OC Weekend: 'Grinch' On Stage; Christmas Eve Nutcrackers; Winter Fest

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 24.

Double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

• ALSO SEE: OC Restaurants Open Christmas Eve & Day, Plus Takeout Specials

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Santa's North Pole Experience at STC GardenWalk, Anaheim

Captain's Auction Warehouse Auction - Pinballs & Arcades, Anaheim

'Knott's Merry Farm' Holidays: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Lil' Dickens Carolers: Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar

South Coast Repertory's Dickens 'A Christmas Carol': Costa Mesa

'Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!' The Musical: Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

'Arctic Ice Skating Trail' At Winter Fest OC: Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

'Winter Fest OC' Holiday Fun, Snow Play & Rides: Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

Lessons and Carols at All Saints Anglican Church, Fountain Valley

Ballet Repertory Theatre 'The Nutcracker': Golden West College, Huntington Beach

Oceanfront Ice Skating Rink: Huntington Beach

Festival Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker': Barclay Theatre, Irvine

'Hikari - Festival of Lights' & Santa: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Spectrum Center Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink: Irvine

Christmas Eve Service, Los Alamitos

Laguna Dance Theatre/Laguna Ballet 'Nutcracker': Mission Viejo

Christmas Eve Services at Mount of Olives Church, Mission Viejo

'Fire & Ice Fest' & Outdoor Skating Rink: Newport Dunes, Newport Beach

Holiday 'Capistrano Lights': Mission San Juan Capistrano

Winter Village & Ice Skating Rink: Santa Ana

'Holidays At The Cube' Events: Discovery Cube OC Children's Museum, Santa Ana
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ALSO SEE:

Christmas Brunch & Dinner: OC Restaurant & Takeout Specials 2023

OC Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Boat Rides With Santa; Ugly Sweater Parties; 'Snowtopia'
• LA Weekend: Christmas Ferris Wheel; Las Posadas Fest; Lit-Up Fairplex
• San Diego Weekend: Holiday Lights Walk- & Drive-Thrus; Wildlife Refuge Tours
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Sundar Shadi Holiday Display; 70-Home 'Crippsmas' Walk

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