Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by checking out books at the mobile library stop at MoonGoat Coffee, or by taking the kids on a family hike.
On Sunday, take the kids to celebrate Halloween at the library, or watch a movie at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan 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.
Saturday, October 26
Mobile Library Visit
The Orange County Public Libraries Mobile Library will be visiting MoonGoat Coffee in Garden Grove. Check out library books, hotspots and chromebooks, or get a library card.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 7200 Acacia Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the office at (714) 566-2708 or ocpl.mobilelibrary@occr.ocgov.com
[Read: Mobile Library Expands Access to Seniors, Low Income OC Residents]
Makerspace Open Hours
Visit the Huntington Beach Central Library’s Makerspace – a creative space with machines such as a laser engraver, embroidering machine, 3D printers and other equipment.
To reserve equipment, attendees must make an appointment.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 842-4481
Family Hike
Take the kids on a family hike through Baker Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space.
Registration is required.
When: 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 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 or info@irconservancy.org
Sunday, October 27
Early Morning Hike
Explore Fremont Canyon on an early morning hike.
Registration is required.
When: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 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
Halloween Seasonal Event
Take the kids to celebrate Halloween at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library. Arts and crafts, games and other family-friendly activities will be offered.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 13109 Old Myford Rd., Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 669-8753
Afternoon Movie
Attend a screening of the film “Apollo 13” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 646-8845
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