{"id":184617,"date":"2026-02-19T14:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/184617\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:19:09","slug":"free-events-in-orange-county-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/184617\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Events in Orange County This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by celebrating Lunar New Year at the T\u1ebft parade<\/a> in Westminster or by taking your kids to a family-friendly movie screening<\/a> at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, attend a screening<\/a> of a \u201850s movie at the Donald Dungan Library or go on a fitness hike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These are 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

Tet Parade<\/p>\n

\"\"The 2025 Westminster Tet Parade on Feb. 1 to celebrate the Lunar New Year with hundreds in attendance. Parade participants walk through to welcome the community to the parade. Credit: FASHION CASTILLO, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Vietnamese-American community of Orange County at the T\u1ebft parade<\/a> in Westminster. The parade features floats, lion dances, color guards, marching bands, martial arts, multi-cultural attire, elected officials, service organizations and businesses.<\/p>\n

The parade will start at the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Magnolia Street, heading eastbound on Bolsa Avenue. The Parade will turn right on Bushard Street and head southbound, ending at Bishop Place.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 8:30 a.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where: Bolsa Ave., between Magnolia St. and Bushard St., Westminster<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the city at (714) 898-3311<\/p>\n

Fitness Hike<\/p>\n

\"\"Hicks Haul Road on April 10, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Enjoy panoramic views of Orange County on a fitness hike<\/a> through Hicks Haul Road, West Loma and Shoestring trails in Limestone Canyon.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 22, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 11911 Hicks Haul Rd., Irvine, CA 92602<\/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

Movie Screening<\/p>\n

Watch a screening<\/a> of the 1957 film \u201cWitness for the Prosecution\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library. The film was adapted from a play by Agatha Christie.<\/p>\n

When: February 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 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

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Meditate at the Library<\/p>\n

Start the day with a guided meditation session<\/a> at the Yorba Linda Public Library.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 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

Yarn and Crochet<\/p>\n

Work in a group on a project during the Placentia Library District\u2019s crochet and knitting circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: February 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia CA 92870<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906<\/p>\n

Game Day<\/p>\n

Enjoy playing cards, party games, social deduction games and other types during a game day<\/a> at the Hunt Branch Library in Fullerton.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 201 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6365<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Learn to Garden<\/p>\n

\"\"A bee landing on a Matilija poppy plant at Putuidem Village on Aug. 4, 2023. The Matilija poppy is native to California and northern Mexico. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC.<\/p>\n

Attend a talk on creating a pollinator garden<\/a> in your own yard at the Laguna Beach Library. Attendees will learn about the different types of pollinators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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\u00a0<\/p>\n

Volunteer at a Seed Library<\/p>\n

\"\"Cynthia Flores, library assistant for adult public services at Huntington Beach Public Library, holds a packet of Korean Mint available inside the seed library at the Huntington Beach Central Library.<\/p>\n

The Huntington Central Library welcomes teens to volunteer<\/a> to sort and package the seeds donated to their seed library. Volunteers will label and pack new seeds for circulation in the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Registration is required.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 842-4481<\/p>\n

\u201cAround the World\u201d With Crafts<\/p>\n

Take the kids to learn about a different culture through a craft activity<\/a> every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Dana Point Library.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 10:30 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

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Lunar New Year Craft<\/p>\n

Take your kids to work on a Lunar New Year-themed craft<\/a> at the San Juan Capistrano Library.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 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 (714) 649-2216<\/p>\n

Learn Cross Stitch<\/p>\n

Adults and teens are welcome to the Library of the Canyons for a beginner lesson on cross stitch techniques<\/a>. Using embroidery floss, Aida cloth and a tapestry needle, attendees will create a handmade treasure. All supplies will be provided.<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7531 Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 649-2216<\/p>\n

Watch a Kid-Friendly Movie<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of the 2025 version of \u201cSmurfs\u201d at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library as a family.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: February 21, 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details and to register, contact the library at (949) 459-6094<\/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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