If you’re ready to celebrate the season with your little ones in tow, here are the top places to go for Holiday Celebrating
All family-approved and filled with sparkle.
Christmas Train at Irvine Regional Park
This one’s a holiday rite of passage for OC families. Ride through the park under glowing lights to the “North Pole,” where Santa and Mrs. Claus are ready for photos. Kids can decorate cookies, visit the mini zoo, and soak in the magic of a real winter experience
no snow required.
Hanukkah Celebration at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Pretend City turns into a festival of lights with themed activities like dreidel spinning, candle lighting, and cultural crafts designed to introduce kids to the meaning behind Hanukkah in a playful, engaging way. A must for young learners and curious minds.
Tustin Tree Lighting Ceremony at Tustin Library Courtyard
A small-town tradition with big heart. Families can enjoy holiday crafts, school performances, a meet-and-greet with Santa, and community spirit that makes you proud to be local. Simple, sweet, and memory-making.
Modern Makers Mart Holiday Market (The District Tustin)
Shop small while sipping cider. This open-air holiday market has handmade gifts, live music, kids’ activities, and seasonal treats. It’s the perfect spot for picking up teacher gifts while letting the kids make ornaments and eat cookies.
Menorah Lighting at The Original Farmers Market
This L.A. classic celebrates the final night of Hanukkah with live music, sufganiyot (jelly donuts!), and a traditional candle lighting. It’s intimate, spirited, and filled with family-friendly joy.
Beverly Hills Menorah Lighting (Beverly Gardens Park)
Each night of Hanukkah, the menorah glows a little brighter. Families gather to enjoy music, stories, and traditional treats. It’s a peaceful, meaningful moment in the middle of the city’s sparkle.
Lunar Collective’s Hanukkah Celebration at Pan Pacific Park
This multicultural Hanukkah event blends Jewish tradition with Asian culture, featuring crafts, stories, and a family-style Chinese holiday meal. It’s an incredible way to expand kids’ cultural horizons while celebrating the season.
LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
A wild twist on a holiday classic. This immersive light experience winds through the zoo after dark, creating glowing animal lanterns, music, and themed displays. Kids can sip hot cocoa, spot twinkling tigers, and feel the joy of the holidays in every step.
Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Although not holiday-specific, this glowing garden walk through oversized light installations is pure seasonal magic. It’s stroller-friendly, ideal for bundled-up walks, and one of the most Instagrammable moments of the season.
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