Monarch Beach Resort Moments Magazine Issue 8 | Page 12

MUST LIST A R T | A C T I V I T I E S | E N T E R TA I N M E N T WINTER FANTASY Nov. 23 - Dec. 22; Sawdust Art & Craft Festival grounds, Laguna Beach Spend the weekend amid a winter wonderland with falling snow, carolers, festive decorations, holiday-themed classes and photo ops as well as daily visits with Santa, plus works by 180 art- ists, three stages of live music, puppet shows, a petting zoo and much more. (949-494-3030; sawdustartfestival.org) BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS Dec. 6-7 and 13-14; Dana Point Harbor The 45th annual Boat Parade of Lights will have a holiday Tiki theme as well as special activities like boat rides and DANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES March 7-8 and 14-15, 2020; Various locations in Dana Point Find the perfect vantage point to watch the gray whale migration, on the water or dry land, while also enjoying activities like a street fair, arts and crafts, sand sculpting, concerts, educational opportunities and much more. (festivalofwhales.com) “Poinsettia” by Thomas Lorraine Hunt 12 MONARCHBEACHRESORT.COM FRESH EXHIBITIONS Through Jan. 12, 2020; Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach Three different art exhibitions at this acclaimed oceanfront space feature thought-provoking works by Thomas Lorraine Hunt, a colorist who played a significant role in the museum’s incep- tion, as well as award-winning etchings by Mildred Bryant Brooks and photog- raphy by Laurie Brown. (949-494-8971; lagunaartmuseum.org)