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Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill Historical Park

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2022

Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Holiday Lights.Gather friends and family to wander through twinkling lights, December 16-18 from 5 to 9 p.m. with OC Parks’ Holiday Lights. And, don’t forget your camera for various holiday-themed photo opportunities. Pets are welcome outdoors on leashes no longer than six feet. Heritage Hill Historical Park is at 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. (949) 923-2230

Tis’ The Season For Celebrating at These Orange County Hotels

By Greer Wylder

December 13, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner and in the spirit of the season, OC hotels and resorts are full of holiday happenings. From Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s Merry Movies on the Grand Lawn to Lido House, an Autograph Collection’s Holiday Hideaway Winter Market, there are plenty of activities to make the whole family smile this holiday season.Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | Dana Point, CAPerched on a golden hillside between Los Angeles and San Diego, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is an oceanfront oasis enveloped by the warmth of the SoCal sun. Reflect on this…

Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico returns to Musco Center!

By Greer Wylder

December 12, 2022

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a vibrant evening of music and dance featuring two of L.A.’s most acclaimed performance ensembles: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences. In this concert, we’ll go through some of the unique regional traditions celebrated throughout Mexico and among Chicano families in the United…

Holiday Hideout Speakeasy Debuts at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2022

VEA Newport Beach will transform Members—one of its intimate event spaces—into a fully decked-out Holiday Hideout Speakeasy during the month of December.Toast to the season with aptly themed appetizers and specialty cocktails, plus plenty of wintry wonderland photo ops. For $65 per person (inclusive of 18% gratuity and tax), guests will receive a selection of savory and sweet treats, including Parmesan Arancini, Triple Cheese Fondue, and Holiday Truffles & Macaroons, plus two cocktails. Additional drinks may be purchased for an extra charge. Cheery cocktails include “Santa’s Little Helper” made with Braulio, Green Chartreuse, and hot cocoa, and the “Mariah Carey High…

Holiday Magic at The All-New Winter Fest OC

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2022

Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival runs through January 1 with attractions, live entertainment and fun! Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa into a magical winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. New for 2022, and included in all admission tickets, is “North Pole Journey,” an immersive walk-through experience that guides guests to North Pole Village on an important mission to meet Santa Claus and save the holidays.Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well…