Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC

Consider starting your play this Saturday by learning astir Orange County’s  earthy and taste past astatine Prehistoric OC, oregon by taking the kids to an evening movie screening. 

On Sunday, research Black Star Canyon connected a morning geology hike, oregon larn astir best gardening practices.

This is conscionable a fistful of the galore escaped events and activities happening passim Orange County — funded by nationalist taxation dollars.  

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Here are a fewer noteworthy escaped events happening this weekend. 

Saturday, October 12

Prehistoric OC

Take the kids to research Orange County’s earthy and taste past astatine Prehistoric OC. Enjoy acquisition activities and exhibitors from section cultural, paleontological and geological organizations.

When: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621

Cost: Free

For much details, telephone (714) 973-3170 oregon email [email protected]. 

Meditate astatine the Library

Enjoy meditation astatine the main branch of the Fullerton Public Library.   

No registration required, but escaped covering and socks are recommended. The meditation is an big program, but minors ages 13+ are allowed if 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 much details, interaction the room astatine (714) 738-6326

Movie successful the Park

A ample assemblage shows up for the OC parks Sunset Cinema Series astatine Craig Regional Park successful Fullerton, connected June 9, 2023. Credit: HANNAH OKAMOTO, Voice of OC

Enjoy a screening of “Inside Out 2” astatine Napoli Park. Activities, euphony and games volition footwear disconnected astatine 5:00 p.m. erstwhile the movie starts. Refreshments volition beryllium disposable for purchase. 

When: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: 27682 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Cost: Free

For much details, telephone (949) 859-4348 oregon email [email protected]

Sunday, October 13

Geology Hike

Black Star Canyon connected Saturday, August 3, 2024. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC

Enjoy views of the red-faced cliffs of Black Star Canyon connected a morning geology hike.

Registration is required.

When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676

Cost: Free

For much details, interaction the Irvine Ranch Conservancy astatine [email protected] oregon [email protected]

Gardening Workshop

Asia Rikard helps weed successful immoderate of the communal areas astatine the Hamilton assemblage plot enactment enactment successful Costa Mesa, Calif. connected August 20, 2024. Credit: Fashion Castillo

Learn astir best gardening practices from the UCCE Master Gardeners astatine the Anaheim Central Library.

When: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805

Cost: Free

For much details, interaction the room astatine (714) 765-1880

Volunteer Opportunity

A presumption of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Volunteers are invited to articulation sphere unit this Sunday successful onshore tending. Activities tin see non-native works removal, watering, trash cleanup and more. Credit: CRYSTAL HENRIQUEZ, Voice of OC

 Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve unit and volunteers successful restoring OC’s earthy habitat. Activities tin see non-native works removal, watering, trash cleanup and more.  

No acquisition necessary, and tools volition beryllium provided. Advanced registration is highly encouraged, arsenic abstraction is limited.

When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Cost: Free

For questions, delight interaction assets specializer Emma Arago astatine [email protected] oregon telephone (657) 692-5401

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