Irvine Spectrum Center’s Endless Summer Festival

Here’s a reason to get excited about going back to school! The Endless Summer Festival at Irvine Spectrum Center starts today through Saturday, Aug. 20. It’s a fun way to kick off the back-to-school shopping season.

Shoppers can enjoy fun activities across the center all three days from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Highlights include: A live performance from rising popstar Alessia Cara at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at the Giant Wheel Court. Cara will perform hits such as “Here” and “Wild Things” from her debut album, “Know-It All.” Cara is on tour with Coldplay.

There’s an Active Ride Shop Skate Village at Edwards Court, featuring multiple skate ramps for open skating sessions, as well as demos and lessons from pro skaters. Stop by for an Open-air Yearbook Photo Booth at Carousel Court. There’s a Nordstrom Beauty Lounge Airstream at Giant Wheel Court that will feature complimentary hair styling by T3, as well beauty makeovers by MAC and Dior.

And enjoy in-store parties each day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at select retailers such as Anthropologie, Cotton On, Active Ride Shop, Hurley I NIKE SB, Quiksilver, Irene’s Story, Old Navy, Windsor and Tillys.

670 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine.