- The list below includes 455 free or cheap things to do in or near Mission Viejo, California, including 132 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Recreation Centers and Hiking Trails.
- From Oso Creek Trail to La Paws Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mission Viejo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
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Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum is a historical museum dedicated to celebrating international cultures through art. Exhibits at the museum include ancient Terra Cotta Warriors, artifacts from lost civilizations, and artwork.
16.0 Miles
The Holiday Skate Center is a family fun entertainment center that provides birthday parties, private parties, fundraiser options, and open skating sessions. The facility offers special skating events on Wednesdays.
16.0 Miles
Offerings train rides, a carousel, petting zoo, and more, Tom's Farms provides live entertainment to its guests. It also hosts craft fairs every weekend where local artists come out to sell their wares.
16.1 Miles
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3101 W Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Covering 12 acres, the Heritage Museum of Orange County preserves multiple 1890s historic buildings and houses artifacts from that time. Exhibits cover the civil rights movement, Victorian dollhouses, and a blacksmith's shop.
16.2 Miles
Pitcher Park is a half acre of trees and a garden and also features picnic tables, a barn house, a gazebo and a honey house. There is also a reservable green space area that can accommodate approximately 50 guests.
16.3 Miles
The Discovery Science Center plays with all of your senses. Adults and children alike enjoy this interactive and educational museum that allows visitors to experience an 'earthquake', lie on a bed of nails and play virtual sports.
16.3 Miles
Filled with interactive science exhibits and experiments, Discovery Cube offers children a chance to learn about ecology, biology, astronomy, physics, and more. The museum features a 4D theater that shows educational films.
16.3 Miles
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510 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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A fun and educational place for children, the Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature features a nature center with informative exhibits about local ecology and cultural history, as well as a play area with giant slides.
16.4 Miles
Hikers, bikers and equestrians can enjoy mountain views while in the natural surroundings of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. The park, with abundant wildlife and plant species, features a nature center for learning more about the area's natural history.