Enjoy an enchanting evening of holiday festivities at Illuminate Irvine Saturday, December 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. Ring in the season with family and friends with winter-wonderland-inspired activities and holiday music classics. The highlight of the evening will be the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Great Park Palm Court, adorned with thousands of radiant, glistening lights.  

The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. 

The ceremony is thoughtfully designed to express a spirit of gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States military with unwavering dedication, both in the past and the present. Special recognition will be given to local veterans, veterans groups, and military organizations.

Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.

Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer. 

The community is invited to Great Park Live for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.

• Thursday, June 27 — Elemental (PG)
• Thursday, July 18 — Trolls Band Together (PG)
• Thursday, August 1 —  Wonka (PG)

Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.

The community is invited to Great Park Live for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.

• Thursday, June 27 — Elemental (PG)
• Thursday, July 18 — Trolls Band Together (PG)
• Thursday, August 1 —  Wonka (PG)

The community is invited to Great Park Live for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.

• Thursday, June 27 — Elemental (PG)
• Thursday, July 18 — Trolls Band Together (PG)
• Thursday, August 1 —  Wonka (PG)

Explore programs provided by local advocacy and support organizations. Enjoy refreshments and activities while learning about valuable resources, making connections, and celebrating Pride at this free event!

Visit the Pride in Irvine page for more information.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire will return Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. This annual event features live festive holiday music and an artisan atmosphere, offering patrons the opportunity to shop from unique and local businesses while experiencing the excitement of the season. Visit the Holiday Faire page for more information.