A Star-Spangled Celebration in Irvine
You're invited to celebrate America 250 all month long with the City of Irvine. Our lineup of family-friendly activities includes games, crafts, educational exhibits, and more.
Make your America 250 celebration sparkle bright.
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 12:45–3 p.m. | Lakeview Senior Center |
Independence Day Bingo Celebrate Independence Day with friends at a festive, patriotic bingo designed for Irvine residents ages 50 and older. Enjoy a fun gathering that launches the celebration of America 250. Limited availability. Register at yourirvine.org. |
| July 1, 11 a.m.–Noon | Heritage Park, Katie Wheeler, and University Park Libraries |
Library Storytime, Crafts & Activities Join us and say happy 250th birthday to the United States! There will be a special storytime followed by crafts and activities! Open to all ages. |
| July 5 | Host your own |
America's Potluck Gather and celebrate America 250 by joining a nationwide event of neighbors, families, and friends sharing a fun, communal meal to connect with one another. Host a potluck in your neighborhood and honor the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, with the tradition of a Sunday dinner. Download free activity sheets, game ideas, and patriotic signage to enhance your community potluck. Register your potluck at america250.utah.gov/americaspotluck. |
| July 7 | Sweet Shade Disability Center |
Red, White, & Blue 250 Camp Connect participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on activity to celebrate national pride. Participants will explore creativity while celebrating patriotism in a fun, supportive setting. |
| July 13, 5–7 p.m. | Northwood Community Center |
Sparkle & Shine Bracelet Station Create a commemorative bracelet using patriotic colors and festive charms — a keepsake to celebrate America 250. |
| July 14, 6–7 p.m. | Katie Wheeler Library |
Step back in time and explore the challenges faced by pioneers traveling from the Midwest to California. Get a glimpse into how families prepared for months-long journeys, carefully packing food, supplies, and essential belongings into wagons that also served as their shelter. Learn about the simple, sustaining diet that kept them going, along with the small comforts they brought to remind them of home. |
| July 18, 10 a.m.–Noon | Bommer Canyon Preserve |
Wilderness Access Day: Frontiers & Freedom Photo Opportunity Capture a family moment at our America 250 photo opportunity. Commemorate the outdoor beauty of our nation while enjoying Irvine's open space trails. Visit letsgooutside.org to register to participate in Wilderness Access Day. |
| July 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Hicks Canyon Community Park |
Early American Life: Textile Weaving Experience a colonial American craft by weaving your own small textile piece to celebrate America 250. This craft will be offered prior to the Movies on the Lawn: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) that will begin after sunset, weather permitting. |
| July 30, 5–7 p.m. | Great Park |
Quill Feather Pen Close out the America 250 celebration by crafting your own colonial-style quill pen, inspired by those used to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. Imagine adding your name to history by artfully practicing your own handwritten signature. |
Events Throughout July
USA Birthday Scavenger Hunt | Heritage Park, Katie Wheeler, and University Park Libraries
I spy with my little eye, a scavenger hunt at Irvine Public Library! Find the things we hide, and once you’re done, you’ll earn a prize. In honor of America’s 250th Birthday our theme this month is the beauty of the USA. Open to all ages.
Park & Recreation Month | Local Community Parks
Celebrate Park & Recreation Month with a citywide passport adventure across Irvine. Explore parks and facilities to complete your journey for a chance to earn a commemorative America 250 pin, while supplies last. Get out, get active, and discover all that Irvine has to offer.
America 250 Exhibition | Irvine Civic Center
Explore a special America 250 exhibition at the Irvine Civic Center. Discover educational displays on the Declaration of Independence and the pivotal moments that shaped the nation’s history. Engage, learn, and reflect on the events that helped form our country’s legacy.
Field of Valor | Irvine Civic Center Lawn
Honor service and celebrate America 250 at the City of Irvine Field of Valor, expanded this year to 250 flags. Sponsor a flag to honor an active-duty member or veteran whose service and sacrifice helped shape the nation we are today. Join us in recognizing those who have safeguarded our nation’s freedom.