Discover What's Happening in Irvine & Orange County
Your monthly guide to local festivals, family activities, food events, entertainment, and things to do throughout Irvine and Orange County.
Dates, prices, and hours can change — confirm with the organizer before heading out. Times are Pacific.
The month at a glance
The calendar opens on the current month automatically. Flip ahead to plan, tap a date to see that day's events, or tap an event name for the full details.
This month
Happening in Irvine
Around Irvine
Tustin · Lake Forest · Newport Beach & Newport Coast · Costa Mesa · Mission Viejo · Santa Ana · Orange
Worth the Drive
Major festivals, concerts and community events across the rest of Orange County
Chris's Local Picks
As a longtime Orange County resident, real estate professional and runner, Chris flags the events worth planning around this month and a few year-round favorites that never get old.
Year-round favorites
Museums, farms, trails, beaches and coffee stops that are good in any month. Search, filter, or switch to the map.
Pins are placed from each venue's real coordinates on a simplified map of the county. Magenta pins are this month's events; the rest are year-round places. Tap a pin for a preview, then open details for exact directions.
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