Kids get rare snow day in O.C.

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Ezra Watrous, 9, drops a large chunk of snow on her head during Snow Day at The Market Place in Irvine.

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Josh Viloria, left, high fives R.J. Ho, 10, after he snowboarded on a makeshift hill during Snow Day.

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Brent Futagaki, with Active Ride Shop helps Hleb Kauhanka snowboard during Snow Day at The Market Place in Irvine on Saturday.

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IRVINE, December 12, 2015 - John Dewey, with Burton helps Hailey Glodstein, 7, snow during Snow Day at The Market Place in Irvine on Saturday, December 12. (Scott Smeltzer - Daily Pilot) (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)

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The Anaheim Ducks’ mascot, Wild Wing, high fives Camden Bringuier, left, Ashley Davis, 2, center, and Alanah Olivera, 10, as Camden’s mother Katie watches during Snow Day.

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Josh Viloria, with Active Ride Shop helps Geena Emdee, 7, snowboard.

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Brent Futagaki, with Active Ride Shop, helps Ashley Ho, 7, attempt to snowboard during Snow Day at The Market Place in Irvine on Saturday.

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By Daily Pilot staff

Dec. 12, 2015 6:01 PM PT

El Niño is expected to bring plenty of rain to Orange County this winter, but snow is expected to remain in short supply in these parts.

So on Saturday, children and families could play in real snow and learn activities such as snowboarding and crafts during Snow Day at The Market Place in Irvine.

Special guests included Anaheim Ducks mascot Wild Wing and the team’s Power Players.