Where To See Santa In Mission Viejo This Christmas Season

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Mission Viejo families. In Mission Viejo, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Dec. 1 — Mission Viejo City Hall.
  • Santa Claus will arrive in style to the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Sunday, Dec. 1.
    This celebration for people of all ages kicks off at 3 p.m. with crafts, holidays games, petting zoo, food trucks and more. The Main Stage Entertainment will feature live performances, enchanting holiday shows, and lively dance routines.
    • At 6 p.m.,Santa arrives atop a fire engine to usher in the holidays with the help of children turning on Mission Viejo's spectacular lights.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

• The Shops at Mission Viejo (more information).
• Fashion Island (more information).
• Irvine Spectrum (more information).
• Dana Wharf (more information).
• San Clemente Pier* (more information).

*Free event.