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Santa's Arrival & Lighting Ceremony
Mission Viejo, CA
Free; snacks for sale
By Simir Shah
Civic Center Plaza holds a holiday festival with make-and-take crafts, games, a petting zoo and live performances. Santa arrives on a fire engine and lights the city's holiday lights with the kids. A shuttle runs from the City Hall lot to North Paseo from 3 to 7pm.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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South OC depth 2026Annual event
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Nearby places
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