Looking for holiday festivities in Anaheim, California this year? Look no further — here are fun Christmas activities for every age and taste!

1. Visit a Christmas Tree Lot & Find The Perfect Tree

Few activities are as quintessentially Christmas than visiting a tree lot and choosing your own fresh-cut Christmas tree. Look for pop-up tree lots in Anaheim, CA around Thanksgiving, or visit one of the highly reviewed lots like Tree Kings Christmas Tree Lot, Christmas Tree Village or Richfield Pines Christmas Tree Farm.

2. Attend an Anaheim Christmas Parade

Kids both young and old enjoy the festive Christmas parades around Anaheim, CA. Disneyland® Resort puts on an annual Christmas Fantasy parade, which is arguably the best in the area. Anaheim also hosts a holiday parade downtown, which usually includes face painting, trolley rides, pictures with Santa, crafts, and even a real snow play area!

3. Take In the Christmas Lights

Anaheim may not get snow for the holidays, but the area makes up for it with festive lights in nearly every neighborhood. Great areas to visit for strolling (or driving!) along and enjoying Christmas lights are the Brea neighborhood and Candy Cane Lane in Corona. Often, residents will offer hot chocolate and cookies on weekends, and California’s mild winter weather creates the perfect atmosphere for a quaint Christmas stroll.

If you’re looking for a more beachy vibe, don’t miss the Cruise of Lights, a 45-minute narrated boat tour down Huntington Harbor where you’ll see thousands of light displays on the docks, boats, and homes. You’ll also want to stop by the Fountain Valley 56,000 Lights Christmas House on the corner of Stanislaus Street & Apache River Avenue in Fountain Valley!

4. Get a Picture Taken with Santa

Many children look forward to having their picture taken with Santa Claus and his elves or reindeer every holiday season. The Anaheim Plaza and Brea Mall usually offers photos with Santa starting early December and extending through Christmas Eve.

5. Look for Holiday-Themed Anaheim Events

Look for special holiday Anaheim events that often change from year to year. Venues like the Fullerton Arboretum have hosted candlelit Christmas walk-throughs on paths that wind around some 4,000 unique plant species and nearby hotels host holiday brunches. Gingerbread house and Christmas craft workshops, tree decorating classes, holiday shopping boutiques and bazaars, and winter festivals are just some of the exciting options for Anaheim, CA families this holiday season.

6. Watch a Christmas-Themed Play or Musical

Like most areas, Anaheim has its own take on holiday classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Christmas Carol. Look at Chance Theater first for tickets; they often have a variety of holiday shows to enjoy throughout the season. The Musco Center for the Arts in Orange also typically offers holiday shows, including The Nutcracker by the Anaheim Ballet.

7. Attend a Holiday Party

Some businesses in the Anaheim area will host holiday balls or other upscale events for adults who wish to enjoy some holiday festivities away from the kids. Dress up and mingle with like-minded individuals while sipping sparkling cranberry champagne and nibbling Christmas-themed hors d’oeuvres. Fancy parties not your style? Look for other options like pajama parties, holiday breakfasts, and other casual get-togethers.

8. Watch a Tree Lighting

Tree lightings can be magical for both children and adults. Sing carols, sip hot chocolate, and watch the magic of a giant Christmas tree being lit up for the first time during the season!

Anaheim offers a wide variety of holiday festivities for everyone. No matter what you choose to do for the holidays, remember to take it slow and really soak in the beauty of the season.

Looking for an Anaheim Hotel for Christmas?

If you’re staying in or near Anaheim for the holidays, let Camelot Inn & Suites provide you with the classic, stylish comfort. Conveniently located across from Disneyland® Resort, we offer a vast array of amenities to make your holiday stay even more special.