OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DEC 2024

OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DEC 2024

1. Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy
   Dates: Nov. 22–Dec. 22
   Time: Fri–Sun, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
   Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
   Details: Live entertainment, photos with Santa, art classes, glassblowing, petting zoo, puppet shows, and carolers.
   Contact: 949-494-3030
   Website: sawdustartfestival.org

2. Winter Fest OC
   Dates: Nov. 22–Jan. 5
   Location: OC Fair & Event Center
   Details: Over a million lights, snowfall, rides, treats, ice skating, and festive entertainment.
   Website: winterfestoc.com

3. Lighting of the Bay
   Dates: Nov. 29–Jan. 6
   Time: 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
   Location: Newport Dunes Waterfront
   Details: Illuminated bay with over 50 electric Christmas trees.
   Contact: 949-729-3863
   Website: newportdunes.com

December 1–6

4. Mission Viejo Santa’s Arrival/Lighting Ceremony
   Date: Dec. 1
   Time: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
   Location: Civic Center Plaza
   Details: Craft projects, games, snacks, Santa, and holiday lights.
   Contact: 949-830-7066
   Website: mvactivities.com

5. Balboa Bay Resort Christmas Tree Lighting
   Date: Dec. 1
   Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
   Location: Porte Cochere, Newport Beach
   Details: Musical performance, treats, and Toys for Tots donation drive.
   Contact: 949-645-5000
   Website: balboabayresort.com

6. Dana Point Tree Lighting
   Date: Dec. 2
   Time: 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
   Location: Pines Park
   Details: Santa on the Jolly Trolley, hot cocoa, cookies, and carolers.
   Website: danapoint.org

7. Cypress Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting
   Date: Dec. 3
   Time: 6:00 PM
   Location: Civic Center Green
   Details: Performances, Santa visits, games, crafts, and more.
   Website: cypressca.org

8. La Palma Holiday Tree Lighting
   Date: Dec. 4
   Time: 4:00 PM–6:30 PM
   Location: 7821 Walker Street
   Details: Live music, crafts, and Santa visits.
   Contact: 714-690-3300
   Website: cityoflapalma.org

9. Stanton Christmas Tree Lighting
   Date: Dec. 5
   Time: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
   Location: City Hall
   Details: Kids' activities, live entertainment, and holiday displays.
   Website: stantonca.gov

10. Aliso Viejo Holiday Celebration
    Date: Dec. 5
    Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: Town Center Fountain
    Details: Train rides, ornament making, and snow.
    Contact: 949-425-2550
    Website: avcity.org

11. Nights of 1000 Lights
    Dates: Dec. 5–22
    Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM (select nights)
    Location: Sherman Gardens, Corona del Mar
    Details: Holiday-themed garden installations, crafts, and festive displays.
    Contact: 949-673-2261
    Website: thesherman.org

12. Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
    Date: Dec. 6
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: City Hall
    Details: Santa train, food vendors, and photo opportunities.
    Contact: 714-562-3860
    Website: buenapark.com

13. Laguna Beach Hospitality Night
    Date: Dec. 6
    Time: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
    Location: Forest Avenue, Downtown
    Details: Street party with Santa Claus and holiday festivities.
    Contact: 949-497-9229
    Website: visitlagunabeach.com

December 7–8

14. Tustin Holiday Artisan Faire
    Dates: Dec. 7–8
    Time: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Location: Enderle Center
    Details: Jewelry, ceramics, wearable fiber art, glass, and epicurean treats.
    Contact: 714-731-5432
    Website: chemersgallery.com

15. La Habra Tamale Festival
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
    Location: 301 S. Euclid Street
    Details: Live entertainment, tamale and food vendors, holiday tree lighting, and a fireworks show.
    Contact: 562-383-4200
    Website: lahabratamalefestival.com

16. Los Alamitos Winter Wonderland
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 4:00 PM–7:30 PM
    Location: St. Isidore Historical Plaza
    Details: Free snow play, ice skating, Santa’s Village, and live entertainment.
    Contact: 562-430-1073
    Website: cityoflosalamitos.org

17. Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: City Hall
    Details: Cookie decorating, crafts, live entertainment, and Santa visits.
    Contact: 949-425-5100
    Website: cityoflagunaniguel.org

18. San Clemente Gingerbread House Contest
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: Community Center
    Details: Gingerbread building contest for youth, adults, families, or groups.
    Contact: 949-361-8264
    Website: san-clemente.org

19. Yorba Linda Breakfast with Santa
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Location: Community Center
    Details: Breakfast and photos with Santa. Pre-registration required ($20 per person).
    Contact: 714-961-7100
    Website: yorbalindaca.gov

20. Illuminate Irvine
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 3:00 PM
    Location: Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
    Details: Winter-themed activities, holiday music, and a tree lighting.
    Contact: 949-724-6000
    Website: cityofirvine.org

21. RSM Christmas Tree Lighting
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Lago Santa Margarita
    Details: Trail of Lights, complimentary cocoa and cookies, and storytelling.
    Website: samlarc.org

22. Ladera Ranch Winter Fest
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Location: Town Green
    Details: Holiday performances, crafts, games, and Santa visits.
    Contact: 949-388-8300
    Website: laderalife.com

23. Fountain Valley Tree Lighting
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 4:30 PM–8:00 PM
    Location: Recreation Center & Sports Park
    Details: Hyundai Snow Zone, fireworks, and a special North Pole guest.
    Contact: 714-839-8611
    Website: fountainvalley.gov

24. Winter in the Grove
    Date: Dec. 7
    Time: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Location: Village Green Park, Garden Grove
    Details: Snow slides, refreshments, and Santa with tree lighting.
    Contact: 714-741-5200
    Website: ggcf.com

25. Anaheim Tree Lighting & Holiday Village
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Location: Center Street Promenade
    Details: Photos with Santa, local shopping, and a dog costume contest.
    Contact: 714-956-3586
    Website: downtownanaheim.com

26. HO-HO Holiday Concert
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Location: Laguna Country United Methodist Church
    Details: Performances by local choirs and bell ensembles.
    Contact: 949-390-3024
    Website: lagunahillschamber.com

27. Fiesta del Mariachi
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Location: Santa Ana Stadium
    Details: Traditional mariachi music and vibrant performances.
    Website: powerofonefoundation.org

28. Brea Holiday Car Show
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Location: Birch & Brea Blvd.
    Details: Classic cars with holiday cheer.
    Contact: 714-674-0801
    Website: breadowntown.com

29. Corona del Mar Christmas Walk
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Location: Pacific Coast Highway
    Details: Live music, vendor gifts, beer gardens, and kids’ activities.
    Contact: 949-673-4050
    Website: cdmchamber.com

30. Light a Light of Love Pier Lighting Ceremony
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 3:30 PM–6:00 PM
    Location: Huntington Beach Pier
    Details: Sponsored snowflakes lit nightly through the new year.
    Contact: 714-842-6600
    Website: waymakersoc.org

31. Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour
    Date: Dec. 8
    Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Location: Balboa Island
    Details: Tour eight beautifully decorated bayfront homes and cottages.
    Website: biia.org

December 9–12

32. Tustin Tree Lighting
    Date: Dec. 9
    Time: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
    Location: Tustin Library Courtyard
    Details: Community performances, game booths, petting zoo, train rides, food trucks, and raffles.
    Website: tustinca.org

33. Jewish Festival of Light
    Date: Dec. 10
    Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Location: Village Green, Mission Viejo
    Details: Chanukah music, crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, and a bounce house.
    Contact: 949-470-3061
    Website: mvactivities.com

34. Placentia Tamale Festival
    Date: Dec. 12
    Time: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Location: Old Town Placentia
    Details: Tamale vendors, entertainment, beer garden, Santa, tree lighting, and kids' games.
    Contact: 714-993-8232
    Website: placentiatamalefestival.org

December 13–15

35. Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
    Dates: Dec. 13–15
    Time: 6:30 PM
    Location: Dana Point Harbor
    Details: "Santa’s Seaside Carnival" theme with decorated boats and harbor parade.
    Contact: 949-388-3663
    Website: danapointharbor.com

36. Laguna Hills Parent’s Night Out
    Date: Dec. 13
    Time: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
    Location: Laguna Hills Community Center
    Details: A supervised evening of games and activities for kids while parents enjoy a night out.
    Contact: 949-707-2680
    Website: lagunahillsca.gov

37. Rossmoor Winter Festival
    Date: Dec. 14
    Time: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
    Location: Rush Park
    Details: Snow play area, live music, kids' carnival, Santa visits, and craft vendors.
    Website: rossmoor-csd.org

38. Laguna Niguel “Hometown” Holiday Parade
    Date: Dec. 14
    Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Location: Crown Valley Parkway
    Details: Community parade featuring floats, bands, and holiday characters.
    Contact: 949-425-5100
    Website: cityoflagunaniguel.org

39. Laguna Hills Holiday Dance & Music Extravaganza
    Date: Dec. 14
    Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
    Location: Laguna Hills Community Center
    Details: Evening of dance and music performances celebrating the season.
    Contact: 949-707-2680
    Website: lagunahillsca.gov

December 18–22

40. Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
    Dates: Dec. 18–22
    Time: 6:30 PM
    Location: Lido Isle, Newport Harbor
    Details: Decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes parade the harbor. Opening night fireworks at 6:15 PM.
    Website: christmasboatparade.com

41. Huntington Beach Cruise of Lights
    Dates: Dec. 18–23
    Time: Tours at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
    Location: Huntington Harbor
    Details: 50-minute narrated boat tours of holiday lights and animated displays on decorated homes and boats.
    Website: cruiseoflights.org

December 22

42. Santa Ana Walk of Lights
    Date: Dec. 22
    Time: TBD
    Location: Floral Park, Santa Ana
    Details: Neighborhood stroll admiring decorated homes with refreshments along the way.
    Website: floralpark.com

December 31

43. First Night in Fullerton
    Date: Dec. 31
    Time: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM
    Location: Fullerton Plaza
    Details: Family-friendly New Year’s Eve event with fireworks, live music, and kids' activities.
    Website: cityoffullerton.com