The activities below are offered by a variety of organizations and their dedicated volunteers. All programs are FREE unless noted below. Programs led by IRC-Certified Volunteers require pre-registration, which closes at 4 p.m. on the day prior to the event. No walk-up registrations will be permitted for these events. For policies of other organizations, please use the sign-up information provided. For mobility device policies click here.
| Note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for these events. For programs requiring online registration, each adult and child must be registered. |
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Friday, January 31, 2025
Become an OC Parks Junior Ranger!
Explore the natural wonders and history of Irvine Regional Park by joining OC Parks staff for our new Junior Ranger program! Participants will have the opportunity to earn their very own junior ranger badge as we adventure through Irvine Regional Park together.
The program content is geared towards children aged 7-12, but all are welcome.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the program. Bringing sunscreen, wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water are encouraged.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
Advance registration is required.
Inclement weather will cancel the program.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Fri, 01/31/2025
- Time:
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 6
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 01/17/2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Tot Trails
Explore the natural wonders of Irvine Regional Park with OC Parks! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. for variety of kid friendly hikes and talks.
This program will begin at the Children’s Garden Trail located near parking lot G. Program content is tailored for ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend. Water, comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Inclement weather may cancel the program.
Advance registration is required.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Wed, 02/05/2025
- Time:
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- All Ages
- Family Friendly:
- Yes
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 01/22/2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Seasons Series: Winter Wonderland
Seasons Series: Winter Wonderland
If you’ve ever muttered the phrase, “southern California doesn’t have seasons,” we are here to change your mind. While the seasons in Orange County may be more subtle than the rest of the country, the signs are there if you know where to look!
This month, join an OC Parks Resource Specialist for a walk through Irvine Regional Park to look for the subtle signs that herald an Orange County winter.
This program will begin at Lot G near the Children’s Garden.
This is a slow-paced walk along Horseshoe Loop Trail, for a distance of over 2 miles with frequent stops with some elevation gain. Dressing comfortably, wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water are recommended. This hike is not recommended for very small children or strollers. Children must be accompanied by a guardian during the program.
The program is free and parking is $5 per vehicle.
Registration is not required for this program but is recommended.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Fri, 02/14/2025
- Time:
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 2
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 02/01/2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Spring Bird Walk
Join an experienced OC Parks Volunteer as you stroll through Irvine Regional Park searching high in the trees for our flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting our feathered friends!
This walk begins outside the Irvine Regional Park nature center.
Walk-ins welcome, but registration is recommended.
Inclement weather will cancel the program.
The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.
For questions, please contact resource specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.
- Date:
- Wed, 03/19/2025
- Time:
- 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Where:
- Irvine Regional Park
- Difficulty Rating:
- 1
- Minimum Age:
- 8
- Spaces Left:
- Registration for this event opens at 12:00am on 03/05/2025
