Event Calendar
Community Events
Local events that might interest Ardent families, from math tournaments and science fairs to volunteer fairs.
STEAM for All Events
STEAM for All is a nonprofit that incubates, mentors and sustains student-run community service projects in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Students in grades 8–12 can volunteer after completing its Youth Leadership Program, and it certifies the President's Volunteer Service Award. Visit STEAM for All ↗
| All Girls Math Online TournamentHosted by STEAM for All | Round 2: Oct 9–18, 2026Round 3: Oct 23–Nov 1, 2026 For girls in grades 3–8 worldwide. Online and asynchronous. | Online | 3–8 |
| STEAM Fall FairHosted by STEAM for All | Registration closes (noon): Oct 17, 2026Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM Hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, each area hosted by a different STEAM for All branch. Families welcome. Free. Spots are limited. | Bill Barber Memorial Park4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine | 3–8 |
| Mock AMC 10/12 Exam (OMC)Hosted by Orange County Math Circle | Sun, Nov 1, 20264:00–6:00 PM A mock AMC 10/12 written by experienced competition volunteers. Students take one exam: OMC 10 for grade 10 and below, OMC 12 for grade 12 and below. Includes a walkthrough of the hardest questions and an awards ceremony. $10 per student. Bring scratch paper, pencils and erasers. | Online via Zoom | 7–12 |
| AMC 10/12 A — in person in IrvineHosted by Orange County Math Circle | Thu, Nov 5, 202611:30 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00–4:30 PM, 5:00–6:30 PM, 7:00–8:30 PM The AMC 10 is for grade 10 and below, the AMC 12 for grade 12 and below. One test per date. | Ardent Academy820 Roosevelt, Irvine | 6–12 |
| AMC 10/12 B — in person in IrvineHosted by Orange County Math Circle | Fri, Nov 13, 202611:30 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00–4:30 PM, 5:00–6:30 PM, 7:00–8:30 PM The AMC 10 is for grade 10 and below, the AMC 12 for grade 12 and below. One test per date. | Ardent Academy820 Roosevelt, Irvine | 6–12 |
| Elementary School Math Club (ESMC) monthly lessonsHosted by STEAM for All | Sat, Nov 14, 20262:00–3:30 PM Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2:00–3:30 PM Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 2:00–3:30 PM Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 2:00–3:30 PM Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 2:00–3:30 PM Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 2:00–3:30 PM Monthly lessons on the 2nd Saturday, October through April, covering elementary skills and beyond. Handouts include lesson notes, practice problems and challenge sets. Office hours on the 3rd Saturday, 2:00-3:00 PM, to work through questions. | Online via Zoom | 3–6 |
| MOEMS Division EHosted by STEAM for All | Fri, Nov 20, 20265:00–5:45 PM Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 5:00–5:45 PM Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 5:00–5:45 PM Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · 5:00–5:45 PM Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · 5:00–5:45 PM A five-contest series run by STEAM for All at Ardent Academy. One registration covers all five dates and a student sits every contest — these are not alternative dates. Division E is for grades 4–6, starting at 5:00 PM. Each contest is 45 minutes. Grade 6 students may sit either division. No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. | Ardent Academy820 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620, Irvine | 4–6 |
| MOEMS Division MHosted by STEAM for All | Fri, Nov 20, 20266:00–6:45 PM Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00–6:45 PM Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 6:00–6:45 PM Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · 6:00–6:45 PM Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · 6:00–6:45 PM A five-contest series run by STEAM for All at Ardent Academy. One registration covers all five dates and a student sits every contest — these are not alternative dates. Division M is for grades 6–8, starting at 6:00 PM. Each contest is 45 minutes. Grade 6 students may sit either division. No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. | Ardent Academy820 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620, Irvine | 6–8 |
| AMC 8 — in person in IrvineHosted by Orange County Math Circle | Testing window: Jan 21–26, 2027Open to students in grade 8 and below. Each student picks one session when they register, and the session cannot be changed afterwards. | Ardent Academy820 Roosevelt, Irvine | 3–8 |
| New Year's InvitationalHosted by Orange County Math Circle | Date to be announcedExpected · In-person MATHCOUNTS-style math tournament, open to all students in grades 6–8. | Location to be announced | 6–8 |
| Scratch HackathonHosted by STEAM for All | Date to be announcedExpected · Next run not yet scheduled. | Online | 3–8 |
| Thanksgiving Math TournamentHosted by Orange County Math Circle | Date to be announcedExpected · In-person math tournament for students in grades 3–6. | Location to be announced | 3–6 |
Local Events
| Orange County Science & Engineering Fair (OCSEF)Hosted by Orange County Science & Engineering Fair | Pre-approval registration: Nov 2, 2026Registration: Feb 1, 2027 Project submission: Feb 22, 2027 Competition: Mar 12–14, 2027 | Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana | 6–12 |
| IUSD Science FairHosted by Irvine Unified School District | Project submission (6th grade at K-6 schools): Dec 3, 2026Project submission (all other grades): Jan 5, 2027 | Irvine Unified School DistrictIrvine | 6–12 |
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