November 16, 2023

‘TIS THE SEASON AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA! THE CAROUSEL REINDEER ARE READY, FESTIVE DÉCOR-ATION IS UNDERWAY, AND THE SPECTACULAR TREE-LIGHTING CELEBRATION IS SET FOR NOVEMBER 16

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The official start of holiday shopping season at South Coast Plaza is November 17, the morning after the Segerstrom family hosts the  traditional tree-lighting ceremony. That event includes a special visit from Santa and a performance by students from Orange County School of the Arts, and the next day all holiday activations and activities commence. Here are the highlights. 

WHEN: November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024

WHAT: South Coast Plaza holiday activities include:

  • Our 42nd Annual Tree Lighting event takes place on Thursday, Nov. 16 at Town Center Park in front of The Westin Hotel South Coast Plaza, with musical performances from the renowned Orange County School of the Arts. The show features a special visit by Santa and the countdown to our giant tree lighting. Caroling begins at 6:30 pm. The main show goes on at 7 pm.
  • Visit our three towering trees, each resplendent with lights, ornaments, or storytelling decorations. Our traditional Jewel Court tree returns with elegant, gleaming ornaments. Our fantastical tree in the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing features figures of Santa from around the world and a miniature train. Our 96-foot fir tree in Town Center Park is illuminated with colorful lights.
  • Beginning Nov. 17, families can visit Santa at Santa’s Village, an Alpine winter wonderland on level 1 in Carousel Court, or visit the cottage at the North Pole on level 1 in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing. Photo packages are $17-$53.
  • Children can enjoy a ride ($2) on our one-of-a-kind Reindeer Carousel and Santa’s Express Train, both available exclusively at South Coast Plaza only during the holiday season.  A train ride is complimentary with any Santa photo purchase.
  • Those with a UnionPay card who use it to purchase $3,500 or more from November 17 through December 31 may receive a $200 South Coast Plaza gift card.
  • South Coast Plaza has beautiful new boutiques debuting in time for holiday shopping, including Graff, Byredo, Balenciaga, and Van Cleef & Arpels already open, and Balmain, Bucherer, Giorgio Armani, TYR, and Casper coming soon. Opening in early 2024: Gucci, Palm Angels, Chloé, Lanvin, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, Marni and more.

For more information visit www.southcoastplaza.com/holiday/

Contact Kedric Francis, South Coast Plaza Director of Public Relations and Communications FrancisK@southcoastplaza.com