Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to the 6th annual Art in the Park, or by attending a celebration of Nowruz at Mission Viejo Library.
On Sunday, if the weather permits, consider volunteering outdoors at Newport Back Bay. Later in the day, take the kids on an evening 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, March 9
Art in the Park
Enjoy the City of Garden Grove’s 6th annual Art in the Park at Village Green Park.
Art in the Park is an outdoor, interactive art festival put on by the city and Garden Grove Unified School District.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 12732 Main St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the city at (714) 741-5000
Credit: City of Garden Grove website
Work on a Creative Project at Placentia Library
Visit the Placentia Library’s Hangar DIY Lab – a creative makerspace.
Use the cricut, sewing machine, embroidery machine or craft materials on a creative project.
The equipment can be used by adults and teens ages 14+ with a valid library card, ID and signed waiver, available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 14 years old can use the craft materials with parental supervision.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 5281906
Nowruz Celebration at Mission Viejo Library
Attend a celebration of Nowruz, Persian or Iranian New Year, at Mission Viejo Library. The event will include a storytime, children’s activities and crafts, along with music and dance performances.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 452-8343
Sunday, March 10
Kindergarten Readiness Storytime
Take your child to a kindergarten readiness storytime at Cypress Library. The storytime will reinforce basic social skills, reading and math in preparation for school.
Children ages 3 to 5 years old are welcome to participate.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Where: 5331 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Cypress 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
Family Hike at Agua Chinon
Immerse your kids in Orange County’s natural landscape through an evening family hike through Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve.
The hike, which travels through Agua Chinon starting at 4:30 p.m., requires advance registration.
When: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 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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