HOME LIGHTING CONTEST

Deadline: 12/3/21 @ 5pm
Preliminary Judging: 12/5/21 & 12/6/21. Final Judging: 12/8/21

CLICK HERE For Holiday Lights Tour Driving Directions (.pdf Printable)

All Mission Viejo residents are encouraged to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit by competing in the annual Holiday Lighting Contest. Winners will receive prizes in addition to the “Winner Sign” for their front yard and a photo.

Videos and photos shot and edited by David Clark

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Saturday and Sunday Only, 12/4 – 12/19 2021, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza, 200 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo

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Jolly Ol’ Santa Claus will plan several return visits to his Workshop. Along with Mrs. Claus and the elves, Santa will greet all visitors with a cheerful, Ho! Ho! Ho! and a peppermint candy cane. You are welcome to take pictures of your visit.

RUDOLPH’S RINK

12/6/21 – 12/13/21
Civic Center Plaza, 200 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo

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We invite all to come out and enjoy this new “one week only” event. All are welcome to sit back, relax, enjoy a warm fire and take in the Holiday ambiance whether you skate or not. A “Christmas Café” for your pleasure will be open to purchase  hot beverages, nibbles or water.  Glow in the dark items will be available for purchase to delight the little ones. Skating can be a family fun activity. 40-minute sessions will begin on the hour. Skate rental is $10.00. A signed waiver is required for each participant (skaters under the age of 18 years must have a parental signature).

Helmets are not provided at the rink but participants may bring them from home. Cash will be accepted at the event and a $1.00 Service Charge will be added to all credit card payments.

**Please note Rudolph’s Rink is a “Synthetic Skate Rink” that allows one and all to have the opportunity to skate outdoors in Southern California.

TITLE SPONSOR

Pam Pedego, Regency

RUDOLPH’S RINK EVENT SPONSORS

Hick’s Insurance

Venture Pacific Insurance

For Sponsorship opportunities please contact Elizabeth Figarsky Administrative Assistant City of Mission Viejo Recreation and Community Services efigarsky@cityofmissionviejo.org 949-470-3061

LETTERS TO SANTA

11/28 – 12/20 2021
Civic Center Plaza, 200 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo

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Santa promises to answer every holiday wish list deposited in the mailbox next to his Workshop between November 29th and December 21st. The Big Guy will personally respond to the delight of adults and children alike. Make sure to get your letter off early and print names and addresses clearly.

Congratulations to the recipients of the MVAC Outstanding Volunteer Awards for 2018  (left to right):  Larry G – Rookie of the Year, Anna B – Member of the Year, Jaden E. – Youth Member of the Year, and Omar F. – Ben Gherman Award. Thank you for your service to the Mission Viejo Activities Committee and to the City of Mission Viejo.

Mission Viejo is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Entertainment will feature OC’s renowned Irish band Cillian’s Bridge, a lively sheep herding demonstration by SoCal Herding, and bungee jumping for the bravest among us, along with crafts and games for the kids. Delicious Irish (and not so Irish) food, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase. We will also have many free crafts and games.

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OUR SPONSORS

Pot of Gold

Shamrock

Leprechaun

ENTERTAINMENT

Photos from Irish Festival 2018