Free Dunk Show & Basketball Giveaway at Irvine's Great Park

On Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., Irvine's Great Park hosts a free, family-friendly celebration on its newly renovated mural-covered basketball courts, with a professional dunk show, demo challenge stations, and 300 free custom basketballs while supplies last.

Looking for something fun and free to do this weekend? This one's a slam dunk, literally.

What's happening at the Great Park on July 26?

The City of Irvine is throwing a high-energy celebration on the Great Park's newly renovated courts, which were transformed into public art by California artist Katy Ann Gilmore in collaboration with Project Backboard. The vibrant new court surfaces are the centerpiece of the Great Park Gallery exhibition "GAME! Basketball and Contemporary Art."

The afternoon includes basketball demo challenge stations led by experienced coaches for kids, teens, and adults, a professional dunk show, and a DJ keeping the energy up. Best of all, 300 free custom basketballs featuring the artist's designs will be given away while supplies last, one per participant. No advance registration is needed; just show up.

Why events like this make Irvine shine

Irvine is consistently ranked among the best cities in the country for parks and public spaces, and free community events like this are exactly why. A world-class park, public art you can actually play on, and a free family afternoon, all in one place, is the kind of everyday perk that makes the city so livable.

For families especially, it's a reminder of how much is packed into Irvine's park system without ever needing to spend a dime.

Know before you go

The celebration runs Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. It's free with no registration required, and the 300 free basketballs are first-come, first-served with a limit of one per person. Bring the kids, bring your game, and enjoy the new courts.

Little weekends like this are what neighborhood life in Irvine is all about. If you'd love to call this city home, I'm always happy to help you find the right spot.

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