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Holiday
Fun at Center Stage Studio
Saturday, December 3, 2011
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Unique holiday gift boutique, bake sale and family
fun including photos with Santa, crafts for the
kids, and face painting. Our Boutique will feature
high-end vendors such as Pampered Chef, Mary Kay
Cosmetics, Stella Dot bags & jewelry, Gigi Hill
Bags, hand-made gifts, gourmet Olive Oil, Creative
Memories, Arbonne, apparel, gift items and much
more! Proceeds to support Center Stage Studio,
a children's theater and dance education program.
Free admission and parking.
LOCATION:
Center Stage Studio (in 24 Hour Fitness business
complex)
27101 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 136
Aliso Viejo
INFORMATION:
Call #949.305.9758 for further information. Interested
in being a vendor: Call Lisa Fry, #949.606.5122.
Winter Holiday Event
2011 information coming
Event included the arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus,
Official Lighting of the Tree, Live Entertainment,
Complimentary Cookies & Hot Chocolate and visits
with Santa after the formal program.
Please bring your camera to capture your child's
special moment with Santa!
LOCATION:
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater
INFORMATION:
949-243-7750
Breakfast
with Santa - Hosted by Citrus Fresh Grill at Renaissance
ClubSport - Aliso Viejo
December 18, 2011
10 am - 12 pm seating
Come
together for a special breakfast with family and
Santa Clause and celebrate the holidays! We'll
have all your breakfast favorites; just bring
your appetite, camera and letters for Santa. Registration
deadline is Friday, December 16. Reservations
will not be accepted after this date. Early reservations
are recommended.
Members:
10% OFF all pricing
Non-Members: $21.95/$15.95, ages 3-12/FREE, ages
2 and under
LOCATION:
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo
50 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo
INFORMATION:
For more information or to register, please stop
by the Club Desk or call (949)330-5560
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 Santa's
Coming to Anaheim Town Square - Anaheim
Friday, November 25, 2011
12-3 pm
Join the Holiday Parade as Santa Makes a Grand
Entrance!
Activities Include: Santa Pictures, Trolley Rides,
Crafts, Face Painting, a Real Snow Play area and
More!
LOCATION:
Anaheim Town Square
2180 East Lincoln Avenue
(Southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and State
College Blvd)
Anaheim, CA 92806
 Nutcracker
Festival
Saturday, December 3, 2011
10 am - 7 pm
Holiday
Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade.
The celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony,
snow area, free craft activities and train rides
for children, entertainment, food and a visit
from some special guests. The event is sponsored
by the Downtown Anaheim Merchants Association,
the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of
Anaheim and the Anaheim Community Foundation.
LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim at Center St Promenade &
Lemon St
INFORMATION:
714-956-3586
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BALBOA
PENINSULA (NEWPORT BAY)
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 103nd
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2011
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December 14-18, 2011
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light
up the harbor for five consecutive nights from
December 14 (Weds)-December 18, 2010 (Sunday).
The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m.
and will last approximately two and a half hours
over 250 ships participate in the parade along
with hundreds of water front estates. Providing
the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights
waterfront home and business decorating competition.
FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating
boats. Over million and half people view the parade
each year.
For those of you that would like to be in parade
Davey's Locker offers 2 general
admission cruises nightly every night of the parade
that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing
the parade from a ship means that you see all
of the parade and homes in full decor that line
the waterfront. General admission tickets can
be reserved over the phone.
LOCATION
FOR CRUISES: Holiday Cruises Dec
1-Dec 31, 2011
Davey's
Locker
400 Main Street
Newport Beach Ca 92661
INFORMATION:
949-673-1435
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Nutcracker
Craft Boutique
November 18-19, 2011
Offering
shoppers one-of-a-kind items perfect for the holiday
season. Over the two days, 250 vendors will be
on site displaying and selling beautiful handcrafted
holiday gifts, decorations, food and collectibles.
Shoppers can come one day or both to shop for
one-of-a-kind items. Due to large numbers of shoppers,
strollers cannot be accommodated at this event.
Admission
$2.00 with proceeds benefiting youth, teen and
family programs Parking is free
LOCATION:
The Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way (Corner of Madison & Randolph)
INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday,
December 8, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Light up your holiday season as the Brea Civic
& Cultural Center turns on the lights for its
holiday tree at the traditional Tree Lighting
ceremony. The front steps of the Civic & Cultural
Center are the setting for festivities, which
include musical performances and the arrival of
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
KOST
103.5 will be broadcasting live holiday music
and giving away prizes before and after the ceremony.
Musical performances include the Country Hills
Cougar Choir, The Singing Pastors and The Darden
Family. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served
and there will also be optional photos with Santa
for only $5 for a 5x7.
LOCATION:
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771
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 Candy
Caneland & Craft Faire
Saturday, December 3, 2011
A
community holiday carnival that includes food
and game booths sponsored by local non-profit
groups, entertainment, petting zoo, a “real snow”
hill, Santa and more! This annual carnival attracts
several thousand people each year.
LOCATION:
Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave
INFORMATION:
(714) 236-3860
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 Christmas
Walk
December 4, 2011
11 am - 4 pm
The Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk & Festival
is one of the oldest special events the Chamber
is proud to present. It is absolutely a can't
miss event filled with holiday festivities for
family, friends and associates. Each year the
Walk brings together thousands of fun-loving people
into the Village of Corona del Mar for entertainment,
food, prizes and games in true holiday spirit.
Complete
with High School bands, Fireman's BBQ, carolers,
restaurant tastings, beer & wine garden, bouncy
houses, Santa Visits and a grand opportunity drawing
full of local prizes. The merchants of Corona
del Mar invite you to visit the village and their
individual businesses on this spectacular day!
INFORMATION:
949-673-4050
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 Sugarplum
Festival
November 10 - 12, 2011
Celebrating
the season with unique handmade gifts, decorations,
garden and home decor, antiques and collectibles.
Please no strollers. Free admission, $5 general
parking
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive Bldg.#10
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(562) 598-0857f
 Swedish
Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 27, 2011
11 am - 5 pm
A
traditional and authentic Swedish Christmas, complete
with a St. Lucia procession brought to you by
the SWEA of Orange County.
Wonderfully
decorated exhibits, food, arts and crafts, traditional
music, dancing and activities for children will
be available as well as visits from both St. Lucia
and the Swedish Santa Claus or "Jultomten".
LOCATION:
Costa Mesa Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa.
 A
Christmas Carol
November 26 - December 24, 2011
Nineteenth-century
London comes to life when your family joins the
SCR family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit
of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless
Dickens classic and all your favorite characters—Tiny
Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the
Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and,
as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite
curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
South
Coast Repertory
(714) 708-5555
 Irving
Berlin's White Christmas
December 13, 2011- January 1, 2012
The
classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to
the stage at last! This brand new musical shines
with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How
Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable
title song. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells
the story of two buddies putting on a show in
a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect
mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter
and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving
Berlin’s White Christmas promises a merry and
bright theatrical experience for the whole family!
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799
 Handel's
Messiah
Sunday, December 11, 2011
3 pm
It's
hard to image a holiday season without "Messiah,"
the most famous oratorio in the world. Through
some of the most beautiful music ever written,
"Messiah" conveys a message of hope to everyone
who hears it, year after year after year. Thrill
to blazing trumpets, thundering timpani and the
electrifying, uplifting "Hallelujah" chorus.
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799
The Polar Express
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Weichman
Realtors will be hosting the Annual Polar Express
along with Santa Claus and his Elves. Free Train
ride, pictures with Santa, craft corner and face
painting.
LOCATION:
Goat Hill Junction /Fairview Park
2480 Placentia Avenue
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
Call the Polar Express Hotline to RSVP at:
877-444-2177 ext. 2009
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Holiday
Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 19, 2011
9 am - 4 pm
Start
your holiday shopping early! Featuring hand crafted
items, sweet shop, holiday lunch and entertainment.
Free Admission
There's
also a Breakfast with Santa
8:00am-11:00am - $5.00 per person
LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue
INFORMATION:
714-229-6780
Holiday
Celebration
Friday, December 16, 2011
11:00am-12:30pm
Get
in the holiday spirit and celebrate with musical
entertainment by Global Affair, fun and a visit
from Santa. Tickets are $5.00 per person and are
available at the reception desk until sold out.
Tickets include lunch and festivities. Souvenir
photos are available for $1.00
LOCATION:
Senior Center
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 Turkey
Trot
Thanksgiving Day
For
the last two years the 10K sold out days before
the race
California's
Largest Thanksgiving Day Run Event - The Dana
Point Turkey Trot - One of America's Most Scenic
Runs... hosted by The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.
Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and
coves of Dana Point.
Enjoy
pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes
as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny
State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim
moored in Dana Point Harbor.
Holiday in the Harbor Open House
Friday, December 2, 2011
4 - 8 pm
Join us to celebrate the holiday season. Santa
will hear your Christmas wishes and is available
for photos (bring your camera). There are many
fun activities planned, including photo opportunities,
performances by various characters, holiday crafts,
people painting, and a puppet show. So, bring
friends and family down to enjoy the Harbor’s
Holiday spirit. The parking and events are FREE!
LOCATIONS:
The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariners
Village and Mariner’s Alley will all host holiday
activities geared to families and children. Plus
Jolly old Saint Nick will be in his sleigh out
in front of Harpoon Henry’s at 34555 Golden Lantern,
Dana Point Harbor
INFORMATION:
(949) 496-2979
 Boat
Rides with Santa
December 3 - 4, 2011
10am-2pm
Come
aboard the “Sum Fun” for a twenty-minute Harbor
cruise with Santa and his helpers. Santa will
be hearing those Christmas wishes as you cruise
the Harbor. Bring your cameras for pictures with
Santa. A $3 Donation to the El Camino Real Junior
Woman's Club would be appreciated. What a unique
and fun way for kids of all ages to visit with
Santa, so dress warm.
No
reservations required. Best of all, this cruise
is FREE for the whole family!
LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing docks
34675 Golden Lantern - between the Jolly Roger
and the Wind & Sea.
INFORMATION:
(949) 496-5794 or (949) 923-2255
 Annual
Boat Parade of Lights
December 9-10 & December 16-17, 2011
7:30pm by the Water's Edge
Boaters from all around Orange County decorate
their boats and vie for awards. You can view the
parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make
reservations at one of our restaurants to view
it from a cozy and warm spot. Come on down and
enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
**
Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you
too can experience the fun of actually riding
on a boat and joining in the parade. Reservations
can be made at www.danawharf.com
Call
and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794.
For more information or a boat or sponsor entry
form call THE Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255
 Winter
Festival
Saturday, December 10, 2011
12 - 7 pm
City
of Dana Point event including Cookie Decorating,
Santa’s Reindeer, Holiday Craft Fair, Carnival
Games, Children’s Petting Zoo, Real Snow Play
Area, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Movie
in the park.
LOCATION:
La Plaza Park
Pacific Coast Highway, North of Golden Lantern
INFORMATION:
(949) 248-3530
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FOUNTAIN
VALLEY
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2011 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 3, 2011
4:30pm-8:30pm
The
event will feature live entertainment, pictures
with Santa, games, crafts, cookie decorating,
food vendors, a firework show, and much more!
LOCATION:
Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
LOCATION:
714-839-8611
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FULLERTON
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Winter Market and Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12-5:30 pm
Come
enjoy the entertainment, take free pictures with
Santa from 12 to 4 p.m., grab a bite to eat, do
some holiday shopping, visit the beer and wine
garden, and be a part of the tree lighting ceremony
at 5 p.m.
Free
parking is available in surrounding streets and
parking structures. Craft vendors, food vendors,
businesses, non-profits and commercial vendors
are invited to participate as vendors.
LOCATION:
Downtown Fullerton
First Night in Fullerton
Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 pm - Midnight
Check
out the fun at First Night, the City of Fullerton's
annual alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration
of the arts. The event is FREE and includes a
full line-up of live entertainment and activities.
The event primarily takes place at varying locations
between Harbor Blvd. on the west and Pomona Ave.
on the east in historic downtown Fullerton.
LOCATION:
Downtown Fullerton
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Winterfest
December 3, 2011
4 - 7 pm
Enter
Atlantis Play Center as it is transformed into
a winter wonderland filled with crafts, inflatables,
a visit from Santa and 20 tons of snow for sledding
and play!
Tickets
are available at the Recreation Counter in City
Hall, 11222 Acacia Parkway, through pre-sale ONLY.
Tickets will be on sale from November 28-December
2 from 7:30 am - 5 pm. Bring a new, unopened toy
to support the Spark of Love Toy Drive and receive
a $2 discount on admission (limit one ticket per
toy).
LOCATION:
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove
INFORMATION:
(714) 741-5200
Tree Lighting Celebration
December 6, 2011
6:30-8:30
Kick-off the season with neighbors, friends, and
family at the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.
A family-friendly holiday event at the Village
Green/Clock Tower on the corner of Euclid and
Main.
INFORMATION:
(714) 741-5280
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Miracle on Main Street – Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 26, 2011
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Be
part of the annual Main Street Holiday Tree Lighting
in downtown Huntington Beach. Enjoy free entertainment,
treats, and a visit from Santa himself! Treats
and hot chocolate will also be provided! Don't
miss out on this fun and free Huntington Beach
winter tradition!
5:00
PM Live musical entertainment
5:30 PM Santa Claus' grand entrance
6:00 PM Tree Lighting
LOCATION:
Located at the water fountain next to Rocky
Mountain Chocolate Factory
 The
Nutcracker Ballet
December 16 - 24, 2011
This
traditional, delightful Christmas ballet is presented
in its original, full-length version for your
holiday enjoyment.
LOCATION:
Golden
West College Mainstage Theater
15744 Golden West Street
INFORMATION:
714-895-8150
 Cruise
of Lights
December 16-23, 2011
Take
a narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington
Harbour to see the holiday lighted homes and decorations
in this annual event.
LOCATION:
Park in the Huntington Harbour Mall lot (corner
of Algonquin and Saybrook) and get on the designated
buses that travel a short distance to the boat
launch area.
INFORMATION:
Advanced ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542
Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series
New
Year's Eve Gala with Chante Moore & Christine
Day
December 31, 2011
7 pm
Dance
all night to the sounds of DJ JONATHAN PHILLIPS
LOCATION:
Hyatt Regency
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
(714) 377-7574
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 Ice
Rink at the Spectrum
Opens November 1, 2011
Outdoor
skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Located in
Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy's.
LOCATION:
Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive, Irvine
949-456-6937
 Annual
Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair
Saturday, December 3, 2011
This fun event will give Orange County families
the opportunity to make a homeless animal part
of their loving family - just in time for the
holidays!
This
event will feature adoptable homeless animals
from shelters all over California, vendors and
services for attendees and their pets, a silent
auction and opportunity drawing, low-cost microchips,
Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer advice, and lunch,
snacks, baked goods and beverages will be available
for purchase.
Admission costs $1 and free parking will be available
at the parking structure along Oak Canyon Road
and handicapped parking will be available in the
IACC’s parking lot.
LOCATION:
Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
INFORMATION:
(949) 854-4646
 LIFE
Church Christmas Community Block Party!!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
11am - 2pm
Come by LIFE Church for an amazing FREE, fun-filled
family event on December 10th from 11-2. From
crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, sweet
treats, bounce house and family pictures to caroling,
even SNOW and meet Santa himself! We want to share
this holiday season with our church family and
the community! So come by, bring your friends
and enjoy LIFE Church for a Christmas Community
Block Party!
Rain
or shine! Indoor facilities available!
LOCATION:
LIFE Church
45 Tesla Irvine CA 92618
INFORMATION:
For more information, contact Diana Duke dduke10@cox.net
 "The
Nutcracker" At the Barclay Theater
December 10-24, 2011
Make it a family holiday tradition at the
Barclay with Festival Ballet Theatre’s sparkling
full-length professional production of The Nutcracker.
Family-friendly and affordable, this professional
production of The Nutcracker features internationally
acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre,Pacific
Northwest Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Festival Ballet
Theatre’s professional company dancers, and exceptional
budding young talent from across the Southland.
LOCATION:
4242 Campus Drive
INFORMATION:
(949) 854-4646
 The
Maple Youth Ballet proudly presents The Nutcracker
December 17, 18, 20, 21 & 22, 2011
From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported
to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes,
a dashing prince, and Tchaikovsky's majestic score
based on one of the world's most beloved ballets.
Most
performances sold out last year—buy tickets early
to ensure the best seat selection!
LOCATION:
Northwood
Performing Arts Theatre in Irvine
INFORMATION:
949-660-9930
 Family
New Year's Eve at the Great Park
- Irvine
December 31, 2011
5:00
pm – 9:30 pm
Save
the date for the Great Park’s Family New Year’s
Eve! Enjoy the final hours of 2011 with an evening
filled with live music and dance, food and fun
for all ages in a safe, alcohol-free environment.
Admission is free, and parking is $10. The event
will reflect music and images of each decade from
the 1940s to the present.
Southland
Mega Groove, a popular 5-piece band with versatile
vocalists, will rock the night away with songs
from across the decades, starting at 7:00 p.m.
and again at 8:30 p.m. when the Park transforms
into a party atmosphere in time to ring in the
New Year with a pop of streamers, party hats and
noise makers.
LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
Marine Way and Sand Canyon
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
(949) 724-7420
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 Sawdust
Winter Fantasy
Weekends - November 19 through December 11, 2011
This unique fair offers shoppers the opportunity
to purchase unique artisan crafts from various
local artists. Includes live entertainment, hands-on
art projects and picture-perfect moments, the
Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy will become
your family's holiday tradition.
General
Admission:
$6.00 Adults, $3.00 children 6-12, $9.00 Season
pass
LOCATION:
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
INFORMATION:
949-494-3030
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 Orange
County Christmas Lights
Nov 24 - December 31, 2011
5 pm - midnight
Free event hosted nightly from 5pm to midnight
from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Christmas
Lights and Home Decorating show featuring over
100,000 lights dancing to festive music plus spectacular
Department 56 snow village displays with hundreds
of houses and giant hand sculpted mountains.
Come for free apple cider and brownies while you
enjoy the entertainment and tour our winter wonderland.
LOCATION:
25473 Nellie Gail Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Crafts & visits with Santa: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join
your friends and family for this annual holiday
favorite. Every year this event brings the La
Palma community together to ring in the holiday
season! Enjoy the musical talents from our local
schools and join in during the Community Carol
Sing Along. Join Santa and his elves in the activities
area before the event.
This
area features crafts, an opportunity to write
a letter to Santa, and of course, the young and
young-at-heart won’t want to miss an early visit
from Santa Claus!
LOCATION:
Central Park Amphitheater
7821 Walker Street
INFORMATION:
(714) 690-3350
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Tree
Lighting Ceremonies
November 18 - 19, 2011
One
of Orange County’s most popular holiday traditions
returns when Fashion Island hosts an evening of
holiday festivities including a musical performance,
culminating with the lighting of the Christmas
tree in the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s Courtyard.
After the Tree Lighting, the magic will continue
through the night! Santa will be waiting in his
cottage on Atrium Lawn to hear your wishes and
to take photos.
The
festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. on both evenings.
LOCATION:
Fashion
Island
INFORMATION:
(949)
721-2000
 103nd
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2011
Newport Beach
December 14-18, 2011
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light
up the harbor for five consecutive nights from
December 14 (Weds)-December 18, 2010 (Sunday).
The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m.
and will last approximately two and a half hours
over 250 ships participate in the parade along
with hundreds of water front estates. Providing
the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights
waterfront home and business decorating competition.
FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating
boats. Over million and half people view the parade
each year.
For
those of you that would like to be in parade Newport
Landing offers 2 general admission cruises
nightly every night of the parade that are a part
of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from
a ship means that you see all of the parade and
homes in full decor that line the waterfront.
General admission tickets can be reserved over
the phone.
LOCATION
FOR CRUISES:
Dec 1-Dec 31, 2011
Offered twice nightly at 5:45 pm & 8:00 pm
Newport
Landing Sportfishing
309 Palm - Suite A
Newport Beach Ca 92661
INFORMATION:
949-675-0551
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 Irvine
Park Railroad – 15th Annual Christmas Train to
Meet Santa Claus
December 2-4, 9-11, & 15-23, 2011
Take
an enchanting night ride through historic Irvine
Regional Park to meet and have your picture taken
with Santa Claus. In addition to riding the Irvine
Park Railroad, activities include story time with
Mrs. Claus, Christmas cookie decorating, a Santa
Claus moon bounce, Christmas coloring corner,
carnival games, picture stands and more. Hot food
and snacks are available for purchase.
The
cost to ride the Christmas Train is $8.00 per
person. Children younger than 24 months ride free.
Prices for activities vary. For directions, costs
and additional information or to purchase tickets,
visit us online at www.irvineparkrailroad.com
LOCATION:
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
(714) 997-3968
 Tree
Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Processional
Sunday, December 4, 2011
3:30 - 7 pm
Tree
Lighting and Candlelight Procession includes holiday
music. Llocal non-profit groups also provide delcious
food and youth activities for a nominal charge.
LOCATION:
Old Town Plaza
Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street
INFORMATION:
Special Events Hotline - 714-744-7278
Golden West Pops Christmas Concert - 'Twas
the Night Before'
Saturday, December 10, 2011
7 pm
Come
snuggle up with the Golden West Pops while we
musically celebrate that magical "night before...."
It will be a great night of nostalgia and fun
in the comfort of the beautiful auditorium at
the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse in Orange,
California. A perfect evening for the whole family.
Admission:
$10.00
LOCATION:
Sisters of Sant Joseph
480 S. Batavia Street
Orange, CA
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Thanksgiving at Sarducci's Capistrano Depot
Thursday - November 24, 2011
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner or other fabulous
meal choices in historic downtown San Juan Capistrano.
Eat early, then enjoy a stroll by the mission
and through the Los Rios Historic District.
LOCATION:
31891 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
Reservations (949) 493-1163
Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet at El Adobe
Thursday - November 24, 2011
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Turkey & all the trimmings, plus salads & relishes,
Mexican specialties, and more! All you can eat
buffet for $23
LOCATION:
31891 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
Reservations (949) 493-1163
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 3, 2011
4 - 9 pm
Join
the City of San Juan Capistrano as we begin the
holiday season with the annual "Tree Lighting
Ceremony" activities at Historic Town Center Park,
31852 El Camino Real Street at 4 pm. The event
includes a stage performance featuring students
from the Musical Theater University of Laguna
Beach. San Juan Hills and Capistrano Valley High
School's orchestras will provide the preprogram
entertainment.
The
official lighting of the Christmas Tree takes
place at 5:45 p.m. after which many other events
and activities will take place throughout the
downtown area. Mission
San Juan welcomes visitors for a nominal fee and
will have lots of fun things to do inside the
Mission grounds. ZOOMARS will have a petting zoo,
tractor pull, hay ride, train ride, as well as
other activities, also for a nominal fee. A "free"
train ride will take place at Los Rios Park compliments
of the City of San Juan Capistrano. Face painting,
strolling entertainment, and crafts will be featured
at various locations throughout downtown.
LOCATION:
Downtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-5911
New Years Eve at Ciao Pasta
December 31, 2011
9 pm - 12:30 am
Come
celebrate and enjoy the festivities at Ciao Pastra
across from Mission San Juan Capistrano! Live
4 piece band playing classic rock. 4 Course dinner
$49.
LOCATION:
Ciao Pasta
31661 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
INFORMATION:
Call for reservations (949) 496-5002
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Puttin
on the Glitz
Saturday,
November 26, 2011
5 pm-9 pm
Proudly
presented by the San Clemente Downtown Business
Association, our time honored tradition, Puttin’
on the Glitz! Come and bring the whole family
to an evening of holiday cheer and enchantment.
Santa will be available for photos, there will
be live entertainment and the downtown shops will
remain open late to help with your holiday shopping
list! So what better way to kick off the holiday
season by joining in on the festivities as the
Downtown Business Association is Puttin’ on the
Glitz!
LOCATION:
Avenida Del Mar
INFORMATION:
(949) 218-5378
FAM Christmas ToyDrive & Annual Adopt-A-Family
Gift Program
Saturday, December 17, 2011
10am-11am
Join
the family Assistance Ministries for this wonderful
Christmas event. Presents will be handed out to
needy children of the community and lunch will
be served.
LOCATION:
Community Center
INFORMATION:
If you are interested in donating gifts please
call the Family Assistance Ministries at 492-8477
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 Discovery
Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread
November 25, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Inside
the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring
and mixing – it’s science at work! Discovery Science
Center’s holiday festival is filled with festive
activities designed to bring families together
this holiday season. Don’t miss your chance to
meet Santa Claus and decorate your own holiday
cookies on select dates!
Hands-On Holiday Fun:
• Hands-on kitchen science activities • Cookie
decorating on select dates • Santa Claus visits
on select dates • Award winning gingerbread displays
LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
 Irish
Holiday Festival
December 11, 2011
12 - 4 pm
The
holiday season sparkles with Irish culture in
a day filled with music, storytelling, dance,
art, hand-made Irish quilts and stockings, Irish
Christmas cakes, pudding and more! Held in our
lovely outdoor Key Courtyard, this festive celebration
will allow you shop for the holidays from unique
vendors who specialize in quality handcrafted
goods.
Member
$10 / Non-member $15/ Festival admission is free.
LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679
 Discovery
Science Center Presents: NoonYears Eve
December 31, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
New
Years Eve -
Why should adults have all the fun on New Year's
Eve? Kids, put on your party shoes and walk the
red carpet on December 31... we're celebrating
all day long!
•
Balloon drop at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
• Be the star & walk the red carpet
• Make seltzer rockets & party poppers
• Sing your way through Karaoke
• Make a ginger ale toast to 2011
LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
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Annual Holiday Parade
December 2, 2011
7 - 10 pm
33rd Annual Christmas Parade of Seal Beach is
along Main Street. There are bands representing
schools from Marina, Ocean View, Los Alamitos
and more. Boy Scouts and Girls Scout Troops from
all over the area will be represented.
The
parade begins promptly at 7:00 pm along Main Street
starting at Ocean Avenue and proceeding to PCH.
Do some Christmas shopping and have cocktails
and/or dinner before and after the parade.
INFORMATION:
562-799-0179
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Tree
Lighting
December 9, 2011
6 - 8 pm
The
City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department
invites you to join in the holiday fun as they
celebrate their Annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony.
The evening will include photos with Santa and
performances by Community Groups
LOCATION:
City Hall -300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326
Holiday Boutique
December 9-10, 2011
Holiday Boutique will be open for your holiday
shopping needs
LOCATION:
Clifton C. Miller Community Center (City Hall)
300 Centennial Way
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Great
Inland Boat Parade and Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 11, 2011
This fun filled event consists of a parade of
Christmas decorated land yachts (anything from
a small boat pulled by a car to a horse wagon!)
followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony.
LOCATION:
The parade will begins at Villa Park High School
at 18042 Taft Ave., ending about 6:30 p.m. in
the Villa Park Shopping Center on Santiago Boulevard,
where holiday festivities will continue.
INFORMATION:
714-998-1500
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Annual
Handel's Messiah community sing-along
Sunday November 27, 2011
The audience is invited to sing along with the
Master Chorus and Orchestra in the favorite Messiah
choruses, which include Glory of the Lord,
Thou that tellest Good Tidings, For Unto Us a
Child is Born, Glory to God in the Highest, His
Yoke is Easy, Behold the Lamb of God, Lift up
your heads, and of course, the Hallelujah
Chorus. If you are a singer, please bring
your own music scores (G. Schirmer edition).
Music
scores are available to borrow. Scores also available
for purchase for $10 (including tax) Supplies
are limited. Non singers are also invited to come
and enjoy the music!
LOCATION:
Richard Nixon Library
INFORMATION:
714-996-1960
 Versai
the Wine Bar New Years Eve French Masquerade Party
December 31, 2011
8 pm
Dress to Impress All guests in costume or mask
will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine
at the door! Best Costume wins Bottle of Dom Perignon
Champagne! Plus Fabulous Door Prizes are raffled
off to all guests wearing costumes.
Dinner
is an exclusive 5 course meal served with 5 exquisite
wines. Live Music by Jesse MacLeod This is an
exclusive pre-purchase ticket only event with
limited availability. Presale
Tickets are $79 per person
LOCATION:
18248 Imperial Hwy.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
INFORMATION:
Book your ticket today! Call 714-993-3676
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