Cozy up this winter with safe outdoor fun to keep your family entertained. Check out this list of local events we’ve put together for you.
Hikari, a Festival of Lights
Tanka Farms
5380 3/4 University Drive · Irvine
Now – December 30, 2021
A cozy Wagon Ride around the festively lit farm will take you to the “Land of a Thousand Lanterns,” and once off the wagon, you will have the opportunity to wander through the light displays, with photo opportunities throughout. After the wagon ride, make your way down to the “Gingerbread Forest!”
Holidays at the Harbor
Dana Point Harbor
Now – Early January
Enjoy a stroll through holiday lights, boat rides and pictures with Santa, a Menorah lighting, live music, and much more as Dana Point Harbor transforms into a Southern California holiday setting.
Holidayz at the Park
Orange County Great Park
8000 Great Park Boulevard · Irvine
Now – January 2, 2022
The Orange County Great Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday-themed events, displays, and lights. The event includes light displays in Palm Court, photos with Santa, a Gingerbread house decorating workshop ($55), and pajama party drive-in movie nights.
Home for the Holidays Christmas Boutique
Roger’s Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Road · Corona del Mar,
Open Daily 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Visit Roger’s Gardens “Home for the Holidays Christmas Boutique” to enjoy fresh flowers, spectacular holiday décor for your home, real Christmas trees, silk botanicals, and more.
Lighting of the Bay
Newport Dunes
1131 Back Bay Drive · Newport Beach
Now – January 1, 2021
Stroll the bay and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. The Back Bay will be lit with festive floating holiday lights from sunset to sunup. Cocktails and food will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday nights through Moe B’s Munchies beachfront grill.
Magic of Lights
Angel Stadium
2000 East Gene Autry Way · Anaheim
Now – December 26, 2021
Experience the magic of this drive-thru holiday lights display at Angel Stadium
Once Upon a Christmas
Balboa Island
118 Agate Avenue · Newport Beach
Now – December 31, 2021
Once Upon a Christmas offers magical interactive Christmas experiences for the whole family. Depending on the package you choose, you can make toys with the elves and get a tour of the workshop, talk with a real reindeer, have a Santa Mail experience, take a secret portal to the North Pole, meet and talk with Santa, and even hear him read a story by the fire.
Pirates Take Christmas!
Pirates Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach Boulevard · Buena Park
The pirates take Santa and Mrs. Claus captive and attempt to steal Christmas, but can the crowd help save them and the beloved holiday? The family-friendly event serves loads of fun, a fantastic holiday feast, and unforgettable memories.
Surf City Winter Wonderland
Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
Main Street & PCH · Huntington Beach
Now – January 2, 2022
Experience Huntington Beach like never before with this beachfront ice skating rink next to the pier, just steps from the sand.
Winter Fest’s Night of the Lights OC
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive · Costa Mesa
Now – January 2, 2022
Guests will enjoy a magical and interactive drive through a winter wonderland of lights in the safety of their vehicles. This one-mile drive-thru will include over one million lights.
