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The District’s Wonderfest This Holiday Season!

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2021

Celebrate the holidays at The District at Tustin Legacy’s WONDERFEST now through January 1. Enjoy free Santa photos and weekly events for the whole family, including pet photos with Santa.   WONDERFEST festivities include:Make holiday memories with a magical photo inside the illuminated ornament and enjoy the beautiful holiday décor from Union Market Courtyard to AMC Fountain Courtyard. Also, be sure to visit Union Market Tustin for live entertainment, trivia & more photo ops!DECEMBER 4 | 12–2 PMSANTA’S WORKSHOPUnion Market CourtyardSanta’s Arrival by train at Noon | FREE Santa Photos* | Train Rides | Kid’s Crafts | Stilt Walkers | Face…

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Celebrate the Spectacular 113th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2021

The Sons of the American Legion in Newport Beach will be hosting a special fundraiser during the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.This is a rare opportunity to attend a holiday event at the American Legion-Squadron 291, which is typically open to “members only.”The festivities kick off Wednesday, December 15th and run through Sunday, December 19th, 2021.  There will be over 200 boats and ships artfully decorated and dressed for the holidays. It is truly an evening of fun for the entire family. Make your reservations now! Proceeds benefit their Veterans Programs throughout the year.This year's theme is a Hawaiian Christmas...Mele Kalikimaka– Hawaiian…

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Holiday Festivities at ‘Capistrano Lights Returns’

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2021

Annual holiday traditions at historic Mission San Juan Capistrano will resume with Capistrano Lights Returns on select evenings from December 4 through December 30.  Tickets for Capistrano Lights Returns dates include all-day admission, multi-language audio tour, and evening holiday programming in a safe, outdoor setting.Capistrano Lights Returns is an enchanting holiday experience as the California Landmark grounds are transformed with festive lights, community-designed Christmas trees, large-scale nativity scene in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church (circa 1806), Dickens-era carolers, and nightly 30-foot tree lighting and music at 5 p.m.Children’s activities during Capistrano Lights include Selfies with Santa (courtesy of Farmers & Merchants…

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Night of Lights OC

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2021

Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience presented by Winter Fest OC, is proud to partner with Power of One Foundation (POOF) to host its Annual Toy Drive this holiday season. Guests attending the Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa are encouraged to bring a new toy from Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 to help POOF reach its goal of providing toys to 5,000 children in need in Orange County. Toys will be collected by the POOF elves in the entrance queue zone and will be distributed to qualifying low-income…

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The Mail Room’s New Holiday Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
November 21, 2021

The Mail Room of Newport Beach just debuted a Holiday Pop-Up Shop just a few doors down from its original store for all of your gift-giving and custom gift-wrapping needs.Owned and operated by Sue Walsh-Manrow, The Mail Room across from Muldoon’s Irish Pub is a Newport Beach institution for more than 30 years specializing in gift wrap, UPS, FedEx, US Mail, PO Box rentals, and notary service. It’s an authorized ship center that can pack and ship anything—even cars!The Mail Room’s Pop-Up Shop offers over 30 styles of holiday gift wrap. Simply drop off your gifts, choose your style and…

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