Lido Marina Village Hosts a Month of Festive Waterfront Fun

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Santa arrives at Lido Marina Village by sea during Santa’s Arrival Celebration. Image courtesy of Lido Marina Village.

Celebrate the holiday season at Lido Marina Village as Newport Beach’s open-air shopping, dining and lifestyle destination transforms into an enchanting coastal wonderland.

Enjoy family-friendly programming throughout the month, including Santa’s Arrival Celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, and the charming Vintage Holiday Market from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Guests are invited to explore the village and take in the festive atmosphere with live music, strolling performers, gourmet hot chocolate, artisan markets, Santa visits and other activities throughout December.

Kick off the season in true Southern California style on December 6 as Santa arrives at Lido Marina Village by sea in an electric boat. Festivities throughout the day include face painting, balloon twisting, appearances by the Little Drummer Boy and Winter Ballerina, gourmet hot chocolate from the Jolly Sheep, a performance by the Holly Belles, cookie decorating with the Picnic Collective, a strolling holiday brass quartet and other surprises.

Families are invited to meet Santa and enjoy additional holiday activations hosted by Lido’s shops and restaurants.

Lido Marina Village offers seaside shopping and dining

On December 20, shop the Vintage Holiday Market on the Lido Deck featuring a curated collection of unique, one-of-a-kind vintage items perfect for holiday gifting. Enjoy live music, gourmet hot chocolate and visits from Santa throughout the day.

Lido Marina Village will be filled with holiday cheer all season. Santa will make appearances through December 21, greeting guests on select Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Lido Deck hosts the Female Maker Market, featuring more than 30 female artists and artisans, live entertainment and visits from Santa.

Special musical performances further elevate the festive ambiance, including The Holly Belles on December 6, lively a cappella sets from Jingle 5 on December 14 and 20, and a strolling brass ensemble on select dates.

Guests can also enjoy live holiday music every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. throughout the month.

There is also a charity component to the festivities. Lido Marina Village is partnering with Operation Santa Claus through December 19. Guests are invited to select a tag from the Giving Tree near the French Buckets Flower Cart and donate a new, unwrapped gift to brighten the season for children, teens and seniors in need across Orange County. Donations can be dropped off at Lido Marina Village. Place your new, unwrapped gifts in the bed of the red Ken Grody Ford Truck located next to the French Buckets Flower Cart December 12 and 19 between 8 a.m.a nd 12:30 p.m.

You can also drop off your new, unwrapped gifts at Cynthia Rowley, located next to Cos Bar, during store hours (Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). As a thank you, receive a 15 percent discount on your purchase at Cynthia Rowley when you bring in your donation.

Lido Marina Village’s shops and restaurants will host additional seasonal experiences, including trunk shows, workshops, tastings, holiday promotions and more. A full listing of holiday happenings at Lido can be found at www.lidomarinavillage.com/events.

Lido Marina Village is Newport Beach offers a curated mix of boutique shopping, coastal dining, wellness and year-round community events along the waterfront. Visit lidomarinavillage.com for more information.