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SoCal Christmas Fun 2011!
Southern California family Christmas activities!
On this page, you'll find family-friendly Southern California holiday activities listed day-by-day, counting down to Christmas Day itself!
You'll find some of Southern California's top family holiday events listed on this page. Not all of the events going on in greater LA will be listed here...wow, wouldn't THAT be a daunting task! However, you will find more seasonal activities on this page than you can possibly attend. (But why not TRY!)
Meanwhile, here's a link to the
www.kids-cooking-activities.com website.
You can enjoy making some Christmas goodies for the holidays, and have some "togetherness" time with the kids while doing it!
Christmas Countdown 2011: December Events
SoCal Family Holiday Activities from December 1st thru 6th, 2011
November 30th and December 1, 2011 (Wednesday & Thursday)
*The City of Burbank's Tree Lighting Ceremony and holiday festival take place tonight! The Burbank tree lighting ceremony starts at 6 pm by City Hall. (The Burbank City Hall address is 275 East Olive Avenue in Burbank, CA.) Next, the evening's other activities begin...one of which is a photo session with Santa! You can also enjoy live music, children's face painting and other fun. For further details, please consult the Downtown Burbank official website.
* San Diego: On Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm, you can have some Christmas-themed fun at the Hotel del Coronado Holiday festival! In addition to skating on the ice rink (which opened in November---see above), you'll be able to visit with Santa Claus, view beautiful decorations and enjoy holiday activities at Hotel del Coronado's Santa's Village! Please contact 619/522-8815 to learn more about this super San Diego event, or visit the www.hoteldel.com official website.
December 2, 2011 (Friday)
* Dana Point: Bring the whole family to Dana Point's Holiday in the Harbor! On Friday, December 2, 2011 from 4 pm until 8 pm, you'll get in on Santa photos, live music and entertainment, and holiday activities (such as face painting.) Set your course for the Dana Point Harbor to take advantage of this free fun-filled festival! For further info, please consult this Dana Point Christmas event's official website (and you'll read about other holiday festivities at the Dana Point Harbor, too!) Then, on Saturday & Sunday, you'll be able to enjoy "Boat Rides with Santa" at the Dana Point Harbor, too!
* San Diego: "December Nights" at Balboa Park begins! Friday, December 2, 2011 and Saturday, December 3, 2011 are the 2 dates when you'll be able to enjoy this popular San Diego Christmas activity. Balboa Park's December Nights celebration is so LARGE and so VARIED that you absolutely WON'T be capable of taking it all in! PLUS---it's FREE! Festival hours on Friday night start at 5 pm and run through 10 pm. On Saturday, December Nights activities at Balboa Park start at noon and end at 9 pm. Head to the www.BalboaPark.org official website to find out details about this popular San Diego holiday event.
* Seal Beach: For an Orange County Christmas celebration with a small-town atmosphere, try the Seal Beach Holiday Parade on Friday, December 2, 2011! The small-and-cute Seal Beach downtown is where you'll take in this 7 pm spectacle featuring bands, clowns, drill teams, floats, and (naturally!), Santa Claus. The parade will start off at the Seal Beach Pier, progress down the shop-lined Main Street, and end up at the Pacific Coast Highway. Visit the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce website for further details.
* Santa Barbara:Enjoy both fun and beauty at the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade tonight, Friday, December 2, 2011! You'll glimpse floats, hear marching bands, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Santa Barbara's beautiful State Street shopping district. The parade begins at 6:30 pm on State Street at the intersection of Sola, then continues along State to its Cota Street finish. For further info, please visit the www.SantaBarbaraDowntown.com official website.
December 3, 2011 (Saturday)
* La Habra: Have Breakfast with Santa at the La Habra Children's Museum! (Address: 301 S Euclid St, La Habra.) Not only will you enjoy your favorite breakfast foods, but your kids will also enjoy holiday craft-making, photos with Santa Claus, and admission to the regular museum exhibits. For ticket information and to make a reservation, call 562/905-9647. Seatings will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 and Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 8:30 am, 9:45 am and 11 am. You may visit the La Habra Children's Museum website for more information about both the museum and its schedule of activities.
* Long Beach: The traditional Belmont Shores Christmas Parade is tonight, Saturday, December 3, 2011. And, in 2011, this popular local parade celebrates its 29th anniversary! Head to 2nd Street in the Belmont Shores neighborhood of Long Beach between 6 and 9 pm to enjoy this family festival...but it's even better if you arrive early to get a good parade-watching spot. Please see the Belmont Shores official website for further details.
* Long Beach--Breakfast with Santa at Shoreline Village! What kid doesn't love Santa Claus! And what family doesn't want to help sick children in the community? Combine a meal with Santa with the chance to raise money for the Miller Children's Hospital by attending this exciting holiday event at Parkers Lighthouse! Come spend the morning of Saturday, December 3, 2011 between 8 am and 11 am at Shoreline Village, and enjoy this fun event. Ticket prices are $8.95 for adults and $6.95 for kids under age 12. You may visit the www.ShorelineVillage.com official website for details.* Oxnard: Celebrate the season on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Oxnard's Christmas Parade! Head to Ventura County for this 10 am event which takes place along "A" street in Oxnard. You'll enjoy bands, classic cars, and skillful equestrian riders at this fun family activity. Need further info about this event? Or, would you like to discover other Oxnard holiday activities? Please see the Events page of the www.VisitOxnard.com website for further details and to discover other Oxnard holiday events.
* Palm Springs: It's time again for the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade! The sights on Palm Canyon Drive will REALLY make you "ooh and ahh" tonight as beautifully lit and decorated floats make their procession down the street, accompanied by holiday music...and even SNOW! Head to Downtown Palm Springs (between Tamarisk & Ramon) by 5:45 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011 to keep from missing out on the fun. Want further info? You may view the parade's official website at www.psfestivaloflights.com
* San Juan Capistrano: On Saturday, December 3, 2011, you may enjoy "Christmas at the Mission," a celebration on the beautiful grounds of historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. You'll find a nativity scene, music, entertainment, and refreshments. The Mission San Juan Capistrano address is 26801 Ortega Hwy in San Juan Capistrano, just several blocks west of I-5. You may visit the Events page of the mission's website to find out details about this fun family Christmas activity. Plus, you may find out about still MORE family Christmas activities today in San Juan Capistrano by visiting the Zoomars Petting Zoo website.
December 4, 2011 (Sunday)
* La Jolla: Sunday, December 4, 2011 is the date for this year's La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival! You'll see floats, bands, equestrian units and vintage vehicles...plus Santa Claus himself! The La Jolla Christmas Parade begins at 2 pm. A holiday festival follows the parade from 3:30 pm to 5 pm at the La Jolla Rec Center. AND, there's a holiday tree lighting at 4:30 pm, as well! Please see the www.LJparade.com official website for the complete scoop on this memorable Southern California holiday event.
SoCal Family Holiday Celebrations from December 7th thru 13th, 2011
December 10, 2011 (Saturday)
* Burbank: Have Breakfast with Santa! On Saturday, December 10, 2011, you can stay busy with family holiday activities in Burbank, California! From 8:30 am to 10 pm, bring the kids the Food Court at the Burbank Town Center mall to see Jolly Old St Nick himself! Along with breakfast, you'll enjoy holiday music, games and fun! Breakfast with Santa tickets are $10 each...and you may make reservations by calling 818-238-5300. Visit the www.downtown-burbank.org website for details about Snow Day and other Burbank holiday events.
* Long Beach: This year's Long Beach tradition, the 57th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade takes place Saturday, December 10, 2011 beginning at 5 pm. Head to Daisy Avenue from Hill St. to Pacific Coast Avenue to watch the action along the parade route! If you can't make it tonight, be sure to drive by Daisy Avenue (between Willow and PCH) any evening for the rest of the holiday season to check out the many lighted & decorated Christmas Trees that are the focal point of the Long Beach "Christmas Tree Lane." For further information, here is the Daisy Avenue Christmas Parade's special page at the City of Long Beach website.
SoCal Family Holiday Celebrations from December 14th thru 20th, 2011
December 17, 2011 (Saturday)* Long Beach---Naples Boat Parade! Enjoy viewing festively-decorated boats which have been lovingly adorned by the owners of these privately-owned boats. After all, it's a tradition of which they're proud! The parade hours will begin at 6 pm. Here's the Naples Boat Parade page of the Long Beach city website.
December 17 & 18, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
* Santa Ana Zoo's "Holidays with the Critters!" Head to the Santa Ana Zoo at I-5 and 4th St on Saturday, December 17, 2011 or Sunday, Dec 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm for this fun nighttime celebration. Families can view lighted displays, hear holiday music, make crafts, and take train rides! You may visit the www.santaanazoo.org official website for complete details.
Southern California Holiday Events December 21-24
December 21, 2011 (Wednesday)
* San Diego: Qualcomm Stadium hosts the Poinsettia Bowl! The pre-game show begins at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. You won't want to miss this spectacle which features bands and a balloon parade. Also not to be missed is the half-time show featuring the college bands...and even fireworks! Kickoff time is 5 pm. You may check out all the details at PoinsettiaBowl.net
December 24, 2011 (Saturday, Christmas Eve)
* The Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration takes place in downtown LA at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this afternoon. This huge, free spectacle of the arts lasts 3 hours. The doors open at 2:30 pm, and the first performance begins at 3 pm. Visit HolidayCelebration.org for further info.
SoCal holiday activities on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011
Schedule of family activities that are open or closed on Christmas Day
Open and Closed theme parks and family attractions:
* Disneyland Park: OPEN 8 am through midnight
* Disney's California Adventure Park: OPEN 10 am through 10 pm
* Downtown Disney District: Stores and restaurants OPEN, and "street entertainment" will be on hand for your enjoyment
* Knott's Berry Farm Park: CLOSED for the Christmas holiday
* SeaWorld San Diego: OPEN from 10 am to 6 pm
* Universal Studios Hollywood: OPEN for Christmas Day
* Universal Studios CityWalk: OPEN for Christmas Day, 12 noon to 8 pm
* Six Flags Magic Mountain: CLOSED Christmas Day
* Legoland California: OPENS at 10 am Christmas Day, closes at 5 pm
* Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier: OPEN for Christmas Day
* San Diego Zoo: OPEN 9 am to 5 pm Christmas Day; last entry allowed at 4 pm
* San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido: OPEN; Operating hours are 9 am to 5 pm; last entry allowed at 4 pm
* Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach: CLOSED for Christmas Day
* Scripps Aquarium, La Jolla: CLOSED for Christmas
* Taco Bell Discovery Science Museum in Santa Ana: CLOSED Christmas Day
* California Science Center in Los Angeles: CLOSED for Christmas
* Boomers family fun parks, OPEN for Christmas Day; each location has its own hours; see www.boomersparks.com for info
* Castle Park in Riverside, OPEN for arcade games and miniature golf only; phone number 951/785-3000
* Camelot Golfland in Anaheim, CLOSED Christmas Day; phone number 714/630-3340
* Scandia family fun center in Ontario, CLOSED December 25, Christmas; phone number 909/390-3092
* Golf 'n Stuff in Norwalk, OPEN Christmas Day; phone number 562/864-7706
* Movie Theaters: All major movie theater chains in Southern California will be OPEN on Christmas Day, December 25th.
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