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Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by hiking in the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, or by watching a Lion Dance performance at the Seal Beach Library.
On Sunday, consider going on a fitness hike starting at Hicks Haul Road, or by visiting the Orange County Museum of Art.
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
Wilderness Access Day
Explore 6 miles of trails in the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness, part of the Irvine Ranch Open Space.
No registration is required, but access is first-come, first-served until parking capacity is reached.
When: February 8, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 390 South Gypsum Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92887
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
Make Valentine’s Day Cards
Adults are welcome to create Valentine’s Day cards at the Brea Library.
Registration is required. Call the library at (714) 671-1722 or email ocpl.brea@occr.ocgov.com to register.
When: February 8, 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
Learn to Grow Non-Spring Vegetables
Attend a talk on growing non-spring vegetables at the Anaheim Central Library with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County
When: February 9, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880
Central
Visit the Orange County Museum of Art
Enjoy artwork and other exhibitions on display at the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA).
Tickets must be reserved online, and there is no parking available onsite.
When: February 8 & 9, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 780-2130 or info@ocma.art
Volunteer Outdoors
Enjoy volunteering to restore the native habitat of Peters Canyon Regional Park.
Registration is required.
When: February 8, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: 8548 E. Canyon View Ave., Orange, CA 92869
Cost: Free
For more details, contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com
AStounD
Neurodivergent youth are welcome to the Newhope Library in Santa Ana to practice social and reading skills by interacting with the library’s ASD robots and sensory toys in a group setting.
When: February 8, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 122 N Newhope St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 647-6992
Coastal
Lion Dance Performance
Continue celebrating Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance performance at the Seal Beach Library.
When: February 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (562) 431-3584
Family Art Experience
Take the kids to create artwork together at the Laguna Beach Library. Families will work on an art project using provided materials, following instruction from artists.
This event occurs the second Saturday of each month into May 2025.
When: February 8, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
Board Games at the Library
Enjoy playing board games as a family at the Newport Beach Central Library.
When: February 8, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, California 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3800
South
Seed Growing Class
Adults are welcome to the El Toro Branch Library to learn how to grow healthy plants from seeds from master gardeners.
When: February 8, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library (949) 855-8173
Arabic Storytime
Take the kids to enjoy songs and stories in Arabic at a bilingual storytime hosted by the Laguna Niguel Library.
When: February 8, 3:00 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 (949) 249-5252
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: February 9, 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
If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org
For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.
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