Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest is lit up with Christmas lights, including the St. George’s Episcopal Mission (church), December 7, 2025, during the 39th annual Candlelight Walk.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Families gather for a showing of The Wizard of Oz by The Puppets & Players’ Little Theatre, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
The SoCal Holiday Brass, from left, Adam Bhatia, Drew Ninmer, Dillon MacIntyre and Gabriel Sears plays Christmas songs, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
People move past displays of lights as they walk up to the St. George’s Episcopal Mission (church), December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
The Rodriguez Family of Santa Ana sits for a family photo with artificial snow falling as it sparkles, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest. This weekend is the Holiday Lights event.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Multiple families stop to have their kids photo taken in front of a wall of lights, December 7, 2025, during the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Puppeteer Laurie Branham, of The Puppets & Players’ Little Theatre, puts out a show for the kids, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Two girls stop to listen to the Lil Dickens Carolers sing Christmas songs, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Guest walk through a tunnel of lights, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Ben Threestar plays Christmas songs on his guitar as people come to visit the St. George’s Episcopal Mission (church), December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
People walk the grounds lit up with Christmas lights, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Ben Threestar plays Christmas songs on his guitar as people come to visit the St. George’s Episcopal Mission (church), December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
The Hart family of Lake Forest take a family selfie, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Four-year-old Elliott Panella of Lake Forest works on a ginger bread house ornament at the crafts table, December 7, 2025, during the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
The Lil Dickens Carolers, from left, Jason Pascual, Montica Kirsch, Tisha Bellantuoni and Bryan Vickery sing Christmas Carols, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Carter, 9, and Cameron, 5, of Portola Hills, and the rest of the Lowenstein family have their photo taken with Santa, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Families walk through a maze of lights, December 7, 2025, during the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Families walk through a tunnel of lights, December 7, 2025, at the 39th annual Candlelight Walk in Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
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Heritage Hill Park in Lake Forest is lit up with Christmas lights, including the St. George’s Episcopal Mission (church), December 7, 2025, during the 39th annual Candlelight Walk.
(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Celebrate the holiday season at Heritage Hill Historical Park by exploring its historical buildings decked out with dazzling lights and seasonal decorations.
There will be spots decorated for photo opportunities throughout the park, which is home to four restored historic buildings from the Saddleback Valley’s earlier eras.
Last weekend the park featured its Candlelight Walk with Santa Claus, family activities and performances.
For this second weekend of holiday festivities at the county park, visitors will be free to wander on their own, but there won’t be the activities. Pets are welcome on leashes no longer than six feet.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
If you go
When: 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12-14
Where: Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest
