ALISO VIEJO:

NOV. 26-DEC. 8: AVCA Holiday Decorating Contest. Deck your halls!

DEC. 2: Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony. With train rides, caroling, snowfall & more. DEC. 5: AVCA Sunday With Santa. Carolers, photos with Santa, cookies, cocoa & crafts - for AVCA households.

DEC. 17: Breakfast With Santa. Jolly time with crafts & stories from Santa. -------------

ANAHEIM:

NOV 19-DEC. 26: 'Magic Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Angel Stadium. For first time, Magic of Lights is coming to Angel Stadium. NOV. 27: Anaheim Ballet's Nutcracker & Symphony Irvine. "The production you and your family must see." NOV. -DEC.: Disneyland's 'Disney Merriest Nites.' Sold out. NOV. 27-DEC. 24: Breakfast With Santa: Catal Restaurant, Downtown Disney. Sells out fast, so book soon! -------------

BREA:

NOV. 19-20: Nutcracker Craft Boutique. Shop numerous vendors with handcrafted holiday gifts, decorations, food & collectibles. DEC. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting, Music & Santa. An event open to the community. ----------

BUENA PARK:

NOV. 19-JAN. 2: Knott's Merry Farm. "Home for the Holidays" & "Merry Christmas, Snoopy!" among festive line-up at Knott's Berry Farm's extravaganza. ----------

CORONA DEL MAR:

DEC. 5: Annual Christmas Walk & Santa Visit. Free to all with entertainment, children's activities, beer & wine gardens & more. DEC. 10-22: Nights Of 1000 Lights: Sherman Gardens. Sold out. ----------

COSTA MESA:

NOV. 26-JAN. 2: 'Night Of Lights OC' Holiday Drive-Thru. At fairgrounds with more than 1 million twinkling lights! Tickets expected to sell fast. NOV. 27, DEC. 4, 11 & 18: Sing-a-Long with Mrs. Claus at SOCO's Holiday Storytime. On all Saturdays leading up to Christmas. Free, but RSVPs requested. DEC. 4: Nutcracker For Kids: Segerstrom Center. Ideal for little ones, 5-11. DEC. 10: Holidays with Canadian Brass. Internationally renowned, award-winning group performs seasonal favorites, holiday classics & brass standards. DEC. 10-15: American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker: Segerstrom Center. "This Nutcracker is cracking good!" DEC. 26: A Magical Cirque Christmas: Segerstrom Center. "Merry treat that's perfect for the entire family." DEC. 30-JAN. 1: Shen Yun World Tour with Live Orchestra at Segerstrom Center for Arts. "Artistic revival & celebration of China's 5,000-years rich cultural heritage." --------

DANA POINT:

NOV. 29-DEC. 13: 'Stocking Stuffers For Seniors' Drive. "Be a Santa for a senior this holiday season." DEC. 4: Santa's Jolly Trolley. Meet the Big Guy & his elves at four stops. DEC. 4: La Plaza Park Tree Lighting & Santa. With carolers, hot chocolate & cookies. DEC. 4-5: 'Santa Paws' - Pet Photos With Santa Fundraiser. Benefits homeless animals at San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. DEC. 6: Pines Park Tree Lighting & Santa. Santa & elves will have treats for little ones. DEC. 10-12: Dana Point Harbor's 46th Annual Boat Parade of Lights. With "Fiesta Holiday" theme. DEC. 11: Ocean Institute Yule-Tide Market. Featuring Santa photos, mermaids, environmentally-friendly gift-wrapping & more. ----------

FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

DEC. 4: Holiday Tree Lighting & Snow Zone. Dress warm! DEC. 10: Cookies & Story Time With Mrs. Claus. Registration required for night of fun with Mrs. Claus. DEC. 11: Breakfast With Santa. Book son for pancake breakfast, carnival games, crafts & more. ----------

FULLERTON:

DEC. 19: Holiday Festival: The Muckenthaler Cultural Center. With live music, art, & crafts for kids. ----------

HUNTINGTON BEACH:

NOV. 25-JAN. 2: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Paséa Hotel. "Skate and chill where the sand meets the snow." DEC. 5: Waymakers 25th Annual Light A Light Of Love. With children's holiday parade, Santa, entertainment & snowflake lighting ceremony. DEC.: Huntington Harbour Philharmonic 2021 Cruise of Lights. Canceled. DEC. 8-10: Live Nativity - Walk-Thru or Drive-Thru. With hot chocolate & coffee for purchase & craft space for kids & families. DEC. 17-18: Coast City Ballet's Nutcracker. "Experience the Magic of Dance!" -------

IRVINE:

NOV. 5-JAN. 2: Spectrum Center's Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Skate under the stars at outdoor rink in Giant Wheel Court. NOV. 20-JAN. 2: 'Holidayz At The Park' Holiday Lights: Great Park. An outdoor, winterscape! NOV. 26-DEC. 30: 'Hikari - A Festival of Lights': Tanaka Farms. More than a million twinkling light, plus Holiday Wagon Ride & Gingerbread Forest. NOV. 28: Hooray for Hanukah. Menorah lighting & dreidel games at Pretend City Children's Museum. ----------

LAGUNA BEACH:

NOV. 20-DEC. 19: Winter Fantasy, Sawdust Art Festival. A holly-jolly time with carolers, music, puppets & daily drop-ins from Santa Claus. DEC. 3: 'Hospitality Night' & Tree Lighting. Community tradition brings choirs, bands, kid's fun & Santa. DEC. 6-7: 'The Skivvies - Say It Ain't Snow': Laguna Playhouse. "Wild fun, packed with big voices & crazy harmonies. But no pants." DEC. 13-15: 'Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters' Christmas': Laguna Playhouse. Recreating original sound of Carpenters' hits & Christmas repertoire. DEC. 20-21: 'Sister's Christmas Catechism': Laguna Playhouse. Sister is back with 'CSI: Bethlehem'! DEC. 31: Rita Rudner's Happy, Vaccinated New Year's Eve: Laguna Playhouse. LOL into the New Year! ---------

LAGUNA HILLS:

DEC. 11: In-Person Toy Drive for "Kids Give To Kids." With raffle-ticket giveaway. ----------

LAGUNA NIGUEL:

NOV. 13: JUMBLE Book Sale & Holiday Sale. All at "fantastic prices" at Laguna Niguel Library. NOV. 27: Santa Is Coming To Town: Laguna Niguel Promenade. Santa visit, goodies & more. DEC. 11: Holiday Parade. Santa will be there, too! -------------

LAKE FOREST:

DEC. 4: City Anniversary, Kids' Fun & Tree Lighting. Also includes El Toro High School choral performance. ---------

LOS ALAMITOS:

NOV. 20: Tamale Workshop: St. Isidore Historical Plaza. Just in time for the holidays, learn to make traditional tamales! ---------

MISSION VIEJO:

NOV. 19-20: Holiday Used Book Sale. From Friends of the Library at the MV Library. NOV. 20: Gifts & Goodies Holiday Boutique. Start your holiday shopping! NOV. 28: Santa's Arrival & Holiday Illumination. Santa will be bringing his friends from North Pole. DEC. 3-4: Mount of Olives Church Drive-Thru Nativity. Admission is free. DEC. 24: Mount of Olives Church Christmas Eve Services. Multiple times, plus candle lighting. ------------

NEWPORT BEACH:

NOV. 18: LIVE STREAM: Our Favorites from the Christmas Boutique. See what's in store at Roger's Gardens. NOV. 26-JAN. 1: Newport Dunes Holiday 'Lighting Of The Bay' - "A vibrant winter wonderland featuring more than fifty lighted Christmas trees and holiday decorations." NOV. 30: LIVE STREAM: Roger's Fresh Wreaths, Greens & Garlands. Get tips from expert horticulturist. DEC.: Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour. Canceled. DEC. 15-19: Christmas Boat Parade. This year's theme: Jingle on the Waves! ---------

ORANGE:

NOV. 26-DEC. 23: Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train, Santa's Village & Festivities. Christmas train sold out for 2021. Check website link for the other activities. DEC. 11: Christmas At The OC Zoo. Festive outing with Santa, Mrs. Claus, treats, games & critters! -------

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

DEC. 4: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa. Festivities include dance & storytelling of 'The Night Before Christmas' & music by The Bridge Church. DEC. 11: Carols 'Round the Lake. Fun includes trail of lights & photo ops. -----------

SAN CLEMENTE:

NOV. 28: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting On Pier. With donuts, Dreidel Man, latkes, gelt, entertainment & more. DEC. 1-22: Casa Lumina Holiday Walk: Casa Romantica. Featuring entertainment, artists, crafts, Letters to Santa & cocoa bar. DEC. 4: Santa's Village By The Sea & Snow Hill. Family fun with music, food, hot chocolate, popcorn, games, snow & Santa! DEC. 4: Christmas Family Festival & Ladies Luncheon. At Our Lady of Fatima. DEC. 5: Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Fest: The Outlets. With music, donuts, latkes, crafts, gelt, dreidels & lighting of giant menorah. DEC. 11: Holistic Holiday Makers Market. "Put some Zen in your holiday shopping." DEC. 14: Casa Cinema 'It's A Wonderful Life': Casa Romantica. A holiday classic! -----------

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

NOV. 13: Annual Holiday Bazaar. Start your holiday shopping! NOV. 26-DEC. 19: 'A Christmas Story': Camino Real Playhouse. The beloved tale of Ralphie, who wants only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun. DEC. 4-30: Holiday 'Capistrano Lights': Mission San Juan Capistrano. Select dates feature musical performances, Santa visits, prayer candles & more. ----------

SANTA ANA:

NOV. 13: Holiday Home Tour. For first time, historic Floral Park will open four landmark estate homes. NOV. 20: Plaza Navideña Holiday Fest & Tree-Lighting. Ring in the season with entertainment & tasty treats. -----------

SEAL BEACH:

NOV. 20: Christmas Tree Lighting, Snow & Santa. Back at Eisenhower Park! NOV. 21: Pre-Chanukah Menorah Lighting. At pier with giant 9-foot menorah & free family fun. ---------

TRABUCO CANYON:

DEC. 5: Chris Daniels Project LIVE at Cook's Corner. "We've got some great new tunes to bring you into the holiday spirit!" ----------

TUSTIN:

NOV. 27: Wilcox Manor Christmas Extravaganza. Holiday treats, free photos with Santa & joyous entertainment. -----------

VILLA PARK:

DEC. 12: Holiday 'Dry Land Boat Parade' - A festive, town tradition since 1982. ----------

YORBA LINDA:

DEC. 4: Holiday On Main Street. With kids' crafts, youth talent show, artisan shopping, Santa, holiday drinks lounge, live music & more.