Costa Mesa Christmas Lights 2026

Guests join the Segerstrom Family for a traditional holiday tree lighting and Santa's arrival at Town Center Park. The event includes live performances by members of the Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, and South Coast Repertory. Audiences can also enjoy presentations...

Spectators can watch dozens of brightly decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes sail through the harbor, alongside waterfront estates illuminated for the Ring of Lights contest. The celebration includes an opening fireworks display off Newport Pier as well as synchronized...

Guests set sail along a wintry waterway transformed with whimsical seasonal décor and jubilant regional adornments on a global tour of good cheer. Inside, a costumed chorus of children sings traditional holiday tunes alongside the classic theme song. Outside, the...

Knott’s Merry Farm transforms the park into a winter festival filled with thousands of twinkling lights, themed garland, and seasonal displays. Visitors can watch the musical revue Home for the Holidays, see an ice skating show starring the Peanuts Gang,...

Passengers take an enchanting train ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their picture taken with personal cameras or by the railroad. The...

Passengers board the train to view thousands of sparkling holiday lights and festive scenes along a continuous one-mile loop through the park. After the ride, visitors can explore Santa’s Village for festive photo displays, hot chocolate, and seasonal snacks. Guests...

Community members and families gather along the coastline to watch sparkling snowflakes illuminate Main Street and the Huntington Beach Pier. The celebration features a snowflake lighting ceremony that turns the downtown area into a festive holiday display. The event also...

Visitors can experience a holiday light display presented in SunWheel Court. The celebration features an accompanying light show illuminating a 75-foot holiday tree.

Guests can stroll along the bay to view dozens of floating holiday light displays and Christmas trees anchored in the water. Live fire dancing performances take place with the illuminated bay as a backdrop, alongside fire pits for roasting marshmallows...

Visitors take a tractor wagon ride out to a festive walking path illuminated by thousands of twinkling holiday lights across the farm. Guests can navigate a holiday corn maze, explore the Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and visit the pollinator garden. The...

Visitors can take an evening walk through the outdoor light displays set up throughout the Palm Court. The display includes festive installations and photo opportunities, such as sitting inside Santa's sleigh. Holiday-themed classes and activities for the entire family are...

Guests can watch performances from local schools and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Family activities include train rides, games, holiday crafts, writing letters to Santa, and creating cards for veterans. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies are also served while...

Experience the enchanting Snoopy House Holiday Display, a cherished annual tradition in Costa Mesa. This festive event transforms the city hall area into a winter wonderland with a dazzling Snoopy Lights Display set to music. Visitors can enjoy nightly train...

Experience the magic of the holidays from the water with the Cruise of Lights®. This celebrated event transforms Huntington Harbour into a dazzling spectacle of festive illumination. Glide through the canals on a narrated boat tour, witnessing thousands of lights...