June Activities at the Great Park

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Movies on the Lawn

Movies & Music Nights Kick Off Summer Fun at the Great Park

Spend your summer at the Orange County Great Park with the return of the annual summer tradition, Movies on the Lawn. Music lovers can also enjoy a brand-new addition to our summer lineup of events, Palm Court Happenings.

Movies on the Lawn

The community is invited to a series of free family-friendly movies screened outdoors at the Palm Court on various Friday and Saturday evenings, beginning June 21 and running through July 19. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic, or purchase items from gourmet food trucks. Arrive at 6:30 p.m.; movies start after sunset and are weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. For a complete movie schedule and more information, visit ocgp.org.

Palm Court Happenings

In conjunction with the Great Park Gallery’s summer exhibition A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997, the Palm Court Arts Complex will become home to a series of musical events paying homage to the park’s history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Come enjoy a summer evening of dancing to big band, jazz, and swing music on Thursdays, June 27, July 25, and August 15, 7–9 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Learn more at ocgp.org.
El Toro

Attend Exhibition Opening of A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997

The Orange County Great Park's summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997, opens Sunday, June 2, with an exhibition opening from 1–3 p.m. 

Artist Paul Gavin has dedicated his career to the celebration of U.S. Armed Forces by contributing artwork to a number of military-related events, including the iconic El Toro Air Show of Orange County. A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997 will feature Gavin’s work in conjunction with community members who have captured the history of the air show through photography and collected memorabilia.

The exhibition runs through August 18. Great Park Gallery hours are noon–4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit ocgp.org/arts or call 949-724-6880.

Image Above: MCAS El Toro Air Show 1995 Poster by Paul Gavin
OCGP Trails

Set a World Record for High Fives at the Opening of the Great Park Trails

Be a part of history as we celebrate the opening of the new Great Park Trails in the Upper Bee and Bosque area. Take part in a world record high-five chain to pay homage to this major milestone. Meet at the intersection of Great Park Boulevard and Bosque at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. High-fives will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Learn more about this free event at highfiveirvine.com.

The Great Park Trails feature 1.5 miles of walking and biking space, natural landscape, a children's play area, shaded rest areas, and more. Learn more at ocgp.org.

Don't forget to sign up for summer camps at the Great Park! Learn more at ocgp.org/camps.