All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Orizomegami Workshop: Pattern & Color | Great Park Studio, Irvine
January 25: Explore Japanese fold-dyeing as you create vibrant patterned papers in this free, hands-on workshop. FREE!
Illuminate Irvine at Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
December 6: Ring in the season with winter-wonderland inspired activities and holiday music classics. The evening culminates with the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex. FREE!
Holiday Faire at Great Park in Irvine
November 8: Shop handcrafted gifts, art, and holiday décor while enjoying live festive music at Irvine’s annual Holiday Faire. FREE!
Irvine Global Village Festival
October 11: Celebrate global cultures with music, art, dance, crafts, and worldwide cuisine at the Irvine Global Village Festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park in Irvine
September 26: Enjoy cultural displays, entertainment, and moonlit festivities at Irvine’s Mid-Autumn Festival. FREE!
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
PAC-MAN Fingerboarding Experience at Great Park Gallery in Irvine
July 12: Celebrate PAC-MAN’s 45th anniversary with a free fingerboarding experience featuring themed mini parks and a limited-edition fingerboard giveaway.
Bike Pump Track at Great Park in Irvine
June 2-15: Ride the pop-up pump track. Grand opening celebration on June 7, enjoy live music and family fun. Expect ramp demos, crafts, and themed games throughout the afternoon.
National Night Out in Irvine
AUGUST 6: Join Irvine Police Department to enjoy a night of police and fire vehicle displays, activities, food trucks, community booths, and giveaways.
Touch-A-Truck – Orange County Soccer Club
JUNE 29: Kids can learn about their favorite trucks and vehicles, honk their horns and interact with the drivers. Vehicles include a fire truck, police vehicles, construction trucks, vintage cars, and more.
Holidayz at Great Park in Irvine
DECEMBER 2 - JANUARY 7: The Great Park transforms into a winterscape of holiday-themed art, music, and lights. Visit the Palm Court Arts Complex to enjoy interactive displays and festive photo backdrops.
Holidayz at the Park – OC Great Park in Irvine
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 1: ‘Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer at the Orange County Great Park. Enjoy Holidayz at the Park, when the park will be transformed into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed events, displays, and lights.
Holiday Faire in Irvine
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: More than 100 local and regional artisans will showcase unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.
Spring Around the World in Irvine
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: A celebration of springtime cultural holidays and traditions with a wide variety of multicultural food options, interactive and educational spring activities, live performances, and art exhibitions.
Grinch Day at Great Park in Irvine
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021: Great Park is hosting a free Grinch-themed drawing session in the morning, and a drive-in movie (SOLD OUT) showing of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas in the evening. Visitors are welcome to wear green or dress as their favorite Grinch characters during Grinch Day at Great Park.
Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity – Community Art Events at Orange County Great Park in Irvine
NOW - SEPTEMBER 12: Enjoy free family-friendly community art events. No registration is needed, and all ages are welcome. Drop-in activities are available while supplies last. Visit the Great Park Gallery to see artwork from Chuck Jones and sign up for recreational classes.
Touch-A-Truck
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: An outdoor family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore and interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family, including meet and greets with the people who build, protect, and serve Orange County, arts and crafts, and food trucks.
Studio 50 Dance Party at Great Park in Irvine
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28: Celebrate the City's 50th anniversary! Put on your best disco-era attire and come groove to the sounds of the 70s. Enjoy food trucks or pack a picnic. Free and open to all ages.
Irvine Summer Art Market
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15: Enjoy the park while browsing unique locally made wares and viewing live art demonstrations.
Wonderful World of Worms for Tweens in Irvine
SATURDAY, MARCH 6: Learn the benefits of urban worm farming and how worms create ideal organic fertilizer. This make-and-take class includes a vermi-compost box and a starter set of worms for a $15 material fee (pay online or first day of class).
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop – Orange County Great Park in Irvine
DECEMBER 12: Parent and child can decorate a gingerbread house together while receiving fun tips from staff. All decorations and supplies are provided, so you can enjoy this sweet traditional activity without any of the fuss and mess of cleanup yourself!
Irvine Residents: Summer Drive-In Series at Orange County Great Park
The Summer Drive-In Series brings movies on the big screen and live concerts to the Orange County Great Park in drive-in format every Saturday this August. Park your cars and bring a picnic basket or plan to purchase treats from gourmet food trucks.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
