Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your holiday itinerary with ease in Ladera Ranch. Our guide has all the best festive events and activities. From Ladera Ranch old-timers to new arrivals, our guide is your key to a magical holiday season.
Highlighting this year’s festivities, Winter Fest OC invites families to revel in a winter wonderland filled with seasonal attractions and entertainment. Unique experiences such as nightly snow flurries bring a touch of charm to the holiday atmosphere. And the Enchanted Forest of Light is something you definitely don't want to miss, with its stunning luminary displays that illuminate the night. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Artificial snowfall experience without the cold.
The Grove transforms into a winter wonderland with nightly snowfalls, a 100-foot Christmas tree, and spirited photo moments at Santa's Workshop.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Nightly Snow Flurries
Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with iconic displays.
Magic of Lights is a drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over two million sparkling lights, including larger-than-life displays of Holiday Barbie, Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs. The event offers a variety of holiday scenes and characters, making it a great family entertainment value.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Magic of Lights
Family-friendly holiday celebration with festive activities and Santa's visit.
The All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting features train rides, ornament making, community and aerial performances, and a visit from Santa at Aliso Viejo Town Center.
Where: Aliso Viejo | More Info: All is Bright Celebration & Tree Lighting
Family-friendly holiday activities with a festive tree lighting ceremony.
The Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village in Downtown Anaheim features a variety of holiday happenings, including a dog costume contest, holiday crafts, unique shopping, and pictures with Santa. The event culminates in a special tree lighting ceremony at City Hall.
Where: Anaheim | More Info: Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village
Interactive farm and garden workshops.
Winter Fest OC at the OC Fair & Event Center offers a variety of activities including farm garden workshops, food preservation classes, and chocolate truffle making. The event features a working farm with animals and crops, a veterans museum, and 157,000 square feet of venue rental space for meetings, parties, and cultural festivals.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Winter Fest OC
Family-friendly holiday train ride with Santa visit and festive lights.
Take a festive ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The Christmas Train departs from the train station and drops passengers off at the North Pole, where children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken. After visiting Santa, guests will board the train again to enjoy colorful Christmas lights and decorations on the ride back to Santa’s Village.
Where: Irvine | More Info: Christmas Train - Irvine Park Railroad
Interactive holiday activities with festive lighting.
Santa's Village at Irvine Park Railroad offers a variety of activities including ice fishing, cookie decorating, and Rudolph Racers. The village is filled with thousands of sparkling Christmas lights and offers many photo opportunities. Food and snacks are available, and while reservations are required for the Christmas Train to see Santa, visitors can still enjoy the festive decorations without a reservation.
Where: Irvine | More Info: Santa's Village - Irvine Park Railroad