Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to the Easter Hunt and Family Fun Day at the Huntington Sports Complex, or by taking them to a spring themed craft program at the San Juan Capistrano Library.
This weekend, given that rain may be in the forecast, make sure to check with locations to ensure that outdoor events are still going forward.
If weather permits, for those wanting to get active, consider a spring bike ride and composting workshop.
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 30
Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day in Huntington Beach
Enjoy a day at the Easter Hunt and Family Fun Day at the Huntington Sports Complex. The event will have live music, food vendors and activities for all ages.
Entry is free.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Huntington Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Shawn Wood at (714) 960-8895 or Dr. Van Vu at (714) 713-9999
Credit: Kiwanis of Huntington Beach & the City of Huntington Beach
Spring Bicycle Ride and Learn to Compost
Take a spring bicycle ride and learn how to compost with CRECE Urban Farms and Sistema Agricola Local de Santa Ana.
Starting at the Santa Ana Train Station, the ride will go 1.8 miles to CRECE, stop for a composting workshop, then ride 2.7 miles returning to the train station.
Register here.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 1000 East Santa Ana Bl, Santa Ana, CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Maria Baeza at (714) 202-7393 or maria@saascoalition.org
Credit: City of Santa Ana website
Shadow Art Craft at San Juan Capistrano Library
Kids ages 4 through 12 are invited to a spring themed craft program to make shadow artwork.
No registration required.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 493-1752
Credit: Courtesy of OC Public Libraries Website
Indoor Egg Hunt at Anaheim Central Library
Take the kids to an egg hunt inside the children’s room at Anaheim Central Library.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880
Solar Eclipse Glasses Kit at Yorba Linda Library
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 by grabbing a free pair of solar eclipse glasses and safe viewing information at the Yorba Linda Library.
Supplies available at the Adult or Children’s Information Desk on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 6700 E Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the center at (714) 998-8380
Spring Fest at Lions Park
Take the kids to a pirate-themed spring celebration at Lions Park in the City of Costa Mesa. Kids can participate in a treasure egg hunt, or take photos with a pirate bunny.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services at (714) 754-5300
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