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2016 Holiday Family Fun around OC

HO HO HO! Find Your Family Fun!

By Macaroni Kid Irvine December 7, 2016
Ho ho ho Irvine! Below is a list of the "Holiday Happenings" around Irvine and a few of the surrounding cities that may be of interest to you. As always, this list will continue to be updated so keep checking back. If you have a fun event you'd like to share, leave a message below.

*last updated 12/6


IRVINE:

Photos with Santa
When: now - 12/24
Where: Carousel Court, Irvine Spectrum

Nightly Tree Lighting
When: now - 1/1 from 5p-11p
Where: Edwards Courtyard, Irvine Spectrum

OC Chill Ice Rink
When: now - 1/16, Irvine Spectrum

Duck the Halls
What: Meet Wild Wing, Power Players, crafts, games, more!
When: 12/10 (Irvine), 12/17 (Irvine) from 2p-4p
Where: Market Place - either Tustin or Irvine side depending on date.

Meet & Greet with Santa at Pretend City
When: 12/7 from 10 - 12p; 12/12 from 11 - 1p, 12/14 from 9 - 11:30a, 12/19 from 10 - 12:30p
Where: Pretend City

Snow Day
When: 12/10 noon - 4p
Where: Edwards Court, Irvine Spectrum

Pretend City Christmas Countdown
When: 12/12 - 12/23 from 11-3p
Where: Pretend City

 

MISSION VIEJO:

Holly Jolly Lights Tour
When: 12/9, 12/10 at 6p & 8p
*Limited, must purchase tickets

Kidgits Holiday Extravaganza
What: Santa, crafts & entertainment
When: noW - 12/17 from 8-10:30a (Santa arrives at 9:45a)

 

LAGUNA HILLS:

Breakfast with Santa
When: 12/10 from 9-10:30a
Where: Laguna Hills Community Center & Sports Complex
*Must register before 12/7

Photos with Santa at Laguna Hills Mall
When: now - 12/24
Where: Center Court

 

ORANGE:

Christmas Train, Santa's Village & Photo with Santa
When: now - 12/23
Where: Irvine Park Railroad

 

SANTA ANA:

Winter Zoobilation
When: 12/1 - 12/31
Where: Santa Ana Zoo

Science of Gingerbread
When: now - 1/1
Where: Discovery Cube

Santa Photos & Visits
When: now - 12/24 from 10 - 8p
Where: MainPlace Mall