Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to a family storytime, or by learning to sew at the Placentia Library.
On Sunday, consider going an early morning hike through Fremont Canyon, or attend an afternoon movie screening.
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 27
Family Storytime
Children ages 3-7 are invited to a family storytime and craft at the Corona Del Mar Branch Library.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 410 Marigold Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 644-3075
Learn to Sew
Adults and teens are invited to the Placentia Library to learn how to use a sewing machine. Participants receive a hands-on overview of winding a bobbin, sewing straight lines and more.
Space is limited, and attendees are asked to arrive at the library by 12:30 p.m. to receive a ticket for one of the two classes.
When: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906
Wild Animal Program
Take the kids to a “fun and educational” live animal program at the El Modena Branch Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 380 S. Hewes St., Orange, California 92869
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 288-2450
Sunday, July 28
Early Morning Hike
Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on an early morning hike through Fremont Canyon. The hike is a steep climb from the mouth of the canyon up to the Fremont Weather Station.
Registration is required.
When: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 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
Afternoon Movie
Attend an afternoon screening of the 1964 James Bond film “Goldfinger” 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
An entrance to the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library on April 28, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC
Kids Lego Club
Children under 6 years old are welcome to play with legos at the Garden Grove Main Library.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 11200 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 530-0711
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