Orange County Farmers Markets — Ongoing

List of Farmers Markets in Orange County.
🔗 http://www.orangecounty.net/html/farmersmarkets.html

Christmas Lights — Through December

A guide to Christmas lights throughout Orange County.
🔗 http://www.orangecounty.net/html/christmas_lights.html

Knott’s Merry Farm — Through Jan 4

Guests of all ages can embrace the joy of Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm, with winter-wonderland décor, Christmas shows, holiday lights, music, and more. Enjoy seasonal treats, Santa’s Christmas Cabin, traditional live Christmas Carolers, a Christmas Crafts Village, the enchanting Snow and Glow show with nightly falling snow, and so much more.
🔗 https://www.knotts.com/events/merry-farm

SoCal’s Ultimate Winter Festival — Through Jan 4

Come experience the magic when winter comes to SoCal! This family-friendly festival features outdoor ice skating, ice tubing down a 150-foot mountain, snow play, a light maze, live music, food, drinks, and more.
🔗 https://winterfestoc.com/

Sawdust Winter Festival — Every Fri/Sat/Sun Through Dec 21

The festival features 180 artists, live music, holiday-inspired classes, ceramics, art demonstrations, daily visits with Santa, carolers, holiday lights and decorations, and thousands of photo spots for the perfect festive selfie.
🔗 https://sawdustfestival.org/

Hospitality Night in Laguna Beach — Dec 5

Street closures in downtown Laguna Beach will begin at 3:00 p.m. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Enjoy crafts, treats, an art market, and a visit from Santa Claus!
🔗 https://www.lagunabeachcity.net/

Tamale Festival — Dec 6

Orange County’s largest tamale festival! Held in La Habra, featuring a tamale contest, dance performances, musical acts, and the Mariachi Divas.
🔗 https://www.lahabraca.gov/677/Tamale-Festival

Fountain Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony — Dec 6

A special holiday evening featuring North Pole guests, community performers, food for purchase, games, fireworks, and more. Begins at 4:30 p.m. and is free to attend.
🔗 https://www.fountainvalley.org/409/Tree-Lighting

Santa Claus For A Cause — Dec 6

A Christmas-themed race with live carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, treats, and snow! Proceeds support children in Africa and Nepal.
🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/HuntingtonBeach/SantaClausForACause

50th Annual Parade of Lights — Dec 12–14

Dana Point Harbor’s Golden Jubilee celebration, themed “Carol of the Boats.” Parade begins each night at 6:30 p.m.
🔗 https://danapointharbor.com/

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire — Dec 13

A family-friendly holiday celebration featuring snow slides, live entertainment, a petting zoo, 100+ artisan craft booths, and Santa.
🔗 https://www.buenapark.com/

2025 Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade — Dec 13

A beloved community parade featuring equestrian units, military tributes, classic cars, renowned marching bands, athletes, scouts, clubs, and more.
🔗 https://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/563/Holiday-Parade

Menorah Lighting — Dec 14

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights with music, food, dancing, crafts, and Hanukkah goodies.
🔗 https://laderalife.com/

117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade — Dec 17–21

Free to the public. Watch the harbor light up for five consecutive nights. Parade starts at Bay Island at 6:15 p.m.
🔗 https://www.christmasboatparade.com/

Seal Beach Clean Up — Dec 20

Join volunteers to help preserve Seal Beach’s natural coastal beauty.
🔗 http://www.saveourbeach.org/

Run in the New Year 5K/10K — Dec 28

Write a New Year’s resolution on your bib and walk or run into 2026!
🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/33119/PrivacyPolicy

First Night Fullerton — Dec 31

Fullerton’s New Year celebration with fireworks, live music, children’s activities, and more. 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
🔗 https://www.cityoffullerton.com/home