Family Friendly ACTIVITIES

Not only does Irvine have an outstanding school district, it’s also flourishing with recreational activities to cater to every child’s varied hobbies and interests. Parents can join the fun with this list of things to do we picked out for you and your family.

Hands-On Educational Activities

Pretend City aims to make learning fun through purposeful play, role playing, hands-on activities and educational programming, through its 17 interactive exhibits designed as a small, interconnected city.

Interactive Outdoor Experiences

For an interactive outdoor experience, Great Park’s Farm + Food Lab educates visitors on horticulture, featuring a butterfly garden and chicken coop, amidst raised-bed gardens, fruit trees and solar and wind-powered lights. Boomers Irvine offers an engaging experience where visitors can enjoy hands-on attractions like go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, and batting cages in a fun, open-air setting.

Escape Rooms

Escape rooms in Irvine are a fun, family-friendly way to bond, offering interactive puzzles and adventures that kids and parents can solve together. The newly opened, Hijinx Hotel at Irvine Spectrum provides colorful, game-show-style challenge rooms designed to be engaging and accessible for families with children 5 years old and up.

Wild Rivers Waterpark

Wild Rivers Waterpark is a popular family-friendly destination in Irvine, featuring a mix of thrilling slides, lazy rivers, and kid-friendly splash areas designed for all ages. The park is officially open during the summer season—typically starting in mid-May—with additional special events and limited openings offered throughout the year.

Kid-Approved Creative Studios

Families looking for a creative and hands-on experience will love Hello Pottery and Shot of Art, two fun art studios in Irvine that welcome all ages. At Hello Pottery, kids can explore their artistic side through paint-your-own pottery, colorful fluid art, mosaic projects, and unique crafts like cream glue and resin creations. Just minutes away, Shot of Art offers a high-energy twist on creativity with interactive experiences like shooting and spinning paint, as well as their popular fluid bear art. Both studios provide memorable, mess-friendly environments where families can create one-of-a-kind keepsakes together.