Santa Comes Early To Lake Forest Neighborhood

LAKE FOREST, CA — Santa will be making a special stop at a Lake Forest neighborhood again this year, Patch has learned. Residents in the area of Dundee Drive shared that the big man himself is popping in to say hello, greet the neighborhood kids with a hearty Ho-Ho-Ho.

Jenna Olson has lived in Lake Forest for over ten years. Her family regularly decorates for Halloween and Christmas and theirs was the first home in Lake Forest to win the Lake Forest Holiday Lights Competition.

This week, she shared that Santa will be making a special appearance on Dundee Drive from 5:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 4th.

With her husband Brian, Olson has gone over the top with Christmas decorations on their Dundee Drive home for about ten years, she tells Patch.

"The neighbors love it!" she says. Last year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Olson's added a visit from the big man himself to bring some extra holiday cheer.

"Santa came last year to cheer everyone up," she said. "He's a good friend, and we decided to have him back again this year."

Find Santa this Saturday at 25982 Dundee Drive in Lake Forest.

Other Holiday Events in Lake Forest

Lake Forest loves the holidays, and the lights are more festive this year than ever.

This year, don't forget to stop by OC Parks' Candlelight Walk and the Holiday Lights at Heritage Park.

The Candlelight Walk is held on three enchanted evenings, according to organizers, on December 10, 11 and 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Holiday Lights is part two of the Lake Forest festivities. This family-friendly fun begins December 17, 18, and 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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