December 8, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pacific Coast Highway
Corona del Mar, CA
Free, cdmchamber.com
Each year The Walk brings together thousands of fun-loving people into the Village of Corona del Mar for live entertainment (over 12 bands,) food, prizes and games in true holiday spirit! The popular Fireman's Grill BBQ provided by the Newport Beach Fire Department, restaurant tastings, vendors, snap shots with Santa Claus, bounce houses, bungee jumping, holiday characters and a petting zoo are a few of the attractions.
Stop by the beer & wine garden to quench your thirst. The Corona del Mar annual Christmas Walk is a fantastic way for people to personalize the town that they drive through or reside in. It's a fascinating afternoon of sights, sounds and tastes!
December 5-22, 2024, 5-8 p.m.
Actual dates: December 5, 12, & 19, 2024 (Member Nights)
December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, 2024,
5-8 p.m.
Three entry times: 5 pm, 6 pm, & 7 pm
Sherman
Library and Gardens
$50, under age 3 free; $220 family membership, slgardens.org
Sherman Library & Gardens is always special with its thoughtfully arranged botanical displays and peaceful garden setting. But the gardens become magical during December when the lights go up in time for Nights of 1000 Lights. Light displays, live music, Santa, hot chocolate & s'mores warm the heart on cool coastal nights. And there's nothing more heart-warming than rekindling the the joys of sweet Candy Land through holiday decor reminiscent of the vintage board game from childhood memories:
For 13 Nights in December the public can stroll through Sherman Gardens
and experience a dazzling display of lights and whimsical things to do just
for fun. Kids love it, too! Stroll along the Rainbow Trail, past the
Lollypop Woods and the Gumdrop Mountains, through the Peppermint Stick
Forest, and the glistening light tunnel, on your way to the Candy Heart
Carnival, featuring carnival games for kids of all ages.
Visit the Molasses Swamp, the, and the on your way to visit Santa in
his workshop. Then head to the fire pit and whip up your own batch of
s'mores. The Garden Shop will be open and is a must-see for unique holiday
gift ideas. Make a wish at The Wishing Tree and create lasting
memories with friends and family celebrating the holidays at Sherman Library
& Gardens.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.