Mission Viejo Santa’s Arrival & Lighting Ceremony Nov. 30
The Main Stage Entertainment will be the heart of the
celebration, featuring live performances, enchanting holiday
shows, and lively dance routines for everyone to enjoy. As the
grand finale, Santa himself will make a spectacular entrance.
3-6:30pm / Civic Center Plaza
949-830-7066 / www.mvactivities.com
Tree Lighting at Balboa Bay Resort Nov. 30
A grand, high-energy performance featuring Frosty, Rudolph,
Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends, with holiday magic, live singers,
toe-tapping dancers, the lighting of our brand-new giant 20’
Christmas Tree and a snow filled finale!
5-10pm / 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach
949-645-5000 / www.balboabayresort.com
Anaheim Town Square Holiday Carnival Nov. 30
Santa, Snow, Mrs. Claus, Magician, Cookie Decorating and More
at Anaheim Town Square’s Holiday Carnival!
12-3pm / 2180 East Lincoln Avenue
www.anaheimtownsquare.com
The Holiday Gem Through Dec. 21
Backed by live musicians, stunning costumes, and a whimsical
set, Santa Claus, his tap-dancing elves, and a cast of talented
performers kick off the season in true holiday fashion!
The Gem Theatre, Garden Grove
714-741-9550 / www.thegemoc.com
Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy Nov. 22-Dec. 22
Our iconic Laguna Beach eucalyptus grove transforms into a
dazzling gallery under the sun and stars. Here, our 175+ artists
transform joy into treasures, giving you the chance to gift the
extraordinary.
Fri-Sun 10am-7pm / 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org
Old World Christmas Market Through Dec. 28
Shop for your holiday gifts and enjoy the holiday cheer with food
and drinks while listening to the talented Curtis Hoffman playing
classical holiday songs!
Sat 1-6pm, Sun 12-4pm / Old World Village, Huntington Beach
714-696-8271 / www.oldworldhb.com
Winter Fest OC Nov. 28-Jan. 4
SoCal’s largest winter festival, featuring ice tubing, ice skating
under the star, mini slides, snowball tossing and freshly falling
snow. Guests can also enjoy more than 30 carnival rides and
attractions, nightly tree lighting ceremonies, live entertainment,
holiday treats and immersive photo opportunities.
Lot A, OC Fair & Event Center / www.winterfestoc.com
La Palma Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 3
Mr. & Ms. Claus will arrive before the Ceremony so families can
visit with him and Mrs. Claus. There will also be arts and crafts,
a letter to Santa station, and more!
4:30pm / City Hall
714-690-3350 / www.lapalmaca.gov
Aliso Viejo Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Dec. 4
Holiday cheer, train rides, ornament making, community
and aerial performances, snow fall, and Santa.
5-8pm / Town Center Fountain & Amphitheater
949-425-2550 / www.avcity.org
Stanton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 4
Join us as we welcome Santa Claus for photos, explore
captivating ‘Holidays Around the World’ displays, enjoy a choral
performance, and much more.
6:30-8:30pm / Stanton City Hall
714-890-4270 / www.stantonca.gov
Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 5
Join us for the lighting of the tree and other special holiday-
filled activities!
6-9pm / City Hall
714-562-3500 / www.buenapark.com
Fullerton Tree Lighting Dec. 5
Enjoy live music, performances, food trucks, craft vendors,
photos with Santa, classic car show, and the official tree
lighting program.
5-9pm / City Hall / www.cityoffullerton.com
Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll Dec. 5
Dreamers Market beginning at 5pm. Vendors, snow village,
stage performances, photos with Santa, kids activities, and
food trucks.
6-8:30pm / Old Town Tustin / www.tustinca.org
Winter in the Grove Dec. 6
Free refreshments and kids activities. Snowtopia, holiday craft
boutique, food, Frosty’s photo shop, crafts ad carnival games,
and entertainment.
3-7pm / Village Green Park, Garden Grove
714-741-5200 / www.ggcity.org
SJC Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6
Festivities begin with pre-show entertainment, followed by a
musical holiday production. The tree lighting will take place at
5:45pm followed by a variety of holiday activities. In addition,
the shops within the Los Rios District will offer unique gift
shopping, live music and treats.
4-8pm / Historic Town Center Park
949-493-5911 / www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Enjoy cookie decorating, holiday crafts, games, live
entertainment, special moments with Santa, and more.
5-8pm / City Hall / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Yorba Linda Breakfast With Santa Dec. 6
Families are invited to make special memories in our winter
wonderland that will include breakfast, crafts, entertainment,
and a special one one-on-one visit with Santa!
9-11:30am / Yorba Linda Community Center
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Los Alamitos Winter Wonderland Dec. 6
Snow play, ice skating rink, tree lighting, snow sledding, musical
entertainment, and Santa’s Village.
4-7:30pm / 10901 Pine Street
562-430-1073 / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Puttin’ on the Glitz Dec. 6
A fun and festive evening of late-hours holiday shopping &
dining, live music, carolers, sweet treats, street musicians, and
community vendor booths offering fun for the whole family.
4-9pm / Avenida Del Mar / www.scdba.org/Glitz
La Habra Tamale Festival Dec. 6
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
Santa’s Village by the Sea Dec. 6
One holiday event that brings the Holly Jolly Hoopla and the
Glitz on Del Mar together for a night of music, games, cookie
decorating, and snow to San Clemente.
4-9pm / Community Center
949-361-8264 / www.san-clemente.org
Ladera Winter Fest Dec. 6
Enjoy an afternoon packed with holiday performances and
activities for all ages—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
RSM Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Complimentary hot cocoa, and cookies, trail of lights photo op
with Mickey & Minnie, create a holiday craft, enjoy the reading
of “The Night Before Christmas” while awaiting Santa and Mrs.
Claus’ arrival by boat.
4-6pm / Lago Santa Margarita Lakeshore
949-709-0010 / www.samlarc.org
La Plaza Park Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Santa and his elves will be arriving at Pines Park on his Jolly
Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12
years of age. Features carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and the
annual tree lighting at 5:15pm.
4:30-5:30pm / 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point
949-248-3500 / www.danapoint.org
Boat Rides with Santa Dec. 6-7
Santa will be hearing those Christmas wishes as you cruise the
Harbor. Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa. Tickets are
$5 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Soroptimist of
Capistrano Bay.
10am-2pm / Dana Wharf Sportfishing docks
949-496-5794 / www.danawharf.com
Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7
Join Waymakers in shedding a light on Orange County’s
children this holiday season with your support of sponsoring a
snowflake! Your beautiful glistening sponsored snowflake on
the pier or on Main Street will be lit up through the new year.
3:30-6pm / Main Street and Pier Plaza
714-842-6600 / www.waymakersoc.org
Brea Holiday Car Show Dec. 7
10am-4pm / Birch and Brea Blvd.
714-674-0801 / www.breadowntown.com
Corona del Mar Christmas Walk Dec. 7
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 / Corona del Mar Village / www.cdmchamber.com
Pines Park Tree Lighting Dec. 8
Santa and his elves will be arriving at Pines Park on his Jolly
Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12
years of age. Features carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and the
annual tree lighting at 5:15pm.
4:30-5:30pm / 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point
949-248-3500 / www.danapoint.org
Placentia Tamale Festival Dec. 11
Live entertainment, food and tamale vendors, non-profit
booths, business booths, a beer garden, pictures with Santa
Claus, a Holiday Tree Lighting, and a kid’s games area.
4-10pm / Santa Fe Street
714-993-8232 / www.placentiatamalefestival.org
Jingle Jam Dec. 12
Santa, train ride, toy drive, raffles, vendors, and food trucks.
5-9pm / 12001 St Mark Street
714-741-5000 / www.ggcity.org
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 12-14
“CAROL OF THE BOATS” theme. Boaters will decorate their
vessels to the theme of the parade, for a chance to win up
to $10,000 in cash prizes across several award categories,
courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners.
6:30-8pm / Dana Point Harbor
949-496-6137 / www.danapointharbor.com
Surfing Santa Competition Dec. 13
A fun surf competition where men, women and children dress
like Santa or other holiday inspired characters and surf Salt
Creek to benefit Surfers Healing.
Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point / www.surfingsantacontest.org
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade Dec. 13
Experience the unique sights and sounds of the holidays with
exciting parade entries like floats, marching bands, youth
groups, and exotic cars.
10am-12pm / Crown Valley Pkwy
949-425-1500 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire Dec. 13
A joyful afternoon filled with entertainment, food, games, raffles,
a snow slide, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.
10am-4pm / Ehlers Event Center
714-562-3500 / www.buenapark.com
Rossmoor Winter Festival Dec. 13
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
Floral Park Holiday Event Dec. 13
Join us for this annual holiday celebration with sledding, snow,
cookies, crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides and of course, a visit
by Santa himself! Food for purchase.
4:30-7:30pm / North Park Blvd and Riverside Dr.
www.floralpark.com
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 17-21
Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes
sail along the harbor. On the opening night of the parade on
Wednesday at 6:15 pm a special opening fireworks display will
take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.
See website for schedule. / Newport Harbor
949-729-4400 / www.christmasboatparade.com
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Dec. 19
Take pictures with Santa, enjoy hot coco and cookies, this event
will be fun for the entire family.
6-8:30pm / The Phantom Projects Theater, La Habra
562-697-1704 / www.lahabrachamber.com
Cruise of Lights Dec. 19-23
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights® offers
a 50-minute narrated boat tour through the waterways of
Huntington Harbour. Share the beauty of thousands of lights
and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks,
decks, and boats.
5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm / Huntington Harbour
www.cruiseoflights.org
Floral Park Walk of Lights Dec. 22
Stroll the neighborhood to view the many holiday displays and
light shows!
6-9pm / Floral Park, Santa Ana
714-840-7542 / www.floralpark.com
First Night in Fullerton Dec. 31
7pm-12am / Downtown Fullerton Plaza
714-738-6300 / www.cityoffullerton.com
