Heritage Hill Historical Park Candlelight Walk & Holiday Lights (2022)

Looking for a family friendly activity to get into the Christmas spirit? Check out happening at Heritage Hill Historic Park in Lake Forest. Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December at the 36th Annual Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights.

The 36th Annual Heritage Hill Historical Park Candlelight Walk

The 36th annual Heritage Hill Historical Park Candlelight Walk will take place over three festive evenings, December 9 - 11, 2022 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Visitors can stroll through the merry grounds, enjoying historical buildings adorned with holiday decorations from the past.

This special Victorian Christmas event will feature the park’s historic buildings adorned in turn-of-the-century holiday finery with community docents hosting. The Bennett House and the Serrano Adobe will feature quilt, weaving and spinning displays.

Join the jubilation and enjoy live musical performances, holiday crafts for kids, festive holiday entertainment, living history demonstrations, historical exhibits, tours through the decorated, historic buildings and visits with Santa Claus.

There will also be a unique and old-fashioned marionette puppet theatre on the Bennet Lawn, as well the OC Chapter of the California Carvers Guild demonstrating and displaying wood toys and carvings.

Christmas Activities at the Heritage Hill Historical Park Candlelight Walk:

Old-fashioned, hands-on activities.
Live musical performances
Old-fashioned marionette puppet theatre
Christmas crafts
View historic exhibits
Visit with Santa in the arbor area.

36th Annual Candlelight Walk
Date: December 9, 10 and 11, 2022
Time: 5 – 9pm
Where: Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: Admission & parking are FREE

Refreshments will be available for cash purchase.

Heritage Hill Historical Park Holiday Lights

The merriment continues December 16-18, 2022 from 5 to 9 p.m. with OC Parks’ Holiday Lights at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Gather friends and family to wander through twinkling lights, and don’t forget your camera for various holiday-themed photo opportunities.

This is a fun evening activity for the whole family. It will really get you into the holiday spirit.

Pets are welcome outdoors on leashes no longer than six feet. Please note that additional entertainment and refreshments will not be provided.

Heritage Hill Historical Park Holiday Lights
Date: December 16, 17 and 19, 2022
Time: 5 – 9pm
Where: Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: Admission & parking are FREE

“We are excited to see friends, families, and neighbors come together for this year’s Candlelight Walk and Holiday Lights at Historic Heritage Hill,” said Vice Chairman Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “It is a wonderful way to celebrate Orange County’s vibrant history and create new and joyful memories this holiday season.”

Inclement weather may cancel the events.