Celebrate the spirit of togetherness, goodwill, and the wonder of the holiday season with three, signature holiday events beginning December 2 at the Great Park.

Enjoy enchanting, holiday events at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex featuring live holiday music and activities designed for guests of all ages that are sure to inspire festive cheer.

Illuminate Irvine | December 2, 3–7 p.m.
Illuminate Irvine features a dazzling lighting ceremony of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex, adorned with thousands of radiant, glistening lights. Make merry with winter-wonderland-inspired activities and holiday music classics. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12 in support of the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive.

Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Market | December 2, 3–7 p.m. & December 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
This two-day market at the Great Park Hangar 244 showcases a carefully curated selection of 28 skilled vendors and artisans featuring one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for the gift-giving season. These handcrafted products encompass a wide range of artistic creations, from exquisite jewelry and intricate ceramics to captivating folk-crafts, fine woodwork, and more.

Holidayz at the Park | December 2–January 7
Step into a winterscape as the Great Park is decorated with sparkling light displays that twinkle and shimmer throughout the Palm Court Arts Complex. This captivating setting offers the perfect backdrop for a leisurely evening stroll or snapping family photos. Holidayz at the Park is open daily from dusk to 9:30 p.m.

Parking and admission are free at all holiday events.

Visit cityofrivine.org/events for a list of all activities.

Take Part in Irvine's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan

Help Irvine create a truly climate-smart City for the future by requesting a City presentation or sharing your thoughts in an online survey.

Join the City of Irvine in a transformative journey toward a greener, more sustainable future through the Irvine Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The CAAP is a quantifiable plan of action we can use to measure, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks through a framework of initiatives most impactful to our City.

If you live or work in Irvine, we want to hear from you! Get involved by taking an online survey through December 8 to provide input on potential CAAP actions. You can also request a City presentation for more information on how your business or community group can take an active role in the CAAP. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/climate.

Community Events
Great Park is the site of many events hosted by various community groups and sports organizations. For a list of upcoming activities and more information on the hosting organization, please visit our Community Events page.