Best Places To Go Caroling In OC
Christmas traditions are not the exclusive right of those who live in cold weather with snow. Christmas caroling can occur on a mild winter evening in Southern California just as well, and perhaps better, than it can surrounded by snow drifts in Connecticut. Orange County offers a variety of caroling opportunities at family-friendly festivals, festive-leaning neighborhoods and even ornament-festooned beaches. Join the chorus or simply assemble and delight in the musical magic at these various holiday-minded venues.
Balboa Village Christmas At The Beach 2013
Explorocean
600 E. Bay Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-8915
Date: Dec. 7, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
www.balboavillage.com
Norman Rockwell has nothing on Balboa Village. Despite a blatant tropical seaside setting, this enviable Newport district turns on the holiday charm as well as any New England neighborhood. Bathed in spirit all season, revelers gather on Saturday, December 7, for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Ride in an actual, complimentary horse-drawn carriage around the area and into the village where live entertainment, arts and crafts and your favorite holiday music and movies await. Organized and spontaneous caroling are a staple at this event as well and will surely get you in the spirit. Your family is invited to participate and, of course, welcome to spectate and enjoy.
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
Walter D. Ehlers Rec Center
8150 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 562-3860
Date: Dec. 7, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.buenapark.com
Caroling the streets of your neighborhood is a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer. For sheer efficiency, you can't beat the ready-made, if captive, audience of a craft fair. Many will be gathered at Elher's Community Center for the 43rd annual Candy Caneland festivities on Saturday, December 7 for food, games, a petting zoo, Santa and Mrs. Claus and a snow slide which forms the perfect backdrop for some holiday harmonizing. Spontaneous and orchestrated caroling are always encouraged at the event as well. Parking is limited so guests are advised to park at the Peak Park Pool and use the free shuttle: 7225 El Dorado Drive
Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk
2855 E. Coast Highway, Suite 101
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 673-4050
Date: Dec. 8, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.cdmchamber.com/events
A true Orange County tradition, the Christmas Walk draws and delights locals and visitors alike through the sights, sounds and smells of the season. A remarkable choir of carolers holds center stage in their holiday finery, welcoming one and all to help them on a journey from grandmother's house to Bethlehem. The walk also offers vendors, additional entertainment, a banner bbq and, of course, a bouncy house. This event is free and open to the public.
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City Of Orange Tree Lighting And Candlelight Choir Procession
230 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 744-7278
Date: Dec. 8, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
www.cityoforange.org
The festive song-sational weekend continues with an inspirational tree lighting ceremony in Old Towne, City of Orange. On Sunday, December 8, beginning at 3:30 pm, bring the family for some traditional holiday fun. Enjoy food and youth and family activities before gathering for a tree lighting accompanied by Orange Community Master Chorale singing all of the favorites of the season. Sing along with the choir if you feel so inclined.
Cypress Recreation Community Services Holiday Sing
5700 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 229-6780
Date: Dec. 12, 2013 at 6 p.m.
www.ci.cypress.ca.us/recreation
If you're looking for a community caroling event, you needn't look any further than something called "Holiday Sing." On Thursday, December 12, at 6 p.m., the Civic Center Green will light up, literally, with holiday lights, entertainers, food and communal cheer. Bring your lawn chairs and watch the local talent as area schools perform songs and skits, and invite you to sing along. Then spread the spirit, and some frosting, with family-fun cookie decorating, train rides and the Spark of Love Toy Drive.
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