25 Things to Do in Irvine
- 07 June, 2019
- By Admin: Debbie West
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25 Things to Do in Irvine
From the Great Balloon and the Giant Wheel to Diamond Jamboree and the Irvine Global Village Festival, experience a plethora of outdoor recreation, family-friendly attractions and events along with globally diverse cuisine in Irvine.
- Get a bird’s-eye view of the area 400 feet above ground aboard the Great Park Balloon, at the Orange County Great Park.
- Take a spin on the Irvine Spectrum Center’s iconic 108-foot tall Giant Wheel, custom-designed and handcrafted in Italy.
- Please your palate with a variety of international flavors at Diamond Jamboree.
- Experience Korea’s beautiful traditions at the Annual Irvine Korean Cultural Festival.
- Catch a professional soccer game as the Orange County Soccer Club takes on opponents.
- Visit the Irvine Museum, the only museum in the state dedicated to the preservation and display of California Impressionism.
- Cheer on the University of California, Irvine athletes as the Anteaters compete in 18 different Division I intercollegiate sports.
- Let the kids play grown-up at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
- Celebrate 50 different cultures at the Irvine Global Village Festival, Orange County’s largest multicultural festival.
- Pay your respect at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, the nation’s only memorial dedicated to honoring all of the fallen American service members in the wars of Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Get an introduction to the unique flora of coastal California along with plants of southern Africa at the Arboretum, a 12.5-acre botanic garden and research facility located on the UCI campus.
- Pick melons, strawberries, and pumpkins at Tanaka Farms, an organic family-run farm.
- Attempt a triple Salchow on the Irvine Spectrum Center’s ice skating rink, OC Chill.
- Experience a sensory overload at one of Irvine’s farmers market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, as well as arts and crafts fair.
- Enjoy contemporary dance, world music, theater, chamber music and family events at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
- Explore the area’s history and learn how the city began with a visit to the Irvine Historical Museum and the Irvine Ranch Historic Park.
- Hike the distinctive Quail Hill preserve with your furry, four-legged friend.
- Trek the outstanding trails of Bommer Canyon past ancient oak and sycamore groves and rough rock outcrops.
- Discover hundreds of species of plants and animals at the IRWD San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn about the Marsh, water conservation and environmental protection at the interpretive center.
- Bike Irvine – 50 miles of off-road bicycle trails and 300 miles of on-road bicycle lanes.
- Shop at one of Irvine’s retail and lifestyle centers.
- View artwork and meet artists at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
- Golf at one of Irvine’s picturesque courses.
- Hear Grammy award-winning artists at FivePoint Amphitheatre.
- Go around and around on Irvine’s two carousels – Orange County Great Park, featuring hand-painted artwork inspired by vintage orange crate labels and Orange County scenes and Irvine Spectrum Center.