{"id":63710,"date":"2025-11-21T13:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/63710\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:56:11","slug":"free-things-to-do-hikes-and-film-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/63710\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Things to Do: Hikes and Film Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by hiking or mountain biking in the Saddleback Wilderness during an access day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, embark on a fitness hike<\/a> on a partially-paved route or attend a screening<\/a> of a 1930s movie at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.<\/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<\/a> newsletter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

You can also bookmark the Voice of OC calendar<\/a> 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

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Zumba Class<\/p>\n

Enjoy movement during a \u2018Latin-dance infused\u2019 exercise class<\/a> at the Miraloma Park & Family Resource Center.<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 2600 E. Miraloma Way, Anaheim, CA 92802<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Miraloma Park & Family Resource Center at (714) 765-6490<\/p>\n

Crochet, Knitting and Embroidery Group<\/p>\n

Work on fiber art projects<\/a> including cross stitch, knitting, embroidery or crochet in a group at the Fullerton Public Library\u2019s main branch.<\/p>\n

Attendees are asked to bring their own supplies, but limited yarn supplies will be available for beginners.<\/p>\n

A library staff member will be available to assist with some crochet and cross stitch concepts.<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326 or email info@fullertonlibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Acoustic Guitar Concert<\/p>\n

Listen to a short performance of guitar music<\/a> at the Brea Library.<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 671-1722<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Wilderness Access Day<\/p>\n

\"\"The lookout point at the top of the newly opened trails at Saddleback Wilderness, part of OC Parks\u2019 Irvine Ranch Open Space in Orange, Calif. on Saturday, April 8, 2023. It can be accessed from multiple trails. Credit: JACK SUNDBLAD, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Hike 3.3 miles of trails in the Saddleback Wilderness during a scheduled access day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No registration is required, but access<\/a> is first-come, first-served until parking capacity is reached.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: November 25, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 3081 Santiago Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92869<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

Movie at the Library<\/p>\n

\"\"The entrance to the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library on April 28, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of the 1935 film \u201cMutiny on the Bounty\u201d at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.<\/p>\n

When: November 23, 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 (949) 646-8845<\/p>\n

Fitness Hike\u00a0<\/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 8.5-mile fitness hike<\/a> through Hicks Haul Road.<\/p>\n

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

When: November 23, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 11911 Hicks Haul Road, Irvine, CA 92602<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club<\/p>\n

Teenagers grades 6-12 are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to play Dungeons & Dragons<\/a>, a tabletop roleplaying game.<\/p>\n

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

When: November 22, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 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

Documentary Film Screening<\/p>\n

Enjoy a screening<\/a> of \u201cThe Invisible Mammal\u201d at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. The documentary<\/a> explores the environmental role bats play through the story of a team of female scientists that set out to save a North American bat species from disease.<\/p>\n

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

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

Where: 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Resource Specialist Emma Arago at emma.arago@ocparks.com or call (657) 692-5401<\/p>\n

Board Games<\/p>\n

Take the kids to play board games<\/a> at the Newport Beach Central Library. No registration is required, but games are intended for children between ages 3-11.<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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

South Orange County<\/p>\n

Volunteer Outdoors<\/p>\n

Volunteers help collect native seeds at the Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters on Oct. 5, 2024 in Laguna Beach, Calif. Credit: FASHION CASTILLO, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Assist with various stewardship activities<\/a> like removing weeds, hand watering and seed collection in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.<\/p>\n

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

When: November 22, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 150 Cedarbrook, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Laguna Canyon Foundation at volunteer@lagunacanyon.org<\/a> or dulce@lagunacanyon.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Paint by Numbers<\/p>\n

Enjoy conversation with other adults during a paint by numbers program<\/a> at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 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 Fall Craft<\/p>\n

Children ages 4-11 are welcome to the San Juan Capistrano Library to craft a wreath made of leaves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: November 22, 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 and to register, contact the library at (949) 493-1752<\/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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