Learn everything you need to know about sustainable home gardening practices. Workshop will be conducted by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County.
Fall marks the beginning of our 'cool' season in Southern California food gardens. Come discover what to plant now so you can have vegetables and flowers all winter long.
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the Farm + Food Lab. Free; ages 5–11.
The best gifts are the ones that grow and keep on giving. We will use materials available from the farm to make unique and creatively decorated gifts that will grow and feed others.
Registration is required at yourirvine.org (registration opens August 15).
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the Farm + Food Lab. Free; ages 5–11.
Create masterpieces of art using seasonal vegetables grown right here in the Farm.
Registration is required at yourirvine.org (registration opens August 15).
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the Farm + Food Lab. Free; ages 5–11.
Reducing, recycling, and reusing is something the whole family can get involved in. Come join us to learn about some fun and easy "kid friendly" recycling ideas, using what you might throw away to create something new and useful.
Registration is required at yourirvine.org. (registration opens August 15).
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the Farm + Food Lab. Free; ages 5–11.
Dress up the garden by creating sparkling, jeweled ornaments from old CDs. These spinners will shine rays of light across the garden on sunny days, provide color and sparkle on cloudy days. Bring an old CD from home and we’ll supply the jewels.
Kick off the season with the lighting of the Civic Center holiday tree, and join us for an evening of holiday cheer. The event will include visits with Santa Claus, live holiday music, and a winter-themed train route. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12. Toy donations aid the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive, which benefits the families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.
For more information, call 949-724-6606.
The City of Irvine hosts a special ceremony in the Formal Garden at Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park to pay tribute to our nation’s troops — past and present. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 949-724-6606.
The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to its 39th annual Holiday Faire November 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. This year’s event will be held entirely outdoors at the Great Park’s Palm Court Arts Complex and features more than 50 local artists displaying and selling their unique handmade gifts for purchase including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.
For more information, call 949-724-6880 or visit irvinefinearts.org.
Take control of your health and fitness during the Senior Fitness Expo Friday, August 27, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m., at Rancho Senior Center. This outdoor event includes health screenings, nutrition information, demonstrations, and a wide variety of the latest health and fitness products. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, call 949-724-6800 or visit irvineseniors.org/expo.
