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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…

Hilton Anaheim Rings in the Holiday Season

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

This holiday season, guests visiting Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel property can look forward to festive décor, special entertainment, thematic treats, and a special fall and winter menu. The 1,572 room is glistening with colorful lights, Christmas trees, and festive decorations galore while paying homage to the property’s locale.On display in the Grand Lobby is Christmas Tree Lane– trees donated and decorated by local Anaheim community partners that are auctioned off in early December. Proceeds from the decorated trees are donated to the local Orange County nonprofit, Eli Home to help break the cycle of women and child abuse. The annual tradition was inspired…

2022 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

As the 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 14 – 18, 2022.On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 14 at approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.…

Experience The District Tustin’s Wonderfest Event Series this December!

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

The District Tustin is kicking off a Dancing Light Show on Friday 12/2 in The AMC Courtyard. Free show every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly. Then you don’t want to miss the Wonderfest Events on Dec 3, 10 & 17th. The first “Family Christmas Party” event is this weekend and 100% of ticket sales will benefit Families Together Tustin*. Enjoy photos with Santa, family crafts & activities, a live DJ, stilt walkers, face painting & balloon artist, Mrs. Clause’s Book Corner, and shop the outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of family-owned gift shops. A limited supply of passes is…

The Bamboo Club Offers Holiday Movie Nights Throughout December!

By Greer Wylder

November 29, 2022

In the holiday spirit, Long Beach’s original tiki bar, The Bamboo Club is promoting ongoing holiday movie nights throughout the month of December! Offering fun for the whole family, every Wednesday and Sunday night leading up to Christmas, the neighborhood hotspot is showing movies on its massive 8’ x 12’ 4K LED screen TV in the outdoor tent for 7:30 p.m. showings in the winter wonderland, alongside festive cocktail specials, and, of course, access to the restaurant’s innovative full-service dinner menu of Hawaiian and Asian-inspired eats. Guests are encouraged to arrive early at 7 PM. Holiday Movie ScheduleDec. 4th Bad SantaDec. 7th ElfDec. 11th Home AloneDec. 14th National Lampoon's…