Join us for Carols & Candles!

Vanguard University | Heath Lawn

Dec 23 & 24 | 4pm

Kid’s activities begin at 4pm; main gathering at 5pm
ASL interpretation available on Dec 23

Carols & Candles is a free community Christmas event for Costa Mesa hosted by Rockharbor Church.

Join us for:

  • Cookie decorating & kids activities

  • Hot cocoa

  • Pictures with Santa

  • Classic Christmas carols

  • Candlelight moment to end the night

We can’t wait to see you there!

Digital Invites

Click the images below to download our digital invites and send them out to your neighbors and friends this Christmas!

FAQ

  • No reservations required! Carols & Candles is a free, open-to-the-community event.

  • Christmas festivities, treats, and kids activities will begin at 4pm. Then, our Carols & Candles gathering will officially begin at 5pm.

    We’d recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and seating.

  • There will be plenty of parking on Vanguard’s campus around Heath Lawn. Most of the event parking will be accessible from Fair Drive.

    No event parking allowed at the Costa Mesa City Hall Police and Fire Station.

    See campus map

  • Yes! We’ll have kids activities, a craft station, and photos with Santa all before gathering on the lawn to light candles and sing carols together. 

  • Yes! ASL interpretation will be available on December 23, and the outdoor venue is accessible for wheelchairs/strollers.

  • Yes, we will have chairs set up on Heath Lawn for you to use–no need to bring your own chairs to use.

Serve at Carols & Candles

Help us welcome our community by serving in hospitality, kids, parking, set up, or tear down. Volunteer opportunities available Dec. 23 & 24.

Sign Up to Serve