; No Class Friday 11/20 - Sunday 11/29 (Thanksgiving Break)..

A style of dance using foot sounds & claps to create timing & rhythm for sound-based movements – all while having fun with volume & dynamics.

Soccer for athletes with developmental disabilities focusing on ball handling, passing and shooting, followed by a game with another League team in the same age division. Schedule: Saturdays 8:30 am–9:30 am (Division 3). Sessions: Practices and games will be played on Saturdays, September 12 – November 21..

Soccer for athletes with developmental disabilities focusing on ball handling, passing and shooting, followed by a game with another League team in the same age division. Schedule: Saturdays 9:00 am–10:30 am (Division 2). Sessions: Practices and games will be played on Saturdays, September 12 – November 21..

Soccer for athletes with developmental disabilities focusing on ball handling, passing and shooting, followed by a game with another League team in the same age division. Schedule: Saturdays 10:45 am–12:15 pm (Division 1). Sessions: Practices and games will be played on Saturdays, September 12 – November 21..

ACEing Autism tennis clinic for autistic children.

ACEing Autism tennis clinic for autistic teens and older participants.

Designed to give toddlers the opportunity to explore the gym and bond with their parent(s).

Join some prehistoric pals for a fossil fiesta! Dance Party is a celebration of music and movement, and fun for the whole family..

Inclusive adaptive sports day where athletes and families can try amputee soccer, boccia, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair pickleball in a welcoming community setting..

Three-day Thanksgiving break baseball fundamentals camp led by Coach Jeff LaRue for boys and girls in the 6U-12U divisions.

Thanksgiving Day one-mile kids race for ages 2-12 at Dana Point Harbor.