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OC Great Park: Holidayz at the Park

Holidayz at the Park will once again take place at the OC Great Park in the Palm Court Saturday, December 2, 2023 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. Fun for all ages, the Great Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas lights, holiday decorations, interactive displays, insta-worthy backdrops, a holiday movie night, arts & crafts sessions, and much more!

Here are all the holiday skating rinks to explore this season.

Holidayz At The Great Park

Holidayz At The Park

Holidayz At The Park

Where: OC Great Park: Palm Court | Hangar 244 Promenade | Artist Studios
Address: 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618
Dates: December 2024 – January 2025
Parking: Lots 2 and 3 are the best lots for parking | Map of the Park


Pajama Party Drive-In Movie

2024 TBA

Featuring the Movie Home Alone

Rated PG, Family/Comedy
Movie Length: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Irvine Residents Registration (opens TBA at 10:00 AM)
Pajama Party Movie Night Date: TBA
Location: Great Park, Lot 2 (between Great Park Ice and Palm Court)

Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation. Due to limited space, this event is open to Irvine residents only and guests must register in advance.

Food trucks will be on-site and families are welcome to bring their own snacks.


Palm Court Light Display

Palm Court Light Display Hours: Daily from dusk to 9:30 p.m. 
Dates: 2024 TBA

The Palm Court features a festive outdoor light display, instagrammable photo spots, interactive displays, and more! We love checking out the larger-than-life airplane, paying tribute to the park’s military history, playfully taken over by the Grinch.

The Palm Court is situated between Parking Lot 2 and 3 and also encircled by the soccer fields, soccer stadium, and Farm + Food Lab.


Holidayz Pop-Up at the Artist Studios

Holidayz Pop-Up Hours: Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., and weekends from noon to 8 p.m. 

Capture holiday memories with a selfie or family photo at the Great Park Holidayz Pop-Up. Explore the winter wonderland backdrops as the Artist Studios is transformed into a pop up museum specially designed to delight visitors of all ages.

The Artist Studio is located next to the Palm Court.


Illuminate Irvine

Date: Saturday, December 2024

Celebrate the winter season with winter-wonderland themed activities and classic holiday music. Spectators can experience the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex during this festive event. Guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped gift to donate for children up to age 12 to aid the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive.

Holiday Market

Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 2024 | 3–7 p.m.
Sunday, December 2024 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Great Park Hangar 244

Here you’ll find a holiday themed artisan-focused shopping experience at the Great Park to find unique gifts for your loved ones. The event takes place indoors and features a curated selection of over 25 talented vendors offering handmade goods like jewelry, ceramics, folk-crafts, clothing, and more. 


Holiday Classes and Activities

Register for seasonally themed programs, where kids and families can make a holiday movie, make candy canes and handmade presents, and much more!


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