Old World Christmas Market - Huntington Beach
December 6, 13, 20, 2015
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
German Christmas Market with German Food, Bratwurst, Arts & Crafts, Handmade Gifts, Gluehwein and Christmas Cookies.
Take Photos with Santa Claus, Get Face Painting and craft a Christmas ornament for the Christmas tree, Enjoy German Food like Bratwurst, Goulash, Gluehwein, and more
LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
Cruise of Lights Huntington Harbour
December 17-23, 2015
Take a narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington Harbour to see the holiday lighted homes and decorations in this annual event.
LOCATION:
Park in the Huntington Harbour Mall lot (corner of Algonquin and Saybrook) and get on the designated buses that travel a short distance to the boat launch area.
INFORMATION:
Advanced ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542
Hooray for Chanukah - Irvine
December 6-14, 2015
10:00 - 5:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah at Pretend City. Your child will love these rich and diverse activities about the Hanukkah miracle and the importance of many of the traditions of the holiday. We’ll have fun learning about this wonderful holiday through games, finger play rhymes, art projects and activities.
Cost is included with museum admission. For preschoolers (3-5 years), kindergarteners (5-6 years)
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA
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Christmas Countdown - Irvine
December 12-23, 2015
It’s time to begin the 12 days of Christmas Countdown! The days that lead up to Christmas are an exciting and magical time for young children. Join us each day as we “unwrap” a new activity that celebrates the season.
Cost is included with museum admission. For preschoolers (3-5 years), kindergarteners (5-6 years)
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA
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Festival of Kwanzaa - Irvine
December 26-30, 2015
Kwanzaa is here, and there are so many fun things to do! Join us each day during the Festival of Kwanzaa to “light” a candle on the Kinara. Every day, we’ll celebrate a new Kwanzaa principle through a variety of activities including working at the family stand, making gifts for family and friends, playing Kwanzaa games, and even having a “feast”! These daily activities are a perfect way to begin teaching your children about the meaning and traditions of this joyous holiday.
Cost is included with museum admission. For preschoolers (3-5 years), Kindergarteners (5-6 years)
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA
A Cirque Christmas - Costa Mesa
December 18-19, 2015
A delightful Christmas concert for the whole family: Holiday tunes add a special sparkle to this jaw-dropping fusion of acrobats, aerial artists, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen who perform their cirque acts while Pacific Symphony provides a joyous soundtrack perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
(714) 556-2787
Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December 16 - 20, 2015
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light up the harbor for five consecutive nights. The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately three and a half hours over 250 ships participate in the parade along with hundreds of water front estates. Providing the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating boats. Over million and half people view the parade each year.
For those of you that would like to be in parade both Newport Landing and Davey's Locker will offer 3 general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone.
LOCATIONS FOR CRUISES:
December 1 - December 31
Offered three times nightly (check websites for times)
Newport Landing
309 Palm - Suite A, Newport Beach Ca 92661
Davey's Locker
400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661
INFORMATION:
949-675-0551