In honor of the City's 50th Anniversary in 2021, we invited residents, businesses, and visitors to participate in our 50th Anniversary Photo Contest, which captured the essence of Irvine — our neighborhoods and residents, open space, history, and events. The City received nearly 500 submissions from community members sharing their favorite photos representing culture and community, historical Irvine, the outdoors, and pets — as well as entries to a special category for budding photographers ages 17 and younger.
Scholastic chess players are invited to challenge their minds at the Staser Chess Tournament. It features a free K–8 non-rated section and a USCF K–12 rated section for an entry fee. Registration required using the links below by noon on Friday, August 20 (registration opens May 15). Ages 5–18.
Non-Rated Section (Free): Register Here
Rated Section ($36): Register Here
It’s crafty, sustainable, delicious, and fun. UC Master Food Preserver chefs will demonstrate how to preserve what you harvest or purchase. Different items each session. Ages 16+.
Workshops are free, but registration is required at yourirvine.org (registration opens May 15).
It’s crafty, sustainable, delicious, and fun. UC Master Food Preserver chefs will demonstrate how to preserve what you harvest or purchase. Different items each session. Ages 16+.
Workshops are free, but registration is required at yourirvine.org (registration opens May 15).
These Farm + Food Lab popular and unique workshops and demonstrations are presented by Solutions for Urban Agriculture and other guest speakers. All ages welcome.
On July 3, make and take your very own vermicompost box home with a set of worms. Basic care and feeding of worms will be covered. Material fee of $15 per family (bring to class).
Workshops are free, but registration is required at yourirvine.org (registration opens May 15).



