LIGHTS
from page 17
ence features holiday scenes and favorite seasonal characters using the latest LED technology and digital animations through Dec. 26. Tickets must be purchased online. Angel Stadium, 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim; MagicofLights. com/ Anaheim.
Holidays at the Park: The Great Park’s Palm Court has been transformed into a light display honoring the site’s military past, plus there are mini elf homes featuring the city of Irvine’s 50th anniversary logo hidden throughout the complex. And until Jan. 2, the Artist Studio offers a winter-themed pop-up museum for all ages. Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, (949) 724-6247; www.cityofirvine.org/greatpark/ holidayz- park.
Winterscape: From Dec. 10-23, the Outpost at San Juan Capistrano morphs into a wintry land, with the first Festival of Trees, featuring live Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. There’s also live entertainment, dining options from local food trucks, ice skating, ice curling, table tennis, cornhole and “Redneck Horseshoes.” The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano; sanjuanoutpost. com.
57th Annual Holiday Wassail Concert: The beloved Chapman tradition returns to the university’s Musco Center on Dec. 11, with a concert of seasonal favorites performed by the Chapman University Singers, University Choir and Treble Choir, along with music performed by the Chapman Orchestra. Musco Center for the Arts, 1 University Dr., Orange, (844) 626-8726; events.chapman.edu/84228.
Villa Park Dry Land Boat Parade: Starting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 from the parking lot of Villa Park High School, more than 50 vessels—boats on trailers, golf carts, Segways, trucks, classic cars and more— covered in lights and decorations to the theme “Joy to the World” will make their way to the Villa Park Town Center. Parade route starts at Villa Park High School, 18042 Taft Ave., Villa Park; villapark. co/ wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ Boat_Parade_Map_2021.pdf.
113th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights: “Jingle on the Waves” from Dec. 15-19, as beautifully decorated, well-lit yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes parade along the harbor, beginning and ending at Lido Isle. Newport Harbor, Newport Beach; www. christmasboatparade. com.
Snoopy House: The area in front of Costa Mesa City Hall glows with the warmth of Christmas and Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters for five days starting Dec. 17. Kids can enjoy miniature train rides, and anyone of any age can get a photo with Santa and write letters to him. There are also performances from local musical groups over the weekend. All events are free. Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa;
www.costamesaca.gov/residents/ annual- events/ snoopyhouse- holiday- display.
Holiday Festival: The Muck fills with the sites and sounds of the holidays on Dec. 19. In addition to performances by Noelle Lidyoff, the Sugar Daddies, the Kamaaina Glee Club and Momentum Dance, there are family-friendly activities, live music, free art workshops for kids, and an arts and crafts sale. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, (714) 738-6595; themuck.org/ programing/2021-12-19.
