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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
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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)