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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Brainy Actz 17981 Sky Park Circle Bldg 39 Suite N, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Teams held captive work together to solve puzzles and escape in this art heist-themed escape room
7.1 Miles
84% 19 votes
Natural History Museums 3101 W Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
Covering 12 acres, the Heritage Museum of Orange County preserves multiple 1890s historic buildings and houses artifacts from that time. Exhibits cover the civil rights movement, Victorian dollhouses, and a blacksmith's shop.
7.1 Miles
57% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 24155 Laguna Hills Mall Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Two screens offering a combination of popular first-run movies and independent films are available at Laguna Hills Mall Cinema. The facilities keep with a traditional movie theater experience and have a standard concession stand for movie-goers.
7.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 29 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
The Aliso Viejo Aquatics Center has multiple swimming pools including a 25 yard lap pool, a recreation pool and one for toddlers to wade in. They hold many swimming classes for both adults and children.
7.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Walking Trails 26215 Dimension Dr, Ste 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Lake Forest Nature Park is a small neighborhood park with green space and nature trails. The park has playground equipment and paths that lead through wooded areas and on bridges over streams.
7.2 Miles
96% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Pirate Coast Paddle Company offers kids camps and private lessons for those who wish to learn the art of paddle boarding. The location also offers other adventures, including Yoga on the Water and 'Wild Wednesday Sup and Sip'.
7.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Music Venue 3631 S Harbor Blvd, Ste 100, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
The purpose of the Pacific Symphony is to enrich the human sprit through superior musical performances. The symphony presents more than 100 concerts per year and reaches over 275,000 residents.
7.2 Miles
86% 158 votes
National & State Parks 8548 E Canyon View Avenue, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
The graded roads and trails of Peters Canyon Regional Park give ample access to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The 340-acre park offers visitors exposure to a variety of coastal habitats, all rich in wildlife.
7.2 Miles
76% 21 votes
Parks 701 S Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92856 MoreLess Info
Full of amenities, Hart Park is suitable for group or family outings, both large and small. The park offers two lighted baseball fields, a swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, activity building and a bandshell.
7.3 Miles
79% 253 votes
Specialty Museums 2500 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
The Discovery Science Center plays with all of your senses. Adults and children alike enjoy this interactive and educational museum that allows visitors to experience an 'earthquake', lie on a bed of nails and play virtual sports.
7.3 Miles
53% 275 votes
Science Museums 2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive science exhibits and experiments, Discovery Cube offers children a chance to learn about ecology, biology, astronomy, physics, and more. The museum features a 4D theater that shows educational films.
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