Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by visiting the Hilbert Museum of California Art, or by attending a talk on using irrigation systems to save water while gardening.
On Sunday, consider two fitness hikes in Limestone Canyon or Weir 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.
North Orange County
Makerspace Open Hours
Chrissy Willis, right, works on a craft with her daughter Sadie, 4, at the Placentia Library District’s Hangar Makerspace on Sept. 14, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC
Work on a creative project at the Placentia Library’s Hangar Makerspace, featuring various crafting projects.
When: June 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906
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Chess for Kids
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to learn to play chess at the Cypress Library. Registration is required.
When: June 21, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350
Music Performance
Listen to a live musical performance blending jazz, pop and Brazilian music at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: June 21, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873
Central Orange County
Watch Anime at the Library
Ages 15 and up are welcome to Animescapes at the Fountain Valley Library. Watch anime and enjoy refreshments with other anime fans.
When: June 21, 2:00 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
Visit the Hilbert Museum
Spend time at the Hilbert Museum of California Art, one of the largest collections of California narrative art from from the late 19th century to present day.
Reservations are required, but admission is free.
When: June 21, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, CA 92866
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 516-5880
Morning Fitness Hike
Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness hike through Hicks Haul Rd., West Loma and Shoestring trails.
Registration is required.
When: June 22, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.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
Tomato Gardening Talk
Providence St. Jude Medical Center’s Move More, Eat Healthy team won first place at the Orange County Fair for their cherry tomatoes grown in the Buena Park Community Garden in 2024. Credit: Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo
Learn how to deal with pests and diseases and tips on successful tomato gardening at a gardening talk at the Laguna Beach Library. Attendees will be able to hands-on garden, while supplies last.
When: June 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
Volunteer Outdoors
Volunteers at the Laguna Canyon Foundation stop along the trail to talk about the surrounding area in Laguna Beach, Calif. on Oct. 5, 2024. Credit: Fashion Castillo, Voice of OC
Volunteer to maintain trails inside the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and can expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools.
Registration is required.
When: June 21, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, email volunteer@lagunacanyon.org, craig@lagunacanyon.org and nicholas@lagunacanyon.org
Visit the HB International Surfing Museum
A mural by Donald “DJ Mac” MacDonald on the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum on May 21, 2023. The piece was originally painted in 1996. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC.
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: June 21 & 22, 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
South Orange County
Open Sewing Lab
Teens ages 14+ and adults are welcome to the Laguna Niguel Branch Library to work on a sewing project in their open sewing lab.
Registration is required, as space is limited. Email or call the library to register.
When: June 21, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at ocpl.lagunaniguel@occr.ocgov.com or by calling the library at (949) 249-5252
Gardening Talk
Learn how to conserve water while gardening during a talk at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.
This is an adult-level program. Gardening giveaways available while supplies last.
When: June 21, 2:00 p.m.. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094
Weir Canyon Hike
Embark on a fitness hike in the Weir Canyon backcountry. The hike features 1800 ft. accumulated elevation gain, with multiple steep climbs and descents.
Registration is required.
When: June 22, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 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 or info@irconservancy.org
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