Smart Shopping : That’s Entertainment
Again this year, Orange County malls will provide a variety of holiday attractions and promotions to entertain shoppers. Unless otherwise noted, the scheduled entertainment runs through Dec. 24:
BREA MALL
Daily photo opportunities with Santa
Tuesdays and Thursdays, variety of musical groups including singing quartets and horn quintets
BUENA PARK MALL
Daily photo opportunities with Santa
Dec. 12: Santa breakfasts with shoppers, 8 a.m. in the Choo Choo Cafe; special guests include Frosty the Snowman and other animated characters; face-painting and other carnival-like activities also available
Carolers appear sporadically
THE CITY SHOPPING CENTER
Ongoing arts and crafts display.
Friday: Costumed toy characters including dolls, elves and Santa arrive at 10 a.m.
Friday: Kramer Junior High band performs, 10 a.m.
Daily photo opportunities with Santa.
FASHION ISLAND
80-foot tree in Neiman Marcus/Broadway courtyard
Carolers stroll mall on weekends
Daily photo opportunities with Santa during mall hours
Giant toy train rides in the I. Magnin wing
Dec. 12: Hearing-impaired children can talk to Santa in sign language, 9 a.m. to noon
HUNTINGTON BEACH MALL
Friday: Santa arrives, 10 a.m.; daily photo opportunities available; giant toy train operation begins
Friday: All-American Boys Choir, noon and 2 p.m.
Saturday: tree-lighting ceremony, 7 p.m.
Saturday: All-American Boys Choir, 3 and 7 p.m.
Dec. 5: Santa breakfasts with shoppers, 8 a.m. in the food court
Dec. 5-6: Fashion shows, 1 and 3 p.m.
LAGUNA HILLS MALL
Daily photo opportunities with Santa; pets encouraged too-- roceeds will benefit the San Clemente Animal Shelter
Dec. 20: Menorah-lighting ceremony with the Chabad of Laguna Beach, 4 p.m.
MAINPLACE SANTA ANA
Daily photo opportunities with Santa.
Dec. 5: Holiday fashion show on Center Court, noon, 2, 4 and 5 p.m.
Dec. 6: All American Boy’s Chorus concert, 12:30 and 2 p.m.
Dec. 7-22: Sporadic musical entertainment.
MALL OF ORANGE
Daily photo opportunities with Santa
Dec. 5: Two 20-minute parades featuring elves, clowns, dolls and other costumed characters, 1 and 3 p.m.
Dec. 12, 19: Dickens-inspired carolers sing
Dec. 22: Children can decorate cookies, noon to 3 p.m.
MISSION VIEJO MALL
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Hearing-impaired children can talk to Santa in sign language, noon to 3 p.m.
Dec. 5: Saddleback Dance Center ballerinas perform, 4 p.m.
Dec. 12, 19: Niguel Hills Middle School orchestra performs, 7 p.m.
Dec. 14-17: Dancers from Suzanne’s Dance Factory perform in the evenings
Dec. 20: Eighth Hanukkah candle lit by Chabad of Laguna, 2 p.m., Center Court
Carolers appear sporadically
Dec. 1-23: Customer Hospitality Suite offers shoppers coffee and a place to store packages and enjoy Christmas movies
SOUTH COAST PLAZA
Beginning Friday
Carolers throughout the mall
Friday: Santa arrives, 10 a.m.; daily photo opportunities
CRYSTAL COURT
Beginning Friday
Santa’s enchanted forest opens on the third level, near Robinson’s
Daily photo opportunities with Santa
Children can ride Santa’s express train
Dec. 5: Carolers at the mall on weekends
WESTMINSTER MALL
Daily photo opportunities with Santa
Glimmer of Christmas performs weekend afternoons on Center Court stage through Dec. 20 Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Cafe 405 food court, noon to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Shelter for the Homeless
Friday: Variety show on Center Court stage, 4 and 5 p.m.
Dec. 4: Masterworks Chorale, 7 p.m.
Dec. 5: Westminster Park and Recreation dancers, 10 a.m.
Dec. 6: Huntington Academy of Dance performs, 4 p.m.
Dec. 7: Presty’s Show Stoppers, 7 p.m.
Dec. 13-23: Various school bands, choirs and community organizations sing and dance during the late afternoon hours
