Irvine Community Connection

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series
2025-08-15 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA, 92869, United States
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings recent blockbusters and beloved classic films to scenic parks across Orange County. Experience 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning Aug. 15 through Aug. 29, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy lively pre-show entertainment such as character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Date: August 15
Movie: Elemental (2023) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 22
Movie: Shrek (2001) @ Irvine Regional Park

Grooves & Games at The Market Place
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92782, United States
Grooves & Games
Date: July 30 – Aug 13, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesdays This Summer | Fun Starts at 10 AM at the courtyard near Mathis Home
Looking for midweek fun the whole family will love? Join us on select Wednesdays from 10am – 12pm this summer for Grooves & Games—a playful party designed just for kids!
From high-energy dance sessions and music that gets everyone moving, to exciting games and surprises, each week brings a new theme and tons of interactive fun. Whether your little ones love to groove, compete, or just explore, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
July 30th
August 6th and 13th
Bring your dancing shoes, your game face, and your friends—because Wednesdays just became the best day of the week!
*Events are weather permitting and subject to change without prior notice. No reservations required. While supplies last.

Movies Under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum Center
2025-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Join us for family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, every Sunday this summer. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks for an evening of movie magic.
All movies will begin at 7pm.
UPCOMING MOVIE SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 22 – Kung Fu Panda 4
Sunday, June 29 – Frozen 2
Sunday, July 6 – Captain America: Brave New World
Sunday, July 13 – The Spongebob Movie
Sunday, July 20 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sunday, July 27 – The Wild Robot
Sunday, August 3 – Moana 2
Sunday, August 10 – Elemental
Sunday, August 17 – Inside Out 2
Sunday, August 24 – Wicked
Sunday, August 31 – IF

For additional summer events and activations, visit The Center of Summer here.
Parental Guidelines & Seating Rules
Parental Guidelines
Visit this link for full parental guidelines.
Seating Rules
Irvine Spectrum Center’s movie events are free and open to the public.

Seating is on a first-come first-served basis
All Irvine Spectrum Center’s existing brown wicker common area furniture must remain at the side of the lawn. The chairs must not protrude past the planters
Set up “blanket-to-blanket” leaving little to no empty space between parties.
The front section of the lawn is reserved for blankets and ground seating only
Tall chairs will NOT be permitted on the lawn (this includes Irvine Spectrum Center’s existing brown wicker common area furniture and red dining chairs surrounding the lawn)
Low chairs (max seat height of 6” + max chair back height of 21”) will only be permitted at the back of the lawn
Strollers must be kept to the sides or the back of the lawn and cannot obstruct the view of other guests
No tables or large food setups are allowed (snacks are okay)
Alcoholic beverages of any kind are NOT permitted.

*Movies, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Admission is free. No reservation required. Our Irvine Spectrum Center team will be on-site to assist with seating or with any questions

Summer Concerts
2025-08-09 17:30, 2025-08-02 17:30, 2025-07-26 17:30 | Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA, 92604, United States
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.

Saturday, July 26 — 1969 The Tribute • ’60s Rock and Roll
Saturday, August 2 — Your Mom • ’90s and more
Saturday, August 9 — DW3 • R&B, Soul, Old School Funk

*Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.

OC Parks Summer Concert Series
2025-08-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA, 92869, United States
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 19 to Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists at Mile Square Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Whether you’re into Latin rhythms, rock, pop or country, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Date: July 31
Concert: Dream Like Taylor @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 7
Concert: Elton The Early Years @ Irvine Regional Park

Spectrum Sunset Strolls with VUORI
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Join us for Spectrum Sunset Strolls with Vuori from 6pm – 8pm, the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
Enjoy a fitness-led walk covering approximately 2 – 3 miles on nearby trails while connecting with your community and soaking in the beautiful sunset.
UPCOMING SUNSET STROLL DATES (RSVP COMING SOON)

Wednesday, June 25
Wednesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 23
Wednesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 20

For check-in, please meet at 5:45pm on the Giant Wheel Lawn at Irvine Spectrum. Then, partake in the stroll and end the evening at Vuori Irvine Spectrum for post-walk refreshments.*
Embrace the evening breeze, meet new friends, and get moving with us.
*Reservations required. Event is weather permitting. In-store discounts and post-walk activities are available exclusively to attendees. Refreshments are one (1) per person. Event participation is subject to additional terms and conditions. Event sponsor may change event details without notice.
For additional summer events and activations, visit The Center of Summer here.

Toddlers & Tunes
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Join the fun every first Tuesday of the Month at the Giant Wheel Court from 10am – 12pm!
Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly morning featuring complimentary rides on the Giant Wheel and Carousel, kid-friendly games, an interactive DJ and more.
SPECIAL OFFERS DURING TODDLERS & TUNES
Brio Italian Grille ‒ Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entree. Valid first Tuesday of every month (February – October 2025).
Haagen-Dazs ‒ 20% off any item (sundaes, smoothies, shakes, etc.)
Luna Grill ‒ Receive a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Child must be present. Child must be 10 years old or under. Available Mondays – Thursdays. Dine-in only.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ‒ FREE dipped marshmallow (blue or pink sprinkles) with any purchase. While supplies last. Valid first Tuesday of every month (February – October 2025).
Subway ‒ Enjoy 10% off any item. Excludes catering.
Dave & Buster’s ‒ FREE kids meal with a purchase of an adult entree.
P.F. Chang’s– With a purchase of an adult entree, kids eat FREE! Offer is good Mondays – Thursdays.
*These events are free and open to the public. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Event is subject to change without notice.
**Restrictions may apply. See participating stores for details. Offers are only available on the first Tuesday of the month through October, unless otherwise noted. All offers are only available at the Irvine Spectrum Center location. Simply present this event listing during time of service to redeem.

Symphony in the Cities
2025-08-03 17:30 | Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA, 92604, United States
Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket, and gather the family for an evening of outdoor summer fun! A long-standing summer tradition, Symphony in the Cities, brings thousands of people together to enjoy a variety of popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs at a local park each year. This year’s concert will be held at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge. Pre-concert, family-friendly activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
All Summer in the City events are free (no tickets or pre-registration required). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended.
*Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.

Summer Fun Fest: Surfing Back to School
2025-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA, 92782, United States
Summer Fun Starts Here
Bring the whole family to The Market Place for playful days packed with games, crafts, music, giveaways, and more. It’s the perfect way to spend summer days together. Come out and play with us — sunshine included.
Surfing Back to School
Saturday, August 2: 12pm – 3pm
Location: courtyard near Mathis Home
Catch the wave into a new school year with customizable school binders, sweet treats, photo ops, and more.
*Events are weather permitting and subject to change without prior notice. No reservations required. While supplies last

Quail Hill Loop Walk & Talk
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:30 | CA
Join us for a casual walk and talk experience around the Quail Hill Loop Trail
Quail Hill is among Irvine’s most visible open space and recreation areas. Dedicated to the City by Irvine Company in 2006, this 733-acre preserve alongside I-405 is part of the broader 57,500 acres of natural lands in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. Join us to learn about open space preservation and more.
Hosted by Irvine Company team members, this nearly 2-mile easy hike is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and enjoy Irvine’s Open Space in a beautiful setting.
Tours will be held the last Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM.
Details will be provided upon your RSVP.
RSVP For an upcoming tour

Spectrum Silent Disco
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Move to the Spectrum Rhythm!
Turn your nights into a dance party! Choose your DJ, groove to your favorite hits, and create lasting memories.
Join us on select Saturday evenings from 6pm – 9pm.
UPCOMING SILENT DISCO DATES

Saturday, June 28
Saturday, July 26
Saturday, August 30

*Event is complimentary and weather permitting. Reservations not required. Headphones are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Subject to change without notice.

Spectrum Silent Disco
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Move to the Spectrum Rhythm!

Turn your nights into a dance party! Choose your DJ, groove to your favorite hits, and create lasting memories.

Join us on select Saturday evenings from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

UPCOMING SILENT DISCO DATES

Saturday, April 26th

Saturday, May 24th

Saturday, May 31st

Saturday, June 28th

Saturday, July 26th

Saturday, August 30th

*Event is complimentary and weather permitting. Reservations not required. Headphones are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Subject to change without notice.

Weekend Entertainment at Irvine Spectrum Center
2025-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Irvine Spectrum Center, 670 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Experience live music at Irvine Spectrum Center!
Join us on select evenings for special live musical performances. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with the sounds of talented local musicians. Perfect for families, friends, and date nights, our weekend entertainment promises a delightful evening out.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Friday, June 20 – Chloe De Moore (Near Old Navy)

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 21 – DJ Ricky Rocks (Giant Wheel Lawn)
Saturday, July 12 – DJ Ricky Rocks (Giant Wheel Lawn)
Saturday, August 23 – DJ Ricky Rocks (Giant Wheel Lawn)

Don’t miss out! Visit Irvine Spectrum Center and make your weekends special.
For additional summer events and activations, visit The Center of Summer here.
*Stay tuned for more dates and performers. Performances are weather permitting and subject to change.

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series
2025-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine, 92612, United States
OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings recent blockbusters and beloved classic films to scenic parks across Orange County. Experience 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 6 through Aug. 29, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy lively pre-show entertainment such as character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.
Date: July 11
Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) @ Mason Regional Park

OC Parks Summer Concert Series
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine, 92612, United States
OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 19 to Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists at Mile Square Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Whether you’re into Latin rhythms, rock, pop or country, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Date: July 10
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack@ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 31
Concert: Dream Like Taylor @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 7
Concert: Elton The Early Years @ Irvine Regional Park
