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Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...

Join the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade in this cruise offered by Newport Landing. This magical holiday event spans miles of waterfront estates, with homes, yachts, docks, and the whole landscape lit up for the holiday season. The two-hour cruise is part of the parade itself. Learn more...

Guests will enjoy a delicious dining experience while being entertained with an astonishing display of special effects wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels. The entertainment is a classic story of good vs. evil that offers the perfect blend of action, adventure, comedy and romance, along with the opportunity to interact in the adventure. Learn more...

The Grove Theatre presents a whimsical holiday play for the whole family based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. In The Elves and the Shoemaker, a kind shoemaker gives his last pair of shoes to a beggar. When he goes to make a replacement pair on Christmas Eve, he receives unexpected assistance from five magical elves. Learn more...

The Anaheim Ducks host their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Kings, at the Honda Center. The Ducks' roster features rising star center Corey Perry and ace passer Chris Getzlaf. The Kings counter with NHL points leader Anze Kopitar. Learn more...

Home to more than 12,500 ocean animals, representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this world-class aquarium features a wide array of hands-on activites, live and video presentations, and more. During Shark Summer, see and touch sharks and rays, and see growing shark embryos in the Shark Zone activity area. Learn more...

Like the old-fashioned TV specials we grew up with, Mysterium's new show is a holiday extravaganza that the entire family can enjoy together. It's singing, it's dancing, it's Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza with a little Winter Solstice and Posada thrown in. This Christmas Special promises to be a cheery new tradition. Learn more...

The Philharmonic Society presents this year's installment of Fiesta Navidad, a Christmas concert with a Latin flavor. It's perennially one of the Society's most popular events. The musical journey begins with the traditional petition for lodging (Posada), followed by mariachi music selections. The evening concludes with a traditional sing-along of holiday favorites, including "Feliz Navidad" and many more. Learn more...

3D Theatricals presents the family musical Peter Pan at OC Pavilion. Based on J.M. Barrie's classic book, the musical centers on the Darling children, who are taken by the title character to the magical Neverland to do battle with a group of pirates led by Captain Hook. The score includes "I've Got To Crow," "I'm Flying" and "I Won't Grow Up." Learn more...

In this seasonal sequel to The Marvelous Wonderettes finds the girls returning to their hometown for a holiday celebration with their family and friends, complete with great Wonderette renditions of 60s holiday tunes. When Santa turns up missing from the company Christmas party, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, and songs such as "Little Saint Nick" and "It's a Marshmallow World," to save the day. It's an energetic show for all ages. Learn more...

Little Women: The Broadway Musical brings the classic coming-of-age novel to the stage, filled with drama, romance, humor and song. Rambunctious Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth, and romantic Amy take on life under the watchful eye of their beloved Marmee, while their father is away during the Civil War. Learn more...

The town of Newport Beach is known for its holiday decorations; hundreds of waterfront estates, docks, and landscapes are lit with extravagant themed light displays throughout the month of December. Enjoy the sights of Newport Harbor on this Newport Landing cruise. Learn more...

Concourse Entertainment Center's Wednesday Night Family Special features one bowling lane for one hour, one large two-topping pizza, $5 in arcade tokens and shoe rentals for up to 8 people. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of games for children and adults. Learn more...

Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Honda Center. Led by star right wing Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks are contenders in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Learn more...

Imagine yourself at a feast hosted by a royal wizard. Saucy serving wenches bring you hearty food, tempting beverages, and their unique sense of humor. Meanwhile, Merlin the Magician provides an evening of entertainment, magic and comedy. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Learn more...

Huntington Beach's own youth production company, Ballet Etudes, will presents its 13th annual full-length Nutcracker ballet at the Historic Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Witness Clara's receipt of her beautiful Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the toy soldiers and the mice, watch it snow on stage and take a trip to the land of the sweets with the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and the lovely Waltz of the Flowers. Learn more...

Having set box office records for the past two years, Festival Ballet Theatre's lavish full-length production of The Nutcracker returns to the Barclay, featuring world-renowned guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, FBT's professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across Southern California. Join the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and a cast hundreds on a magical journey that's fun for the whole family. Learn more...

Kerry Records once again presents a joyful night of music-making, storytelling, dance, laughter, and plenty of Irish soul, celebrating the beautiful wonder Irish Christmas. Special guests include button accordion wizard David Munnelly, the great Kieran Munnelly on flute and sensational fiddler Bella Issakova, along with the dance from The Kerry Dance Troupe, a team of top-ranked dancers in the world of competitive Irish dance, and a host of singers and actors. Learn more...

See, hear, and interact with fascinating exhibits exploring science and nature at Discovery Science Center. Current exhibits at the museum include DinoQuest, the 4-D movie Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, plus a wide array of national touring exhibits. Learn more...

The Professional Guest Artist Series at Saddleback College is thrilled to present Laguna Ballet's The Nutcracker. Over 75 Orange County students come together each year, under the direction of Artistic Director Shery Gilbert, to present this full-length Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's most famous composition and the most popular ballet in the world. A family favorite holiday tradition! Learn more...