Holiday Tree Lightings & Parades 2019: Trabuco Canyon & Nearby

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — The 2019 holiday season nears in Orange County with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more.

Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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ALISO VIEJO:

DEC. 5: All is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Community event with Santa, snow, train rides & more.

• Aliso Viejo Town Center, Pacific Park Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA

DEC. 8: Celtic Christmas. "Magical evening to help you and your family to usher in the holiday season!"

• Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Circle, Aliso Viejo, CA

DEC. 14: TOGETHER - A Christmas Party. With games, dinner, dessert and fun!

• Compass Bible Church, 140 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

DEC. 15: Breakfast With Santa. Book soon as always a sell-out.

Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach Hotel, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA

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ANAHEIM:

DEC. 7: Nutcracker Tree Lighting & Holiday Village. Full day with snow, Santa, performances & more!

• Downtown Anaheim, CA

DEC. 7-8, 14-16, 20-24: Santa Breakfast 2019: Catal Restaurant, Downtown Disney. With carolers, mimosas for grown-ups and personalized stockings for the little ones.

• Catal Restaurant, Downtown Disney® District, Anaheim, CA

DEC. 8: Free Holiday Celebration in Anaheim. With Santa, snow & Andrews Sisters Tribute Show.

• Anaheim Town Square, 2180 East Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806

Through JAN. 6: Disneyland Holidays. Merriest place on earth!

• Anaheim, CA

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BUENA PARK:

Through JAN. 5: Knott’s Merry Farm. With ice show, Snoopy, Santa, snow & more.

• Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, California 90620

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CORONA DEL MAR:

DEC. 4: Holiday Beauty Event: Lasers & Lights. With light bites & raffle prizes.

• CosmetiCare, 1101 Bayside Dr., Ste. 200, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

DEC. 6-8, 12-15, 19-22: Nights of 1000 Lights. Enjoy glistening light tunnel, bonfire, hot chocolate and s'mores, plus Santa & more.

• Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, California 92625

DEC. 8: Annual Christmas Walk. Traditional event with bands, BBQ, kids' zone & Santa.

• Corona del Mar, CA

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COSTA MESA:

NOV. 30, DEC. 7, 14 & 21: SOCO + The OC Mix Presents: Holidays by Design. RSVP to storytime with Mrs. Claus!

• 3313 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

DEC. 14: Voctave: The Spirit of the Season. "Celebrate the holiday season with a cappella sensation."

• Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

DEC. 15: Duke Ellington's Nutcracker. "Duke Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker."

• Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

DEC. 19-JAN. 5: Winter Fest OC. With ice skating, a Dicken's Village, snow & more!

• 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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DANA POINT:

DEC. 6-7, 13-14: Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. "Get ready for a Tiki Holiday takeover."

• Dana Point Harbor, 34571 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, CA 92629

DEC. 7: Winter Festival & Tree Lighting. Fun includes carnival rides, crafts, Santa & more!

• La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, California 92629

DEC. 7: San Clemente Choral Society Holiday Concert. “Sights, Sounds & Stories of the Holidays."

• Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point, CA

DEC. 7-8: Boat rides with Santa. A Dana Wharf tradition!

• Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629

DEC. 15: Merry Monarch Celebration. Celebrate the season and support CUSD schools. tickets on sale.

• Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

DEC. 7: Tree Lighting & Fireworks. A town tradition!

• Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, California 92708

DEC. 14: Christmas in the Gazebo & Santa. Quaint event with performances, bake sale & crafters.

• Heritage Park, 10200 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, California 92708

DEC. 21: Christmas Concert at Mile Square Park. Wonderful & free!

• Mile Square Regional Park, 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA, 92708

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

DEC. 7-8, 14-15: Ballet Etudes' 'The Nutcracker'- A family favorite!

• Huntington Beach Union High School District Auditorium, Huntington Beach, CA

DEC. 7- 8, 13-15, 20-24: Ballet Repertory Theatre 'The Nutcracker' -"Orange County’s longest-running Nutcracker is the ultimate feel-good family tradition."

• Goldenwest College Mainstage Theater, 15751 Gothard Street at Center Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

DEC. 12-13: HB APA's "Sounds of the Season" - Special performers planned!

• Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

DEC. 14-15: Huntington Harbour Boat Parade. "The 2019 theme, ‘Rock and Roll Fantasy.'"

• Huntington Harbour, California

DEC. 15: Live Nativity & Fest 2019: Old World Village. Free admission to this international celebration!

• Old World Huntington Beach, 7561 Center Ave, # 49, Huntington Beach, California 92647

DEC. 17-23:Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights. Get your tickets!

• 16889 Algonquin St., Huntington Beach, CA

DEC. 31: Gatsby's House - OC New Year's Eve. Tickets on sale.

• Pasea Hotel, Huntington Beach, CA

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IRVINE:

DEC. 7-24: Festival Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker. A "family-friendly breathtaking production."

• Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA, 92612

DEC. 13: Harley-Davidson CHOC Toy Drive Pick-Up.Watch fleet of Harleys, including Santa.

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

DEC. 13: The International Peace Choir Performance. Festive costumes & holiday songs.

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

DEC. 15: Gingerbread House Workshop at Davio’s. Led by Pastry Chef Lena Huynh.

• 18420 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, California 92612

DEC. 16: Celebrate Las Posadas! Feliz Navidad! Colorful Mexican holiday.

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

DEC. 22: Hooray for Hanukkah. "Spin the dreidel and light the Menorah!"

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

DEC. 26: Festival of Kwanzaa Celebration. With special storytime.

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

DEC. 31: Annual Noon-Year’s Confetti Countdown. With activities for the little ones.

• Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

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LADERA RANCH:

DEC. 14: Aloha Holiday 2019: Mercantile East. With Santa, carolers & Moana-theme.

• Mercantile East, 27612 Antonio Parkway, Crown Valley, Ladera Ranch, CA

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LAGUNA BEACH:

Through DEC. 22: Annual Winter Fantasy 2019: Sawdust Art Festival. "A picture-perfect winter wonderland in the heart of Laguna Beach."

• Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

DEC. 4-29: Peter Pan & Tinker Bell: A Pirates' Christmas. "With big laughs, magic, dance, and music."

• Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

DEC. 6: Holiday 'Hospitality Night' - Music, Santa, cookie-decorating & writing letters to overseas troops.

• Peppertree Parking Lot, between Ocean and Forest across from Second Street, Laguna Beach, CA

DEC. 7: gorjana: Geode Cookie Decorating Class. "Transforming icing and sugar cookies into edible geode crystals."

• 190 Beach St., Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

DEC. 9-10: Sister's Christmas Catechism. "It's 'CSI: Bethlehem' in this holiday mystery extravaganza."

• Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

DEC. 14: Breakfast with Santa & Fire Dept. "Local firefighters will be cooking up a pancake breakfast while guests enjoy quality time with Santa."

• Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

DEC. 15: The Mouse's Tale, A Children's Christmas Pageant. "Narrated by Granny Mouse and told by the animals in the stable Christmas night. "

• Laguna Beach United Methodist Church, Laguna Beach, CA

DEC. 16-17: 'The Skivvies: I Touch My Elf' - "The most outrageous holiday show of the season."

• Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

DEC. 20: Silent Auction Holiday Fundraiser Party. With bites, music & no-host bar.

• The Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, 331 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

DEC. 22: Chanukah Gelt Drop & Surfboard Menorah. "Fabulous Laguna Beach firefighters shower the ground with chocolate gelt."

• Main Beach Cobblestones, Laguna Beach, CA

DEC. 23: Chanukah Menorah Lighting 2019: The Hive. Latkes, gelt & more.

• The Hive, 859 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA

DEC. 24: Heaven and Nature Sing! 300 Years of Joy. AND Communion and Candlelight!

• Laguna Beach United Methodist Church, Laguna Beach, CA

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LAGUNA HILLS:

DEC. 7: Breakfast with Santa. Registration due by Dec. 4.

• Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

DEC. 7: Christmas Tree Lighting. A Hawaiian holiday & Santa, too!

• City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

DEC. 7-8: Christmas Worship Festival. With choir, orchestra, blue grass & dance.

• Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, 30071 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

DEC. 8: Holiday Parade. With more than 100 entries including marching bands, floats, special guests, youth groups, equestrian units, exotic cars, military, local heroes & more.

• Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

DEC. 14: Snow Day. With real snow & crafts for kids. A family favorite!

• Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, 30071 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA

DEC. 15: Yappy Howl-iday: Dogs & Santa 2019: Ritz-Carlton. Proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, California 92629

DEC. 22: Chanukah Wonderland & Menorah Lighting. With entertainment, crafts, latkes, sufganiyot & more.

• City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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LAKE FOREST:

DEC. 8: Christmas Extravaganza. Free event with pony rides, Christmas train, Santa & bounce house.

• The Connection Church, 23732 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA

DEC. 13-15: Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill. Victorian carolers and musical performers fill the night.

• Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

DEC. 14: Elf Yourself 5K. Includes kids' zone & expo.

• Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA

DEC. 22: Christmas Service. With special guest artist & brunch.

• The Connection Church, 23732 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA

DEC. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Followed by hot chocolate bar and cookies.

• The Connection Church, 23732 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest, CA

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LOS ALAMITOS:

DEC. 5: Casa Youth Shelter Open Hearts Open House. Gift cards for youth in need welcomed.

• Casa Youth Shelter, 10911 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720

DEC. 7: Winter Wonderland 2019: St. Isidore Plaza. Snow, Santa's Village & tree lighting!

• St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos, CA

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MISSION VIEJO:

DEC. 1: Laguna Ballet Sugar Plum Tea. Three seatings!

• The Marzipan Room at Laguna Dance Theatre, 23854 Via Fabricante, Mission Viejo, CA

DEC. 1: Santa's Arrival & Celebration. Fun includes games & activity booths.

• City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA

DEC. 6-7: Drive-Thru Nativity - 25th Annual. "Free, live retelling of the Christmas story, with live actors and animals."

• Mount of Olives, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

DEC. 7: Breakfast & Brunch With Santa. Space is limited, so register soon!

• Norman P. Murry Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

DEC. 7: Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Event. Free family fun with Frosty, Rudolph & Santa.

• Kaleidoscope Courtyards, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

DEC. 8: Celebrate the Season. Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice.

• Presbyterian Church of The Master, 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

DEC. 19-22: Laguna Ballet's “The Nutcracker” - Local tradition in its 34th year.

• Saddleback College, McKinney Theatre, Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, California 92692

DEC. 31: Noon Year's Eve Celebration. Fun for the whole family.

• Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

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NEWPORT BEACH:

Fridays & Saturdays in DEC.: Festive Dinner Cruise. "Grand four-course dinner aboard a festively decorated yacht."

• 2431 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

NOV. 29-DEC. 21: Lil’ Dickens Carolers. To make your holiday shopping merry & bright!

• Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA, 92625

NOV. 30: Annual Lighting of the Bay 2019: Newport Dunes. Family fun with outdoor movie & concert.

• Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DEC. 1: Breakfast with Santa 2019: Fashion Island Hotel. Choose from two seatings.

• Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

DEC. 1: Balboa Bay Resort's Tree-Lighting Ceremony. Admission is free, but space is limited.

• Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

DEC. 7: Crystal Cove Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar. See Santa arrive on lifeguard vehicle!

• Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach, CA 92657

DEC. 7: Breakfast with Santa 2019: Balboa Bay Resort. With kids' buffet & three-course breakfast for parents.

• Waterline, Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, California 92663

DEC. 7: Joy to the World I Lisa Kelechava Personal Appearance & Signing.

• Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA, 92625

DEC. 7: Furnishing Hope Holiday Market. "Shop local and shop for a CAUSE!"

• FH HOME Store 1100 Irvine Avenue Westclff Plaza, Newport Beach, CA

DEC. 8: 27th Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour. Tickets on sale, don't miss it!

• Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA

DEC. 18-22: Christmas Boat Parade. Fireworks on two nights.

• Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA

DEC. 31: Rock the Yacht: New Year’s Eve Party Cruise. Aboard the Eternity.

3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise. With Hornblower.

• 2431 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

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ORANGE:

DEC. 11: Noche Buena: Christmas Eve in Mexico. "Colorful evening of music and dance."

• Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, CA, 92866

DEC. 14: Christmas at the OC Zoo. Fun includes Santa, Mrs. Claus & crafts.

• Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, 92869

DEC. 14-15: A Southern California Christmas. "A holiday spectacular packed full of your favorite carols."

• Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, CA, 92866

DEC. 17: Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas. Tour stop in Orange.

• Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, CA, 92866

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RANCHO MISSION VIEJO:

DEC. 7: Holiday Party 2019: Sendero Marketplace. With Santa, crafts, music & more.

• Sendero Marketplace, 30721 Gateway Place, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

DEC. 5: Park Terrace Holiday Breakfast & Open House. Event includes Dickens Carolers.

• 21952 Buena Suerte, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

DEC. 7: Frozen Holiday Party 2019: Plaza Antonio. Event includes characters of children’s favorite snow princesses & more.

• Plaza Antonio, 22351 Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

DEC. 7: SAMLARC Christmas Tree Lighting. Plus arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus!

• SAMLARC, 22342 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

DEC. 8: 'Santa Stroll' For Kids With Cancer. Create a team & stroll for a great cause!

• Santa Margarita Catholic High School, 22062 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

DEC. 14: SAMLARC Carols 'Round the Lake. With local singers, musicians and carolers & hot chocolate, too!

• Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, 21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca

DEC. 23: Chanukah Menorah Lighting. With music, dreidel-cookie decorating, hot latkes & good company!

• Mercado Del Lago shopping center, 31541 S. Margarita Pkwy, Rancho S. Margarita, CA 92688

DEC. 31: Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Fest. An alcohol-free setting with lots of fun activities.

• Civic Plaza, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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SAN CLEMENTE:

DEC. 6: 8th Annual Christmas Boutique and Luncheon. Shop for perfect holiday gifts.

• Our Lady of Fatima Academy, 105 North La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA, 92672

DEC. 7: Santa's Village By The Sea & Tree Lighting. A full day of festivities for all!

• Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California 92672

DEC. 7: Christmas @ the Casa. With cookies, hot cocoa, choir & Santa.

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

DEC. 12-13: Casa Nutcracker. A holiday tradition in Main Salon.

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

DEC. 14: Gingerbread House Making. Limited space available!

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

DEC. 15: Pre-Chanukah Menorah Lighting 2019: Pier. With a 10-foot menorah & the Dreidel Man.

• San Clemente Pier, Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA

DEC. 17: Casa Cinema: It's a Wonderful Life. A holiday favorite film!

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA

DEC. 22: Chanukah Fest & Menorah Lighting 2019: Outlets. Latkes, doughnuts, dreidels, gelt, music & more!

• Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

NOV. 29-DEC. 22: A Christmas Carol 2019: Camino Real Playhouse. A holiday treat!

• Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

DEC. 7-JAN. 6: Capistrano Lights 2019: Mission San Juan Capistrano. "A unique one-of-a-kind holiday experience where history meets holiday."

• Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

DEC. 7: Annual Tree Lighting & Festivities. With entertainment & family fun.

• Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

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SANTA ANA:

DEC. 6: OCSA Ballet Folklórico “Fiesta Navidena” - A dinner-and-show fundraiser.

• Orange County School of the Arts, 1010 North Main St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701

DEC. 12: OCSA Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms’ Double Concerto. With two master artists from Pacific Symphony.

• Orange County School of the Arts, 1010 North Main St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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SEAL BEACH:

DEC. 6: Christmas Parade. "Main Street will be alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas."

• Main Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740

DEC. 8: Christmas Concert, Santa & Carols Sing-Along. A variety show for the whole family.

• McGaugh Elementary School Auditorium, Balsa Avenue & Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach, CA

DEC. 14: Breakfast with Santa. First-come, first-served & event is free.

• Marina Center, 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach, CA

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SILVERADO:

DEC. 14: Christmas In The Canyons. A country holiday with food, music, crafts & Santa.

• Downtown Silverado, CA

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TRABUCO CANYON:

DEC. 22: 'Pre-Christmas Show' 2019: Cook's Corner. Chris Daniels Project is back!

• Cook's Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, California 92679

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If we missed your town or organization's holiday event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com