Help animals find homes at the 17th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption and Fundraiser. The event will feature visiting pet rescue groups and pet-related vendors, along with hundreds of adoptable animals. For more information, visit irvineanimals.org or call 949-724-7740.

Enjoy an enchanting evening of holiday festivities at Illuminate Irvine Saturday, December 2, at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. Ring in the season with family and friends as you make merry with winter-wonderland-inspired activities and holiday music classics. The evening culminates with the lighting of the Holiday Tree — shimmering with thousands of sparkly, twinkling lights that illuminate the Great Park for all of the community to see.  

The City of Irvine hosts a special ceremony in the Formal Garden to pay tribute to our nation’s troops — past and present. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 949-724-6606.

More than 100 talented local artists will showcase unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more. The faire offers the opportunity to shop while experiencing the excitement of the season. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org or call 949-724-6880.

Orange County's premier multicultural event, the Irvine Global Village Festival, returns to the Great Park this year for a full day of food, art, music, and a celebration of Irvine's diverse community. Join us as we celebrate 22 years of fun. The annual festival incorporates the best of Irvine’s historic fall festivals and includes kids' activities, local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, music, art, and exhibits. For more information, visit irvinefestival.org.

Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Lakeview Senior Center for a morning of trick-or-treat stations, snacks, and activities. $5 per person. Registration recommended and available at yourirvine.org. Walk-ups accepted as space permits. For more information, call 949-724-6900.

The community is invited to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival — a one-thousand-year-old tradition. Explore unique cultural displays, live entertainment, crafts, specialty food trucks, and artistic demonstrations. Presented in partnership with South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/specialevents or call 949-724-6606.

Support animals in need while enjoying a night of dinner and laughs at the Irvine Improv. Comedy Unleashed is open to adults 18 and older only. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit irvineanimals.org.

The City of Irvine invites the community to Irvine Nights at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex Friday, October 20, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Food, shopping, entertainment, a kids zone, and more will be offered. Learn more at irvinenights.com (Open in new window).