Holiday Meal Drive
November 22 - December 6, 2025
MSI OC – 11231 W Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
9:00am - 1:00pm
Mosaic Movement is collaborating with MSI OC Community Church to provide support to 2000 families in need during the Christmas season. The primary focus is on delivering essential meals to ensure every family has a complete holiday meal.
Donations of canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, cooking oil, beans, rice, soups, sugar, flour, cereal, diapers, paper products, blankets, socks, gloves, hats, beanies, scarves, and hygiene products are greatly appreciated.
Every contribution plays a significant role in making a difference in the lives of families within our community.
Donation Drop-Off
MSI OC – 11231 W Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
Saturdays, November 22, 29 and December 6
9 AM to 1 PM
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
November 22 - December 31, 2025
Mission Inn - Downtown Riverside
Located in Riverside’s Downtown Arts and Culture District, the 2025 Mission Inn Festival of Lights returns this holiday season with beautiful light displays, photo spots, food vendors, and family activities. It has become one of the nation’s most loved holiday events.
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Spark of Love Toy Drive
November 24 - December 24, 2025
New, unwrapped toys can be donated at any of the 78 OC Fire Authority fire stations, as well as at OCFA Headquarters, from Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, December 24.
OCFA and KWAVE will also be hosting two community toy collection events, where you’re welcome to drop off new, unwrapped toys:
Saturday, December 6 | 10 AM to 2 PM
Walmart
951 Avenida Pico, San Clemente
Friday, December 12 | 10 AM to 2 PM
Walmart Supercenter
26502 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch
For more information please see link below
Riverside Turkey Trot
November 27, 2025
Condron Coffee
8:00am
Join us for a fun-filled in-person event where you can trot your way through the neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a day of fitness and fun—all for a good cause.
Proceeds benefit Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to serving at risk children and families in our community.
See you at the starting line!
Winter Fest OC
November 28 - January 4, 2026
Lot A, OC Fair & Event Center
Get ready for Winter Fest OC as we bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County!
Winter Fest OC is SoCal’s largest winter festival, featuring ice tubing, ice skating under the star, mini slides, snowball tossing and freshly falling snow. Guests can also enjoy more than 30 carnival rides and attractions, nightly tree lighting ceremonies, live entertainment, holiday treats and immersive photo opportunities.
General admission prices vary. Parking is $12.
Please visit the website for details.
Calico Holiday Fest
November 29, 2025
San Bernardino County Regional Parks
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Come join us for the annual family fun at the Holiday Fest in San Bernardino on November 29th. They’ll have a special tree lighting ceremony, games, activities, live musical entertainment, and more!
Women’s Christmas Coffee
December 6, 2025
Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
9:30am to 1:30pm
Celebrate The God Who Has a Name with guest speaker Carmen Joy Imes, Professor at Biola University and a familiar voice on KWAVE’s Pastors’ Perspective!
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and fellowship as we welcome the Christmas season. Browse our Makers Marketplace featuring local artisans, open Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $15 in advance online or $20 at the door, and include the program, a gift, and a morning treat.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
CCFR Women’s Christmas Brunch
December 6, 2025
Calvary Chapel Foothill Ranch
9:30 to 12:00pm
Ladies, join us for a wonderful morning of food, fellowship, worship, and encouragement with guest speaker Bonnie Huiskes and worship by Gentry King.
Bonnie has been married for 58 years and brings decades of experience in women’s ministry, nursing, and teaching, sharing God’s Word with wisdom and grace in an understandable way.
Tickets are $35 plus fees.
Carols & Candles
December 23 - 24, 2025
Vanguard University | Heath Lawn
4:00 pm
Carols and Candles is a free Christmas celebration for the Costa Mesa community hosted by Rockharbor Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening filled with cookie decorating, kids activities, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, classic Christmas carols, and a beautiful candlelight moment to close the night.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re part of a church or just looking for something special this season. Come as you are and enjoy a joyful night together. We hope to see you there!
Kid’s activities begin at 4pm; main gathering at 5pm
ASL interpretation available on Dec 23
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