Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending one of several spring festivals and egg hunts like Buena Park’s Spring Eggstravaganza and Sustainability Fair, or by volunteering to plant trees at local parks in celebration of Arbor Day.
The county’s libraries are also hosting several gardening-themed events for adults and children – like a talk on Orchids at the Laguna Beach Library or a kid’s gardening craft at San Juan Capistrano 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.
North Orange County
‘Spring Eggstravaganza’ at the Library
Enjoy egg hunts and spring activities on the front lawn of the Hunt Library in Fullerton.
Registration for an egg hunt is required.
When: April 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 201 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6365
Spring Festival and Sustainability Fair
Celebrate spring with the kids at the annual Spring Eggstravaganza and Sustainability Fair at Boisseranc Park. Enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, crafts, pony rides and live entertainment.
When: April 19, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale St., Buena Park, CA 90620
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Buena Park Community Services at (714) 562-3860
Fabric Flower Craft
Adults are welcome to make a flower out of fabric at the Brea Library. All materials will be provided.
Registration is required. To register, email the library at ocpl.brea@occr.ocgov.com or call (714) 671-1722.
When: April 19, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1 Civic Center Cr., Brea, CA 92821
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 671-1722
Central Orange County
Tree Planting at the Park
Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day by planting trees across seven parks in Santa Ana.
When: April 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where:
- Santiago Park, 600 E. Memory Ln
- Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave.
- Ed Caruthers Park, 423 S. Raitt St.
- Cabrillo Park, 1820 E. Fruit St.
- Carl Thornton Park, 1801 W. Segerstrom Ave.
- El Salvador Park, 1825 W. Civic Center Dr.
- Delhi Park, 2314 S. Halladay St.
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the City Manager’s Office at (714) 647-5200
Pirate-Themed Spring Festival
Take the kids to one of five egg hunts at Springfest: A Pirate Adventure at Lions Park in Costa Mesa. Enjoy live entertainment, music, games and food trucks at the festival.
When: April 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lions Park Event Lawn, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Costa Mesa Parks & Community Services at (714) 754-5300
Morning 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: April 20, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 11911 Hicks Haul Rd., Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
Coastal Orange County
Gardening Talk
Learn how to grow and care of Orchids during a talk with master gardeners at the Laguna Beach Library.
When: April 19, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
Nature Journaling
Enjoy drawing wildflowers at a nature journaling event in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Take your own journal, sketch pad, folding chair and your own art materials.
Advanced registration is required.
When: April 19, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Resource Specialist Emma Arago at emma.arago@ocparks.com or (657) 692-5401
Egg Hunt, Magic Show and Easter Bunny Visit
An egg hunt with a magic show will be held at both Pines Park and Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point. Kids can take photos with an Easter Bunny at both locations from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
When: April 19, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pines Park, 34942 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 & Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629
Cost: Free
For more details, contact City of Dana Point Recreation Division at (949) 248-3536
South Orange County
Children’s Gardening Craft
Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to the San Juan Capistrano Library to work on a gardening craft.
When: April 19, 11:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 493-1752
Adult Spring Craft
Adults are welcome to the Ladera Ranch Library to make pressed flower lanterns. All materials will be provided.
When: April 19, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 29551 Sienna Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 234-5940
Family Hike
Take the kids on a family hike 3 miles into Agua Chinon, part of the Irvine Ranch Open Space.
Registration is required.
When: April 19, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 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
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