Story by: Ivan Villa, Staff Writer
Photo Courtesy City of Cypress Archives
With the holiday season underway, students and their families can look forward to activities to participate in around Cypress and the surrounding cities.
The City of Cypress is hosting its annual Holiday and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Civic Center Green on the corner of Orange Ave. and Grindlay St.
According to the City of Cypress website, the evening will include: performances from local schools, a visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus, train rides, games, holiday crafts and activities, letters to Santa, and cards to veterans
Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the city of Cypress, and hot dogs and water will be provided by Kiwanis of Cypress while supplies last.
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. According to the Kiwanis website, the primary focus of Kiwanis is to make the lives of children better; they take more of a holistic view of service. They also work with cities and service organizations within the communities to identify the needs of the community. To learn more about the organization, visit the Kiwanis Club of Cypress website.
For more information, visit the Cypress Recreation and Community Services.
The Newport Beach holiday boat parade will take place from December 17 through 21. The event will be free to the public, and the boats start their route around 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Newport Beach website. 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade .
The Los Angeles Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow runs through Jan. 11, 2026. This event requires a purchase of a ticket to get into the zoo. To purchase tickets for the event, visit the L.A. Zoo website.
