Holiday Happenings Part Two
By: Amanda Huntsman
Grab your family or your friends and head to these festival holiday events!
Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, December 3rd 11am - 5pm
The 44th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk returns for another year in grand style!
For over 43 years, this popular community event proudly celebrates the merchants and restaurants of the Corona del Mar Village in a spectacular holiday celebration! The day offers something for all ages drawing thousands of friends, neighbors, and business owners into the district of Corona del Mar for fun and merriment that can’t be matched!
The “Walk” is free to the public with no specific starting point, simply stroll the sidewalks of PCH throughout Corona del Mar village and enjoy!
Newport Dunes Lighting of the Bay, Through December 31st, 6pm - 10pm
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is pleased to present the 33rd annual Lighting of the Bay beginning at dusk and continuing nightly through New Year’s Eve. In honor of the upcoming holiday season, the serene, waveless bay will transform each evening into a vibrant winter wonderland featuring more than fifty lighted holiday decorations and Christmas trees.
www.newportdunes.com/events
Newport Dunes Fire & Ice Festival, Through January 1
Experience the magic of the holiday season at our enchanting Fire & Ice Festival! Join Newport Dunes as they transform their bayside oasis into a winter wonderland filled with one of the biggest outdoor ice skating rinks in Orange County, festive lights, and heartwarming holiday moments. There will be festival cocktails and beverages, fire pits & s'mores kits, live music and entertainment, food trucks, inflatable holiday garden.
www.newportdunes.com/fire-and-ice-festival/
Newport Dunes Holiday Tree Lot, Through December 21st, 10am - 9pm
The Newport Dunes tree lot offers a hand-picked selection of farm-fresh trees from Oregon. Varieties include Noble, Nordmann, Natural and Douglas. The lot receives weekly deliveries of fresh trees. They also offer wreaths and garlands. Open 10am – 9pm until sold out!
Fashion Island Annual Nightly Tree Lighting Experience, Through January 2nd
Gather around and watch Fashion Island's beautifully decorated 90-foot tree come to life with magical snowfall, music, and a choreographed light display in the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard every half hour. *Weather permitting.
Nightly Scheduled Times:
5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm
www.fashionisland.com/events/nightly-tree-lighting-experience
The Mission Inn Festival of Lights, Through January 7th
The Festival of Lights is one of Southern California's most enchanting holiday traditions. Presented by Kelly & Duane Roberts, Keepers of The Mission Inn, this year's festival will take place through January 7, 2024.
For over three decades, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Festival of Lights has captivated the hearts of the Inland Empire & Southern California community and is a cherished holiday tradition, earning the title of "Best Public Lights Display" by USA Today. Year by year, the festival's popularity grows, attracting an increasing number of visitors to The Historic Mission Inn."This event represents a time of joy, unity, and celebration," says Kelly & Duane Roberts, Keepers of the Inn."We're thrilled to welcome everyone to The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Festival of Lights."
To elevate the holiday experience, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is offering festive packages, including the Holiday Elf Package, Mistletoe Magic, and Eat, Drink, and Be Merry. These packages provide delightful culinary offerings, in addition to exclusive holiday amenities, ensuring an unforgettable stay at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa during the Festival of Lights.
