Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Ice Rinks: Orange County 2017

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The holidays are nearing! Make the most of the season, and take part in such delightful, hometown festivities as holiday parades, "Nutcracker" ballets, Christmas productions, choirs and musical performances, tree and menorah lightings, and those charming Santa breakfasts and holiday teas.

Some events require advance reservations and sell out quickly, so get booking!

Happy holidays, from Patch!

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ALISO VIEJO:

DEC. 16: Hawaiian Holiday Concert with Ho'okena - Soka

ANAHEIM:

DEC. 16, 17, 21, 22 & 23: Breakfast With Santa: Catal Restaurant, Downtown Disney

CORONA DEL MAR:

DEC. 9-23 Saturdays & Sundays: Photos with Santa

COSTA MESA:

DEC. 17: A Nutcracker Holiday at SOCO and The OC Mix

Through DEC. 17: The Nutcracker - American Ballet Theatre

DEC. 21 - JAN. 7: Winter Fest OC 2017 - Snow, Tubing, Ice Rink

DEC. 31: Winter Fest OC New Year's Eve Celebration

DANA POINT:

DEC. 15-16: 43rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights

DEC. 12-19: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting: Monarch Beach Resort

DEC. 16-17, 23-24: Gingerbread Academy: Monarch Beach Resort

DEC. 16: Hanukkah Party & 'Lighten-Up' Comedy Show: Monarch

DEC. 17: Breakfast with Santa, S'mores & Stories: Marriott

FULLERTON:

DEC. 17: Holiday Festival & Crafts Fair: Muckenthaler Ctr.

HUNTINGTON BEACH:

DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa - Crafts & Bounce House

DEC. 17: Christmas Celebration & Live Nativity: Old World

DEC. 17: Holly Jolly Holiday: Pacific City

DEC. 17: Brunch with Santa at Whole Foods: Bella Terra

DEC. 17: Menorah Lighting, Latkes & Donuts: Pacific City

IRVINE:

Through JAN. 7: Ice Skating Under The Stars Outdoor Rink: Spectrum Center

DEC. 22: Cookies & Milk with Santa: Spectrum Center

DEC. 12-20: Hooray for Chanukah: Daily- Pretend City Children Museum

DEC. 15-16: The Ultimate Nutcracker

DEC. 17: Giant 'Menoji' Menorah Lighting: Spectrum Center

LAGUNA BEACH:

Through DEC. 17: Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy

DEC. 16: Pancakes with Santa - Hayrides & Snow: The Ranch at Laguna Beach

DEC. 17: Surfboard Menorah Celebration, DJ & Dancing

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve with Rita Rudner: Laguna Playhouse

LAGUNA NIGUEL:

DEC. 17: Chanukah Wonderland & Menorah Lighting: City Hall

MISSION VIEJO:

Through DEC. 20: Santa’s Workshop: Civic Center Plaza

DEC. 31: NOON Year’s Eve Celebration -Family Fun

NEWPORT BEACH:

Through DEC. 25: Yuletide Tea with Santa: Pelican Hill Resort

DEC. 15: New Holiday Lunch Cruise in Newport Beach

DEC. 17: Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating: Resort at Pelican Hill

DEC. 12: Fashion Island Menorah Lighting

DEC. 13-17: Christmas Boat Parade

DEC. 13-16: Lido Marina Village Boat Parade Viewing

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Yacht Party

DEC. 31: Escape New Year's Massive Party 2018

ORANGE:

Through DEC. 23: Irvine Park Railroad's Santa's Village & Christmas Train

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

DAILY to JAN. 2: Brown Family Light Display Set To Music

DEC. 31: New Year's Eve for Families & Friends

SAN CLEMENTE:

DEC. 17: Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Celebration: Outlets

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

Through JAN. 8: Christmas Holiday Tea: Tea House On Los Rios

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ALSO FROM PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:

• Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trots' In Orange County 2017

• Holiday Bazaars, Boutiques & Craft Shows 2017: Orange County

• Where is the Real Santa Claus? Orange County, of Course

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