Newport Dunes
Fire & Lights Festival
Fire & lights Festival at Newport Dunes
Opening Night: November 29th
Experience the magic of of the holiday season at our enchanting Fire & Lights Festival! Join us as we transform our bayside oasis into a winter wonderland filled with one of the most scenic and unique festive lights in the Orange County area. Relish sweeping views of the 34th annual Lighting of the Bay. Over fifty lit holiday decorations and Christmas trees will float on the serene, waveless bay. Festivities will take place Thursday through Sunday evenings, including Fire Dancer performances, Inflatables, Photos with Santa, Igloo Bar, & More!
No ice rink this year.
Come create cherished memories and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us!
Festivities are Thursday - Sunday Evenings during the Holiday Season. Free Entry! Paid parking, inflatables, & Concessions.
Fire Pits & S'more Kits
Cozy up around the fire, roast marshmallows for s'mores or sip some hot chocolate.
Igloo Bar with Festive Sips & Snacks
Grab festive drinks & snacks from our Igloo Bar and enjoy around the fire!
Fire Dancing
Watch fire dancing on Friday & Sunday evenings. It will be spectacular show with Lighting of the Bay in the background!
Photos with Santa
On Saturday evenings through Christmas, stop by and meet Santa. Take a photo to remember!
Lighting of the Bay
Experience the magic of over 50 floating holiday light displays on the bay.
Kids Activities
There will be plenty for the kids to do while you relax and enjoy the holiday fun! Inflatable maze, slide & more!
Festive Fun
With activities for all ages, it's the perfect holiday outing for your family this season. Relax with cocktails around the bonfire, while the kids have a blast on the inflatables. Catch a fire dancer show with a backdrop of over 50 floating trees and decorations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Fire & Lights Festival located?
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Pavilion C
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Follow the signs to Pavillion C for all the festivities!
Is it free?
The Fire & Lights Festival is free entry & open to the public. There is a charge for parking, inflatables, & concessions. All other activities and amenities are free of charge.
Parking: 0 – 30 minutes Free – 30 min. – 2 hours $15 – 2 – 4 Hours $20 – 4 – 8 Hours $25 – 8 – 24 hours $30 – Lost Ticket $60
Inflatables:
Unlimited Inflatables Wristband:
Before 12/12 (2 attractions) $12
On & After 12/12 (3 attractions) $17
On & After 12/19 (4 attracti0ns) $20
One Inflatable Ride Ticket $3
What dates are the festival?
The Fire & Lights Festival will be open Thursday through Sunday evening November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025. Hours of operation are 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
What are the hours?
Hours of operation are 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Thursday through Sunday.
What are the parking fees?
Parking: 0 – 30 minutes Free – 30 min. – 2 hours $15 – 2 – 4 Hours $20 – 4 – 8 Hours $25 – 8 – 24 hours $30 – Lost Ticket $60
When are the fire dancer shows?
The Fire Dancer, Wildfire Arts Collective, will be performing Friday and Sunday nights at 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm (opening night 11/29 will be at 5:15 pm & 7:15 pm). Shows are free & have a beautiful backdrop of Lighting of the Bay. Shows are about 10 minutes in length.
When is Santa at the festival?
Santa will be visiting every Saturday evening through Christmas from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Come visit & take photos! Free of charge.
Information on Inflatables?
We will have holiday-themed inflatables throughout the festival! Some arrive later in the season. Prices will be reflective of the inflatables available.
Must be 30″ tall to ride or use any inflatable without an adult. Socks are required on slides & bouncers. Rider must weigh no more than 250 pounds.
Available 11/29 – 12/8: SnoMazing & Gingerbread Slide
Available 12/12 – 12/15: SnoMazing, Gingerbread Slide, & Snowzilla (4o foot slide!)
Available 12/19 – 1/5: SnoMazing, Gingerbread Slide, Snowzilla (4o foot slide!), & Gingerbread Bouncer (65′ x 55′ bouncer)
Family-Friendly Activities
Fire Dancing
Photos with Santa
Fire Pits & S'mores
Inflatables & SnoMazing
Contact Us
Map of the Fire & Lights Festival
