A scavenger hunt in Newport Beach and a mountain bike ride are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Author Archives: Erika Taylor
Erika Taylor was a Tracy A. Wood reporting fellow and photojournalist at Voice of OC, covering transportation, libraries, culture and open space across the county.
Taylor started reporting for Voice of OC through Chapman University’s Collegiate News Service in August 2022, working closely with Director of Photography Julie Leopo to produce news images and photo essays. Through her impactful work with photo essays she received a grant through the university’s Marshutz Endowed Journalism Award to begin as an intern in May 2023.
She joined the Tracy A. Wood Fellowship in November 2023 – a memorial fellowship honoring the newsroom’s legendary Civic Editor.
As part of her senior capstone, she investigated online meeting accessibility across public agencies, leading to a series on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s video live streaming practices. Her reporting prompted OCTA to implement video live streaming at board meetings in December 2024. She also started “Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC” in November 2023, a weekly series featuring free public events from libraries, museums and other public agencies.
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Free Things to Do: Bird Watching and Trail Access
A “bird walk” within the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and other outdoor events are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Free Things to Do: Tết Parade and Movie Screenings
The annual Tết parade in the City of Westminster and movie screenings are among many free events this weekend.
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Free Things to Do Valentine’s Weekend
A talk on the history of chocolate and a screening of “Loving” are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Free Things to Do: OC Black History Parade and Cultural Activities
The OC Black History Parade and a Mahjong meetup are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
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Free Things to Do: Family-Friendly Hikes and Cultural Celebrations
A family hike in Anaheim and a lion dance performance at a Garden Grove library are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Placentia Library To Take Books to the Streets
The district will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this weekend for their first bookmobile offering mobile library services.
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Free Things to Do: Movie Screenings and Wilderness Access
A screening of “Arthur” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library and access to the Saddleback Wilderness are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
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Weeding and Watering Peters Canyon
The public can participate in environmental restoration efforts that have been underway at the park for decades through scheduled programs.
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Free Things to Do: Cultural Celebrations and Family-Friendly Activities
A celebration of Lunar New Year and a family movie are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
