Lifestyle
Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7 | 5-7 PM
Lago Santa Margarita Lakeshore
Complimentary - No Registration Required
Enjoy the sights, sounds and treats of the season with family and friends at the Lago Santa Margarita! The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, a holiday dance performance, and storytelling of “The Night Before Christmas” before Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive by boat to help light the Christmas tree! Afterwards, families are welcome to take a professional, complimentary photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Thank you to Diamond Partners, Andre Landscape Service, Inc. and Hurd Homes Real Estate, and with Emerald Partner, Hoag Urgent Care Dove Canyon, for making this event merry and bright!
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Registration: November 11-22
Voting Window & Community Map: December 8-16
Winners Announced: December 18
Deck the halls for SAMLARC's Holiday Home Decorating Contest! Showcase your outdoor seasonal style with lights, tinsel, trees, and more!
Registration is open from November 11th - 22nd online. Decorations must be in place and photos submitted online by December 7th. SAMLARC will publish a custom holiday map so that Members can take a tour around town and vote for their favorite homes from December 8th - 16th! Winning homes will receive a gift card and a "Holiday Home Winner" yard sign to display through the season!
North Pole Hotline - December 3 & 4
Phone Calls from Santa
Tuesday, December 3 & Wednesday, December 4 | 6-7 PM
Registration Opens November 1
SAMLARC kids have a direct line to the North Pole! Children will be able to speak with Santa to share their excitement for the holidays, discuss their favorite holiday activities, and tell him what they would like for Christmas!
Open to SAMLARC Member families only; suggested age range is 2-12 years old.
Carols 'Round the Lake
Saturday, December 14 | 6-8 PM
Lago Santa Margarita Lakeshore & Beach Club
Bundle up and enjoy a musical evening at the Lago Santa Margarita! Victorian carolers will greet you at Gingerbread Lane inside the Beach Club, where children can make a gingerbread craft and take a professional family photo with Santa Claus. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a sweet treat, ride the Holly Jolly Express miniature train in front of the Beach. Journey through the all-new trail of lights, grab a photo with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, and enjoy performances by talented local musicians around the Lake!
Thank you to Diamond Partner, Andre Landscape Service, Inc. for making this event festive and fun!