Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to a Mandarin Language Lunar New Year Storytime at the Taft Branch Library in Orange, or by attending a health and nutrition presentation at the Haskett Branch Library in Anaheim.
On Sunday, attend an afternoon movie screening, or for those wanting to get outdoors, attend an evening fitness hike, 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 24
Lunar New Year Storytime at Orange Taft Branch Library
Take the kids to a Mandarin Language Lunar New Year Storytime and craft at the Taft Branch Library in Orange.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 740 E. Taft Ave, Orange, California 92865
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 288-2430
Learn About Health and Nutrition at Haskett Branch Library
Attend a presentation about senior health and nutrition by the UCI Culinary Medicine Interest Group at Haskett Branch Library in Anaheim. Learn about the benefits of antioxidants and two recipes to make at home.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 2650 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at haskettprograms@anaheim.net
Loteria at Westminster Library
Take the family to play the classic Mexican game Loteria at Westminster Library.
Loteria is similar to bingo, but it utilizes a deck of cards.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 8180 13th St, Westminster, CA 92683
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 893-5057, or email ocpl.westminster@occr.ocgov.com.
Sunday, February 25
Playtime at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
Spend quality time as a family during a scheduled playtime hour at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 13109 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 669-8753, or email ocpl.katiewheeler@occr.ocgov.com
Movie Screening at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Attend an afternoon screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s film Notorious.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 1855 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 646-8845, or email ocpl.costamesadd@occr.ocgov.com
Twilight Fitness Hike in Limestone Canyon
Enjoy views of Limestone Canyon on a moderately paced, 5.5 mile fitness hike.
Advanced registration is required.
When: 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at (714) 508-4757, or email info@irconservancy.org
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