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Winter Holiday Events 2026 Near Villa Park, CA

Find 2026 Christmas, Chanukah and winter holiday events in Villa Park and nearby Orange, Anaheim and Anaheim Hills, including tree lightings, Santa events, parades and family activities.

Here is a huge list of holiday events throughout Orange County.

Winter Holiday Events

Villa Park Holiday Events

Villa Park Marine Thanksgiving

Villa Park
Thursday, November 26, 2026

Villa Park families welcome participating Camp Pendleton Marines into their homes for Thanksgiving through this longtime community program. Learn more about Villa Park Marine Thanksgiving and hosting Marines.

Villa Park Santa Tour by Fire Engine

Villa Park
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 7:45 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.

Santa and the Villa Park City Council Elves travel throughout Villa Park aboard an OCFA fire engine, making stops around the city to hand out candy canes, hear children’s Christmas wishes and pose for family photos. See the Santa Tour route and map information.

Villa Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Villa Park Town Center
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The annual Villa Park Christmas Tree Lighting features ten lighted Christmas trees with special decorations. The evening ceremony follows the Santa Tour earlier that day. Find Christmas Tree Lighting details.

Villa Park Chanukah Celebration

Villa Park City Hall
17855 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park, CA 92861
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Chanukah with the Villa Park community. Check the Villa Park Community Services Foundation event calendar for the latest program details.

Villa Park Dry Land Boat Parade

Villa Park
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Dry Land Boat Parade is an asphalt harbor tour featuring more than 50 decorated vessels traveling through Villa Park, with neighborhood gatherings along the route. See the Dry Land Boat Parade route and viewing information.

Orange

Irvine Park Christmas Train & Wonderland

Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
2026 Season: November 27 – December 30, 2026

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 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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 13, 2025, 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 2025 | 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 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026

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 11-15, 2025

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.

Anaheim Hills Festival Holiday Spectacular

8020 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim
Saturday, December 13, 2025 |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

2025 Dates

November 28th-29th: 2 p.m– 6 p.m.
November 30th: Noon-6 p.m.
December 6: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
December 7: Noon – 6 p.m.
December 13: 2 p.m-6 p.m
December 14: Noon-6 pm.
December 15-17: 2 p.m-6 p.m.
December 18-23: 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 7, 2025 | 12PM – 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.

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