Thanksgiving is just one week away, which means the holiday season will be in full swing before we know it! While we deck the halls and break out the eggnog, SOCO Collection and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa are getting into the holiday spirit as well with a line-up of festive events and special promotions perfect for enjoying with your family and friends.
Whether you’re listening to jazz tunes at SOCO’s Live Music Tuesdays, getting some home inspiration from the Costa Mesa Home Tour Boutique, visiting with Santa at SOCO Holidays, or giving back to our community with the MaxLove Project, Orange County’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and design offers something for everyone. Read on for all the latest holiday happenings, and we will see you soon at SOCO!
Live Music Tuesdays at SOCO Collection
SOCO is making your holiday shopping a little more melodic with live music every Tuesday throughout the holiday season. Starting November 17, guests will enjoy live music in the SOCO Courtyard every Tuesday from 5-8 pm. The Mambo Italiano trio will delight guests with their lively renditions of jazz favorites that have made them a crowd favorite at venues across Orange County. Stop by for a delicious dinner or holiday gift shopping while listening to the songs of the season!
Costa Mesa Home Tour Boutique
Celebrate the start of holiday season on Thursday, December 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Costa Mesa High School’s Home Tour Holiday Boutique. Listen to live holiday music at the SOCO Farm Stands while enjoying artfully curated wine selections and fresh, organic appetizers, compliments of some of SOCO Collection’s award-winning restaurants, Surfas Culinary District and Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop. It will be a night you’ll never forget, getting you ready and excited for a wrap-up to 2015. Visit costamesahometour for more details.
Make and Give with MaxLove at SOCO
Join MaxLove Project, MaxLove Brand and friends on December 6 from 11am-3pm for a day of supporting kids and giving back! We’ll be making crafts for kids who are in the hospital, hosting cooking classes for kids, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit kids’ micro businesses in entrepreneur booths in the Farm Stands! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to support kids and make a real difference!
OC Stitch Night at SOCO
If you have a natural talent for stitching or are looking for a new creative outlet, join the Yarnover Truck Girls at The OC Mix on Wednesday, December 9, from 5-9 p.m., at SOCO Collection for OC Stitch Night. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, you’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow members of the stitching community for a night of shopping, eating, and crafting fun.
SOCO Nights
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re invited to celebrate the holiday season at SOCO and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa on Sunday, December 13 from 3-6 pm. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a free family-friendly evening filled with live music, holiday activities, photos with Santa, face painting, and a photo booth. Complimentary gift-wrapping will be available for holiday shoppers for a suggested donation to benefit Project Hope Alliance.
SOCO Collection and The OC Mix is located at 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
For more information, visit southcoastcollection.
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