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Winter Holiday Events

Find all the local holiday events in and around Villa Park including in Orange, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills and Tustin.

Here is a huge list of Holiday Events throughout Orange County.

Winter Holiday Events

Villa Park

Villa Park Dry Land Boat Parade

Villa Park
December 10, 2023 |5:00 PM

The dry land boat parade is a tour where over 50 vessels travel through the streets of Villa Park. The parade starts at 5:00 PM and follows a route to the Villa Park Town Center. View the parade route here.

Villa Park Santa Tour on a Fire Truck

Villa Park
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 8:00 AM

The Villa Park Santa Tour on a fire truck starts at 8:00 AM and follows a route with about 32 stops at about 5 to 15 minute intervals each along the way. Find Santa’s route here.

Villa Park Winter Wonderland

Villa Park Town Center
17855 Santiago Blvd, Villa Park, CA 92861

No event scheduled in 2023.

Villa Park Community Chanukah Celebration

Villa Park Town Center
17855 Santiago Blvd, Villa Park, CA 92861
TBA

Orange

Irvine Park Christmas Train & Wonderland

Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
November 24 – December 23, 2023
Weekdays: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Weekends: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Every winter, the Irvine Park Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland complete with a train ride to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Guests will also enjoy Santa’s Village, a play area packed with fun holiday activities including the bounce house, cookie decorating, ice fishing, carnival games, blizzard ball, and Rudolph racers. All activities require a ticket. Free activities in Santa’s Village include story time with Mrs. Claus, coloring corner, and photo stations. Tickets for the Christmas Train must be purchased online in advance.

Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Choir Procession

Old Towne Orange Plaza
Plaza Square, Orange, CA
Sunday, December 3, 2023
3:30 PM – 7PM

Sing holiday carols at the tree lighting ceremony, plus treats, youth activities, nonprofit booths, pictures with Santa, and more. The music program will begin at 5:15.

Christmas at the OC Zoo

1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, make festive crafts, and play fun games! See the zoo animals receive holiday “gifts” and treats hidden inside Christmas trees!

Orange Park Acres Tree Lighting

Salem Lutheran Field at the Corner of Orange Park Blvd. and Santiago Canyon Road
Saturday, December TBA 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join the Orange Park Acres Annual Community Tree Lighting at Salem Field to celebrate the season, mingle with friends, and join in on some fun activities. 

Anaheim

Disney Merriest Nites – Anaheim

Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
November 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024

In addition to holiday décor throughout Disneyland Park, Mickey and friends will host 6 holiday parties on select nights in November and December. Find full event details on the Disneyland website.

Disney On Ice

Honda Center
2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim
December 14-18, 2023

If you have little ones, Disney on Ice is a family experience you must do at least once. Join Mickey and friends at the Honda Center to see this timeless show. Can’t make it to the Anaheim show? See it in LA Dec. 9-10 or in Long Beach Dec. 28-31 and Jan.1, 2024.

Anaheim Hills Festival Holiday Spectacular

8020 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim
Saturday, December 16, 2023 |11 – 1PM

Celebrate the season with crafts, photos with Santa, train rides, face painting, balloon art, and more. Located in the parking lot near Hobby Lobby.

Santa in the Hills

8156 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd | Anaheim, CA 92808
November 24th-November 26th: Noon – 6 p.m.
December 2nd-December 3rd: Noon – 6 p.m.
December 9th-December 10th: Noon – 6 p.m.
December 16th: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
December 17th – December 23rd: Noon – 6 p.m.

Visit Santa Claus at the North Pole at Anaheim Hills Festival for photos on select dates and times from November 24th through December 23rd. 

Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village – Downtown Anaheim

Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
December 3, 2023 | 10AM – 7PM

The Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim has been an annual tradition since 1995. The exciting day-long event includes participating vendors and a holiday bazaar to shop for unique gifts for family and friends and a candy cane costume contest. Photos with Santa will take place from 3:00 – 5:00, followed by the tree lighting ceremony.

Tustin

Tustin Breakfast With Santa

Community Center At The Market Place
2961 El Camino Real, Tustin
December 2, 2023
714-573-3326

Join Santa for a pancake breakfast, crafts and games, and pictures. Space is limited so register in advance.

The District at Tustin Legacy Holiday Happenings

The District at Tustin Legacy at AMC Courtyard
2437 Park Ave., Tustin, CA 92782
November 16, 2023 – January 1, 2024

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW—NIGHTLY!
Nov 16–Jan 1 | 5pm–11pm
Shows every 30 minutes

GLOWFEST w/ SANTA!
A District Nights Sip & Stroll Event
Nov 16 | 5pm–9pm

SOCAL GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE
Public Viewing:
December 1–2 | 9am–9pm
December 3 | 9am–7pm

MENORAH LIGHTING
December 7 | 5pm–8pm

HOLIDAY HIVE MARKET W/ FREE SANTA PHOTOS
December 9 | 1pm–7pm

WHOVILLE W/ FREE SANTA PHOTOS
A District Nights Sip & Stroll Event
Dec 21 | 5pm–9pm

FARMERS MARKET
Every Sunday | 9am–1pm
Parking Lot near PetSmart

Holidays at The Market Place

The Market Place
2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782
Holidays 2023

Happy Holidays from The Market Place in Tustin. Celebrate with festive activities including holiday trees and photo op displays, seasonal décor, augmented reality experiences with Santa and Friends, and more. Visit The Market Place website for all the holiday details.

Tustin Tree Lighting & Holiday Boutique

Tustin Library Courtyard
345 E. Main Street, Tustin
December 8, 2023
6:30PM

Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda Breakfast With Santa

Yorba Linda Community Center
4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda
Saturday, December 9, 2023
9AM – 11:30AM

Have breakfast with Santa and enjoy crafts, live entertainment and activities with Santa himself.

Yorba Linda Holiday on Main Street

Main Street, Yorba Linda
Saturday, December 2, 2023
5PM-9PM

Come out to Main Street in Yorba Linda for the annual Holiday on Main Street Celebration. The event includes holiday decorations and magical lighting, stages with live Christmas Music, pictures with Santa, activities for kids, food trucks, shopping from artisans and local businesses, and a beer garden. Gather with friends, family, and community members to enjoy the holiday season.

Holidays on the Paseo

On The Paseo between the Library & Cultural Arts Center
Wednesday, December 22, 2023
5:00PM – 7:00PM

Enjoy Crafts, cocoa, cookies, and holiday music to celebrate the season.

Richard Nixon Library Holiday Events

Christmas Tree Lighting at the Nixon Library: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Gingerbread Spice and Everything Nice: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A candlelight tour and holiday celebration featuring feeding Santa’s reindeer, a Sounds of Christmas concert, take photos with Santa Claus, photo opportunities with a larger-than-life-sized gingerbread man, create your own whimsical gingerbread man ornament, Build your own Hot Cocoa Creation and much more.

Re-Occurring Holiday Event Dates