Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay opening night celebration featuring a full schedule of festivities on Friday, November 25 from 4-9 p.m. The resort’s nightly bay lighting will continue through New Year’s Day. On opening night enjoy live musical performances, stocking decorating, holiday photo booths, and more. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than fifty floating holiday decorations and Christmas trees. Once the bay is aglow, children will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Santa. Guests are invited to bring blankets and beach chairs and to relax while sipping on hot cocoa and cider during an outdoor movie screening of a holiday favorite, Elf (PG), to wrap up the evening. Festive food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Experience the Magic of the Holidays at The District’s Wonderfest of Lights this Season! DECEMBER 2 – JANUARY 1Hourly from 6-9 p.m. | AMC Courtyard Wonderfest Dancing Light Experience Bring the family to The District’s 1st Annual NIGHTLY Light Show featuring an array of colorful lights that dance to your favorite holiday music. Showtimes at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. & 9 p.m. No RSVP is required, grab your favorite hot drink or dessert and join us in the AMC Courtyard to watch the show! Free for all to enjoy

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Postino WineCafé, the eclectic, community-driven, all-day wine bar, and restaurant is opening its first location in California. Coming December 12th in Irvine’s newest mixed-use dining and retail destination, Park Place. Postino will offer a delectable food menu, a carefully curated and thoughtfully sourced beverage program, and warm hospitality enhanced with unique décor.

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Celebrate the inaugural 2-day MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 from 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Nov. 13 from 1 pm.-.7 p.m. at The Ecology Center’s world-class, regenerative organic farm in South Orange County (San Juan Capistrano), highlighting the sites, sounds, and flavors of the Milpa season: corn, beans & squash. Featuring 18 local bands, local craft drinks, and very-local food – grown just a stone's throw from the music stage.

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