Festivals and Events

Irvine Holidayz

City of Irvine – Holidayz at the Park and Illuminate Irvine

December 2 – January 7

‘Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as the Great Park transforms into a winterscape of holiday-themed art, music, and lights. Visit the Palm Court Arts Complex and enjoy interactive displays and festive photo backdrops.

Palm Court Light Display

Holidayz at the Park features an outdoor light display in the Palm Court, inviting guests to stroll and snap photos. The holiday decorations a larger-than-life airplane, paying tribute to the park’s military roots, playfully taken over by the Grinch. Drop in to see the lights and displays daily from dusk to 9:30pm.

Holidayz Pop-Up at the Artist Studios

Snap a selfie or a family photo at the Great Park Holidayz Pop-Up. Come explore our various winter themed backdrops as the Artist Studios is transformed into a pop up museum crafted to delight visitors of all ages. Holidayz Pop-Up is open Fridays from 5 to 9pm, and weekends from noon to 8pm.

Illuminate Irvine

December 7, 3–7pm

Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
Ring in the season with winter-wonderland inspired activities and holiday music classics. The evening culminates with the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex. Guests are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped gift for children up to age 12 to aid the Irvine Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive.

For more information, visit www.cityofirvine.org