THE STORIES OF THE SEASON Christmas Boutique at rogers gardens now open
Every Christmas Begins with a Story
Roger’s Gardens unveils its 2026 Christmas Boutique, The Stories of the Season, celebrating the memories, traditions and timeless treasures that make the holidays unforgettable.
There is something special about the first visit to Roger’s Gardens during the Christmas season. For many Newport Beach families, it has become an annual tradition, a chance to wander through beautifully decorated trees, discover a new ornament for the collection and enjoy the familiar sights and sounds that signal the arrival of the holidays.
This year, Roger’s Gardens invites visitors to experience Christmas through the pages of a beloved holiday story with its 2026 Christmas Boutique, The Stories of the Season. Officially opened on October 2, the boutique transforms the iconic Corona del Mar destination into a festive world inspired by childhood memories, treasured traditions and the anticipation that makes Christmas such a special time of year.
From letters to Santa suspended overhead to displays inspired by peppermint sweets, gingerbread traditions and charming European Christmas markets, every detail is designed to evoke the wonder of the season. Visitors can explore beautifully decorated trees, discover handcrafted ornaments and find inspiration for creating their own holiday celebrations.
The annual Christmas Boutique is one of Southern California’s most anticipated holiday shopping experiences, with Roger’s Gardens welcoming more than one million visitors between October and December. Behind the elaborate displays is a remarkable amount of planning and artistry that begins more than a year before opening day.
Each year, the holiday buying team travels throughout Europe in search of distinctive decorations, collectible ornaments and artisan treasures that reflect generations of craftsmanship. The collection includes hand-turned wooden nutcrackers, intricately painted German Santas, delicate Polish glass ornaments and an extraordinary selection of decorative pieces sourced from around the world.
In the weeks leading up to the boutique’s opening, a dedicated team of visual merchandisers and designers brings the holiday vision to life, carefully arranging thousands of products into imaginative displays. With more than 800 ornament styles and over 3,000 unique products described in this year's press materials, the selection offers something for nearly every decorating style, from traditional Christmas elegance to playful, nostalgic holiday themes.
Yet what makes Roger’s Gardens especially memorable is how the experience goes beyond shopping. Every decorated tree offers a different source of inspiration, while the thoughtful arrangements encourage visitors to slow down, explore and appreciate the details. A beautifully painted Santa might recall a childhood Christmas, while a delicate glass ornament could become the beginning of a new family tradition.
That connection between Christmas decorations and personal memories is central to this year’s theme. On its website, Roger’s Gardens has introduced a Christmas Memory Collection, inviting visitors to share stories of their own holiday experiences. Some recall visiting with parents or grandparents, while others describe bringing their children year after year to select a special ornament. These personal reflections illustrate how a simple holiday outing can become a meaningful tradition passed from one generation to the next.
For collectors, the boutique offers an opportunity to add something distinctive to a cherished collection. For those decorating a home or entertaining family and friends, it provides inspiration for Christmas trees, festive tablescapes and seasonal accents. And for anyone searching for a thoughtful gift, the assortment of artisan pieces and handcrafted treasures offers alternatives to the ordinary.
The holiday experience continues throughout the season with special events, including appearances by traditional nutcracker artisan Gunther Ulbricht on November 20 and ornament designer Joe Walden on November 21. The beloved Lil’ Dickens Carolers are also scheduled to return from November 27 through December 24, bringing the familiar sounds of Christmas to the gardens.
Whether it is a first visit or a tradition decades in the making, Roger’s Gardens offers a wonderful reminder that some of the most meaningful parts of Christmas are the experiences shared along the way. A family outing, a favorite ornament, a familiar Christmas carol or the excitement of discovering something new can become memories that last long after the decorations are packed away.
With The Stories of the Season, Roger’s Gardens celebrates those moments and invites visitors to create a few more of their own. After all, every Christmas has a story, and sometimes the next chapter begins with a visit to the gardens.
Plan Your Visit: The 2026 Christmas Boutique is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. T
