Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending an early celebration of Earth Day at Laguna Beach Library with the kids, or by taking a yoga class at the Placentia Library.
Weather permitting, consider starting Sunday with a 7-mile geocaching hike, or by attending the open hours at Heritage House in Mission Viejo.
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, April 20
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with a celebration at the Laguna Beach Library.
Families are welcome to participate in crafts, rock painting, storytime, face painting, composting workshop, poetry readings from Laguna Playhouse, light refreshments and more.
Earth Day is Monday, April 22.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, CA 9265
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733 or email ocpl.lagunabeach@occr.ocgov.com.
Yoga at the Placentia Library
Enjoy a morning yoga session at the Placentia Library.
Ages 14+ are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906
Learn About College Admissions
Take your high school student to learn about what college admissions committees look for in applicants in a 1-hour seminar at Newport Beach Central Library.
A Collegewise counselor will discuss grades, test scores, activities and other factors considered in college applications.
Registration is recommended for the seminar.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, California 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3838
Sunday, April 21
Geocaching Hike
Try out geocaching on a hike to Dripping Springs, a natural spring in Limestone Canyon. The 7-mile hike is open to existing geocachers, those curious about geocaching and non-geocachers.
Registration is required.
When: 8:300 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at (714) 508-4757
Indigenous Food Storytime
Celebrate Indigenous culture with a themed storytime at the Cypress Library.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Where: 5331 Orange Ave Cypress, CA 90630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350
Learn About Mission Viejo History
Learn about the City of Mission Viejo’s history at the open house of Heritage House, a collection of local history located in Melinda Park.
The museum was established in 2003 to educate the public about the city’s history.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 28951 Melinda Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Cost: Free
For questions, please contact (949) 470-8488 or localhistory@cityofmissionviejo.org
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