Consider starting the New Year this Saturday meditating at the Yorba Linda Public Library, or by volunteering to tend to the land in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
On Sunday, consider visiting the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.
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.
North
Meditate at the Library
Enjoy a morning meditation session at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: January 4, 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
Founders’ Park Open House
Learn about Anaheim’s heritage at Founders’ Park, a one-acre park featuring some of the city’s earliest homes.
When: January 4, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 400 N. West St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Founders’ Park at (714) 765-5155
Board Games
Enjoy playing board games and other games at the Fullerton Public Library. The
North Orange County Boardgamers Game Day is held the first Saturday of each month.
When: January 4, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US, 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Central
Lego Play
Take the kids to play with Legos at the Fountain Valley Library.
When: January 4, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 962-1324
Family Movie
Enjoy a family-friendly movie and activities at the La Palma Library.
When: January 4, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 7842 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 523-8585
Family Storytime
Take the kids to an interactive storytime with activities at the Villa Park Library.
When: January 4, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: 17865 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park, CA 92861
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 998-0861
Coastal
Sensory Playtime
Take the kids to engage in sensory playtime activities at the San Clemente Library.
When: January 4, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 492-3493
Visit the HB International Surfing Museum
Learn about the history of surfing at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, a nonprofit museum located downtown.
The museum is free to enter, but donations are appreciated.
When: January 4 & 5, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 960-3483
Play at the Library
Take the kids to play tabletop games at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library.
When: January 4, 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
South
Kids Math Challenge
Grade levels 2-6 are welcome to test their math skills in an hour-long math challenge at the Mission Viejo Library. The program will feature ‘fun’ word problems, math puzzles and active discussion.
Registration is required.
When: January 4, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 452-8343
Volunteer Outdoors
Spend time volunteering outdoors in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Assist with land stewardship activities such as removing invasive plants.
Registration is required.
When: January 4, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 28373 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free
For more details, call (949) 923-2200
Learn to Play Chess
Adults are welcome to the Rancho Santa Margarita Library to learn to play chess, or refresh their existing skills by practicing with others.
When: January 4, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094
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