Winter Fest OC Through Jan. 5
Featuring ice tubing down an 8 lane, 150 foot mountain, massive snow play and slide area, ice skating on SoCals largest outdoor ice rink, nightly Christmas tree lighting celebration with a parade of the Winter Fest OC characters. Fireworks and snow flurries, Santa and his reindeer flying over the fairgrounds, Alpine Village with a new light maze and wintery attractions, over 20 carnival rides and attractions, festive entertainment, seasonal eateries, visits with Santa and more.
Time/Place: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: www.winterfestoc.com
Capistrano Lights Through Jan. 6
Experience the Mission at Night featuring a nightly tree lighting and music program. After the Mission closes, guests can take their complimentary downtown San Juan Capistrano map and discover the historic downtown district with plenty of holiday shopping, dining, and wine tasting all season long.
Time/Place: 5:30-6pm / Mission San Juan Capistrano
Contact: 949-234-1300 / www.missionsjc.com
Surf City Splash Jan. 1
Registration, a pancake breakfast, and a craft fair will begin at 8am next to Zacks Pier Plaza. A costume contest will take place at 11:30am, with prizes for funniest, best celebrity, most sparkly, best animal-themed, and group costume. The big SPLASH into the ocean will take place at noon. $20 registration benefits the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. All participants will receive breakfast, and certificate of appreciation.
Time/Place: 9am-12pm / Huntington Beach Pier
Contact: 714-231-4623 / www.hbsurfcitysplash.com
Monster Energy Supercross Jan. 4
Three first-time champions, Cooper Webb (450SX Class), Dylan Ferrandis (Western Regional 250SX Class) and Chase Sexton (Eastern Regional 250SX Class) will be eager to defend their titles. Fan Fest from 12-6pm.
Time/Place: 6:30-10pm / Angel Stadium Of Anaheim
Contact: www.supercrosslive.com
Bride World Expo Jan. 4
Over 150 wedding venues, florists, photographers, DJs, photo booths, invitations, decor ideas, honeymoon packages, fashion shows, giant gown sale and DIY seminars. Meet local experts and find the best wedding planning values.
Time/Place: 10am-4pm / OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-670-7800 / www.brideworld.com
Premier Bridal Show Jan. 4-5
Bringing Wedding Professionals together with Brides since 1997. Photography, dresses, venues, invitations, cakes & desserts, DJ & entertainment and much more!
Time/Place: Anaheim Convention Center
Contact: 714-572-1363 / www.premierbridalshows.com
Dia de los Reyes Jan. 5
The event includes performances, photo op, crafts, storytelling and prizes. Guests can try Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake) while supplies last.
Time/Place: 1-4pm / Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-556-2787 / www.scfta.org
Village Art Faire Jan. 5
First Sunday of every month. Our artisans offer a beautiful selection of hand-crafted work which includes photography, fine art, jewelry, woodwork, botanicals, apothecary, leather, wearables, ceramics, home decor, fused/blown glass, metal work, and much more.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Contact: 949-395-7008 / www.scdba.org/village-art-faire
Senior Wellness Week Jan. 6-10
Come and enjoy a week of activities and seminars to help you live your healthiest life! Throughout the week, there will be doctor presentations, fitness class demos, health screenings and more.
Time/Place: 7:30am-4:30pm / Yorba Linda Community Center
Contact: 714-961-7181 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Laguna Hills State of the City Address & Luncheon Jan. 9
Time/Place: 11:30am-1pm / Laguna Hills Community Center
Contact: 949-542-6016 / www.lagunahillschamber.com
Heritage House Open House Jan. 11
Learn fun facts about Mission Viejos past at the Heritage House.
Time/Place: 10am-12pm / Melinda Park, Mission Viejo
Contact: 949-470-8488 / www.cityofmissionviejo.org
Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards Gala Jan. 16
Join us in honoring the businesses and individuals who make our community great.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Navy Golf Course
Contact: 562-598-6659 / www.losalchamber.org
Laguna Playhouse presents: The Perfect Dog Jan. 17-19
This heartwarming musical about mans best friend and their people is sure to be treasured by dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / 606 Laguna Canyon Road
Contact: 949-497-2787 / www.lagunaplayhouse.com
SoCal World Guitar Show Jan. 18-19
If you have guitars, amplifiers, effects, parts or other musical items to sell or trade, you may bring all you can carry into the show at no extra charge. Many of the nations top foreign and domestic buyers will be at this show to pay top prices for your vintage, newer, used or rare gear.
Time/Place: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: 918-288-2222 / www.amigoguitarshows.com
Pizza with Police Jan. 20
The Laguna Niguel Youth Committee, together with Laguna Niguel Police Services, is hosting this event for 9th-12th graders. Break down the barriers by getting to know your local deputies, ask questions about their jobs, and enjoy some great pizza with other high school students.
Time/Place: 5-7pm / Ballpark Pizza, Laguna Niguel
Contact: 949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
UVSA Tet Festival Jan. 24-26
The largest Vietnamese New Year Festival in the nation. It is run entirely by volunteers consisting of high school and college students, young professionals, and parents. Our goals are to help preserve and share the Vietnamese culture, and to serve our community.
Time/Place: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-388-6711 / www.tetfestival.org
Brave Race 5K & Joyful Child Fun Run Jan. 26
Benefits The Joyful Child Foundations Be Brave-Be Save Empowerment Programs to stop crimes against children. This fun event includes a Child Safety Expo and Joyful Costume Fun Run thats free for all.
Time/Place: 8-11am / Aliso Niguel High School, Aliso Viejo
Contact: 866-756-9385 / www.thejoyfulchild.org
Cypress State of the City Luncheon Jan. 29
Will feature a keynote address by the 2020 Cypress Mayor, who will be highlighting the Citys accomplishments for the past year and outlines plans for future projects. The City will also honor its Business of the Year for the BRACE, AGENT and SPIRIT programs.
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / 5700 Orange Avenue
Contact: 714-484-6015 / www.cypresschamber.org
State of CERT Awards Banquet Jan. 29
The Newport Beach Fire Department will host its annual banquet to recognize the volunteer efforts of all of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program volunteers. The awards banquet is open to any Newport Beach resident that is interested in community preparedness. The cost to attend is $10.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / OASIS Senior Center, Corona del Mar
Contact: 949-644-3112 / www.newportbeachca.gov
Laguna Playhouse present: To Sir, With Love Jan. 29-Feb. 23
When Rick Braithwaite arrives to teach a totally undisciplined class at a rough East End London high school, he discovers he has more in common with these kids than originally thought.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / 606 Laguna Canyon Road
Contact: 949-497-2787 / www.lagunaplayhouse.com
Excellence In Placentia Gala Jan. 30
Please join us for our 55th Annual celebration honoring the amazing Citizens and Businesses that make Placentia such a great place to live and work.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Alta Vista Country Club
Contact: 714-528-1873 / www.placentiachamber.com
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Awards Dinner & Auction Jan. 31
Open to the public, the gala will honor the winners of the 2019 Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights competitions and raise funds for next years Parade. All award winners will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. In addition to the awards ceremony, guests will have the opportunity to take part in an incredible live and silent auction.
Time/Place: 6-11pm / The Fashion Island Hotel
Contact: 949-729-4400 / www.newportbeach.com
