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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Experience the holiday magic with the La Canada Flintridge community! Discover all the events in our guide. For La Canada Flintridge natives and holiday travelers alike, our guide is your festive roadmap.

One highlight of the season is the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, where brilliantly decorated boats cruise along the picturesque waterfront, delighting spectators of all ages. The Enchanted at Descanso Gardens features stunning light displays that transform the gardens into a winter wonderland. And the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Resort & Spa is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a mesmerizing spectacle of twinkling lights and festive decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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La Canada Flintridge Holiday Light Displays

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Nation's largest holiday light collection with animated figures and live reindeer.

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The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Festival of Lights is one of the nation's largest holiday light collections, featuring over 5 million lights, animated figures, decorated Christmas trees, and live reindeer. This cherished annual tradition attracts over 500,000 visitors each year, showcasing the world's largest mistletoe and offering various activities like a Ferris Wheel, carousel, and carriage rides.

Where: Riverside | More Info: Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn Resort & Spa

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Spectacularly decorated boats and homes along a 14-mile course.

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The 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade features beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sailing through Newport Harbor. The event includes a waterfront decorating competition, fireworks displays, and public viewing areas like Marina Park.

Where: Newport Beach | More Info: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

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Immersive holiday experience with interactive installations and festive activities.

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Holiday Road is a premier holiday event in Los Angeles featuring larger-than-life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and countless candy canes. The immersive experience includes a nearly mile-long walking trail, interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, premium holiday bars, and top food trucks.

Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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Explore an immersive landscape filled with dazzling new lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and glowing rivers. This nature-focused holiday celebration features all-new wonders, including a magical Holiday Forest with majestic pine trees and snow-loving animals, as well as spectacular holiday photo spots and the return of Santa himself.

Where: Los Angeles | More Info: LA Zoo Lights

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La Canada Flintridge Other Holiday Activities

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Interactive holiday activities on a historic ocean liner.

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The Queen Mary Christmas celebration features a North Pole Village with an ice skating rink, a 26-foot Christmas tree, carolers, and various food and drink options. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in activities like gingerbread house making and stocking decorating.

Where: Long Beach | More Info: Queen Mary Christmas

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Outdoor ice skating in Southern California.

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The Santa Ana Winter Village is a month-long event featuring ice skating, a holiday light show, food vendors, and special activities like a toy giveaway and breakfast with Santa. It offers family-friendly events and activities throughout its duration.

Where: Santa Ana | More Info: Santa Ana Winter Village

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Snow play and train rides in a festive community setting.

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The Festival of Winter at Miller Park Amphitheater features train rides, attractions, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. Visitors can also sled down over 40 tons of fresh snow and experience snow for the first time.

Where: Fontana | More Info: Festival of Winter

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