Upcoming Events

Learn everything you need to know about sustainable home gardening practices. Workshops are at the Great Park Food and Farm Lab and are led by certified University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County. Topic: ABC’s of Gardening Saturday April 18 10- 11:00 a.m.

Join Tom Brown as he demonstrates Plein Air techniques throughout the Great Park. These lectures will focus on simplifying complex compositions while working on location. They will also cover basics like color, values, brushwork, and how to set up equipment for outdoor painting. This special series is open to the public. Artists who wish to [...]

Sundays at the Orange County Great Park are headlined by the fresh produce and fun at our Certified Farmers Market. Every week, rain or shine, the Great Park Certified Farmers Market features fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, handcrafted artisan products, live music and entertainment, and a selection of gourmet food trucks. Take home fresh [...]

Celebrate our beautiful planet EARTH at the Farm + Food Lab with an assortment of activities to engage, inspire and activate the minds of people of all ages. [...]

This monthly workshop series is a fun and engaging interactive learning experience that brings to life the natural wonders of the Garden. Young attendees will have the opportunity to connect the natural world with their daily lives deepening their understanding and appreciation of nature followed by a craft or activity. Ages 3-9 Gently used book [...]

This is an eight week session. Supply fee: $12 Learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through age-specific curriculum, soccer is used to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork. Low child-to-coach rations and positive reinforcement ensure that each child improves at their own pace while having a blast! Click here to register [...]

This is an eight week session held at the South Lawn sports field. Supply fee: $12 Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers. Experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi and Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Parent participation [...]

This one-hour total body workout is designed for all fitness levels. Certified instructors, who are also moms, will help you get and stay in shape. Don’t forget your stroller, sunscreen and water bottle! Inst: Julie Freeman of South Irvine/Lake Forest Fit4Mom. Fee is per stroller. This six-week class series will meet at the Visitors Center [...]

Flamenco is one of the most visually impressive and expressive forms of dance. Be introduced to the basics of flamenco dancing including terminology, technique and choreography. Wear comfortable clothes including a full skirt for girls and closed-toe shoes with thick heels or character shoes. Inst: Justine Grover of Naranjita Flamenco. This six-week class series will [...]

The Seasoned Chef Series is bringing some of the best chefs in Orange County to present local seasonal gourmet dishes, techniques and preservation methods. Eating seasonal and local foods is nutritionally rich and environmentally friendly.Ages 16+.   Saturday, April 25, 10-11 a.m.