Activities in South Orange County

Visit Santa and Mrs.

Free city holiday celebration with Santa, train rides, face painting, community performances, magical snowfall, photo opportunities, ornament making and a 22-foot tree lighting..

Annual performance of the classical ballet The Nutcracker by Ballet Academy & Movement, staged in Casa Romantica's Main Salon.

Kid-friendly volunteer activity with Second Harvest Food Bank: children help package fruit for Orange County families in need.

Friends of the Library holiday sale with nearly new children's books, holiday books, games, puzzles and other materials.

Downtown holiday block party with Santa, tree lighting, holiday crafts, live music, community performances, business open houses and free trolley service..

One-hour evening harbor cruise for an on-the-water view of Dana Point Harbor's holiday light displays..

Community science BioBlitz in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park's James Dilley Preserve: help document the plants and animals of the preserve.

Holiday breakfast with Santa at the Lake Forest Civic Center Clubhouse with holiday melodies, cookie decorating and storytime.

Themed birthday parties (such as Dinosaur Adventure or Royal Tea Party) for ages 3-7 at the Lake Forest Sports Park, held the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (no parties in January, April or June-August).

Twenty-minute harbor boat ride with Santa aboard the Dana Pride.

Pretend City holiday tree lighting at 11 AM followed by cookies and hot cocoa with Santa (11:30 AM-1 PM).