Holiday Events in Orange County: Your Guide to Festive Fun
Holiday Events
Holiday Events
Spend the day or night skating to the sounds of crashing waves and supporting local downtown businesses.
Enjoy holiday lights, festive music, decorations, and plenty of photo ops for the family.
The fairgrounds become a massive winter wonderland with live entertainment, attractions, and affordable fun.
Train rides, ornament making, performances, Santa’s visit, tree lighting, and more for the whole family.
Shop fine jewelry, beads, crystals, and minerals from 200+ international exhibitors.
Enjoy performances, crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks, and the official tree lighting.
A free, kid-friendly holiday market with 100+ local businesses, holiday goods, decor, and gifts.
Sing along to holiday music and enjoy seasonal treats with family and friends.
An evening of snow, games, hot chocolate, food, and the BIG tree lighting on the Community Center lawn.
This FREE event features visits with Santa Claus, live holiday music, games, crafts, and a winter-themed train ride.
With your help, Waymakers can shine a light on Orange County’s youngsters this holiday season by sponsoring a snowflake! Your beautiful, gleaming sponsored snowflake on the pier or on Main Street will be illuminated each night until the new year.
Over 17 local bands will perform live. The event also includes Santa visits, wine & beer gardens, special vendor gifts, activities for kids, and promotions from retailers and restaurants.
Showcasing the small businesses, manufacturers, and artists in Dana Point and Orange County. Shop locally, take in holiday shows, eat gourmet food on the street, visit cocktail bars, and have a good time with the family.
On his jolly trolley, Santa and his helpers will arrive to distribute gifts to kids up to the age of twelve. Carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and the tree lighting at 5:15 pm are all part of the festivities. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for the Spark of Love Toy Drive.
All are welcome to participate in this enjoyable family activity, which will be available for one week only. Whether you skate or not, everyone is encouraged to sit back, relax, and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere!
Check out all of the interesting entries, including marching bands, floats, special guests, youth organizations, equestrian units, exotic cars, military members, local heroes, and more. No neighborhood holiday parade would be complete without a spectacular appearance by Santa Claus!
60th Anniversary… Swinging to the Music. Grand Marshal Michael Gates.
Sail along the port admiring the magnificently adorned yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes. On December 14, at around 6:15 p.m., a special opening fireworks show will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.
Enjoy the music and festivities as we celebrate and remember each day of the Festival of Lights. The City of Laguna Niguel and Chabad of Laguna Niguel are thrilled to celebrate this tradition by providing live entertainment, games, crafts, and your favorite Chanukah delicacies!
As part of this year’s Hanukkah celebration, LARCS will partner with local organizations to bring music, dance, dreidels, crafts, candle lighting, and traditional Hanukkah treats to the community.
*All event information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Please confirm event times and details with organizers before attending. For real estate advice or to learn more about living in Orange County, contact a licensed professional. Lic. #01329012.
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