Orange County KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the OC for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something for
everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Orange County California's big list of holiday events for 2025: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Orange County area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Orange County promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Saturday, Dec 6: Kick off the holiday season with our enchanting Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City! Join us as we welcome winter with festive cheer, cookies, and hot cocoa, served alongside a special visit from Santa! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to create cherished memories with family and friends as we celebrate the magic of the holidays in the city! Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa: 11am. There will also be special performances by the Philharmonic Society!
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Kick off the Winter season with the City of Westminster’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 1st! Gather around the tree as Santa lights up the night with holiday spirit! You’ll have a jolly time celebrating with fun activities, crafts, games, photos with Santa, food trucks, and amazing performances from various community groups!
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It's the season to be merry, and we're bringing you the BIGGEST, most SPECTACULAR Holiday Carnival. Join us on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 from 12-3PM as we transform Norwalk Town Square into a winter wonderland filled with festive fun for the whole family.
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Every day is Pet Photo Day with Santa this holiday season! Bring your pets to pose with Santa! Your pets are part of the family too, so don’t miss out on this special opportunity for them to enjoy Santa! Visit Santa on Level 1, near Nordstrom. November 8 through December 24
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‘Tis the season for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa; yu may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine Park Railroad. The Christmas Train requires reservations that are available for purchase online only.
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Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival, returns to Costa Mesa on select dates from November 28 through January 4. Experience the magic of the holiday season with dazzling lights, fresh snow, thrilling attractions, live entertainment, and festive activities for families, couples, and holiday lovers of all ages. Guests can enjoy unlimited ice tubing, real snow play, immersive experiences, live entertainment, seasonal food & drinks, countless photo opportunities, and much more as the OC Fair and Event Center is transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
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Bring your family and friends out to Santa’s Village where you can enjoy festive activities including Ice Fishing, Blizzard Ball and Rudolph Racers. You can decorate cookies and even create your own Christmas tree ornament at Craft Corner. Filled with thousand of sparkling Christmas lights, there are many photo opportunities throughout Santa’s Village. Food and snacks are available as well as hot chocolate and coffee. Although you must have reserved Christmas Train tickets to board the train to see Santa, you may still enjoy thousands of lights and festive decorations throughout Santa’s Village without any reservation.
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Discover the sweet side of science at Science of Gingerbread, featuring dozens of creative gingerbread structures crafted by families, students, and makers. From whimsical houses to engineering-inspired designs, this annual holiday exhibit blends creativity, STEM, and festive fun. Guests can explore the displays all season and vote for their favorite creation.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Orange County, CA area
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