Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by exploring 3.3 miles of new trails in the Saddleback Wilderness, or by engaging in a guided meditation session.
On Sunday, take the kids to a bilingual Arabic storytime at Irvine Heritage Park Library. Later in the day, attend a free violin concert at Newport Beach Central Library, just one of many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
Saturday, February 17
Morning Meditation at Yorba Linda Public Library
Start the day with a guided meditation session at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (562) 431-3584, or email ocpl.sealbeach@occr.ocgov.com
Wilderness Access Day at Saddleback Wilderness
Explore 3.3 miles of new trails during a wilderness access day in the Saddleback Wilderness.
Access is first come, first served until parking capacity is reached.
When: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 3081 Santiago Canyon Rd, Orange, CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
Aquarium on Wheels at Mission Viejo City Hall
Take the kids to an interactive, instructor-led program by Aquarium of the Pacific. After a presentation on how to find shapes under the sea, attendees will receive an opportunity to interact with local marine life.
No registration is required, but attendance is limited to a first come, first served basis.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Mission Viejo Library at (949) 452-834, or email libraryprograms@cityofmissionviejo.org
Sunday, February 18
Arabic Storytime at Irvine Heritage Park Library
Take the kids to a bilingual Arabic storytime at Irvine Heritage Park Library. The storytime will also include songs and crafts in Arabic.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 14361 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 936-4040, or email ocpl.heritage@occr.ocgov.com
Guided Art Program at East Anaheim Library Branch
Ages 12 and older are welcome to a “Paint & Take” guided art program at the East Anaheim Branch of Anaheim Public Libraries.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3895
Sunday Musicale at Newport Beach Central Library
Enjoy a free violin concert featuring a variety of music styles, including sonata, bluegrass, classical jazz and tango.
When: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3800
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