2019 Holiday Events in Southern California
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As a mom of two, I am always searching for new places to take my rascals, especially during the holidays and their winter break. Here is our roundup of a few festive events for your family to experience this winter season.
Now – Jan 6.
“A Christmas Fantasy” Parade
Disneyland, Anaheim
Now – Jan. 6
Knotts Merry Farm
Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park
Nov. 29 – Dec. 23
Christmas Train Rides
Irvine Park Railroad, Orange
Nov. 30 – Dec. 24
A Christmas Carol
South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
“Winter Fantasy”
Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
Dec. 2
Tree Lighting and Community Sing
Civic Center Sunken Gardens, Westminster
Dec. 3
Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting
Cypress Civic Center, Cypress
Dec. 5
Tree Lighting Celebration
Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
Dec. 6
Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-along
Tustin Library Courtyard, Tustin
Dec. 6
Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
Laguna Beach City Hall, Laguna Beach
Dec. 6
Seal Beach Christmas Parade
Main Street, Seal Beach
Dec. 6 & 7
Merry-Achi Christmas
Cerritos Performing Arts, Cerritos
Dec 6, 7, 13, 14
Boat Parade of Lights
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
Dec. 7
Boat Parade of 1,000 Lights
Shoreline Marina, Long Beach
Dec. 7
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Recreation Center, Fountain Valley
www.fountainvalley.org/856/Special-Events
Dec. 7
Nutcracker for Kids – Pacific Symphony
Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
Dec. 7
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
East 2nd Street, Long Beach
Dec. 7
Christmas at the Mission & Tree Lighting
Mission at San Juan Capistrano
Dec. 7
Santa’s Village by the Sea
San Clemente Community Center
Dec. 7 & 8
Breakfast with Santa
Children’s Museum of La Habra
Dec. 7 & 8
Holiday Treats for the Animals
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Dec. 7 – 24
The Nutcracker Ballet
Golden West College, Huntington Beach
Dec. 8
Christmas Walk & Entertainment
Village of Corona del Mar
Dec. 8
Tree Lighting & Choir Procession
Old Towne Plaza, Orange
Dec. 8
Light a Light of Love Holiday Parade
Downtown Huntington Beach
Dec. 8
Handel’s Messiah (Pacific Symphony)
Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
Dec. 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
The Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)
Segerstrom Concert Hall
Dec. 14
Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade
Canals of Naples Island, Long Beach
Dec. 14
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade
Laguna Niguel
Dec. 14 & 15
Huntington Harbour Holiday Boat Parade
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
“The Nutcracker” – Long Beach Ballet
Terrace Theatre, Long Beach
Dec. 15
Dry Land Boat Parade
Villa Park
Dec. 17 – 23
Philharmonic “Cruise of Lights” Boat Tour
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
Dec. 18 – 22
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Newport Harbour, Newport Beach
Dec. 19
Fiesta Navidad
Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
Dec. 19 – Jan. 5
Winter Fest OC 2019
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Dec. 20 & 21
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2019
Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
Dec. 22 & 23
Tis the Season (Pacific Chorale)
Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Queen Mary, Long Beach
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Avalon, Catalina Island
Dec. 31
First Night
Downtown Fullerton
The Winter Roundup of Holiday Events for Families
Resources from our friend Sachi Tanimoto, mother of two rascals.
