Mission Viejo Tree Ceremony with Santa's Arrival 

December 1, 2024, 3-6 p.m. | 6 p.m. Santa arrives

Civic Center
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA
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Mission Viejo is a city filled with holiday spirit. Each year for over 40 years the community has launched the holiday season with a Gifts & Goodies Boutique. Next comes the tree lighting ceremony and arrival of Santa.

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style

• Make and take craft projects
• Holiday-themed games
• Petting zoo a
• Interactive Bubble Pop Experience
• Snacks and goodies available for purchase
• Main Stage Entertainment
• Holiday performances,  dance routines
• Santa arrives to light the tree

Ring in the holidays when Santa arrives on a fire engine and turns on the holiday lights. Santa's Arrival Celebration & Marine Children Toy Drive, plus make-it-take-it crafts, family activities and holiday stories provide an evening of fun for everyone. Snacks and goodies available for purchase. Bring an unwrapped toy for the children of adopted Marines.

If you're a nut for holiday celebrations, be sure to buy tickets for the Nutcracker Ballet production often held at Mission Viejo's Saddleback College, McKinney Theatre. It's a delightful production produced by local ballet dance companies.

Fun events throughout the year include Easter Bunny Days, a Halloween adventure and summer concerts.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.