Here are some of the Fun Holiday Events happening in South Orange County.
I would love to wish all of you a safe and Happy Holiday!!
Laguna Niguel:
The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade - The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade for 2007 will occur at 10:00 AM on December 8th. Don't miss out on the fun. Sign up now to volunteer (check out our VOLUNTEER) page. The biggest and best winter parade in Orange County. Marching bands, clowns, exotic cars, celebrities, cheerleaders and more....
Letters to Santa - Nov. 26 - Dec. 9 - Crown Valley Community Park Parks and Recreation
29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 More Information
Santa's Toy Shop Hop - NEW - Dec. 1 Link: http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=1028
Christmas Tree Lighting - Dec. 2 - Crown Valley Park, Softball Field
29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Sunday, Dec 2 at 5:30pm for FREE
Holiday Lights Decorating Contest - Dec. 3 - Dec. 5
Link: http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=838
Holiday Toy Express - Dec. 16
See Flyer for details - More Information
Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting - Dec. 9 Crown Valley Park, Amphitheater
(new location) 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 at 4PM cost is FREE
Ritz Carlton Events
Gingerbread House
On display daily November 18 through January 1, 2008
Once again this year, the pastry team gives new meaning to “decorate your home for the holiday.” The life-size Gingerbread House returns as a centerpiece of the resort’s holiday decorations. This year, the Gingerbread House will highlight a Southern California beach front holiday. It takes approximately 15 pastry chefs working for two weeks and a team of hotel engineers working more than 100 hours to complete and decorate the Gingerbread House. The house features gingerbread bricks, icing mortar and hundreds of assorted candy decorations. Once complete, the smell of the gingerbread adds to the holiday décor at the resort
Holiday Story Telling
Friday and Saturday; December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22; 5 p.m.; complimentary
The Night Before Christmas and all through the hotel, children enjoy traditional holiday tales in front of the lobby fireplace.
Holiday Tea
December 4 through 21; Noon and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Noon on Friday; $49 per person
Celebrate the season and enjoy a relaxing afternoon while sipping Holiday Tea in the Fireplace Room. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches including miniature ham sandwich with asparagus, smoked salmon and caviar sandwich, slivered egg and chive sandwich with sun-dried tomato cream, and English cucumber sandwich with dill cream. Sweet treats include freshly baked scones with crème fresh, cranberry pistachio short cake, Brandied cherry cream puff, mango rice pudding chocolate cup, lemon raspberry cheesecake and spiced chocolate macaroon. Each guest also is treated to a Christmas Bellini. Price is exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Laguna Hills
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 8, 2007 9-10:30 a.m. at Laguna Hills Community Center. HO-HO-HO! Santa has arrived at the Laguna Hills Community Center for a wonderful morning full of holiday fun. Be sure to join us for a scrumptious pancake breakfast, holiday crafts, photo with Santa, and a bag full of goodies for each child. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Holiday Hay Ride
Saturday, December 15, 4-7 p.m.-Join us for an evening under the stars with holiday music, country hay rides, carnival games, and old fashioned cheer! This is an event for the entire family. This free event is held at Clarington Park. Food and drink are available for purchase. No reservations are required for this event.
Dana Point:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
7:30pm BY THE WATER'S EDGE!
Don't forget Holiday in the Harbor November 30th from 4-8pm!
Boat Rides with Santa are December 1 and 2 from 10am - 2pm!
Join us to celebrate the holiday season. Santa will hear your Christmas wishes and is available for photos (bring your camera). The three areas of the Harbor, Dana Wharf, Mariners Village and Mariner’s Alley will all host holiday activities geared to families and children. There are many fun activities planned, including photos with Santa, performances by various characters, and holiday crafts, people painting, and a caricature artist. So, bring friends and family down to enjoy the Harbor’s Holiday spirit. Activities start on the grass in front of Harpoon Henry’s at 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor (and Dana Point Harbor Drive). Niguel Fine Arts will be hosting an Art Show and Sale dockside. The parking and events are FREEFor Info call (949) 923-2255 or log on to www.danapointharbor.com or www.danaharbor.com.!
Boat Rides with Santa
Saturday Dec 1st & Sunday, Dec 2nd, 10am-2pm
Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks
Come aboard the “Sum Fun” for a twenty-minute Harbor cruise with Santa and his helpers. Santa will be hearing those Christmas wishes as you cruise the Harbor. The El Camino Real Junior Woman’s Club will be on hand to take your photo for
a $1 donation. What a unique and fun way for kids of all ages to visit with Santa, so dress warm.
Location: East end of Dana Point Harbor at Dana Wharf Sportfishing docks, 34675 Golden Lantern, between the Jolly Roger and the Wind & Sea. Boats donated by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and partially sponsored by The Penny Saver & Weekender Publications. Info (949) 923-2255 or www.danapointharbor.com.
33rd ANNUAL BOAT PARADE :: MERRY MARDI GRAS
This year marks our 33rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights with this year’s theme "A MERRY MARDI GRAS". Boaters from all around Orange County decorate their boats and vie for the awards of Judges Choice, Best Theme, Best Use of Lights, Best Animation, Most Colorful, Most Original, Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat and the Perpetual Trophy for the Yacht Club with the Most Entries. This is our second year to present NEW awards with CASH prizes and/or Gift Certificates: Mayor’s Cup ($1,000) • Wind & Sea Restaurant Cup ($750) • Harbor Grill Restaurant Dinghy Cup ($500) • Hennessey’s Tavern Best Powerboat Cup ($500)• The Fish Bucket Restaurant Best Sailboat Cup ($500)• Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa Cup (Prize Package) • PennySaver Small Craft Cup for Boats Under 30’ (Prize Package) • Coffee Importer ‘Latte Lights’ Cup ($250) • Dana Point Chamber Cup (Best Commercial Entry) • Chick’s Plumbing Flush Cup ($300) • Chocolate Soldier Cup ($300) • The Gemmell’s Cup ($300). Be part of the parade and enter your own boat, contact us at (949) 923-2255 or pick up an entry form at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Land lovers can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy and warm spot. Come on down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Dana Point Harbor 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA. Landlubbers can also participate in the parade! Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you too can experience the fun of actually riding on a boat and joining in the parade. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $15 for Children. They are also having a “Best Dressed Crew” contest for passengers that ties into this year’s theme, “A MERRY MARDI GRAS”. Prizes will be awarded to passengers who have the best themed costume. Call and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794 ext. 7. For more information call or Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255 or visit our website at www.danapointharbor.com.
