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Holiday Festivities at ‘Capistrano Lights Returns’

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…

Night of Lights OC

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…

SkyPark at Santa’s Village 66th Anniversary Christmas Celebration

By Greer Wylder

November 12, 2021

Since the park’s opening in 1955, the holidays have always marked a special time for SkyPark at Santa’s Village, which serves as Santa’s year-round home in the San Bernardino Mountains. This year, from November 17th through January 2nd, families and adventure-seekers can come to the Southern California park for an exciting winter wonderland getaway. SkyPark at Santa’s Village, which is open year-round, will feature an immersive holiday experience, seasonal treats, special winter activities, and adventures for adults and children of all ages.To purchase tickets, click here.For our hours of operation and calendar, click here.SKYPARK AT SANTA’S VILLAGE 2021 HOLIDAY LINEUP:Meet…

Wyland Foundation Live Gala Fundraiser

By Greer Wylder

November 11, 2021

Join the Wyland Foundation and partners in celebrating their achievements and efforts to bring millions of people together for clean oceans and healthy waterways. The November 14 gala will include a lively dinner at the beautiful 777 Event Center in Laguna Beach. Take part in a live auction, fashion show, gift boutique, VIP reception for sponsors and special guests, live painting with Wyland, and special surprises. Merchandise will include aquatic jewels handcrafted in Southern California, naturally, lead and nickel-free. Also, see a line of cozy--aquatic-themed--winter essentials.Proceeds from Wyland Foundation's Gifts That Give fund programs for clean water and healthy ocean including…

3rd Annual Coast Film Festival Returns to Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 10, 2021

The 3rd Annual Coast Film Festival (CFF) is set for November 10th – 14th at The Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach. CFF’s multi-screen indoor and outdoor theaters will show more than 50 premier surf, snow, skate, mountain biking, climbing and other action sports, outdoor, and environmental feature films and documentaries. Festival-goers will also have full access to watch lively post-screening panel discussions co-hosted by Outside TV’s Pat Parnell and TV personality Ariel Tweto, stroll through the festival’s art exhibition, and for the kids, film, art and environmental programs are scheduled throughout the weekend. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 15th,…