Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by meditating at the Yorba Linda Library, or by attending a workshop on composting at the Fountain Valley Library.
On Sunday, take the kids on a family mountain bike ride, or embark on a fitness hike.
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 Orange County
Morning Meditation at Yorba Linda Public Library
Start the day with a guided meditation session at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: March 22, 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
Interior Design Workshop
Learn simple interior design techniques to create a ‘supportive, nurturing and vibrant’ home environment at a workshop hosted at the Anaheim Public Library: Central Library.
No registration is required.
When: March 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880
Family Movie
Take the kids for a screening of “Moana 2” at the Fullerton Public Library’s main branch.
When: March 22, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Central Orange County
Wilderness Access Day
Hike 3.3 miles of trails in the Saddleback Wilderness during a scheduled access day.
No registration is required, but access is first-come, first-served until parking capacity is reached.
When: March 22, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 3081 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92869
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
Composting Workshop
Learn about composting and its benefits from OC Waste and Recycling during a presentation at the Fountain Valley Library.
Complimentary compost sample bags will be available while supplies last.
When: March 22, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 962-1324
Learn to Sew & Mend Clothing
Bring a simple mending project to the Westminster Library for an introduction to the sewing machines available for checkout.
No registration is required.
When: March 22, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 8180 13th St., Westminster, CA 92683
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 893-5057
Coastal Orange County
Outdoor Volunteer Opportunity
Join Laguna Canyon Foundation staff and volunteers in maintaining hiking trails in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Activities can include pruning vegetation back, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and other maintenance activities.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Advanced registration is required.
When: March 22, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 10 Phillips Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For questions, please contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org, craig@lagunacanyon.org and nicholas@lagunacanyon.org with any questions
Chess Club
Children ages 7+ and teens are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to learn to play chess. Registration is required.
When: March 22, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 17251 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068
Sensory Playtime
Take the kids to participate in sensory playtime activities at the San Clemente Library.
When: March 22, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 492-3493
South Orange County
Family Board Game
Play board games as a family at the Foothill Ranch Library.
When: March 22, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8072
Family Mountain Bike Ride
Families with children aged 12 and older are welcome on a slow-paced mountain bike ride through Limestone Canyon, known as Orange County’s ‘Grand Canyon’.
Registration is required.
When: March 23, 4:30 p.m.. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
Fitness Hike
Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness hike through Hicks Haul Road, West Loma and Shoestring trails.
Registration is required.
When: March 23, 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 irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
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For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.
