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When you think of a California summer, it’s easy to picture sand, surf, and a trip to the coast. Around Irvine, though, the season has so much more to offer, with a few fun plans up its sleeve. Warm afternoons, live music under the open sky, and the sun setting a little later invite you to make the most of this time of year. It’s all part of what makes Irvine summer in the city so hard to pass up.
There’s plenty happening around Irvine this season, with Summer in the City bringing a full schedule of local activities throughout June, July, and August, plus a Fourth of July celebration worth adding to your calendar. If you’re looking for what to do in Irvine, summer is the perfect time to get out, try something new, and enjoy more of what the area has to offer.
The City of Irvine Summer Concerts event brings a great outdoor music lineup to Irvine with evenings at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge. Included in Summer in the City, this free series brings together a mix of Jimmy Buffett classics, Beatles hits, and top 40 crowd-pleasers, along with local food trucks and space to settle in outdoors with your own picnic. Concerts kick off at 5:30 p.m., so come ready to settle in and sing along to your favorite songs. Good music, an open-air setting, and a plan that hits all the right notes? This one makes it easy to say yes.
If you love a holiday plan with high energy, this one has to be on your list. The Fourth of July celebration at Great Park in Irvine brings the community together from 4 to 10 p.m. with a patriotic parade, rides, crafts, dancing, food trucks, and plenty of ways to enjoy the evening. As the night builds, stick around for a high-tech drone show set to music, followed by an aerial fireworks finale that gives the celebration an unforgettable finish.
Looking for a summer plan that comes with good music, a picnic, and a reason to stay out a little longer? Save August 3 for Symphony in the Cities: Irvine. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with pre-concert activities, then rolls into a 7 p.m. Pacific Symphony performance. Set at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge, this open-air venue has picnic areas, recreational space, and an amphitheater, making the whole event easy to step into and enjoy. If you’ve been wondering what there is to do in Irvine for free, this one makes for a fun night out.
A good playlist, a festive crowd, and a reason to stay out a little later? This celebration checks every box. The 55th Anniversary Homecoming Dance at Great Park brings together food, drinks, happy hour, and a homecoming-inspired dance party that honors 55 years of Irvine. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 8, and come ready to dance the night away.
One of the best parts of summer in Irvine is having good plans close to home, and Skyloft is close to where all the magic happens. Whether your ideal weekend includes live music, local events, or an easy outing around the city, our location makes it easy to say yes to last-minute plans, as well as schedule ahead.
If you don’t feel like going out, but still want to make the most of the great weather at home, our community amenities have you covered. Go for a swim in the zero-edge pool, enjoy a laid-back evening at the rooftop Beach Lagoon, or have a drink at the LUXE BAR as the sun starts to set. Ready to soak up more of summer at home, too? Contact our team to learn more about life at Skyloft.