101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Orange County, CA - 2026
Santa Sightings
| Multiple dates Nov 7 - Dec 27, 2026 | Santa's House & North Pole - Skypark at Santa's Village - SkyPark at Santa's Village |
| Multiple dates Nov 16 - Dec 5, 2026 | Letters to Santa - Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District - Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District |
| Multiple dates Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2026 | Letters to Santa at Ladera Ranch - Ladera ranch |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Santa Visits Ladera Ranch - Ladera ranch |
| Dec 5 - Dec 6, 2026 | Boat Ride with Santa - Dana Point Harbor - Parking lot |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Pet Photos with Santa - The Bloc - The Bloc |
Holiday Themed Meal
| Multiple dates Dec 5 - Dec 20, 2026 | Breakfast with Sana - Gilchrist Farm - 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Cookies with the Clauses - Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District - Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District |
Old-Time Christmas
Light Displays
| Multiple dates Nov 12, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027 | NightTales at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County - Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County |
| Multiple dates Nov 20 - Dec 27, 2026 | Enchant Christmas 2026 - Santa Anita Park |
| Multiple dates Nov 22, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027 | Enchanted Forest of Light - Descanso Gardens - Descanso Gardens |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Lighting of the Bay - Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort - Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina |
| Multiple dates Nov 27 - Dec 31, 2026 | California Christmas Lights - Various locations in California |
| Multiple dates Nov 28 - Dec 30, 2026 | Hikari: Festival of Lights - Tanaka Farms - Tanaka Farms |
| Multiple dates Dec 16 - Dec 20, 2026 | Holiday Lights Cruise - Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach |
| Multiple dates Dec 18 - Dec 30, 2026 | Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights - Mission San Juan Capistrano |
Hanukkah
| Dec 6, 2026 | Menorah Lighting - Ladera Ranch - Ladera ranch |
Holiday Concerts
| Dec 3, 2026 | The Carpenters Songbook at Christmas - Downey Theatre - Downey Theatre |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Always! A Concordia Christmas - Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Holiday Organ Spectacular - Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Multiple dates Dec 18 - Dec 19, 2026 | Mariachi Divas “Swingin’ Navidad - Downey Theatre - Downey Theatre |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Candlelight: Christmas Classics - Star Theatre Co. - Star Theatre |
| Dec 20 - Dec 23, 2026 | Tis the Season! - Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert - Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Center for the Arts |
Holiday Theatre
| Multiple dates Nov 14, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027 | A Holiday Wonderland Special: Hosted by Demitrius Nova Twinklestar III - Bob Baker's Marionette Theater - Bob Baker Marionette Theater |
| Multiple dates Nov 27 - Dec 27, 2026 | Scrooge! The Musical - Chance Theater - Chance Theater |
| Dec 13, 2026 | The Nutcracker - Downey Theatre - Downey Theatre |
Hands on Holiday Fun
| Dec 1 - Dec 15, 2026 | Seasonal Sparkle Tuesdays - The Bloc - The Bloc |
Active Holiday Fun
| Multiple dates Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027 | Santa Hustle 2026 VIRTUAL - ONLINE ONLY |
| Dec 12, 2026 | San Diego Santa Run - San Diego Running Co. - San Diego Running Co. |
| Jan 9, 2027 | San Diego Resolution Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon - San Diego Running Co. |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 27, 2026 | Winter Fest OC 2026 - OC Fair & Event Center |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Kids Market At Merry & Bright Holiday Night - Grey Iron Brewing Company |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Kids Markets at Winter Fest - Town Green |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Kids Market At The Big Red Christmas Market - Murrieta Hot Springs |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Kids Markets at Little Makers Holiday Village - The Hangar Food Hall |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Kids Market At Holly Jolly Market - Inland Empire Center |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Holiday Makers Market - Dana Point Harbor - Parking lot |
New Year's Eve
| Multiple dates Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | Fire & Ice Festival with Ice Skating - Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort - Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina |
Miscellaneous
| Multiple dates Nov 13, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027 | Disney Festival of Holidays - Disneyland Park - Disneyland Resort |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Holiday Movie Night on the Ocean Lawn: The Nightmare Before Christas - Paséa Hotel & Spa - Paséa Hotel & Spa |
| Multiple dates Nov 22, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026 | Holiday in the Park - Six Flags Magic Mountain Los Angeles - Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Holiday Family Overnight - Battleship IOWA Museum |
| Multiple dates Dec 5 - Dec 20, 2026 | Holidays on the Farm - Gilchrist Farm - 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Winter Fest at Ladera Ranch - Ladera ranch |
| Dec 6, 2026 | International Winter Holidays at Bowers Museum - Bowers Museum |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Holiday Movie Night on the Ocean Lawn: Elf - Paséa Hotel & Spa - Paséa Hotel & Spa |
Christmas Tree Farms
Do you cut your own Christmas tree? Here's our big list of farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree in the Orange County area.
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