Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by volunteering at a native plant nursery in Laguna Canyon. Later, celebrate Native American Heritage Month through a Powwow at the Heritage Museum of OC.
On Sunday, embark on a fitness hike in the Irvine Ranch Open Space, or take the kids to a family storytime.
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, November 16
Native Plant Nursery
Volunteer to care for native plants with the Laguna Canyon Foundation.
Registration is required. Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program.
When: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Laguna Canyon Foundation at volunteer@lagunacanyon.org
Local Author Fair
Meet local authors and browse book titles available for purchase at the 2024 Local Author Fair at the Fullerton Public Library.
When: 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US, 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Powwow
Attend the 1st annual Powwow at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 3101 W. Harvard. St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Lupe Lopez at (714) 591-7080
Sunday, November 17
Fitness Hike
Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness-focused hike.
Registration is required.
When: 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 or info@irconservancy.org
Family Storytime
Take the kids to a family storytime with stories, movement and songs at the Haskett Branch Library in Anaheim.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 2650 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Branch Manager Guadalupe Gomez at (714) 765-5075
Lego Mania
All ages are welcome to play with legos at the La Habra Library every Sunday.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728 or (562) 694-0078
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