December 19-23 and December 26-30.
Join in the spirit this holiday season at the Mission for Capistrano Lights: Mission Lights!
The beloved annual event returns with 10 days and nights of family fun beginning with a new Opening Night on Friday, December 19 and continuing on select days through December 30.
Capistrano Lights is a place to create new memories or return as a yearly tradition to walk the Mission corridors, sing-along during the tree lighting program and take your annual photo with Santa (through December 23). All those wonderful experiences and more are included in the price of admission. Experience the Mission as the sun sets and the Mission is lit up in color. Walk the path of remembrance, see the lighted California poppy garden, enjoy the smells of the scented citrus garden, shine under our halo palm trees and more. There will be even more decorative additions this year.
A “guest favorite” is the life sized nativity that will return to the Ruins of the Great Stone Church as well as the stunning light tunnel with over 20,000 lights, community Christmas trees, family wreaths, prayer candles, 10’ family Christmas wreath (perfect for annual photos) and family crafts by the Crafty Cruiser AR Workshop.
Come experience live musical performances throughout the season. This year Capistrano Lights welcomes new performers and the return of the annual Dickens Carolers roaming the Mission grounds and harpist Dr. Marsha Long performing in the historic Serra Chapel once again. An array of new artists are also planned.
THIS YEAR!
- Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, a sweet treat or make some S’mores (available for purchase at the 3:16 Bakery Shop) while sitting near the warm firepits enjoying the Mission illuminated in lights.
- On Capistrano Lights dates, the Mission grounds will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The nightly Christmas tree lighting and music program begins at 5:05 p.m.
- Holiday programming, including live entertainment and visits with Santa, begins at 3:30 p.m. and will end at 6:30 p.m., 30 minutes before official closing.
- Wine and beer are available for purchase during all 10 evenings of Capistrano Lights.
- Arrive early and enjoy the temporary Capistrano Lights audio tour available throughout the month. The 9-stop holiday audio tour includes the Nativity Gospel according to Saint Luke, and family friendly holiday stories such as The Gift of the Magi and Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Join them this December for the wonderful Capistrano Lights experience.
Tickets are on sale now at CapistranoLights.com.
Mission members receive highly discounted rates up to 50% OFF ticket prices.
