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Rainy-day activities for kids in Irvine

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Irvine — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Irvine. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    South Coast Plaza

    4.6 (16,317)3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  2. 02

    The Outlets at Orange

    4.4 (19,571)20 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  3. 03

    Fashion Island

    4.6 (8,754)401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  4. 04

    Irvine Spectrum Center

    4.6 (17,537)670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  5. 05

    MainPlace Mall

    4.4 (10,283)2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  6. 06

    Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California

    4.4 (12,482)12681 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA

    A well-rated resort hotel in Irvine.

  7. 07

    Discovery Cube Orange County

    4.4 (4,169)2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

    A well-rated museum in Irvine.

  8. 08

    AMC Orange 30

    4.3 (5,451)20 City Blvd W Ste E, Orange, CA 92868, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Irvine.

  9. 09

    Asian Garden Mall

    4.2 (2,957)9200 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Irvine.

  10. 10

    Cinemark Century Orange XD and SCREENX

    4.5 (3,879)1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Irvine.

  11. 11

    Regal Irvine Spectrum

    4.4 (3,381)500 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Irvine.

  12. 12

    AMC Tustin 14 @ The District

    4.6 (2,672)2457 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Irvine.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Irvine chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Irvine, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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