Winter holiday events begin December 7 and include a Holiday Tree lighting at Illuminate Irvine, the Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Market, and Holidayz at the Park.

IRVINE, CA - The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with three signature events opening Saturday, December 7, at the Great Park. This year’s festivities include Illuminate Irvine and Holidayz at the Park, and the seasonal Holiday Market hosted by the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The evening includes the lighting of the Holiday Tree and the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex which will brilliantly sparkle and shimmer - radiating the joy of the season.

Illuminate Irvine | December 7, 3-8 p.m.
Illuminate Irvine offers an enchanting evening at the Palm Court Arts Complex with live, holiday music and activities designed for guests of all ages that are sure to inspire festive cheer. The highlight of the evening will be the dazzling lighting ceremony of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex, adorned with thousands of radiant, glistening lights. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12 in support of the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive.

Holiday Market | December 7, 3-8 p.m. & December 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This two-day market in Hangar 244 at the Great Park showcases a carefully curated selection of skilled vendors and artisans featuring one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for the gift-giving season. These handcrafted products encompass a wide range of artistic creations, from exquisite jewelry and intricate ceramics to captivating folk-crafts, fine woodwork, and more.

Holidayz at the Park | December 7-29
Guests can step into a winterscape as the Great Park is adorned with sparkling light displays that twinkle and shimmer throughout the Palm Court Arts Complex. This captivating setting offers the perfect backdrop for a leisurely evening stroll or snapping family photos. Holidayz at the Park is open Fridays, 5-9 p.m. and weekends 1-8 p.m.

Celebrate the spirit of togetherness, goodwill, and the wonder of the season as a community, creating new memories and sharing in the joy of the holidays.

Parking and admission are free at all holiday events. The Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd. in Irvine. Visit cityofirvine.org/events for a list of all activities. For more information, call 949-724-6600. 

Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.