Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting
Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.
On set dates
55 events
Sunday, Nov 29
Thursday, Dec 3
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
A free evening of holiday fun and a tree lighting at the Town Center.
Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony
Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.
Friday, Dec 4
Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Attractions and vendors open at 5:00 PM, the tree is lit at 6:00 PM, and the evening wraps at 8:00 PM.
Laguna Beach Hospitality Night
Downtown Laguna Beach kicks off the season with Santa lighting the tree at 6:10 PM.
Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting
Old Town Tustin lights its tree, with a market from 5:00 PM before the ceremony.
Saturday, Dec 5
Boat Rides with Santa
Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.
Breakfast with Santa (Westminster)
Pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins.
Crystal Cove 30th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar
A holiday bazaar all day, Santa visits from 3:30 PM and the tree lighting program runs 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the historic cottages.
Dana Point Tree Lighting
Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.
Holiday on Main Street
A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.
Illuminate Irvine
A City of Irvine holiday lighting celebration at the Great Park.
Puttin' on the Glitz
Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.
Santa's Village by the Sea
A holiday evening with Santa at the San Clemente Community Center.
Winter in the Grove
Garden Grove's holiday celebration at Village Green Park.
Sunday, Dec 6
Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting
A community menorah lighting at the Covenant Hills clubhouse.
Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
A free holiday market and tree lighting in Old Towne Orange.
Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuba Christmas at 1:00 PM, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
Monday, Dec 7
Westminster Tree Lighting Ceremony
The city's annual tree lighting at the Civic Center.
Tuesday, Dec 8
A Revolutionary Christmas
An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.
Friday, Dec 11
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Movies Under the Stars: A Christmas Carol
An outdoor movie night at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.
Snoopy House
A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.
Saturday, Dec 12
Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)
Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.
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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises
A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.
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Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
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