Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by volunteering your time at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm, or by working on a creative project at the Placentia Library’s creative makerspace.
On Sunday, consider a fitness-focused hike on Hicks Haul Road, or take the kids to the Anaheim Central Library for a children’s movie screening.
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, June 22
Grow Together at Native Seed Farm
Spend time harvesting seeds, planting new seeds and tending to plants at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine.
Registration is required.
When: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com or info@irconservancy.org
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: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 5281906
Polynesian Dance Performance
Attend a Polynesian dance performance at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873
Sunday, June 23
Fitness Hike on Hicks Haul Road
Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness-focused hike on Hicks Haul Road.
Registration is required.
When: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com or info@irconservancy.org
Playtime at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
Families are welcome to attend playtime at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 13109 Old Myford Rd., Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 669-8753.
Children’s Movie Screening
Take the kids to an afternoon screening of a Winnie the Pooh movie at the Anaheim Central Library.
When: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880
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