Celebrate the holidays at South Coast Plaza with a tree lighting ceremony and six weeks of merriment.
The seasonal celebration begins with the Segerstrom family’s 45th annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Town Center Park, in front of the Westin South Coast Plaza. The event features performances by members of Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, South Coast Repertory, American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County School of the Arts and Arts & Learning Conservatory. Santa Claus and special guests join the celebration ahead of the lighting. Admission is free and open to the public.
From Santa photos to reindeer carousel rides, South Coast Plaza’s most beloved traditions return for a season of magic from Nov. 20 through Jan. 1. On the East Side, visit Santa in Santa’s Village in Carousel Court, Level 1. Children can ride the Reindeer Carousel in Carousel Court, found only at South Coast Plaza. The Jewel Court tree is the go-to backdrop for photos. New arrivals include Tom Ford, Jessica McCormack, Polène, Rick Owens, Cult Gaia, Golden Goose and Tiffany & Co., home to the Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud. Upcoming openings include the U.S. exclusive Schiaparelli, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, MARIA TASH, Toteme, Boucheron, A Bathing Ape, Longchamp and Zara…