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2 OC cities with the most free public splash pads
Plus, some indoor options if you've had it with the outdoor heat
Jul 24
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Michele Whiteaker
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4 free play ideas during hot weather weeks
Summer Play Trips Week 8 reminds us to buck pressure and embrace free play
Jul 17
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Michele Whiteaker
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Classic summer play trip on the quieter side
Week 7 Summer Play Trips in NB/Costa Mesa + 101 outdoor places to visit with kids in OC
Jul 11
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Michele Whiteaker
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June 2026
Quick read: 3 Summer Play Trips + fresh brunch
Week 6 Summer Play Trips + OC fairy doors + introducing "Analog in OC"
Jun 26
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Michele Whiteaker
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Playing around Laguna Beach + Father's Day wishes
Plus, this is Summer Play Trips Week 5 and we're celebrating Summer Solstice
Jun 20
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Michele Whiteaker
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$34/day kids hiking camp + beach play guides
Dana Point beach city play + beach safety + Korean BBQ & play
Jun 11
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Michele Whiteaker
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Every summer is a 90's summer around here
Summer Play Trips Week #3: Three ideas for making this summer more basic
Jun 5
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Michele Whiteaker
1
May 2026
OC beach cities for Summer Play Trips
Summer Play Trips Week #2: Newport Beach playgrounds + nature centers + libraries
May 29
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Michele Whiteaker
2
Summer Play Trips starts now!
Week #1: Family-friendly stops on Irvine CONNECT + FREE summer trolleys
May 22
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Michele Whiteaker
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1
Beachy playground + coastal walk
Plus, Summer Play Trips newsletters launch NEXT week ahead of Memorial Day weekend!
May 15
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Michele Whiteaker
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Mothers Day wishes + May splash pad openings
With fuller than ever schedules, I'm wishing you peace and play time!
May 8
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Michele Whiteaker
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Orange County nature centers + this one with views
Find free fun on regular old play trips closer to home!
May 1
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Michele Whiteaker
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