{"id":175071,"date":"2026-02-12T14:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/175071\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:36:08","slug":"free-valentines-activities-in-orange-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/175071\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Valentine’s Activities in Orange County"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by taking the kids to make Valentine\u2019s Day cards<\/a> at the Stanton Library or view a screening<\/a> of the film \u201cLoving\u201d at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, learn about the origins of chocolate during a talk<\/a> at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library or consider visiting the Orange County Museum of Art<\/a> in Costa Mesa.<\/p>\n

This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County \u2013 funded by public tax dollars.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR FULL CALENDAR HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Every week, Voice of OC reporters work hard to help residents stay connected to upcoming civic events, putting locals in a position to save tax dollars and hold leaders accountable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can cut through the noise every morning by reading the free Voice of OC daily email newsletter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sign up here.<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also bookmark the Voice of OC calendar to stay ahead of key civic meetings impacting your quality of life during the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That same kind of watchdog reporting now fuels a vibrant weekend calendar, choc full of free public services and assets your tax dollars finance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Make Valentine\u2019s Cards<\/p>\n

Enjoy making cards for Valentines Day<\/a> at the Stanton Library. All materials will be provided and this program is open to kids of all ages.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7850 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA 90680<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 898-3302<\/p>\n

Chocolate Workshop for Teens<\/p>\n

Teens are invited to the Fountain Valley Library to make chocolate bon bons<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 17635 Los Alamos St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 962-1324<\/p>\n

History of Chocolate<\/p>\n

Learn about the history of chocolate<\/a> and participate in a hands-on truffle making activity at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library. Attendees will learn about cacao\u2019s origins in Mesoamerica and its rise as a symbol of romance.<\/p>\n

There is no registration, but space is limited to the first 25 attendees.<\/p>\n

When: February 15, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 646-8845<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

\u201cLoving\u201d Film Screening<\/p>\n

View a screening<\/a> of the 2016 film \u201cLoving\u201d at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library. \u201cLoving\u201d is based on the true loving story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose arrest for their interracial marriage in Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the landmark 1967 civil rights decision.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094<\/p>\n

Kid\u2019s Craft<\/p>\n

Take your children to the San Juan Capistrano Library to work on a heart wreath craft<\/a>. The craft is meant for children ages 4-11.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 11:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 493-1752<\/p>\n

Coloring at the Library<\/p>\n

All ages are welcome to color<\/a> at the Laguna Hills Technology Library. Coloring supplies are provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA 92653<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 707-2699<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Literary \u2018Speakeasy\u2019<\/p>\n

Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and soft-jazz<\/a> in celebration of bell hooks at the Central Library in Anaheim.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 500 w. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880<\/p>\n

Origami Craft<\/p>\n

Learn to create an origami heart<\/a> at the Yorba Linda Library. Registration<\/a> required and attendance is limited to one session.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92886<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873<\/p>\n

Hike in the Wilderness<\/p>\n

\"\"The entrance to the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness in Sept. 2024. Credit: FASHION CASTILLO, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Explore six miles of trails in the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness on a wilderness access day<\/a>. The region features prehistoric rock formations formed 16 to 20 million years ago.<\/p>\n

Although no registration<\/a> is required, access is first-come, first-served until parking capacity is reached.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 390 South Gypsum Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92887<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at info@irconservancy.org<\/a> or visit letsgooutside.org<\/a><\/p>\n

[Read: 500 Acres of Sweeping Views in the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Family Art Experience<\/p>\n

Work on artwork with your kids during a family art event<\/a> at the Laguna Beach Library. Participants will receive instruction from artists on an art project. All materials are included.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733 or email ocpl.lagunabeach@occr.ocgov.com<\/p>\n

Work on a craft<\/p>\n

Adults are invited to the Dana Point Library to work on a craft<\/a> in the company of others.<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 33841 Niguel Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 496-5517<\/p>\n

Lego Playtime<\/p>\n

Take the kids to play with Lego bricks<\/a> or toddler-safe Duplos at the Seal Beach Mary Wilson Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (562) 431-3584<\/p>\n

If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org<\/p>\n

For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.<\/p>\n

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