Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy Nov. 22-Dec. 22
Live entertainment, photos with Santa, winter themed art classes,
glassblowing and other demonstrations, a petting zoo, puppet
shows, falling snow, carolers and more.
Fri-Sun, 10am-7pm / 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org
Winter Fest OC Nov. 22-Jan. 5
Over a million lights, magical snowfall, thrilling rides, festive
entertainment, delightful treats and eats, and ice skating.
OC Fair & Event Center - Lot A www.winterfestoc.com
Lighting of the Bay Nov. 29-Jan. 6
Families travel from all over to witness the pristine, waveless
bay illuminated at dusk each night with more than 50 electric
Christmas trees and holiday decorations.
3-8pm / Newport Dunes Waterfront
949-729-3863 / www.newportdunes.com
Mission Viejo Santa’s Arrival/Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1
“Make and take” craft projects, holiday-themed games, petting
zoo, snacks & goodies, live entertainment, Santa Claus, and the
Mission Viejo holiday lights.
3-6pm / Civic Center Plaza
949-830-7066 / www.mvactivities.com
Balboa Bay Resort’s Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 1
Complimentary treats and beverages when you donate a new,
unwrapped toy at the event, benefitting Toys for Tots. OCSA’s
MONTAGE! kicks off your holiday season with an all-new
sensational musical-review, “Magical Holiday Wishes!”
6-9pm / Porte Cochere
949-645-5000 / www.balboabayresort.com
Dana Point Tree Lighting Dec. 2
Santa and his elves will be arriving on his Jolly Trolley to hand out
pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age. Carolers,
hot chocolate, cookies, and tree lighting.
4:30-5:30pm / Pines Park www.danapoint.org
Cypress Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting Dec. 3
Performances from local schools. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Train rides. Games. Holiday Crafts & Activities. Letters to Santa,
cards to Veterans. And More!
6pm / Civic Center Green www.cypressca.org
La Palma Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 4
4-6:30pm / 7821 Walker Street
714-690-3300 / www.cityoflapalma.org
Stanton Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 5
Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, and our Holidays Around
the World displays. The young-at-heart will not want to miss an
early visit from Santa Claus!
6:30-8:30pm / City Hall www.stantonca.gov
Aliso Viejo Holiday Celebration Dec. 5
Train rides, ornament making, community performances, snow fall,
Santa, and tree lighting.
5-8pm / Town Center Fountain
949-425-2550 / www.avcity.org
Nights of 1000 Lights Dec. 5-22
“CELEBRATE 10 Years of Nights of 1000 Lights” will bring back our
best installations for another festive year of favorites. Select nights.
5-8pm / Sherman Gardens, Corona del Mar
949-673-2261 / www.thesherman.org
Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Photo opportunities, food and dessert vendors, pictures with Mr.
and Ms. Claus, and the return of extremely popular Santa train.
6pm / City Hall
714-562-3860 / www.buenapark.com
Laguna Beach Hospitality Night Dec. 6
A Street Party with Santa Claus. Every first Friday in December,
Laguna Beach celebrates Hospitality Night. Happenings occur in
the downtown Laguna Beach village, along Forest Avenue.
5-9pm / Forest Avenue, Downtown
949-497-9229 / www.visitlagunabeach.com
Yorba Linda Kids’ Night Out Dec. 6
We will have dinner, play games, make crafts, watch a movie and
have treats! Pre-registration is required. $15 per child.
6-9:30pm / Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Laguna Hills Holiday Events Dec. 6, 13, & 14
Tree lighting on Dec. 6 from 6-8pm. Parent’s Night out on Dec.
13 from 6-8:30pm. Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 14 from 9-11am.
Holiday Dance & Music Extravaganza on Dec. 14 from 7-9pm.
949-707-2680 / www.lagunahillsca.gov
La Habra Tamale Festival Dec. 7
The event features live entertainment on three stages, tamales,
food vendors, retail vendors, informational booths, children’s play
activities, a cantina, performances from local dance studios, holiday
tree lighting, and a Holiday Firework show!
10am-8pm / 301 S Euclid St.
562-383-4200 / www.lahabratamalefestival.com
Los Alamitos Winter Wonderland Dec. 7
Free snow play, free ice skating, tree lighting, vendor fair,
Santa’s Village, and Live entertainment.
4-7:30pm / St. Isidore Historical Plaza
562-430-1073 / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Capture timeless family memories with cookie decorating, crafts,
live entertainment, games & prizes, character meet & greets,
visits with Santa, & more.
5-8pm / City Hall
949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
San Clemente Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 7
Interested gingerbread builders and architects can enter in one
of the following divisions: Individual Youth (ages 15 & under)
Individual Adult (16+ years) Family/Group (all ages)
4-8pm / Community Center
949-361-8264 / www.san-clemente.org
Yorba Linda Breakfast with Santa Dec. 7
Breakfast and photos with Santa! Pre-registration is required
and spots fill up quickly! $20 per person.
9am-12pm / Community Center
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Illuminate Irvine Dec. 7
Ring in the season with family and friends as you make merry
with winter-wonderland-inspired activities and holiday music. The
evening culminates with the lighting of the Holiday Tree.
3pm / Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
949-724-6000 / www.cityofirvine.org
RSM Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 7
The all-new “Trail of Lights”, complimentary hot cocoa and
cookies, and stocking decorating. Watch a holiday dance
performance and storytelling of “The Night Before Christmas”
while anticipating Santa and Mrs. Claus’s arrival.
5-7pm / Lago Santa Margarita www.samlarc.org
Ladera Ranch Winter Fest Dec. 7
Holiday performances and activities—from bouncing on
inflatables to shopping at the craft fair, playing games, making
crafts, and capturing magical moments with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
2-5pm / Town Green
949-388-8300 / www.laderalife.com
Fountain Valley Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Join us for a special visit from our friend at the North Pole and
the Hyundai Snow Zone! And fireworks!
4:30-8pm / Rec. Center & Sports Park
714-839-8611 / www.fountainvalley.gov
Winter in the Grove Dec. 7
Live entertainment, snow slides, holiday refreshments, and food
for purchase. The event culminates with the arrival of Santa and
Mrs. Claus and spectacular tree lighting.
3-7pm / Village Green Park, Garden Grove
714-741-5200 / www.ggcf.com/winterinthegrove
Tustin Holiday Artisan Faire Dec. 7-8
Jewelry, wearable fiber, ceramics, glass, and epicurean treats.
12-5pm / Enderle Center
714-731-5432 / www.chemersgallery.com
Anaheim Tree Lighting & Holiday Village Dec. 8
Photos with Santa, delightful shopping from local vendors, and
cheering on some adorable four-legged friends in the Candy
Canine Dog Costume Contest!
11am-3pm / Center Street Promenade
714-956-3586 / www.downtownanaheim.com
HO-HO Holiday Concert Dec. 8
Get into the Holiday Spirit with an afternoon of music with the
Orange County Tremble Clefs and the OK Chorale. Our special
guests will be the Laguna Country United Methodist Bell Choir.
3-4pm / Laguna Country United Methodist Church
949-390-3024 / www.lagunahillschamber.com
Fiesta del Mariachi Dec. 8
A musical extravaganza set to captivate audiences with the
soul-stirring rhythms and vibrant melodies of traditional
mariachi styles and sounds.
9am-12pm / Santa Ana Stadium
www.powerofonefoundation.org
Brea Holiday Car Show Dec. 8
10am-4pm / Birch & Brea Blvd.
714-674-0801 / www.breadowntown.com
Corona del Mar Christmas Walk Dec. 8
Live entertainment staging over 17 local bands. Santa’s Visits
and Snapshots. Beer & Wine Gardens. Unique Vendor Gifts.
Children’s Activities. Merchant & Restaurant Promotions.
11am-5pm / Pacific Coast Highway
949-673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com
Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting Ceremony Dec. 8
Your beautiful sponsored snowflake on the pier or on Main St.
will be lit up each night through the beginning of the new year.
3:30-6pm / Huntington Beach Pier
714-842-6600 / www.waymakersoc.org
Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour Dec. 8
We have eight delightfully decorated island bayfronts, homes
and cottages lined up that will surely spark holiday cheer!
11am-4pm / Balboa Island www.biia.org
Tustin Tree Lighting Dec. 9
Local community and dance schools, Game Booths, Petting
Zoo, Train Rides, Snack Booths, Spot the Elves for a chance to
win raffle prizes, Food Trucks, Holiday Letters to Seniors.
6:30-8:30pm / Tustin Library Courtyard www.tustinca.org
Jewish Festival of Light Dec. 10
Chanukah music and entertainment, games, activities, bounce
house, creative crafts, face painting, cookie decorating & more!
3-5pm / Village Green, Mission Viejo
949-470-3061 / www.mvactivities.com
Placentia Tamale Festival Dec. 12
Live entertainment, food and tamale vendors, non-profit
booths, business booths, a beer garden, pictures with Santa
Claus, a Holiday Tree Lighting, and a kids games area.
4-10pm / Old Town Placentia
714-993-8232 / www.placentiatamalefestival.org
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 13-15
2024 Theme – Santa’s Seaside Carnival.
6:30pm / Dana Point Harbor
949-388-3663 / www.danapointharbor.com
Rossmoor Winter Festival Dec. 14
Live music, snow play area, kids carnival, food trucks, craft
vendors, meet Santa Claus, holiday fun and entertainment.
4-9pm / Rush Park www.rossmoor-csd.org
Laguna Niguel “Hometown” Holiday Parade Dec. 14
10am-1pm / Crown Valley Parkway
949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 18-22
Decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the
harbor. On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday at
approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will
take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.
6:30pm / Lido Isle www.christmasboatparade.com
Huntington Beach Cruise of Lights Dec. 18-23
50-minute narrated tours of thousands of lights and animated
displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks, and boats.
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 / Huntington Harbor www.cruiseoflights.org
Santa Ana Walk of Lights Dec. 22
Join friends and neighbors in strolling the neighborhood to
admire all the beautifully decorated homes with stops along the
way for refreshments and merriment.
Time: TBD / Floral Park www.floralpark.com
First Night in Fullerton Dec. 31
Fireworks, live music, and kids lane.
7pm-12am / Fullerton Plaza www.cityoffullerton.com
