Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by hiking in Limestone Canyon or crafting at a community garden in Old Town Tustin.
On Sunday, take the kids to play with legos at the library, or learn about wildlife on a hike through Round Canyon.
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, November 30
Hike in Limestone Canyon
Enjoy a 6-mile hike to the West Sinks, known as ‘Orange County’s miniature Grand Canyon.’
Registration is required.
When: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Portola Staging Area
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com or info@irconservancy.org
Craft at One Seed Community Garden
Learn how to make holiday crafts and decorations using dehydrated citrus at One Seed Community Garden.
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: 450 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact One Seed Community Garden at oneseedcg@gmail.com
[Read: Green Gathering Spaces on the Rise, Tustin’s Newest Community Garden]
Paint at the Library
Paint a still life alongside library staff at the Haskett Branch Library in Anaheim.
Attendees must email the library to register for a spot.
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 haskettprograms@anaheim.net
Sunday, December 1
Native Animals Hike
Learn about native wildlife on a hike through Round Canyon.
Registration is required.
When: 7:00 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
Legos at the Library
All ages are welcome to play with legos at the La Habra Library every Sunday.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728 or (562) 694-0078
All Ages Coloring
The Irvine Heritage Park Library invites all ages to relax through a coloring activity.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 14361 Yale Ave., Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 936-4040
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