Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending the annual Tet parade in Westminster. Later in the day, learn to speak Spanish through a group activity at the Anaheim Sunkist Library, just one of many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks.
On Sunday, continue celebrating Lunar New Year with the kids through a themed storytime at Cypress Library, or spend time volunteering in nature.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
Saturday, February 10
Tet Parade in Westminster
Attend the 2024 Tet Parade in the City of Westminster.
The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Magnolia Street, and heads eastbound on Bolsa Avenue. The Parade will turn right on Bushard Street and head southbound, ending at Bishop Place.
Read our coverage of Lunar New Year in Orange County here.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Bolsa Ave. between Magnolia St. and Bushard St.
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the city at (714) 898-3311
Learn to Speak Spanish at Sunkist Branch Library
Attend an afternoon salon to improve Spanish speaking skills. Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers will meet to teach one another their language.
Bilingual library staff will lead 30 minutes of interaction in each language.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 901 S Sunkist, Anaheim, CA 92806
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3576
Family Friendly Magic Show at Seal Beach Mary Wilson Library
Enjoy a family-friendly magic show with magician John Abrams.
When: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 707 Electric Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (562) 431-3584, or email ocpl.sealbeach@occr.ocgov.com
Sunday, February 11
Lunar New Year Storytime at Cypress Library
Take the kids to a Lunar New Year themed storytime with song, dance and a craft.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 5331 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350, or email ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com
Volunteer Opportunity at Newport Back Bay
Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in restoring OC’s natural habitat. Activities can include non-native plant removal, watering, trash cleanup and more.
No experience necessary, and tools will be provided. Rain will cancel the program.
Advanced registration is highly encouraged, as space is limited.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free
For questions, please contact resource specialist Emma Arago at emma.arago@ocparks.com or call (657) 692-5401
Lego Mania at La Habra Library
Take the kids for an afternoon of creative play with Legos at La Habra Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728, or email ocpl.lahabra@occr.ocgov.com
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