The holiday season is upon us, and that means cozy gatherings, bright lights, and making memories! To help you find local activities everyone can enjoy, we’ve gathered a list of Orange County Christmas events. Whether you’re looking for something casual or an immersive holiday adventure, these spots offer something special for all ages!
Orange County Christmas Events
Winterfest OC
November 24th to January 7th
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decorations, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making.
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
Get more details here: Winterfest OC
Hikari-Festival of Lights
November 24th to December 30th
A cozy Wagon Ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the “Land of a Thousand Lanterns” and once off the wagon, you will have the opportunity to wander through the light displays, with photo opportunities throughout.
Tanaka Farms
5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine
Get more details here: Hikari: Festival of Lights – Tanaka Farms
Irvine Regional Park
November 28th to December 23rd
Visit Santa’s Village and ride the Christmas train to enjoy festive activities and ride through the “Tunnel of Lights” for a fun-filled outing with family and friends!
Get more details here: Christmas Train | Orange County
117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 17th to 21st
Watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sail along the harbor. Opening night will feature a fireworks show.
Marina Park
1600 W Balboa Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Get more details here: 2025 Christmas Boat Parade
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
November 10th to January 7th
Disneyland is officially the “merriest” place on Earth! Sleeping Beauty Castle is decked out in a magical winter theme. The Christmas Fantasy Parade and “Believe…In Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular are back too.
Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92806
Get more details here: Holiday & Christmas Celebrations at the Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Resort
Irvine Spectrum Holiday Happenings
November 6th to January 4th
Irvine Spectrum has an array of holiday shows and activities throughout the holiday season as well as an ice skating rink.
Irvine Spectrum
670 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Get more details here: Nightly Tree Lighting
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
November 19th to January 7th
A one-mile walk through unique lighting experience in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. New this year will be an entire town of magical stained glass creations built in the Rose Garden by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin.
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge
Get more details here: Enchanted Forest of Light
