The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Mission Viejo, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Saturday, November 21 · 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
The 55th annual holiday craft boutique, with more than 80 makers selling handmade goods, plus food and mimosas for sale.
Norman P. Murray Senior and Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way
City of Mission Viejo →Sunday, November 29 · 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Family holiday festival with activities and live entertainment, ending when Santa arrives by fire engine at 6 p.m. to switch on the city's holiday lights.
Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center
City of Mission Viejo →Wednesday, December 2 · 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus plus a mailbox for letters to Santa, on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings through December 20.
Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center
City of Mission Viejo →Sunday, December 6 · 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Free Chanukah festival hosted by Chabad of Mission Viejo with live music, crafts, cookie decorating, a petting zoo, latkes and a menorah lighting.
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way
City of Mission Viejo →No holiday events for 2026 are on Mission Viejo’s local calendars yet. They appear here as organizers post them; you can also share one.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Mission Viejo calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Mission Viejo from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.