Balboa Island Tree Lighting & Snow Day

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4-6 p.m.

Balboa Island Fire Station
124 Marine Ave.
Balboa Island, CA
Free, balboaislandnb.org

Newport Beach, CA

If you're looking for the quintessential Southern California "Home for the Holidays" experience, head for Balboa Island in Newport Beach to get a glimpse into a Normal Rockwell holiday vision that rolls back the years. There's excitement in the air on Marine Avenue as the tree sparkles at the Fire Station, and a portion of the street is filled with snow.

While it's an unlikely sight for this spot, it looks so natural (and fun) as the children arrive with boots on, also wearing mittens to craft snowmen in this delightful holiday experience that's family-friendly and free for all!

Balboa Island Fire Station at Marine and Park Avenues. Cider, Cookies and SNOW FOR THE KIDS Santa and Mrs. Santa arrive at 4 p.m. Tree lighting and caroling at dusk Fire Station - Marine Avenue and Park Avenue Cider, Cookies, Popcorn and Candy. Snow to Play In. Christmas Caroling and a chance for the "little people" to visit with Santa Claus who is schedule to drop by for a visit.

Usually held the same day as the Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, it's quite do-able to attend both events without missing a thing. Head for the Walk earlier in the day as vendors tend to wrap up and leave around the time the nearby Balboa Island Tree Lighting is getting started.

Balboa Island Holiday Home Tour

December 13, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Balboa Island
Newport Beach, CA
$55.20, biia.org

Another holiday event that's an annual tradition is the Balboa Island Holiday Home Tour, taking place December 13, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com at $55.20 each. Produced as an island fundraiser by The Balboa Island Improvement Association (BIIA), the event is for ages 18+ years.

If you love the holidays and enjoy celebrations, be sure to visit Newport Beach during other lively seasons that include Newport Beach summer concerts.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.