Free & Cheap Things to Do in Irvine, CA

  • The list below includes 711 free or cheap things to do in or near Irvine, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Children's Museums and Bowling.
  • From Bill Barber Community Park to Woodbridge Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Irvine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 711 free or cheap things to do in or near Irvine, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Children's Museums and Bowling.
  • From Bill Barber Community Park to Woodbridge Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Irvine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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Visitors celebrate 4th of July snacking on BBQ dishes such as brisket and ribs while kids take in the petting zoo and craft corner
4.3 Miles
86% 94 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Pretend City is a children's museum, for children between 1 and 8 years of age. It is a place where children learn by playing, through educational programs and through role playing under the guidance of professional staff.
2.7 Miles
75% 544 votes
Go Karts 17221 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 MoreLess Info
Adults and kids love K1 Speed Irvine, an indoor go-karting track in Irvine, California. All karts have remote control and remote shutoff features for increased safety. The track's most popular offering is the 'Arrive and Drive' race, a 14-lap race with up to 12 drivers.
4.3 Miles
70% 370 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Not only does Pretend City Children's Museum contain an Imagination Playground, the site also offers interactive amphitheater, art studio, and bank and ATM exhibits. The location, which sells souvenirs in its gift shop, also hosts birthday parties.
1.9 Miles
85% 40 votes
Farms & Ranches 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Tanaka Farms offers family entertainment and tours all year round like Strawberry Tours, Cookout Tours , Watermelon Tours and Pumpkin Patch Tour. They grow organic fruit and vegetables you can pick yourself.
0.6 Miles
81% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Starplex cinemas in Irvine, California offer 11 movie screens and discount movie tickets. For those looking for a place to through a party, they also have rooms they rent out for kids parties.
1.2 Miles
65% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 3735 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
Rather than big name blockbuster films, the Edwards Westpark 8 Cinema focuses more on hard to find movies. Most of the offerings tend to be small art house productions and independent films.
2.6 Miles
54% 175 votes
Bowling 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 40 lane bowling center with automatic scoring and bumpers at Irvine Lanes. The bowling alley hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bowling leagues.
4.2 Miles
50% 128 votes
Other Entertainment 8800 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 MoreLess Info
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is currently Orange County's largest amphitheatre with its 16,085 capacity. It has hosted concerts from celebrities like Michael Jackson and The Offspring.
2.4 Miles
33% 1225 votes
Family Fun Center 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
2.1 Miles
79% 265 votes
Movie Theaters 2457 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Tustin 14 at The District displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers a bar with adult beverages, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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