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3 Best Orange County Holiday Markets

3 Best Orange County Holiday Markets

Have you started your Christmas shopping? Time sure does fly by and before you know it, Santa Claus will be coming to town! I’m so excited that it’s already the Christmas season! And you know what that means… it’s time to start shopping for gifts to put under the Christmas tree!

If you’re like me, and like to get an early start on your holiday shopping, you’re probably already trying to come up with fun and festive gifts for family and friends. I always try to get special and unique holiday gifts every year for everyone on my list. It just makes for some extra holiday fun to see the joy on their faces when they open up their gifts! Nothing like playing Santa Claus!

I know it’s easy to give money or gift cards, but I think a gift should be something special. Something that can be remembered and held on to for years to come. Thank goodness that it’s time for one of my favorite holiday shopping Christmas events in Orange County!

I always love visiting holiday markets because I find the most unique and thoughtful gifts at the holiday craft boutique. There’s just something about going to the markets during the Christmas season and spreading holiday cheer. It’s always a fun time because they go all out with holiday decorations, food trucks, holiday crafts, carnival games, holiday music, and festive holiday lights.

 

Keep reading for a list of my favorite Orange County holiday markets!

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Old World Christmas Market- Huntington Beach

A really cool place to shop for the holiday season, the indoor dining room at the Old World Christmas Market is transformed into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas items, treats, holiday music, and great decorations. The market definitely gets you into the holiday spirit, and it is a great holiday market to visit with the family.

The market sells hard-to-find items from Sweden, Germany, France, Denmark, and Norway. You can also find special European beer, baked goods, candy, toys, chocolate, and so many unique holiday gifts. The event in Orange County goes through November and December. Click here to see the dates and times of the event.

Address: 7561 Center Ave. #49 Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647

Sawdust Winter Fantasy- Laguna Beach

The Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Beach is one of my favorite places to get fun holiday gifts and is a long-standing winter holiday event in Orange County. Running November 22 – December 22, 2024, you can purchase handmade gifts made by over 160 different local artists. And while you shop, the family can enjoy live music, a magic act, puppeteers, kid’s crafts, and visit Santa Claus. They also offer arts and crafts classes during the event. Click here to get to the main page for tickets, dates, and times.

Address: Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, Ca. 92651

Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar

A great place to visit during the holiday season is the Crystal Cove Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Bazaar! The event will take place on December 7, 2024, and runs from 10 am – 6 pm. You can shop for gifts with local vendors and artisans, paint watercolor holiday cards, take photos with Santa Claus, and enjoy holiday cookies and hot chocolate. You can also enjoy free arts and crafts!

Attendees also get the chance to view the beautiful tree lighting ceremony at 5 pm. One of the best winter events in Orange County, you just can’t beat the views of the ocean and the fun holiday performances. Make sure to bundle up if the weather is cooler! Click here for more info!

Parking can be located in the Los Trancos parking lot for $5 dollars.

There are so many fun holiday events in Orange County this time of year! Truly the best community to enjoy holiday shopping, holiday music, holiday crafts, and holiday fun!

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