Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to a celebration of a Día de los Niños, or Children’s Day, at the Santa Ana Main Library, or by taking a guided meditation class at the Yorba Linda Library.
Weather permitting, consider starting Sunday with a 6-mile beginner cardio hike, or by attending a movie screening at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.
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 27
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros Celebration
Celebrate Día de los Niños, or Children’s Day, at the Santa Ana Main Library. Festivities will include interactive music shows, face painting, a community resource fair and more.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 647-5250
Morning Meditation at Yorba Linda Public Library
Start the day with a guided meditation session at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873
Indian Dance and Samosa Demonstration
Attend a demonstration of traditional Indian dances and cuisine at the Haskett Branch Library in Anaheim.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 2650 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-5075
Sunday, April 28
Intro Cardio Hike in Weir Canyon
Embark on a beginner cardio hike through Weir Canyon.
Registration is required.
When: 7:00 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
Afternoon Movie Screening
Attend a screening of the 1934 film ‘The Thin Man” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.
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
Lego Mania at La Habra Library
All ages are welcome to the La Habra Library to “express your creativity” through Lego playtime.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:221 East La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728 or (562) 694-0078, or email ocpl.lahabra@occr.ocgov.com.
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Correction: A previous story incorrectly gave the wrong dates. We regret the error.
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