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 available online HERE, walk-ups are welcome, while tickets last.
Families Together Tustin is dedicated to helping our community overcome obstacles to obtaining quality healthcare.
To find out more about The District’s Wonderfest events:
DECEMBER 2 – JANUARY 1
Hourly from 6-9 pm | AMC Fountain Courtyard
Wonderfest Dancing Light Show
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 every 30 minutes from 5 pm-9 pm nightly.
No RSVP is required, grab your favorite hot drink or dessert and join the festivities at the AMC Courtyard to watch the show! Free for all to enjoy.
DECEMBER 1 – JANUARY 1
Participating Restaurants
Winter Cocktail Tour
Enjoy the flavors of the season including a White Chocolate Candy Cane Martini and Old Fashioned Gingerbread Man, to a Winter Spritz and Peppermint Milo Cookies N
In partnership with OC Foodies and OC Restaurant Week, The District’s restaurants are crafting unique and delicious holiday cocktails you don't want to miss! Available for a limited time only.
CLICK HERE to find out more about the delicious cocktails and plan your visit.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 12-2 pm
In The Promenade
Family Christmas Party
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. Support handmade.
Free to attend. Wonderfest Passes* sold for Santa photos & activities with 100% to benefit Families Together Tustin. Click HERE to purchase your Wonderfest Passes.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 12-2 pm
In The Promenade
Kid-Centric Holidays
Enjoy photos with Santa, kid’s crafts & activities, a live DJ, face painting, The Little Folk Club live band sing-along, the Gingerbread man, and shop our outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of kid-centric shops. Support handmade.
Free to attend. Wonderfest Passes* sold for Santa photos & activities with 100% to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tustin. Click HERE to purchase your Wonderfest Passes.
DECEMBER 17 | 12-2 pm
In The Promenade
Pet Soiree
Enjoy pet photos with Santa, pet ornament crafts & activities, a live DJ, pet fashion show, pet tricks workshop, and shop our outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of Pet & Human booths. Shop homemade.
Free to attend. Wonderfest Passes* sold for Santa photos & activities with 100% to benefit Lost Love Rescue. Click HERE to purchase your Wonderfest Passes.
*TICKET PRICES - Click HERE to purchase your Wonderfest Passes
(100% Benefiting local non-profits - Help Us Give Back This Holiday Season):
- $15 Combo Family Santa Photo (4x6 print & digital emailed) & (1) Wonderfest Activity Pass
- $5 Each Additional Wonderfest Activity Pass - (1) Pass per child, no splitting.
*If you miss out on the limited release, tickets will be available on the day of the event starting at 11:00 am, while supplies last. The Holiday Craft Village will be open 11 am- 3 pm.
Wonderfest Activity Passes permit one (1) participation in each activity at the day's event. Valid on the event date purchased only. Cannot be shared, 1 pass is required per child. Participation in each activity is not guaranteed, activities are time permitting, line cut off at 1:45 pm.
Passes will be marked at each station - be sure to fill out the back and drop them at check-in on your way out to be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to The District! A limited supply of Santa Photo Passes and Activity Passes, while supplies last.
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