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Christmas Carol
November - December
Orange
County's happiest family tradition is 27
years old! Once again, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit
and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge himself
will bring 19th-century London to life in
Orange County's favorite Christmas tradition.
LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-5555
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Santa's
Arrival at South Coast Plaza
November
Enjoy song and dance performances by students
from the Orange County High School of the
Arts as they celebrate Santa's Arrival.
Children will be able to take part in this
interactive production and magical parade
to Santa's Village led by Santa Claus himself.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza
INFORMATION:
714-435-2000
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Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony
November
One
of Orange County's oldest and best loved
holiday traditions. Witness Santa's spirited
arrival during the lighting of a live 90-foot
Christmas tree. Free to the public.
LOCATION:
Town Center Park, beside The Westin
South Coast Plaza
INFORMATION:
714-435-2000
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 Nutcracker
for Kids
December
A
condensed version of Tchaikovsky's delightful
Christmas ballet, designed specifically
for kids. Performance also includes a visit
from Santa and a sing-a-long
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Segerstrom
Hall
INFORMATION:
714-556-ARTS
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POSADA MAGICA
December
Performed
in English with a Latin beat, this enchanting
musical play for the entire family is about
a young girl who joins her neighborhood
posada on Christmas Eve. Along the way,
Gracie and her companions encounter colorful
characters, including chocolate-gobbling
sisters, graveyard spooks and a hearthrob
rock singer. Finally, the journey through
her community commemorates Joseph and Mary’s
search for lodging and becomes for Gracie
a time of discovery renewal and reunion.
LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-5555
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Spring
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 Pet
Expo
April
It’s
the largest pet and pet product expo in
the world. Over 1,000 animals will entertain
you in stage shows, competitions and demonstrations
including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles,
rodents, goats, pigs, llamas, alpaca, rabbits,
miniature horses and more. Also, pet adoptions,
pet products for sale, petting zoo, how-to
workshops and advice from animal experts.
Presented by a nonprofit organization to
promote responsible pet care. Lots of free
parking. Please do not bring your pets.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa
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Summer
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South
Coast Plaza Summer Food & Wine Festival
June
Guests
enjoy premium wines, live music and culinary
specialties from South Coast Plaza restaurants.
The festival benefits Second Harvest Food
Bank of Orange County and Someone Cares
Soup Kitchen.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza
INFORMATION:
714-435-2171
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Annual
Lounge Chair Theatre
August
Get
ready for an evening under the star with
friends, family, and film! Activities, candy
and refreshments!
Be sure to bring your folding chairs, jackets,
blankets, pillows and flashlight. Parking
available in the main lot, with additional
spaces at Estancia High School.
LOCATION:
Fairview Park
2625 Placentia Ave
INFORMATION:
(714) 754-5698
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Fall
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Pumpkins
& Pancakes - A Children’s Halloween
Extravaganza
October
South
Coast Plaza and The Friends of CASA present
a Halloween Extravaganza that includes a
scrumptious pancake breakfast, trick or
treating, arts & crafts, animal shows, opportunity
prizes and more. Children come in costume.
The event benefits abused and neglected
children who are served by CASA (Court Appointed
Special Advocates) programs of Orange County.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
714-435-2171
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 Persian
Festival of Autumn (Mehregan)
October
This
is the largest Iranian-American gathering
in the United States with over 20,000 visitors
during the two-day event. You will enjoy
ancestral Dances, Persian Customs, Arts
and Crafts, Ancient Sports, Live Musical
Performances, and taste the exotic Persian
food.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
INFORMATION:
949-851-3993
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 Pumpkins
& Pancakes - A Children’s Halloween
Extravaganza
October
A Children's Halloween Extravaganza. Children
come in costume and enjoy live music and
entertainment. Guests will also enjoy a
gourmet pancake breakfast, cappuccino bar,
balloon artists, live animal show, trick-or-treating,
arts and crafts, and a special visit with
Cartoon Characters. All proceeds from the
event benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA). CASA works to break the vicious
cycle of child abuse by training community
volunteers to speak up for abused children
and guiding them into environments where
they will thrive.
LOCATION:
Located in Crate and Barrel / Macy's Home
Store Wing
South Coast Plaza
INFORMATION:
(800) 782-8888
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 Cruisin'
For A Cure Car Show
September
The
world's largest one day car show dedicated
to helping find a cure for Prostate Cancer.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(949) 588-8777
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Featuring
Festivals and Events in Costa Mesa, California
Please
let us know about any upcoming events that you may be aware
of. You can send us details by email to sales@orangecounty.net
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