Celebrate the Holidays in Anaheim, CA!
We love living in Anaheim, especially around the holidays. There’s so much holiday cheer filling the city, with the streets lit up with decorations, holiday music pouring from downtown shops, and groups putting on holiday performances. There are so many great opportunities to have some fun and enjoy this special time of year!
Whether you live here or are just visiting for the holidays, you’ll have a great time. There are dozens of fun and festive things going on in Anaheim this year, and we’ve put together a list of the best activities in the area. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic date activity, or a place to shop for unique gifts, Anaheim is the perfect place to be!
Activities
Disneyland is magical any time of the year, but especially during the holiday season. But there’s much more going on in and around Anaheim this year. Here are some great holiday activities.
Disney Festival of Holidays: Disney goes all out for the holidays! This multiholiday festival celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings’ Day. There’s music, dance, and interactive experiences for the whole family. Come experience the Disney Festival of Holidays and learn all about the various holiday celebrations around the world.
Anaheim Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Village: Take photos with Santa, enter the Candy Canine dog costume contest, shop local vendors, and watch as we light up the tree in front of Anaheim City Hall to mark the start of the holiday season! The tree lighting ceremony will feature lighting of the tree, as well as performances by Sean Oliu, the Anaheim Ballet, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the combined choirs of the Anaheim Union High School District.
Knott’s Merry Farm: For select days in November and December, Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into Knott’s Merry Farms, complete with holiday ice shows featuring the cast of Peanuts, a nightly tree lighting ceremony, carolers, crafts, and falling snow. Indulge in the special sights, sounds, and smells of this special season and make memories at Knott’s Merry Farms.
Shows and Performances
Many say the best part of the holidays is the great music. Luckily for you, Anaheim has tons of amazing performances lined up for the 2023 season. There are classic concerts, religious concerts, operas, ballets, acapella groups, and all sorts of other spectacular performances. Here are a few options for you to consider!
Celtic Woman Christmas: Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman with Pacific Symphony. Featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite Yuletide songs performed by them over the years. Prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance, and holiday cheer.
Los Angeles Symphony Christmas Concert: Los Angeles Symphony presents a holiday concert showcasing classic opera arias and Christmas music. Maestro Hyun S. Joo leads 50 musicians, a 50-member choir, and featured soloists through stirring renditions of favorite holiday classics. Featuring soprano Anastasia Malliaras, baritone Ryan Wolfe, and tenor Arnold Livingston Geis.
Merry-Achi Christmas: This traditional Mexican holiday celebration is filled with seasonal songs, dances, and festive holiday performances. Headlining this event is one of the nation’s premier mariachi bands as well as America’s first all-female mariachi band and Sabor Mexico, an amazing dance company.
Shopping
The end of the year brings with it a host of great holiday fairs and shops. They’re the perfect place to find handmade gifts that your loved one will never suspect. Here are a few places in Anaheim you shouldn’t pass up.
Old World Arts & Crafts Show: If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind product or item, look no further! The Old World Arts & Crafts Show features the crafts and goods from some of the region’s best craftsmen. Expect to find custom-made jewelry, handsoap, baskets, clothing, ceramics, holiday decor, hand-sewn blankets and clothing, and so much more. You’ll have to take a look for yourself! Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 17.
Snowy Pines Christmas Trees: This local institution has been serving Southern California for over 45 years and offers noble, grand, Nordmann, and Douglas fir trees, as well as silver tips, affectionately known as Charlie Brown trees. Trees range in size from 1 foot to 20 feet. Snowy Pines also offers professional flocking and fire-retardant services. They’ll even come and decorate your home if you’d like!
Downtown Disney District: Is there anyone that doesn’t love a good Disney souvenir? Shop for both the kids and adults in your life in the Downtown Disney District. You’ll find plenty of Disney swag, but you’ll also be able to shop for home decor, gadgets, and plenty of other options. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to stop for dinner at any one of the several restaurants located near the shops.
Opportunities to Share
One great thing about the holidays is the outpouring of support for those less fortunate. Here are a few great places and activities you can contribute to this year.
Christmas Together 2023: Families Together of Orange County puts on this amazing beneficial event each year. Thousands of children are made happy each holiday season when they receive Christmas toys and get to enjoy carnival rides, raffles, games, and plenty of tasty food. It’s hard to make all of this happen for families in need, so please consider donating toys, games, food, or time to help make this amazing community event a success!
UNIVISION Winter Wonderland: TOY DRIVE!: This opportunity to share is much more than a simple toy drive. In addition to receiving a toy, children and families will have access to free haircuts, health screenings, and more. Providing these services to children in need isn’t easy; please consider donating your time or your money to this noble cause. Let’s spread some cheer this year!
Safe Celebration
Everyone loves a good candle this time of year, but up to 7,500 fires are started each year because of household candles. Be extra careful when lighting candles in your apartment, especially if placing them in your bedroom. Battery-powered candles can achieve the same ambiance without the added danger of an open flame. Whatever you do, never leave your holiday candles unattended during the day or overnight.
Christmas trees can be another fire hazard. If you’ve brought a real Christmas tree into your apartment during this holiday season, make sure you keep it watered so it isn’t quite as dangerous. Keep all open flames, especially candles, away from the branches and needles, and make sure you turn all holiday and strand lights off when you’re not at home or able to keep an eye on your tree. You never know when electrical issues might cause fires.
Make sure you save some time this year to pencil in some unique holiday activities! There’s plenty to do, from holiday ballets and concerts to Disney events and holiday markets. Round up some family and friends and start having fun! From everyone at The Jackson Apartments in Anaheim, CA, Happy Holidays!
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