Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by learning to ride a bike, or by taking the kids on a family hike in Agua Chinon.
On Sunday, consider going on a hike in Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, or attend a live jazz concert.
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, July 20
Learn to Ride a Bike
Adults and children are welcome to attend a class meant to teach the steps to ride a bicycle safely. Bikes are provided during the class. Participants will receive a free helmet and bike light once they finish the class.
Registration is required.
When: ADULTS 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m., CHILDREN 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park Basketball courts, 3000 W. Edinger Ave, Santa Ana,CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Dorian Romero, Project Manager, at dorian@saascoalition.org or (714) 340-5186
Family Hike
Take the kids on a family hike through Agua Chinon.
Registration is required.
When: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 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
Learn to Declutter Your Home
Learn about home organizing techniques from a at the La Palma Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 7842 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 523-8585
Sunday, July 21
Hike in Limestone Canyon
Embark on a hike within Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve to see “the Sinks” – a geographic landmark with exposed sandstone cliffs.
Registration is required.
When: 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
Live Jazz Concert
Attend a live jazz concert with the Bryan Cabrera Trio at the Laguna Niguel Library.
This is an adult-only program.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 249-5252
Volunteering – Garden Maintenance
Volunteer to maintain the Native Seed Farm’s demonstration garden, used to demonstrate how to build a garden with regionally-suitable plants. Activities include weeding, clearing, cutting, digging, watering and more.
Registration is required.
When: 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 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
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