The City of Irvine has partnered with Love Irvine for the fifth annual Love Irvine Citywide Serve Day Saturday, November 8, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. This partnership connects people who want to help with volunteer opportunities at various nonprofit service providers, faith-based organizations, government entities, and schools.

Step into a world where art meets innovation. Arts in Irvine invites the community to celebrate 25 Years at the Beall Center for Art + Technology, a landmark exhibition honoring a quarter-century of groundbreaking creativity at the intersection of art and innovation. The exhibition opens Sunday, October 26, at the Great Park Gallery, with a free opening reception from 1 to 3 p.m.

The City of Irvine has established a designated passport acceptance facility at City Hall, providing community members with convenient access to new passport services. In partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Agency, the City will begin accepting appointments for new passport applications today.

The City of Irvine invites families to get in the Halloween spirit at Monster Splash, a frightfully fun event Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.

Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating around the pool decks, a floating pumpkin patch, and stations for decorating pumpkins. Attendees can also enjoy recreational swimming or navigate a spooky inflatable obstacle course.

The event will feature photo booths to capture memorable moments, along with a selection of snacks and beverages available for purchase.

The Irvine Global Village Festival returns to the Great Park Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This vibrant celebration of cultures offers a variety of interactive, family-friendly experiences for the community.  

Festival highlights include the Textiles & Traditions exhibit, offering a look at the stories woven into cultural heritage, and the fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary styles from around the globe.