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Santa gets a big hug from Gavin Petit at a past Holiday in the Harbor event. Photo: Andrea Swayne

Dana Point Times

The annual Holiday in the Harbor Open House is set for Friday, Dec. 4 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities and entertainment at three areas of the Harbor—Dana Wharf, Mariners Village and Mariners Alley.

Activities include photos with Santa (bring your camera), crafts and people painting and performances by various characters matched to this year’s upcoming Boat Parade of Lights theme, “A Galactic Christmas.”

Join in for the Darth Vader Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest on the grass in front of Harpoon Henry’s, 34555 Golden Lantern.

Parking and all events are free. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, at Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.923.2255, www.danapointharbor.com.