Escape into the stunning landscapes of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks with a one of kind family hiking experience. Our guided walk features a friendly horse, offering a special opportunity to…

  Come listen to Coltan Scrivner, PhD talk about his book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away.Complimentary books available, while supplies lastNo registration…

  Join us to create a spooky terrarium using natural materials and miniature spooky decorations.While supplies last, first-come, first-served. No registration. All ages welcome.Date:…

  Create your own miniature haunted world! Using plants and fun decorations, you'll build a spooky terrarium just in time for Halloween! All materials will be provided. For ages 7 and…

  Make a simple macrame bird feeder to encourage birds to pollinate your garden. Adults, teens, and older kids welcome.First-come, first-served. No registration.Date: October 28, 2025Time:…

The Irvine Ranch Open Space Advanced Distance Hike series is designed for experienced hikers who thrive on long days, big climbs, and the satisfaction of pushing physical and mental limits. This hike…

Join us in the back-country wilderness for a journey filled with beautiful sights that are photographic and artistic sketching opportunities. Our journey begins in the afternoon. We will be deep in a…

Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day and head outside! Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This hike allows…

Come explore OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This scenic hike involves steep climbs and descents on both double and singletrack trails and around 1100’ of accumulated climbing elevation. Though…

We start our ride through OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space on the paved Hicks Haul Road, the extension of Jeffrey Rd north of Portola Pkwy. As we warm up on the climb to the top of the road, we…