2026 Summer in the City
Summer in the City is an exciting series featuring a variety of family-favorite activities, including Movies on the Lawn and Summer Concerts, throughout June, July, and August.
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Movies on the Lawn
Enjoy an outdoor family movie night on the big screen at Hicks Canyon Community Park. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting. *Additional parking available at Hicks Canyon Elementary School and Viewpark Ave. (south side).
- Friday, June 5
- Friday, June 26
- Friday, July 17
- Friday, July 24
- Friday, July 31
Summer Concerts
Rock out, dance, and disco at family-friendly concerts all summer long. Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge transforms into a live, outdoor venue featuring a variety of music genres. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from local food trucks.
All Summer in the City events are free (no tickets or pre-registration required). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended. *Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Saturday, June 6
- Saturday, June 27
- Saturday, July 18
- Saturday, August 1
Symphony in the Cities
Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket, and gather the family for an evening of outdoor summer fun! A long-standing summer tradition, Symphony in the Cities, brings thousands of people together to enjoy a variety of popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs at a local park each year. This year’s concert will be held at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge. Pre-concert, family-friendly activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert beginning at 7 p.m. *Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Saturday, August 15
55th Anniversary Homecoming Dance
Celebrate 55 years of Irvine with a night that brings the decades together. Join us at the Great Park for a homecoming-themed dance party where the past meets the present on the dance floor. Enjoy food and drinks, kick things off with a happy hour, then dance, celebrate, and toast to 55 years of the Irvine.
- Saturday, August 8
Additional Information
All Summer in the City events are free –– no tickets or pre-registration required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended.
