Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by checking out the Placentia Public Library’s makerspace, or meditate at the Fullerton Public Library.
On Sunday, consider attending a gardening talk at the Laguna Beach Library, or try a cardio hike in Weir Canyon.
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, September 14
Work on a Creative Project at Placentia Library
Visit the Placentia Library’s Hangar DIY Lab – a creative makerspace.
Use the cricut, sewing machine, embroidery machine or craft materials on a creative project.
The equipment can be used by adults and teens ages 14+ with a valid library card, ID and signed waiver, available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 14 years old can use the craft materials with parental supervision.
When: 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) 5281906
Volunteer Outdoors
Spend time harvesting seeds, planting new seeds and tending to plants at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine.
Registration is required.
When: 8:00 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
Afternoon Meditation at the Library
Enjoy meditation at the main branch of the Fullerton Public Library. Staff recommends attendees wear loose clothing and socks.
No registration required, but the program is intended for adults or minors ages 13 and up, if they are accompanied by an adult.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US, 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Sunday, September 15
Intro Cardio Hike
Embark on an introductory cardio hike through Weir Canyon.
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
Learn to Plant a ‘Salad Bowl’ Garden
Learn how to plant a “salad bowl” garden from the UCCE Master Gardeners. Enjoy hands-on instruction at the Laguna Beach Library.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
Legos at La Habra Library
All ages are welcome to play with legos at the La Habra Library every Sunday.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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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