Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to learn to ride a bike at Centennial Park, or by attending a talk on how to organize your home at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.
On Sunday, attend an open house at the Back Bay Science Center, or attend a film screening of American Graffiti, just one of many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks.
This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County — funded by public tax dollars.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
Saturday, March 23
Learn to Ride a Bike at Centennial Park
Ages 10 and up are invited to Centennial Park for a free class on bike riding and bike safety.
Register here.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Centennial Basketball Courts, 3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Maria Baeza at (714) 202-7393 or maria@saascoalition.org
Creativity Corner at Oak View Branch Library
Kids ages 4 through 12 are invited to play with art supplies at the Oak View Library’s Creativity Corner, including paint dotters, collages, paper art and more craft supplies.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 17251 Oak Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068
Learn to Organize Your Home
Attend a talk with home organizer Stacy Lee to learn about the KonMari method at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094
Sunday, March 24
Digitize Your Photo Albums
Join the Memory Lab at Haskett Branch Library as they demonstrate how to convert film and print photos into digital images.
If you plan to bring photos with you, email haskettprograms@anaheim.net.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 2650 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-5075, or email haskettprograms@anaheim.net
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center
Enjoy an open house at the Back Bay Science Center. Learn about the center’s educational programs or take the kids for fun, hands-on activities.
No reservations needed, but dogs and other pets are not allowed at this time.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, please call the Back Bay Science Center at (949) 640-9959.
Film Screening at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Attend an afternoon screening of American Graffiti directed by George Lucas.
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
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