Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to a family storytime at Santa Ana Main Library, or by attending an open house at Founders’ Park in Anaheim.
On Sunday, if the weather permits, consider taking a scenic hike through Baker Canyon. Later in the day, take the kids to LEGO Club at Garden Grove Main 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, March 2
Family Storytime at Santa Ana Main Library
Santa Ana Main Library will host a family storytime with songs, rhymes and books.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 647-5250.
Founders’ Park Open House
Immerse yourself in Anaheim’s agricultural history through an open house at Founders’ Park.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 400 N West Street, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Anaheim Heritage Center at (714) 765-6453
Walk-In Tutoring at Tustin Library
Adults ages 16+ are invited to the Tustin Library for 20-minute personal tutoring sessions related to English conversation, job applications, reading, writing questions, and more.
English learners of all levels are welcome.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 345 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 544-7725, or email ocpl.tustin@occr.ocgov.com
Sunday, March 3
Hike at Baker Canyon
Take a scenic morning hike through Baker Canyon.
Advanced registration is required to hike.
Arrive 15 minutes early, ready to hike; the Baker hiker entry gate will close promptly at 6:55 a.m.
When: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Baker Canyon Staging Area, 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Irvine Ranch Conservancy at (714) 508-4757, or email info@irconservancy.org
Lego Club at Garden Grove Main
All ages are welcome to “build with LEGOs to your heart’s content” at Garden Grove Main Library’s LEGO Club, meeting Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 11200 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 530-0711, or email ocpl.ggr@occr.ocgov.com
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon
Embark on a 3-4 mile hike with the family through Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space.
Advanced registration is required.
When: 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Irvine Ranch Conservancy at (714) 508-4757, or email info@irconservancy.org
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