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Knott’s Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 7, 2024: Knott's Merry Farm offers Christmas activities and experiences for families inspired by the spirit of the holidays. Guests of all ages can enjoy Christmas shows, ice shows, a nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a Christmas light show throughout Camp Snoopy, and more.
Anaheim Ballet’s Nutcracker
NOVEMBER 24-25: Enjoy Anaheim Ballet's full-length Nutcracker with the Symphony Irvine.
A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 24: Join all your favorite Dickens characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come, and of course, everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker – Marionette Adaptation in Los Angeles
NOVEMBER 25 - JANUARY 7: Enjoy a marionette adaptation of the ballet classic. It's Bob's most beloved holiday show since its opening in 1969.
Pirates Take Christmas
DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 1: This yuletide adventure combines audience participation, heart-pounding action and the spirit of the season; along with a hearty 3-course Feast.
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas at Chance Theater in Anaheim
DECEMBER 1 - 23: Ooh, la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, she has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, does Christmas still stand a chance of being splendiferous?
Nutcracker for Kids at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 2: See Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet performed in a condensed version created just for kids! This concert finishes with a visit from Santa and annual holiday sing-along.
Narrated Nutcracker at Central Library in Huntington Beach
DECEMBER 2-3: Festival Ballet Theatre’s lavish 45-minute, narrated rendition of The Nutcracker is specially designed to introduce young children to the beauty of classical ballet and music.
Merry-Achi Christmas at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
DECEMBER 2 & 3: The annual tradition Merry-Achi Christmas returns to Cerritos in a colorful Mexican holiday celebration filled with seasonal songs, dance, and festive merriment.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Pantages Theatre
DECEMBER 6-17: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos.
A Cinderella Christmas at Laguna Playhouse
DECEMBER 7-29: A wild, wacky, and interactive holiday event featuring all of your favorite characters, A Cinderella Christmas sets the age-old fairytale of Cinderella to modern music, with a comical twist and incredible magic!
Debbie Allen’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker in Redondo Beach
DECEMBER 7-10: Debbie Allen has taken the ballet classic and given it fresh, new context with lively characters, new music by industry legends, diverse choreography, spectacular aerial arts and state-of-the-art projection to create an immersive, vibrant and memorable theater experience for all ages.
American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
DECEMBER 8-17: Southern California’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. This magical treat for the whole family features an impressive cast of over 100 performers, incredible sets and costumes, and Pacific Symphony performing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score!
A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot
DECEMBER 8-10 & 15-17: The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. Stay after and meet the cast of this family-friendly performance that's perfect for your Christmas activities!
Las Posadas at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs
DECEMBER 8: Take the whole family out to enjoy this traditional cultural event as you go through Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of shelter through this guided, candle-lit procession through Heritage Park.
An Evening of Holiday Music at Laguna Hills Community Center
DECEMBER 8: Enjoy a performance by the Concordia Handbell Choir and the Pollytechnic Brass Quintet.
A Christmas Carol at Long Beach Playhouse
DECEMBER 9-23: In this quick-paced, highly theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his material wealth and the blessings that come with generosity.
Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker in Irvine
DECEMBER 9-24: Festival Ballet Theatre's family-friendly production of The Nutcracker features colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, making this age-old tradition sparkle like new.
Holiday Concert on the Pier at Redondo Beach
DECEMBER 9: Enjoy this free community event featuring: live holiday music, activity books, holiday photos, sponsor giveaways, and charity toy drive.
Long Beach Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
DECEMBER 16-17 & 22-23: This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, on-stage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200.
Navidad en Mexico at La Mirada Theatre
DECEMBER 16: This vibrant production celebrates Mexico’s festive Christmas traditions and folklore through music, song and dance.
Holiday Dance Extravaganza at Laguna Hills Community Center
DECEMBER 16: Enjoy an evening of holiday performances from local studios. Dessert and light refreshments will be served.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Wiltern Theatre
DECEMBER 17: Experience the international cast performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets, and hand-crafted sets and costumes.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 19-24: Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.
Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico in Orange
DECEMBER 20-21: Music and dance from across Mexico's diverse regions blend the traditions of Indigenous cultures, Spanish heritage, and diverse cultural influences in an exciting night of festive family fun.
Drumline Live Holiday at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
DECEMBER 22: Drumline Live’s soulful renditions of favorite holiday songs will include chart-topping holiday classics with a marching band twist of Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Motown, and Hip-Hop.
The Nutcracker Ballet at La Mirada Theatre
DECEMBER 23: This production of The Nutcracker is suitable for audiences of all ages, and can include numerous local dance students. The sets, complete with a gloriously gigantic Christmas tree, came all the way from Russia.
Fiesta Navidad at Segerstrom
DECEMBER 23: One of Orange County’s most beloved holiday events, Fiesta Navidad, features the Grammy Award®-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a concert filled with festive music and dance.
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