Monarch Beach Resort Moments Magazine Issue 8 | Seite 13

A stage
performance
of “The
Nutcracker,”
which returns
to Orange
County this
holiday season
photos with Santa, including photo
shoots for your pets through the Santa
Paws event, with proceeds benefiting
the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal
Shelter. (danapointharbor.com)
WINTER FESTIVAL & TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 7; La Plaza Park
Romp through the park with Santa at
this annual event, which also includes
an artisan craft fair, carnival rides and
games, cookie decorating and much
more. At 5:15 p.m., a Christmas tree will
be lit up and guests will be provided
complimentary sweet treats. (949-248-
3536; danapoint.org)
“BAREFOOT IN THE PARK”
March 11 - April 5, 2020; Laguna
Playhouse, Laguna Beach
This play follows Corie and Paul Bratter,
newlyweds who are struggling to nav-
igate married life, in this comedy that
features a classic recipe for disaster:
a meddling mother-in-law, eccentric
neighbors and a disastrous double date.
(949-497-2787; lagunaplayhouse.com)
SWALLOWS DAY PARADE
March 21, 2020; Downtown
San Juan Capistrano
As part of the three-month Fiesta de las
Golondrinas, or Festival of the Swallows,
this celebratory parade welcomes
back the city’s iconic songbirds after
their annual migration from Argentina
with festive floats as well as a street fair.
(949-493-1976; swallowsparade.com)
“THE NUTCRACKER”
Dec. 13-22; Segerstrom Center
for the Arts, Costa Mesa
The American Ballet Theatre presents
this classic holiday fairy tale with a cast
of more than 100 performers along
with the Pacific Symphony, which will
perform Tchaikovsky’s original score as
the audience follows Clara through a
dreamy, Christmas wonderland. (714-
556-2787; scfta.org)
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Feb. 3-8, 2020; Various locations
in Laguna Beach
This multiday festival will feature live
performances of classical and modern
music, including by violinist Ray Chen,
who will serve as this year’s artistic
director and collaborate with other
performing artists. (949-553-2422;
philharmonicsociety.org)
DANA POINT TURKEY TROT
Nov. 28; Dana Point Harbor
Runners of all ages will gather on Thanksgiving Day for the 42nd annual
Dana Point Turkey Trot, where they can participate in this flat, scenic
race with various competitions, including a 5K or 10K race as well as a
dedicated children’s event. (turkeytrot.com)
MONARCHBEACHRESORT.COM
13