Experience a colonial American craft by weaving your own small textile piece to celebrate America 250. This craft will be offered prior to the Movies on the Lawn: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) that will begin after sunset, weather permitting.

Capture a family moment at our America 250 photo opportunity. Commemorate the outdoor beauty of our nation while enjoying Irvine's open space trails. Visit letsgooutside.org to register to participate in Wilderness Access Day.

Step back in time and explore the challenges faced by pioneers traveling from the Midwest to California. Get a glimpse into how families prepared for months-long journeys, carefully packing food, supplies, and essential belongings into wagons that also served as their shelter. Learn about the simple, sustaining diet that kept them going, along with the small comforts they brought to remind them of home.

Create a commemorative bracelet using patriotic colors and festive charms — a keepsake to celebrate America 250.

Camp Connect participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on activity to celebrate national pride. Participants will explore creativity while celebrating patriotism in a fun, supportive setting.

Learn more about how to celebrate America 250 with the City of Irvine at cityofirvine.gov/america250.

Gather and celebrate America 250 by joining a nationwide event of neighbors, families, and friends sharing a fun, communal meal to connect with one another. Host a potluck in your neighborhood and honor the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, with the tradition of a Sunday dinner.

Join us and say happy 250th birthday to the United States! There will be a special storytime followed by crafts and activities! Open to all ages.

This event is taking place at all Irvine Public Library locations:

Celebrate Independence Day with friends at a festive, patriotic bingo designed for Irvine residents ages 50 and older. Enjoy a fun gathering that launches the celebration of America 250. Limited availability. Register at yourirvine.org (Open in new window).

​Join City leaders, sustainability experts, and local businesses for a practical conversation on what it means to operate as a green business in Irvine.

​As sustainability expectations continue to grow—from customers, investors, employees, and regulators—businesses across every industry are rethinking how they operate. From energy efficiency and waste reduction to supply chain decisions and long-term climate planning, sustainability is increasingly becoming both a business imperative and a competitive advantage.