01292026Thu
Last updateMon, 26 Jan 2026 11am

rectangle placeholder

2015 Lakeside festivities and special events

In addition to the national holidays and celebrations that will be observed during 2015, there will be dozens more special happenings going on in the Lake Chapala area. Here’s a glance at some of the traditionalfiestas patronaleshonoring religious patrons and important saints, plus other major events that will keep the community jumping over the next 12 months.


Chapala Toys for Tots bonanza breaks record

Organizers of  Jugueton 2014 extend a special thank-you to all of the foreign residents who generously contributed to this year’s campaign, helping  them reach an all-time record of 2,736 toys donated to brighten Christmas for impoverished children.

Abbeyfield honors standout employee

The residents of Ajijic’s eight-year-old Abbeyfield Independent Living Facility celebrated the giving season by hosting a December 16 dinner and party to honor live-in employee Victor Ochoa Gomez, who graduated from nursing school at the top of his class. 

Where to eat out at Lakeside for the Christmas holidays

While some eateries at Lakeside close for the holidays so they and their staff can have some time at home, many continue to slave away in the kitchen on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and some keep their clients happy both days. Here’s a list of those we know who will do their utmost to please you and keep you out of the kitchen.