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Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by volunteering in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, or by visiting the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.
Families can consider attending Family Fun Day – a day of activities, including a treasure hunt – at the Villa Park Library on Saturday, or consider taking the kids to lego mania at the La Habra Library on Sunday.
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
Play Board Games
Enjoy playing board games at the Fullerton Public Library’s conference center for the North Orange County Boardgamers Game Day, held the first Saturday of every month.
When: March 1, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Makerspace Open Hours
Work on a creative project at the Placentia Library’s Hangar Makerspace.
When: March 1, 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
[Read: A Space to Create]
Lego Mania
All ages are welcome to the La Habra Library to play with Legos.
When: March 2, 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
Central Orange County
Family Fun Day
Enjoy a full day of activities, including a storytime, craft, pastel art, treasure hunt and bingo.
When: March 1, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 17865 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park, CA 92861
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 998-0861
Family Movie
Take the kids to watch a family-friendly movie at the La Palma Library.
When: March 1, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 7842 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 523-8585
Cookbook Author Visit
Attend a talk and cookbook signing with Chef Tuệ Nguyễn at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library. An acclaimed Vietnamese Chef, Nguyễn made Forbes 30 Under 30 for Food & Drink.
Complimentary books are available while supplies last.
When: March 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 646-8845
Coastal Orange County
Volunteer Outdoors
Volunteer to maintain hiking trails alongside OC Parks and the Laguna Canyon Foundation in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
Registration is required. Rain will cancel the program.
When: March 1, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 1098 Balboa Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Laguna Canyon Foundation at volunteer@lagunacanyon.org
Sensory Playtime
Take the kids to engage in sensory playtime activities at the San Clemente Library.
When: March 1, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 492-3493
Visit the HB International Surfing Museum
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: March 1 & 2, 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
Distance Hike
Embark on a 14 mile hike into Fremont Canyon, one of Orange County’s more rugged nature preserves.
Registration is required.
When: March 1, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Fremont Staging Area, Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at irvineranchopenspace@ocparks.com
[Read: Hiking the ‘Rugged’ Remote OC — Fremont Canyon]
Visit Heritage Hill Historic Park
Learn about the history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro region of Orange County at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Just over 4 acres in size, the park is home to restored and furnished historic buildings that span from the county’s rancho era to the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century.
A guided tour through the buildings is offered Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
When: March 1, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 25151 Serrano Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Heritage Hill at (949) 923-2230
[Read: Heritage Hill: A Walk Through South OC History]
Wilderness Access Day
Explore Black Star Canyon on a Wilderness Access Day, an opportunity for residents to take self-guided hikes in the wilderness park.
When: March 1, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 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
[Read: Discovering Orange County’s Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park]
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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