OC Parks and the Dr. John D. Cooper Archeological and Paleontological Center are hosting Prehistoric OC, a free family-friendly event celebrating Orange County’s rich heritage of natural history and prehistoric animals and plants.

The day features demonstrations, exhibits, activities, and fun for the whole family, including hands-on activities from Dino Encounters, volcano demonstrations by the CSUF Geology Club, crafts in the Junior Scientist Camp, an Ice Age interactive live show, a giant dinosaur obstacle course and vehicles from the Jurassic Park Motor Pool. The interpretive center is also open for viewing of real artifacts and fossils from around Orange County.