Welcome to Your Fall Inside Irvine
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Welcome to your essential guide for everything happening this fall in Irvine! From innovative wildfire safety efforts and exciting new library openings to award-winning parks and vibrant cultural festivals, this season is packed withopportunities to learn, explore, and connect. Dive in to see how Irvine is growing stronger, greener, and more colorful — all while keeping our community safe and inspired.
Irvine Public Library is Open
This summer, a long-held vision became reality as the City officially launched the Irvine Public Library. The Heritage Park and University Park Library branches opened on August 3, offering fresh, welcoming spaces with new furniture, vibrant study nooks, and gallery walls showcasing Irvine’s rich history. Built on extensive community input, the library system now features expanded collections, digital resources, and unique offerings like a Library of Things. Visitors of all ages can enjoy storytimes in multiple languages, STEAM workshops for teens, and engaging programs for adults — from book clubs to trivia nights. Read More
Discover Award Winning Parks in Your Backyard
For the 10th year running, Irvine ranks 2nd nationwide and 1st in California for its parks system. With nearly every resident living near a park, plus new universal playgrounds and more, fall is the perfect time to explore your neighborhood green spaces. Read More
Explore Our Goat-ally Awesome Wildfire Prevention Strategy
September is National Preparedness Month, but in Irvine, wildfire prevention is a top priority year-round. Discover how goats have played a role in mitigating wildfire risk within the City’s open space, and learn more about emergency preparedness. Read More
Celebrate Culture and Community
Get ready to celebrate the season with Irvine’s Fall Festivals — a lively mix of music, food, art, and culture for the whole family to enjoy! Read More
- Fiesta Latina en Irvine: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, folklórico dancing, authentic Latin cuisine, and family crafts at the Great Park. cityofirvine.org/fiesta
- Mid-Autumn Festival: Enjoy lantern-making, cultural performances, and storytelling under the full moon in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. cityofirvine.org/midautumn
- Irvine Global Village Festival: Explore global cuisine, artisan markets, and live performances at Orange County’s premier multicultural event. irvinefestival.org
As Irvine grows, so does our commitment to safety, connection, and celebration. The digital edition is online now, and Irvine residents will see Inside Irvine arrive in their mailboxes soon. You can also preview all upcoming classes now at yourirvine.org. Registration for all fall activities and camps opens August 15.
Read the fall edition of Inside Irvine, the official magazine and activity guide for the City of Irvine.
