THROUGH DEC. 30
IRVINE PARK RAILROAD CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Visit the North Pole right in the middle of Orange County at Irvine Park Railroad’s Santa’s Village, Christmas Train, and Train of Lights. The Santa’s Village experience includes visits from Santa, carnival rides and games, cookie decorating, crafts, ice fishing, and more. Take a trip on the railroad through elaborate light displays on the Train of Lights. Through Dec. 23, visitors can go on the Christmas Train to visit Santa at the North Pole and deliver their own wish list. Irvine Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714-997-3968, https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com
THROUGH DEC. 30
CAPISTRANO LIGHTS
The Mission San Juan Capistrano will be illuminated with beautiful holiday light displays, including a Christmas tree, full nativity scene, a lighted halo grove, and a scented citrus grove. The evening displays will also feature Dickens-era carolers, a harpist in the Serra Chapel, and a tree lighting. Guests can tour the mission with a Capistrano Lights audio tour that features gospel music and a reading of “Night Before Christmas.” Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949-234-1300, https://www.missionsjc.com
THROUGH DEC. 30
IRVINE PARK RAILROAD CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Visit the North Pole right in the middle of Orange County at Irvine Park Railroad’s Santa’s Village, Christmas Train, and Train of Lights. The Santa’s Village experience includes visits from Santa, carnival rides and games, cookie decorating, crafts, ice fishing, and more. Take a trip on the railroad through elaborate light displays on the Train of Lights. Through Dec. 23, visitors can go on the Christmas Train to visit Santa at the North Pole and deliver their own wish list. Irvine Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714-997-3968, https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
WINTER FEST OC
Find fun festivities for the whole family all month long at the fairgrounds. Falling snow, ice tubing, elaborate light displays, Santa meet and greets, live shows, and festive photo backgrounds are just some of the offerings that will be available. For an additional cost, visitors can go on carnival rides, ice skate, play in the inflatable obstacle courses, visit the igloo bar, or play mini golf. OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, https://www.winterfestoc.com
THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
FIRE & LIGHTS FESTIVAL
At the picturesque Newport Dunes, more than 50 holiday decorations and Christmas trees will float along the shore in a dazzling display of lights. Thursday through Sunday each week, in addition to experiencing the light display, visitors can take photos with Santa, roast s’mores at the fire pits, play in the inflatable park, visit the igloo bar, and watch fire dancing performances. There will also be a Christmas tree lot with trees to purchase all season long. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949-729-3863, https://www.newportdunes.com
THROUGH DEC. 28
“A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS: 10TH ANNIVERSARY LYTHGOE FAMILY PANTO”
Slapstick comedy and current pop hits collide with the classic story of Snow White in this witty Lythgoe Family pantomime play. For a decade, the production company has brought its twists on classic fairy tales to the Laguna Playhouse stage with ridiculous holiday-themed performances. This year, Snow White and the seven dwarves sing and dance to the likes of Lady Gaga with silly, sparkly costumes and puppetry. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, https://www.lagunaplayhouse.com
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