January in Orange County is bursting with energy and excitement, offering a variety of events to kick off the new year in style. From winter wonderlands to quirky local traditions and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, cultural celebrations, or unique outings, this month’s lineup promises to deliver unforgettable experiences. Let’s explore what’s happening around town and make this January one to remember!
Huntington Beach Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast January 1, 2025
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. No wetsuits – that’s cheating!
Schedule:
10:15 Announcements, recognition of sponsors and volunteers, speeches, and awards
10:45 Appearances by City Dignitaries and the Chamber of Commerce
11:15 Costume Contest judging and awards
11:45 Water Safety presentation by HB Lifeguards
12-noon Participants line on the sand for the SPLASH. After the SPLASH – there is the announcement of raffle and auction winners!
LOCATION:
PCH & Main
Huntington Beach, CA
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association Hairiest Man Contest
Saturday, January 4, 2025
11 am – 3 pm
One of the wackiest contests the Fiesta Association holds. You must come to the sign-ups with a “Smooth Puss” (clean-shaven) and ready to be photographed for the “Most Wanted” poster. You then have 9 weeks to grow a beard or mustache that will be judged at the Fiesta Grande in March.
There is a $5.00 entry fee to support the Swallow’s Day Parade.
LOCATION:
Swallows Inn
Ortega Hwy & Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920
Costa Mesa Winter Fest OC
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites and all-new activities! Activities include: North Pole Journey, ice skating under the stars, 150-foot-long ice tubing slide, snowboard simulator, carnival thrills, food and drinks, holiday market, photo ops., and so much more!
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Costa Mesa Cruisin’ 2 Freedom Car Cruise, Car Show and Dinner
January 18, 2025
Join the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation’s Cruisin’ 2 Freedom Car Cruise, Car Show, and Dinner to support organizations that fight human trafficking.
Guests will cruise down the California coastline with cars reminiscent of those seen on In-N-Out T-shirts and finish the drive at the OC Fair & Event Center. All attendees will enjoy a Double-Double made fresh to order from the In-N-Out Burger Cookout trucks, participate in raffle giveaways, bid on exciting silent and live auction items, and receive a commemorative T-shirt and gift.
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach to OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
INFORMATION:
(949) 509-4000
Anaheim Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin
January 19, 2025
4 pm-5:30 pm
Reality is just a story.
Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic, for an evening of World-Class Wonders at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. The show features breathtaking magic paired with a captivating narrative. Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, and feel inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together. You are welcomed into a unique world of infinite possibilities. The show features original magic and is designed for adults, but is suitable for those who are mature 7+.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information
Lake Forest SnowFest
January 25, 2025
10:30 am
Slide into the new year with Snowfest on January 25, 2025. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the snow, games, and a sled ride down Mount Pittsford! The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and offers three sessions for families. Wristbands are $10 per person.
Get your wristbands at the Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center today – they sell out fast!
LOCATION:
Pittsford Park
21701 Pittsford Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630
INFORMATION:
For more information, please call The Lake Forest Recreation Center at 949-273-6960
San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistranoaste of San Juan
Thursday, January 30, 2025
6-9 pm
Help launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas at The Limo Barn at Reata Park. The Taste brings together many of San Juan’s marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt you with the ‘tastes’ of their fare. Includes live music. Tickets are only $50 for general admission
LOCATION:
San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920
Costa Mesa TET FESTIVAL
January 31 – February 2, 2025
Helping preserve Vietnamese culture, the Tet Festival boasts about the attraction of over 100,000+ audiences and hundreds of booths in the span of a three-day weekend event. Visitors are immersed in a vibrant array of traditional foods, live entertainment, festive games, and customs celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
Costa Mesa
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