OC Weekend: Oceanfront Ice Skate; 'Capistrano Lights'; 'Nutcrackers'

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. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 17.

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

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Tuba Christmas at STC GardenWalk, Anaheim

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

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

Sherman Gardens 'Nights Of 1000 Lights' Holidays: Corona Del Mar - SOLD OUT

Pacific Chorale’s “Tis the Season!” Concert, Costa Mesa

American Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' With Symphony: Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

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

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

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

Etnies Skatepark 20-Year Anniversary, Lake Forest

Annual Live Nativity Play – International Celebration of Christmas, Huntington Beach

Breakfast With Santa: Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach

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

Oceanfront Ice Skating Rink: Huntington Beach

Coast City Ballet 'Nutcracker': Huntington Beach

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

Spectrum Center Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink: Irvine

Selma's: Meet & Greet (& Photo Op) with Santa Claus, Ladera Ranch

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy & Santa: Laguna Beach

Dear Santa - Free Family Festival, Santa, Crafts, Shopping, Movie, Mission Viejo

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

'Sunsets With Santa' Visits & Photos: Pier, San Clemente

Christmas Nights @ The Casa: Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, San Clemente

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:

• 'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In OC 2023
• OC Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• LA Weekend: Car Wash Santa; 'Nutcrackers' Galore; 'Love Actually' Live
• Inland Empire Weekend: Temecula On Ice; 'Christmas Story' On Stage; Toy Drives
• San Diego Weekend: 'Scrooge’s BIG Show' At Old Globe; 'Nutcrackers'
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Holiday-Light Shows Galore; 'Nutcrackers' Abound

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