Annual Orangewood Children's Home Santa Ride - leaves Fitzgeralds Pub. Time: 7 a.m. breakfast served. 9 a.m. departure. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: 714 968 4523

Hart & Soul Xmas Eve - at Harvey's Steakhouse. Location: 6060 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 842-5111

Sweet 112 Saturdays, bands, and DJ Shaggy in adult entertainment. Mechanical bullrides after 10 p.m. Cover: $5. at Black Bull Chophouse, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #112, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 969-6700. blackbullchophouse.com

Guitarist Ricky Lewis - at Luggatti's, all ages OK. Located in Downtown Huntington Beach, Luggatti's is known for its casual beach atmosphere and friendly "Cheers" vibe. Serves great pizza, Italian, steaks, fish and more. Full bar and extensive wine list, plus beers on tap. Kids menu, too. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 210 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-3773

Huntington Harbour Holiday Lights Gondola Cruises. Expert gondoliers will guide you on a fabulous tour through channels and bays the larger yachts can't navigate. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Offered evenings through New Years. Tickets

Live entertainment - at Aloha Grill. Time: 5 p.m. - Midnight (12 a.m.) TDining entertainment with Hawaiian, Reggae or Rock. Location: 221 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. Call: (714)374-4427.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH SERVICES

BEACHPOINT CHURCH - Christmas Eve Services include music and visuals to communicate the Christmas narrative at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Children’s program available at each service. Location: 17415 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley CA \. (714) 847-3573. beachpoint.com

CALVARY CHURCH - Christmas Services. Time: 4 or 6 p.m. Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 8281 Garfield Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 962-6860. cbchb.org‎

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - A Night in Bethlehem Family Celebration at 4 p.m. Visitors and villagers can walk through the shops and imagine what it was like on the night Jesus was born. Bring your family and create Bible-time crafts at a variety of stations, including the bakery, the carpenters shop, the marketplace and the stable with live animals. The shops will be open until the start of 5 p.m. service. Time: Family Service includes singing with the Children's Choir at 5 p.m.; Candlelight/Communion Service at 7 p.m. Location: 20112 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 968-4940. cpchb.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH - Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. Location: 401 6th St. Downtown Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-4255. cbchb.com

CROSSPOINT BAPTIST CHURCH - Christmas Eve Service Times: 4p & 5:30 p.m. Location: 7661 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. (714) 848-5511. crosspointhb.org

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Christmas Eve Service. 5 identical Christmas Eve services, include a collection of classic Christmas songs, some new favorites, stunning visual elements, a special time for your little ones on stage and a traditional re-telling of the Greatest Story Ever told. Times: 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Childcare is available for children 3 years old and younger.
Location: 1207 Main Street , Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2589. fcchb.com

GOD'S HOUSE - Christmas Eve Service. Get some peace during the Christmas season during the annual Christmas Eve event at 5 p.m. Location: Elks Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave., HB, CA. Call: (714) 596-7700. godshousehb.com

HIS PLACE CHURCH - Christmas Service 6 - 7 p.m. Location: 7751 Glencoe Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-5886. hisplace.com

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - Christmas Eve Services - Family Christmas Eve Service 5 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion 11 p.m. Location: 16351 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 846-6330. redeemer-lutheran.net

ROBINWOOD CHURCH - Christmas Eve Service at 4:30 p.m. Nursery care only. Location: 5082 Argosy, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 421-8130. robinwoodchurch.com

SHORELIFE CHURCH - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Sing your favorite songs of the season and enjoy the candle lighting tradition. Kids can enjoy a Christmas story and holiday treat. Childcare for kids under 3 years. Time: 5 p.m. Location: 5772 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 799-LIFE (5433). shorelife.org

ST. BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC PARISH - 8:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Prayer; 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil 4 p.m.; 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil 4 p.m.; 6 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass 6 p.m.; 6:15 p.m. Christmas Vigil 6:15 p.m. (If Needed); 7:30 p.m. Vn Christmas Vigil Mass 7:30 p.m.; 11:30 p.m. Service Of Lessons And Carols; 11:59 p.m. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. Location: 16410 Springdale St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 846-3359

ST. MARY'S BY THE SEA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Christmas Vigil services - Children's Vigil at 5 p.m., Vigil at 7 p.m. and Midnight Mass at 12 a.m. Location: 321 10th St. Huntington Beach, CA. (714) 536-6913. stmarysbythesea.net

ST. PETER'S BY THE SEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Christmas Eve Service 3 - 5 p.m. 16911 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 846-6641

STS SIMON & JUDE CHURCH, THE FRANCISCANS - Christmas Eve Mass 3:30 p.m. Colman Hall & Church; 5:30 p.m. Church; 8 p.m. Church; 10 p.m. Church No Midnight Mass. 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 962-3333 ssj.org

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - Christmas Vigil Masses in English - 4, 6 & 11 p.m. Spanish Mass is held at 8 p.m. Location: 8345 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA. Call:(714) 842-3000. svdphb.org

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