We’re excited to share all the fun weekend events in Old Towne Orange this week!
This Old Towne Orange weekend events list is organized by event type, and noted where the entrance is FREE! Use it as a jumping-off point to celebrate the weekend in Old Towne Orange, and choose a few events to attend.
There are so many free things to do in Old Towne Orange this weekend! Check out our list of events below, and visit their pages to confirm event details. All free events in Old Towne Orange this weekend are noted as such.
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OLD TOWNE ORANGE WEEKEND EVENTS – APRIL 19-21, 2024
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
FREE Museum | The Hilbert Museum of California Art
10:00AM-5:00PM (every Friday and Saturday)
The Hilbert Museum is home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. Founded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, it represents the only museum in the world committed to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists and Hollywood studio artists and animators.
FREE Farm Fridays | OHG Education Farm
9:00AM-11:00AM (every Friday)
If you are interested in volunteering on the farm, please contact their farm volunteer coordinator Christine Clarke: [email protected] for more information. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Waiver must be completed prior to volunteering on site. All other inquiries, such as group volunteer events, classes, etc. please connect with Executive Director Megan Penn: [email protected] .
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2024
FREE Museum | The Hilbert Museum of California Art
10:00AM-5:00PM (every Friday and Saturday)
The Hilbert Museum is home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. Founded through the ongoing generosity of art patrons and philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert, it represents the only museum in the world committed to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists and Hollywood studio artists and animators.
FREE Farmers Market | Orange Home Grown – 303 W. Palm Ave.
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Live music, the OHG Kid’s Club, yoga classes, cooking demos, pet-sitting (Park Your Paws), market tours, EBT/Market Match & food trucks make our market a must-visit Saturday spot for the whole community.
$20 Earth Day Workshop: Native Beehouses with Art Ando | Orange Home Grown – 303 W. Palm Ave.
9:00AM – 10:30AM
Earth Day Workshop: Native Beehouses with Art Ando
FREE OHG Kid’s Club | Orange Home Grown – 303 W. Palm Ave.
9:30AM – 11:30AM
On the 3rd Saturday of every month, the Orange Home Grown Foundation hosts a free Kid’s Club at the farmer’s market. This hands-on activity is free to anyone who wants to participate while supplies last.
FREE Ukelele Soup | Orange Public Library
10:30am – 12:30pm
Bring your ukulele, play, sing and learn some songs. Beginners welcome. Don’t have a ukulele? Come sing along or check one out with your library card at any Orange Public Library location.
10:30 – 11:00 am: Beginners
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: All Levels
Community Room (Main Library)
FREE Mandarin Dragon Boat Storytime Hour & Craft | Taft Branch Library
10:30am – 11:30am
Join us for a special Mandarin language Dragon Boat story hour and craft, presented by the Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club.
FREE Teen Movie: Cruella | El Modena Branch Library Community Room
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Come for the fashion, stay for revenge. Watch Cruella (PG-13) and enjoy some comfort food. Bring your own blanket. Outfit competition: Black, white and a dash of blood red. Grades 7-12
$85 Vintage Roses Watercolor Workshop | The Potting Shed by Carlisle
10:30AM – 1:00PM
Join watercolorist, Kendra VanDruff, for Watercolor Vintage Rose Workshop covering how use wet-in-wet watercolor technique to create loose, pastel roses with greenery and mustard yellow accents. This workshop will also cover watercolor color mixing, brush work technique, and a deep dive Q&A on watercolor supplies. All art supplies are included from the paint, brushes, mixing palette, and watercolor paper. The supplies are all take-home for further practice. The class is taught step-by-step, welcome to all levels, and no prior experience is necessary.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
FREE Orange Plaza Car Show | Orange Plaza
8:00am – 3:00pm
Orange Plaza Rotary is the proud host of the Annual Orange Plaza Car Show. Money raised will help fund community outreach programs, youth education, and literacy programs.
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Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Pattie Cordova
