🌍 The Irvine Global Village Festival is almost here! Join us Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Great Park for a day filled with global culture, artistry, music, and food from around the world. Free admission & parking (premium $10). Plan your visit: irvinefestival.org

🎠✨ Capture the magic of the holidays at the Great Park Carousel! November 4 & 5 | 3–7 p.m. | All ages Bring your own camera and snap festive family photos under the carousel lights. Reservations are required: yourirvine.org

See Ziggy Marley, Burning Spear, and Bam Marley perform at Great Park Live on Sunday, October 19. 🔗 Purchase your tickets: bit.ly/4mMwifa #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

Gingerbread House Workshop — Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the Great Park Visitors Center Lawn. Celebrate the season and craft your own gingerbread masterpiece with festive décor. Register at yourirvine.org; one gingerbread house per registration #YourGreatPark

🏆 Happy National Sports Day! Celebrate the power of play at the 194-acre Great Park Sports Complex, home to 16,000 games and 19,000 teams each year. The Great Park recently upgraded Soccer Fields 4–7 with new turf, viewing areas, and landscaping. ⚽️ yourgreatpark.org

🎃 Jack is back! Take a flight on everyone’s favorite jack-o’-lantern in the sky at the Great Park Balloon. 🎈 Hours: Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. & 7–10 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m. & 7–10 p.m. 🎟️ Admission: $10 adults, kids ride free. Plan your visit ➡️ yourgreatpark.org

🌿 Garden Workshop: Preserving Fall 📅 October 25 | Ages 12+ 📍 Farm + Food Lab, 8000 Great Park Blvd Learn how to make the most of your fall harvest! Register for GW: Preserving Fall (#128827) at yourirvine.org. #WeAreIrvine #YourGreatPark

.Tony Cabrera stopped by Great Park to meet Jack, our Great Park Balloon turned glowing jack-o’-lantern, bringing major pumpkin spice altitude to Irvine. Join Tony as he soars into fall, learns what’s new at the park, and discovers why this pumpkin is anything but basic.

🎤 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨ Swift Nation takes the stage at Great Park Live — Saturday, Oct. 25! 🎟 Limited tickets remain — grab yours now at irvinenights.com . #IrvineNights #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

Island vibes are taking over Irvine this weekend! 🌴🔥 Get ready for holoholofest — the ultimate day of reggae, rhythm, and live music at Great Park Live. Limited tickets remain! Grab yours now at HoloHoloFestival.com. #WeAreIrvine #YourGreatPark Great Park Live

🎃 Jack’s back — and he’s the pick of the patch this Halloween! Take a flight on everyone’s favorite jack-o’-lantern in the sky at the Great Park. 🎈 🎃 Have a gourd-geous and safe Halloween! Plan your trip 👉 yourgreatpark.org

🏠✨ Get festive at the Great Park! Join us Wed, Dec 10 · 3:30–5:30 p.m. for our Gingerbread House Workshop — design your own show-stopping centerpiece with candies, décor & seasonal treats. 🎄 Ages 5+ | $50 per house | Register by Dec 1 👉 yourirvine.org

🎨 Now on view at the Great Park Gallery: 25 Years at the Beall Center for Art + Technology. Experience a quarter-century of innovation where art, science, and engineering collide. Free admission. 📅 Thu–Fri: Noon–4 p.m. 📅 Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 🔗 artsinirvine.org

🎈 The balloon is grounded for this morning's session. We're aiming to be back in the air for the afternoon! #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

Progress continues at the future site of The Canopy at the Great Park. Foundations are underway, with vertical construction beginning soon — delivering 90,000+ square feet of retail, dining, and everyday services. Stay updated at greatparkframework.org.

UPDATE-The Balloon is back in the air and open for rides.

Looking for some family fun? Take a spin on the Great Park Carousel! Hours: Mon–Wed: Closed Thu–Fri: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat–Sun: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. ✨ Rides are free. Plan your visit: cityofirvine.org/greatpark #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

💨 The Great Park Balloon will not be flying today due to high winds. There is still plenty to enjoy at the park! Plan your visit at yourgreatpark.org. #GreatParkBalloon #YourGreatPark

Today, we honor the brave men and women who served our nation. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. All Great Park areas are open, including athletic fields and the Visitors Center. The Balloon and Carousel are closed per regular hours. #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

The Great Park Balloon will not be operational today or tomorrow due to rain. There is still plenty to enjoy at the park! Plan your visit at yourgreatpark.org. #GreatParkBalloon #YourGreatPark