The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Orange County

Knott’s Merry Farm
From November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024, Knott’s Merry Farm transforms into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday décor. Join in the fun with the ice skating spectacular, Snoopy on Ice, sing-along with the Calico Carolers, meet Santa Claus in his Christmas Village, and be dazzled by the various stage productions, including 'Home for the Holidays.' At night, Ghost Town comes alive with Snow and Glow, a holiday celebration of music, lights and a blanket of snow that falls from the sky.

Skating Under the Stars
At the Irvine Spectrum Center, visitors can Skate Under the Stars to their heart’s content at one of Orange County’s only outdoor ice rinks. The rink will be open daily during the holiday season at varying times, so be sure to check their schedule before visiting. On select nights, enjoy holiday entertainment just outside of H&M.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
With a sprinkle of pixie dust, the Disneyland Resort is transformed into a winter wonderland that runs November 10, 2023 - January 7, 2024. The iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle glimmers with Christmas lights, Jack Skellington takes over Haunted Mansion Holiday, and boughs of holly line Main Street. Visitors can also enjoy favorites like "it’s a small world" Holiday with over 100,000 lights, the beloved "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade, and the night-time firework spectacular "Believe...In Holiday Magic."

Winter Fest OC
Hitch up the sleigh and head over to Winter Fest OC, Southern California's biggest winter celebration at the OC Fair and Event Center. The festive event brings over 2 million lights, ice skating, a North Pole journey, holiday carnival, live entertainment, and more Orange County. The winter wonderland takes place November 24, 2023 - January 7, 2024.