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Mission Inn Festival of Lights

November 22 - December 31, 2025

Mission Inn - Downtown Riverside

Located in Riverside’s Downtown Arts and Culture District, the 2025 Mission Inn Festival of Lights returns this holiday season with beautiful light displays, photo spots, food vendors, and family activities. It has become one of the nation’s most loved holiday events.

Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Spark of Love Toy Drive

November 24 - December 24, 2025

New, unwrapped toys can be donated at any of the 78 OC Fire Authority fire stations, as well as at OCFA Headquarters, from Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, December 24.

OCFA and KWAVE will also be hosting two community toy collection events, where you’re welcome to drop off new, unwrapped toys:

Saturday, December 6 | 10 AM to 2 PM
Walmart
951 Avenida Pico, San Clemente

Friday, December 12 | 10 AM to 2 PM
Walmart Supercenter
26502 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch

For more information please see link below

Winter Fest OC

November 28 - January 4, 2026

Lot A, OC Fair & Event Center

Get ready for Winter Fest OC as we bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County!

Winter Fest OC is SoCal’s largest winter festival, featuring ice tubing, ice skating under the star, mini slides, snowball tossing and freshly falling snow. Guests can also enjoy more than 30 carnival rides and attractions, nightly tree lighting ceremonies, live entertainment, holiday treats and immersive photo opportunities.

General admission prices vary. Parking is $12.
Please visit the website for details.

Calvary Schools Christmas Extravaganza

December 12, 2025

Calvary Chapel Schools
5:15pm

This special evening is the perfect opportunity to see our Preschool and Elementary campuses come alive with the wonder of the season.

You’ll begin with a cozy hot cocoa reception, where you can meet some of our caring staff and experience firsthand the Christ-centered community that families love at CCS.

Then, enjoy our beloved Christmas Extravaganza—a joyful celebration of worship, music, and student performances. It’s a beautiful glimpse into the heart of Calvary Chapel Schools, where faith, learning, and community come together in every season.

We would be honored to welcome your family and share what makes CCS such a special place for children to grow, learn, and flourish.

Carols & Candles

December 23 - 24, 2025

Vanguard University | Heath Lawn
4:00 pm

Carols and Candles is a free Christmas celebration for the Costa Mesa community hosted by Rockharbor Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening filled with cookie decorating, kids activities, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, classic Christmas carols, and a beautiful candlelight moment to close the night.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re part of a church or just looking for something special this season. Come as you are and enjoy a joyful night together. We hope to see you there!

Kid’s activities begin at 4pm; main gathering at 5pm
ASL interpretation available on Dec 23

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