Join the first-ever Newport Dunes Fire & Ice Festival and immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the holiday season! The picturesque bayside haven will undergo a magical transformation into a winter wonderland, featuring one of Orange County's most stunning outdoor ice skating rinks, a dazzling display of festive lights, and heartwarming holiday moments.
Don't miss the chance to revel in the breathtaking 33rd annual Lighting of the Bay, where more than fifty illuminated holiday decorations and Christmas trees will gracefully float on the serene, waveless bay.
Come make cherished memories and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Highlights of the Fire & Ice Festival include:
Ice Skating. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (last skate session starts at 8 p.m.)
- Monday - Thursday:
- December 18th - January 1st: 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fire Pits & S'more Kits Cozy up around the fire, roast marshmallows for s'mores, or savor a cup of hot chocolate.
Igloo Bar with Festive Sips & Snacks Open Wednesday - Sunday, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fire Dancing Catch mesmerizing fire dancing performances on Friday & Saturday nights, with two shows at 5:45 & 7:45 p.m.
Lighting of the Bay Experience the enchantment of over 50 floating holiday light displays on the bay.
Live Entertainment On select evenings, live entertainment and DJs to keep the festive spirit alive.
Holiday Inflatable Garden Take a stroll through the charming inflatables and snap holiday photos with family and friends. Open daily.
1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach.
The Latest from greer's oc
Pups & Pours Pairs Premium Pours With Senior Dogs
Spirits lovers and animal lovers have a reason to head to Hi-Time Wine Cellars on Saturday, Oct. 10. Their hosting Pups & Pours, a charity tasting benefiting The TM Crew, a rescue dedicated to senior dogs.
From 11…
Ben Bliss and Christopher Allen Bring an Evening of Song to Musco Center
Musco Center welcomes acclaimed tenor Ben Bliss to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., joined by pianist and conductor Christopher Allen for what promises to be an intimate and unforgettable evening of music.
Bliss has built a…
Microbiome Scientist, AI Author Headline Library Lectures
The Library Foundation of Newport Beach starts its 2026-2027 Spotlight on Science series, which is free to attend, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the new Witte Hall.
The first speaker is Rob Knight, a professor of pediatrics, bioengineering,…
Where to Eat Around the Newport Beach Film Festival
Film lovers, mark your calendars for Oct. 15-22, when the 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival returns to Triangle Square in Costa Mesa. Starlight Triangle Cinemas will screen feature films, documentaries, animated shorts, action sports films and international…
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 10.07.26 – Pups & Pours Pairs Premium Pours With Senior Dogs
- 10.04.26 – Ben Bliss and Christopher Allen Bring an Evening of Song to Musco Center
- 10.04.26 – Microbiome Scientist, AI Author Headline Library Lectures
- 10.01.26 – Where to Eat Around the Newport Beach Film Festival
- 09.28.26 – Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Opens New Laguna Beach Home
- 09.28.26 – Levain Bakery Brings Peanut Butter Cookie to Fashion Island
- 09.28.26 – Puesto Pours a Wellness-Minded Margarita With Cymbiotika
- 09.26.26 – Pete’s Spookeasy Returns to Huntington Beach This Fall
- 09.23.26 – SAVOR 2026 Set to Honor Orange County Legends Before Anticipated Sold-Out Crowd
- 09.22.26 – Ruin Bar Celebrates 10 Years at The LAB
- 09.21.26 – QUA Debuts Afternoon Tea With a Chinese Twist
- 09.21.26 – ENC Wine Walk Returns to Support Environmental Education
- 09.17.26 – Inside My Ritual Diaries
- 09.16.26 – Willem Dafoe to Headline “The Process Unlocked” Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival
- 09.15.26 – Broken Yolk Café Dishes Up Hope for OC Kids This Holiday Season
- 09.09.26 – Levain’s Black & White Weekend Comes to Orange County for the First Time
- 09.09.26 – LAWineFest Marks 21 Years With a New Home at the LA Equestrian Center
- 09.02.26 – Newport Dunes Celebrates Labor Day Weekend With Live Music, Beach Movies and Waterfront Fun
- 09.02.26 – Pacific Symphony Opens New Era with Joshua Bell, Celebrates Shelley’s First Season
- 08.30.26 – VOX Kitchen Brings Modern Chifa Flavor to Aliso Viejo
More Daily Doses
- 10.10.26 – Wild Strawberry Cafe’s Monster Cookies for National Cookie Month
- 10.06.26 – Newport Beach Film Festival Opens With ‘Frampton’
- 10.04.26 – Honda Center Serves Up New Eats and Big Shows
- 10.04.26 – StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island Oct. 14-18
- 10.01.26 – Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ to Close Newport Beach Film Festival
- 09.28.26 – NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced
- 09.28.26 – Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach
- 09.18.26 – Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween
- 09.18.26 – Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach
- 09.16.26 – Newport Beach Film Festival Turns 27, and the Lineup Is Stacked
- 09.15.26 – Purrs in Paradise Opens Its Doors at The CAMP
- 09.14.26 – Katella Commons Adds Five More Reasons to Get Hungry at OCVIBE
- 09.13.26 – Musco Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary Jubilee! With a Decade of Its Own Talent
- 09.09.26 – Maleza Brings Modern Mexican Flavor and Mezcal to The CAMP in Costa Mesa
- 08.30.26 – Zov’s Mediterranean Restaurant Set to Open on 17th Street in Costa Mesa
- 08.29.26 – Sweet Arrival: Levain Bakery Opens First Orange County Location at Fashion Island
- 08.26.26 – OCAPICA’s Tastemakers of Orange County Celebrates 10 Years of Community-Driven Cuisine
- 08.24.26 – Telefèric Barcelona Brings Spanish Flavor to Fashion Island
- 08.20.26 – Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns to Newport Beach in September
- 08.18.26 – Dream Glow Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty of Chinese Culture
