Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to a Nahua cultural storytime and dance performance in Anaheim, or take a hike through Weir Canyon.
On Sunday, consider attending a talk on vegetable gardening at the La Habra Library, or take the kids to origami hour at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library.
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, August 24
Nahua Storytime and Dance Performance
Celebrate Chicano Heritage Month by attending a Nahua cultural storytime and dance performance by the Kalpulli Tekuanis dance troupe.
The Nahua are indigenous to Mexico and Central America.
When: 2:o0 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 901 S Sunkist, Anaheim, CA 92806
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3576
Intro Cardio Hike
Try cardio hiking through a 4-mile Intro to Cardio Hike in Weir Canyon.
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
Makerspace Open Hours
Learn to use tools such as a laser engraver, 3D printers, embroidering machine, Cricut and other machines at the Huntington Beach Central Library’s Makerspace.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Ron Krasnitz, Makerspace Coordinator at librarymakerspace@surfcity-hb.org
Sunday, August 25
Learn About Vegetable Gardening
Hear about vegetable gardening during cooler months from a UCCE Master Gardener.
When: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 221 East La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728 or (562) 694-0078
Origami Hour
Children of all ages are welcome to the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library to do an origami craft.
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 13109 Old Myford Rd., Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 669-8753
Afternoon Movie at the Library
Attend a screening of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” 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
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