Celebrate the Holiday Season: Your 2024 Guide to Family Fun

The holiday magic is back, and North OC is your go-to destination for family-friendly holiday fun this season! From festive events to spectacular light displays and Santa visits, Macaroni KID Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia, and Anaheim Hills has your ultimate guide to the best local holiday events. Explore our curated list of activities and make your holidays unforgettable.

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Must-See Holiday Attractions in and around North OC

Discover the best holiday attractions and festive experiences in and around North OC that will bring cheer and winter magic all season long:

Winter Fest OC

Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Highlights: Immerse yourself in a spectacular winter experience while surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, massive holiday decor, and thrilling attractions. Enjoy the signature North Pole Journey, glide down the enchanting Ice Trail, explore the new Snow Play area, and take on the exhilarating 150-foot ice tubing slide. Check out our review from last year here!
More Info: https://www.winterfestoc.com/

Santa's Village at Irvine Railroad Park

Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Highlights: Bring your family and friends out to Santa’s Village where you can enjoy festive activities including Ice Fishing, Blizzard Ball and Rudolph Racers. You can decorate cookies and even create your own Christmas tree ornament at Craft Corner. Filled with thousand of sparkling Christmas lights, there are many photo opportunities throughout Santa’s Village. Food and snacks are available as well as hot chocolate and coffee. Although you must have reserved Christmas Train tickets to board the train to see Santa, you may still enjoy thousands of lights and festive decorations throughout Santa’s Village without any reservation.
More Info: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/santas-village/

Knott's Merry Farm

Location: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
Highlights: The holiday spirit shines bright at Knott's Merry Farm. Experience a Christmas celebration with winter wonderland-inspired décor transforming the entire park into a classic holiday festival, featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings. Knott's Merry Farm offers Christmas activities for families and joyful experiences inspired by the spirit of the holidays.
This holiday season, enjoy Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays, a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes, holiday lights, magical dancing toys, and dazzling snow, all set on an elaborate, transforming wintertime stage. The holiday season at Knott's Merry Farm also means a return of the beloved ice show starring the famous beagle, the Peanuts Gang, and a cast of world-class ice skaters.
'Tis the season for delectable holiday dining food that can't be found anywhere else and only offered this time of year.
The streets of Calico play host to a Christmas Crafts Village offering one-of-a-kind gift ideas and a magical Snow and Glow experience dancing to the beat of holiday music. Guests can experience Santa's Christmas Cabin, a nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony, plus so much more this wondrous winter season at Knott's Merry Farm.
More Info: https://www.knotts.com/events/merry-farm

Disney on Ice presents Magic in the Stars

Location: Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Highlights: Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars features one of the largest casts of characters in Disney On Ice history! The all-star ensemble includes 56 of your favorite Disney stars, including the cast of Frozen 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon, as well as Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Lightning McQueen, Snow White and many more. Magic in the Stars is an ice skating spectacular that includes fire dancers, high-flying acrobatics and magical moments for every generation of Disney fan.
More Info: https://www.disneyonice.com/

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Upcoming Holiday and Winter Events in and around Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia, and Anaheim Hills

Looking to find holiday events in and around Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia, and Anaheim Hills? Want to know where to meet Santa in North OC? Stay updated with the best seasonal events happening throughout Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia, and Anaheim Hills. From tree lightings to Santa visits and holiday craft fairs, there’s something for everyone!

We’ll update this list frequently as more local events are announced, so make sure to check back often!