{"id":216983,"date":"2026-03-12T20:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/216983\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:59:40","slug":"art-and-music-events-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/216983\/","title":{"rendered":"Art and Music Events For Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by working on an art project<\/a> with your children at the Laguna Beach Library, or listen to a bagpipe performance<\/a> later in the day at the Cypress Library.<\/p>\n

This is just two 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

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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

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Family Art Experience<\/p>\n

Take the kids to create artwork together<\/a> at the Laguna Beach Library. Families will work on an art project using provided materials, following instruction from artists.<\/p>\n

This event occurs the second Saturday of each month into May 2026.<\/p>\n

When: March 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\u00a0<\/p>\n

Board Games<\/p>\n

Take the kids to play board games<\/a> at the Newport Beach Public Library\u2019s central branch.<\/p>\n

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

Where: 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 717-3800<\/p>\n

Chess Club\u00a0<\/p>\n

Children ages 7+ and teens are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to learn to play chess<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Registration is required.<\/p>\n

When: March 14, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 17251 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

OC Archives Bazaar<\/p>\n

Enjoy exhibitions, presentations and activities on Southern California history at the OC Archives Bazaar<\/a> at the Great Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Orange County Archives in Action at ocarchivesbazaar@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Trail Stewardship<\/p>\n

Volunteer to remove weeds and trim shrubs<\/a> at Irvine Regional Park\u2019s Habitat Adventure Trail.<\/p>\n

Those that volunteer are recommended to bring gardening gloves, water, sunscreen, snacks and wear long pants. Tools and some gloves will be available on-site.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The program will begin near parking lot G at the Habitat Adventure Trail trailhead.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required. Parking is free for volunteers. Attendees must notify the park attendant you are volunteering when they arrive for free parking.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 14, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (657) 253-3681 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Journaling Program<\/p>\n

Learn how to \u201cjunk journal\u201d<\/a> and other journaling ideas at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana. Journals and art supplies will be provided.<\/p>\n

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

Where: 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the center\u00a0 at (714) 647-5358<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Hike in Gypsum Canyon<\/p>\n

\"\"Hikers walk along designated Gypsum Canyon Wilderness trails in September 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: March 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

Book Exchange<\/p>\n

Bring 1-4 books to exchange at the Placentia Library during a book exchange<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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

Music Experience<\/p>\n

All ages are invited to visit the Cypress Library for a performance by bagpiper<\/a> John McLean Allan.<\/p>\n

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

Where: 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Nowruz Celebration<\/p>\n

Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with a bilingual English-Persian storytime<\/a>. Attendees will work on crafts and snacks will be available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 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

Computer Basics Class<\/p>\n

Adults and seniors can learn email setup, USB navigation and other computer skills<\/a> every other Sunday at the Mission Viejo Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal devices, but library laptops will be available during program hours.<\/p>\n

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

When: March 8, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 100 Civic Ctr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 452-8343<\/p>\n

Pi Day Celebration<\/p>\n

Enjoy math and science activities during a Pi Day celebration<\/a> at the El Toro Library. Pie will also be available while supplies last.<\/p>\n

No registration required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: March 14, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8173<\/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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