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Make a Splash This Halloween
Enjoy Halloween fun at Monster Splash Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
Bring the family for trick-or-treating, face painting, recreational swimming, and a spooky inflatable obstacle course. Families can also exchange non-approved flotation devices for a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for children 6 and younger, while supplies last.
Through October 18, tickets are $12 for children ages 17 and younger or $15 at the door. Adults attend free.
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Give Back at Love Irvine Citywide Serve Day
Join the City of Irvine and Love Irvine for the sixth annual Citywide Serve Day Saturday, November 7, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Choose from more than 20 volunteer projects, including harvesting produce, making blankets for the 2/11 Marine Battalion, sorting food, and supporting local gardens.
A kickoff event begins at 7:30 a.m. at Woodbridge Village Center before volunteers head to their project locations. Explore available projects and register to help make a difference in your community.
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Get Ready for Winter Storms
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Learn how to prepare for winter weather at the City of Irvine’s El Niño Preparedness Town Hall Monday, October 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber.
Hear from the National Weather Service, Orange County Fire Authority, and City staff about the seasonal outlook, storm preparations, and ways to keep your household ready. Topics include sandbags, emergency alerts, and reporting storm-related concerns. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Attend in person at 1 Civic Center Plaza or watch live via Zoom. A recording will be available after the event.
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Manage Business Licenses and Report Concerns Online
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Beginning October 19, businesses and residents can use PRISM, the City of Irvine’s new online portal, to manage business licenses and code enforcement concerns.
Businesses can apply for or renew a license, upload documents, pay fees securely, check application status, and receive automatic email updates.
Residents can report code enforcement concerns without creating an account, attach photos and location details, and check case status — including cases opened in the previous system. Reports require a name so staff can follow up.
In-person assistance remains available at the Community Development Assistance Center inside Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza.
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Help Shape the Future of Irvine Public Library
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Share your ideas for the future of the Irvine Public Library. The City is developing a Library Master Plan to guide library services, facilities, collections, programs, technology, and community spaces to meet resident needs.
Take a brief survey by November 30 to help identify community priorities and inform plan recommendations. The survey takes approximately five to 10 minutes to complete.
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Reading Readiness Program
Ages 3–6 | Next class starts October 19
Build early literacy skills through engaging activities that introduce young children to letters, sounds, and the foundations of reading. Interactive lessons help develop listening skills, language recognition, and confidence as children begin their reading journey.
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Reading Readiness Writing Program
Ages 3–6 | Next class starts October 20
Help young learners develop the early writing skills they need for school through activities that strengthen fine motor control, pencil grip, and letter formation. Children practice making marks, tracing shapes, and recognizing letters while building confidence in expressing themselves through writing.
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Reading Readiness for Preschool or Kindergarten
Ages 3–6 | Next class starts October 20
Prepare for the transition to preschool or kindergarten with activities that support early literacy, letter recognition, phonics, and foundational reading skills. Children build confidence and develop the skills needed to participate in classroom learning and take their next steps toward reading independently.
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Festivals, Music, and Halloween Fun at Great Park Live
Enjoy cultural celebrations, international flavors, live music, and Halloween movies this October at Great Park Live.
Mega Night Market — October 17–18
Experience food, music, and cultural traditions from across Asia Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. The two-day festival will showcase Lao, Khmer, Hmong, Iu Mien, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian cultures through street food, live music, traditional dance, and entertainment. Guests who wear cultural attire will receive free admission Sunday, October 18.
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Rise Against — October 23
See Rise Against perform with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage Friday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert is open to all ages.
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Ektaa Diwali Fest — October 24
Celebrate Diwali with family, friends, and the community Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 9 p.m. Enjoy Indian music, cultural performances, food, shopping, henna, and more. A traditional lamp-lighting ceremony will take place at 7 p.m., followed by a drone show.
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Halloween Movie Night — October 30
Bring your blankets and low-back chairs for a Halloween double feature Friday, October 30. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., followed by Minions & Monsters at 6 p.m. and Hocus Pocus at 8 p.m. Enjoy movies on large LED screens, with food and beverages available for purchase. Admission and parking are free, and leashed dogs are welcome. Outside food and umbrellas are not permitted.
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October 18–24: Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, observed in October, highlights disabilities that may not be immediately apparent.
The annual campaign encourages understanding, challenges misconceptions, and promotes a more inclusive community where people with invisible disabilities feel supported and respected.
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