From Concerts to Hikes: July Happenings in Irvine

Issue # 0661

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍿🌱🎶 From Concerts to Hikes: July Happenings in Irvine

🎬 $1 Summer Movies Return to Regal Irvine Spectrum Through Aug. 13

🚓⚠️ Authorities Investigate Hazmat Call at Irvine Home

👕🍼 Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Pop-Up Returns to Irvine Spectrum with Big Savings

💧🛟 Health & Water Safety: Summer Water Safety Tips for Kids

🐄🐎 Join a Cowboy Adventure for Kids at Bommer Canyon Preserve

🌾🎨 Local Artists Help Shape UCI Health — Irvine's Healing Environment

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

⚒️🧼 Free Household Products Available Through Irvine Material Exchange Program

⚽️ UC Irvine Men's Soccer Returns to Defend Big West Title in 2026

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the cat so small?

Because it only ate condensed milk!

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

From Concerts to Hikes: July Happenings in Irvine

July is packed with a variety of events across Irvine, offering entertainment, outdoor recreation, arts, and family-friendly activities throughout the month. Here are some of the upcoming events:

$1 Summer Movies Return to Regal Irvine Spectrum Through Aug. 13

Enjoy an affordable summer movie outing at Regal Irvine Spectrum with the return of the Summer Movie Express through Aug. 13. Family-friendly movies are just $1 per ticket every Monday through Thursday at 11 a.m., with a rotating lineup that includes A Minecraft Movie, How to Train Your Dragon, Paddington in Peru, Dog Man, Despicable Me 4, and more.

Authorities Investigate Hazmat Call at Irvine Home

Hazmat crews, the Orange County Sheriff's Bomb Squad, Irvine police, and the FBI responded to a home in Irvine's Altair community on Tuesday after a neighbor reported a suspicious odor. Authorities confirmed the home belongs to the same family involved in an earlier FBI investigation related to a teenager's home science lab, though this incident occurred at a different residence. The family's attorney said the materials had previously been cleared by investigators and maintained there was no wrongdoing. Officials said there was no danger to the public, no evacuations were ordered, and the investigation concluded after authorities cleared the home.

Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Pop-Up Returns to Irvine Spectrum with Big Savings

Shop for affordable kids' clothing, toys, baby gear, books, and more at the Up Up and Away Kids Consignment five-day pop-up at Los Olivos Marketplace at Irvine Spectrum from July 15–19. The event features gently used and new items for children from baby through teen, with ticketed pre-sale shopping on July 15–16 and general admission beginning July 16 through July 19.

Health & Water Safety: Summer Water Safety Tips for Kids

Summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to stay active, build confidence, and make lasting memories. Taking a few moments to learn about a camp's water safety practices can help support a fun and safe experience.

  • Become familiar with where water activities take place, such as pools, lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

  • Consider whether water activities are appropriate for your child's swimming skills and experience.

  • Look for camps that provide trained lifeguards and attentive supervision during aquatic activities.

  • Ask if swimming abilities are assessed so activities can be matched to each child's comfort level.

  • For boating and paddle sports, ensure properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are used.

  • Learn about the camp's emergency preparedness, including staff training in CPR and first aid.

  • Encourage children to continue developing swimming and water safety skills throughout the summer.

  • Reach out to your child's pediatrician if you have questions about water safety or camp readiness.

Join a Cowboy Adventure for Kids at Bommer Canyon Preserve

Step back in time at the Cowboys of the Irvine Ranch program on Wednesday, July 15, from 9–10:30 a.m. at Bommer Canyon Preserve. Designed for children ages 5–8, this family-friendly interpretive program explores what life was like for Irvine Ranch cowboys 100 years ago through stories, native wildlife education, a short guided walk to historic ranching sites, and a hands-on craft activity.

Local Artists Help Shape UCI Health — Irvine's Healing Environment

Art is an integral part of the patient experience at UCI Health — Irvine's new medical campus. The campus features more than 1,600 artworks, including 300 commissioned pieces and 1,300 reproductions by primarily Orange County and California artists. Inspired by local beaches, wetlands, and other familiar landscapes, the collection is displayed throughout patient rooms, waiting areas, lobbies, and treatment spaces to create a welcoming environment and support overall well-being.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html 

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Free Household Products Available Through Irvine Material Exchange Program

Orange County residents can visit the OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center in Irvine and take home up to five free reusable household products each week, including paint, motor oil, cleaning supplies, and more. It's an easy way to reduce waste, give usable items a second life, and keep perfectly good products out of the landfill.

UC Irvine Men's Soccer Returns to Defend Big West Title in 2026

Defending 2025 Big West champion UC Irvine men's soccer begins its 2026 season on Aug. 20 against Oregon State at Anteater Stadium. The Anteaters will play a tough schedule that includes NCAA Tournament teams, conference champions, and rivalry matchups before opening Big West play on Sept. 30 under the conference's new format. With six home non-conference games, UC Irvine will look to build momentum and earn another NCAA Tournament appearance.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

July 9 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

July 10 2026 Super Swim Lesson 5:30 PM

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