A Rawhide Country Christmas at Rawhide Ranch in Bonsall

Join a magical holiday event at Rawhide Ranch, a 40-acre working ranch and camp nestled in the hills of Bonsall. Enjoy live bands, Christmas carols around the campfire, arts and crafts fair, petting zoo, hay rides, photos with Santa and much more!

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Location:
Rawhide Ranch 6987 W. Lilac Rd., Bonsall
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Cost:
Free admission.

Holly Jolly Lights Tour in Mission Viejo

Enjoy a VIP reception and tour the Home Lighting Contest displays aboard deluxe transportation.

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Location:
Mission Viejo Civic Center 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo
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Cost:
$12

San Pedro City Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

San Pedro City Ballet, home of American Ballet Theatre superstar Misty Copeland, presents its 25th annual production of The Nutcracker. Join Clara on a dreamlike journey with a dancing Nutcracker, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, and a magical Christmas tree.

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Location:
Warner Grand Theatre 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro, CA
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Holiday Luminaria Stroll at Fullerton Arboretum

Enjoy a family-friendly evening in the garden and stroll luminaria lined pathways. Live music, vintage holiday decorations at Heritage House, make an ornament and see the beauty of the garden at night.

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Location:
Fullerton Arboretum 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA
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Christmas at the Cathedral in Garden Grove

Celebrate the season with the choirs of Christ Cathedral: The Diocesan Choir, The Diocesan Children's Choir, and the Christ Cathedral Choirs in English, Vietnamese and Spanish. This will be the first Christmas at the Cathedral performance in the new Cathedral building.

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Location:
Christ Cathedral 12141 S. Lewis Street, Garden Grove
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Breakfast with Santa in Huntington Beach

Put on your best holiday gear and bring the family to enjoy festivities including a pancake breakfast, holiday music, arts and crafts, bounce houses and a picture with Santa! Only pre-registration is taken for this event, space is limited.

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Location:
Edison Community Center 21377 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
$10

Breakfast and Brunch with Santa in Lake Forest

Join Santa for a home-style cooked breakfast and brunch. There will be holiday melodies, cookie decorating, and story time with Santa. Pre-registration is a must!

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Location:
Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center 28000 Rancho Pkwy., Lake Forest, CA
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Dickens Day Celebration in Carson

The highlight will be Mr. Charles Dickens himself entertaining guests in the Museums Heritage Theater retelling A Christmas Carol and becoming Scrooge, while randomly using his audience as cast members.

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Location:
International Printing Museum 315 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA
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Red Chair Production’s Youth Ballet The Nutcracker

Now in its 14th year, Red Chair Productions’ energetic rendition of this holiday classic features young artists, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles.

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Location:
Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
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Cost:
$15 – $55

Winter Fantasy by Impact Dance Center in Los Alamitos

Features beginning level dancers and special guests that includes a variety of dance performances, plus their annual Nutcracker production, "Kingdom of the Sweets." 

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Location:
Millikan High School Theatre 2800 Snowden Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$13 – $18

Breakfast With Santa In Seal Beach

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, holiday crafts, and a photo opportunity. Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m. Free, first-come, first-served.

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Location:
Marina Community Center 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA
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Nature Area Clean Up Day at Mile Square Park

Join Mile Square Regional Park staff and volunteers in enhancing the Nature Area habitat for local wildlife. Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup, and Butterfly Garden maintenance.

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Location:
Mile Square Regional Park 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley
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Cost:
Free

5K Elf Yourself Run, Walk, or Skip in Lake Forest

Join the Chamber of Lake Forest for a fundraiser 5K that is fun for the whole family- including your four-legged bff! Vendors, obstacle course, pet costume contest, live DJ, food, photo booth and more!

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Location:
Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center 28000 Rancho Pkwy., Lake Forest, CA
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Annual COA Christmas Party and Toy Give-Away

Christian Outreach in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families and individuals in the community, are hosting their annual COA Christmas Party and toy give-away.

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Location:
Christian Outreach in Action 515 E. 3rd St., Long Beach
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Gingerbread House Making in San Clemente

Join Casa Romantica for the traditional holiday craft of building gingerbread houses!

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Location:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA
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Cost:
$12

Tea and Cookies with Mrs. Claus in La Habra

Mrs. Claus would be delighted if you’d join her and her elf helpers for a holiday tea that will include a visit and story, delicious cookie decorating, tea and pink lemonade! Reservations requested.

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Cost:
$20

A Faery Hunt Amazing Adventure in Encino

Join the faeries during their last adventure of 2019! A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun.

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Location:
Los Encinos State Historic Park 16756 Moorpark St., Encino, CA
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Children’s Holiday Party in Bellflower

Join the city of Bellflower for a holiday party with crafts, activities, refreshments and a visit with Santa. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free to attend.

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Location:
Simms Park 16614 Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA
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National Day of the Horse and Christmas Boutique in Huntington Beach

Join Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center to celebrate Day of the Horse at this free family event with games, crafts, riding demonstrations, pony rides and Christmas Holiday Boutique. 

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Location:
Huntington Beach Equestrian Center 6956 Ellis Avenue., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

Snow Wonder at Marina del Rey

Join in on the spirit of winter at the free Marina del Rey Snow Wonder event! Children can enjoy real snow, sledding, arts & crafts, face painting, live DJ, food trucks, & much more.

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Location:
Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
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Cost:
Free

Snow Days with the Critters at Santa Ana Zoo

Watch animals receive icy treats, listen to festive music, enjoy the winter decorations, play educational games, create cool crafts and listen to delightful winter stories.

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Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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Trombone Christmas at Anaheim GardenWalk

Take a stroll through Anaheim GardenWalk and stop to to see the annual Trombone Christmas! Hundreds of Trombone players from teens to professionals will be performing Christmas music.

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Location:
Anaheim GardenWalk 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA
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Children’s Flower Arranging: Holiday Wreaths in San Marino

Deck the halls this holiday season with your own handcrafted wreath made with fresh evergreen branches, pine cones, and dried fruit.

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Location:
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
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Cost:
$45

Family Day at the Norton Simon Museum

View works that express tender moments in the Decorative Frames Collection, and decorate a frame to hold a photo of the ones you love.

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Location:
Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
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Cost:
Free with admission.

Holiday Merriment at the Homestead Museum

How did Christmas in Los Angeles change from the days of the Mexican ranchos through the 1920s? See for yourself as you tour our decorated historic houses. Make crafts, enjoy music, visit with Santa Claus, and more!

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Location:
Homestead Museum 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry
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Cost:
Free

Winter Wonderland with Union Market in Tustin

Families can enjoy live entertainment, kids crafts, LED Elves, Union Market food & beverages samplings, photos with Santa and more. 

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Location:
The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin
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Cost:
Free

1st Annual Cowboy Christmas at Lakewood Equestrian Center

Join Pony Time for a night of holiday cheer at Lakewood Equestrian Center! There will be ornament decorating, coloring contests, petting zoo, pony rides, tractor rides and much more!

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Location:
Lakewood Equestrian Center 11369 Carson St., Lakewood
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Cost:
$4

King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade in Redondo Beach

Get ready for a California Christmas with a holiday boat parade. Stroll the harbor, boardwalk, and pier shops and view the Holiday Harbor Lights.

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Location:
King Harbor 208 Yacht Club Way,, Redondo Beach
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Cost:
Free

Candlelight Tour at Rancho Los Cerritos

Experience a century of holiday traditions, as you stroll the Rancho by candlelight and encounter costumed characters from the Rancho’s colorful past preparing for the holidays.

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Location:
Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$20

Christmas Tree Lane Lighting in Altadena

Officials will flip the switch on a mile of deodar cedar Christmas trees strung with 10,000 lights at the oldest large-scale Christmas lighting spectacle in the country. The festival includes a Winter Arts and Crafts Festival, holiday treats, entertainment, community booths and photos with Santa.

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Location:
Altadena Library 600 Mariposa Street, Altadena
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Cost:
Free

Ugly Sweater Skate Night in Laguna Niguel

Come to the Skate Park and skate until midnight in your favorite ugly sweaters! The best ugly sweater will win a prize. They will also throwing down some tasty winter favorites, free gear, and keeping the lights on late.

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Location:
Laguna Niguel Skate Park 27745 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
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Cost:
$10

Charlie Brown Christmas Live in Anaheim

Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

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Location:
City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim
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Cost:
$19.50 – $39.50

Santa and the Polar Express in Lomita

Visit with Santa and enjoy a special reading of The Polar Express at the Lomita Railroad Museum. Bring the entire family! There will be pictures with Santa, holiday-themed model railroad display, live music, children's craft table, goody bags and balloon animals!

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Location:
Lomita Railroad Museum 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita, CA
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An American Christmas Concert in Anaheim

Join the Meritage Vocal Arts Ensemble for a holiday concert at Anaheim United Methodist Church.

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Location:
Anaheim United Methodist Church 1000 S State College Blvd,, Anaheim
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Cost:
$20

Las Posadas Festival at Bowers Museum

Experience a traditional Mexican Christmas re-enactment of the story of Mary and Joseph as they seek shelter for the birth of the Baby Jesus at an inn (posada). Join them for face painting, art projects, performances, and Mexican hot chocolate and pan dulce. Free. Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

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Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
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Live Nativity Play and International Celebration in Huntington Beach

Each year Old World Village plays host to the International Celebration of Christmas, a celebration that brings together a diverse group of churches, singers, dancers for a celebration that highlights the true meaning of the holiday season.

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Location:
Old World Huntington Beach 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

Joy to the World Concert in Long Beach

Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team present a free 25-piece professional brass and percussion group from the Southern California Brass Consortium. Free with donation of cat/dog toys/treats, or canned goods or non-perishables for a local food bank. A free tasting reception featuring the Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest precedes the concert at 6-6:30... View Article

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Location:
Bay Shore Church 5100 E The Toledo, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Las Posadas at Olvera Street

This presentation of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is portrayed with singing, dance, a candlelight procession on Olvera Street and a children's pinata breaking.

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Location:
Olvera Street 845 Alameda St., Los Angeles
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Broadway Princess Party in Santa Ana

Brush off your tiara and unleash your inner princess as an iconic trio of Broadway originals/animation stars host an evening of festivities. Families are invited to this magical evening hosted by a royal trio of Broadway’s original stars, including the original Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Susan Egan), the original Jasmine in Aladdin (Courtney Reed), and Cinderella.

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Location:
Margaret A. Webb Theatre, Center for the Arts 801 N Main St., Santa Ana
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Cost:
$25 – $30

Ballet Etudes at Huntington Beach Central Library

Ballet Etudes performs The Nutcracker. It is a shortened version of the classic ballet for children of all ages.

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Location:
Huntington Beach Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
$5

PC Grommets Holiday Party at Pacific City

Enjoy a special showing of How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Cartoon) plus cookies and hot cocoa, fun books and even a special appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus! Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with the big man himself!

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Location:
Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA
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Holiday Organ Spectacular in Costa Mesa

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and members of Pacific Symphony.

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Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
$15

Christmas Festivities at Farmers Market LA

The Original Farmers Market is decked out in Yuletide finery to welcome the season. Celebrate the holidays with music, arts and crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more. 

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Location:
Los Angeles Farmers Market 6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Teen Hot Chocolate Day in Garden Grove

Teens, grades 7-12 are invited to join the Garden Grove library as they get ready for winter break. Wind down with a hot chocolate taste test, hang out with friends and watch a movie.

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Location:
Garden Grove Main Library 11200 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove
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