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Christmas Countdown 2008!
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 Widgets
"Where can I get a Countdown to Christmas Widget?"
Questions about finding a Christmas Countdown widget were asked by several readers last year. Just in case you were wondering where to get a Christmas Countdown widget for your website or blog, there's an easy answer---Google Widgets!
I get my Christmas Countdown (and other) widgets at Google because they're reliable, and there's a good assortment of widgets in many different categories (not just Christmas themes.)
The "Santa with reindeer pulling sleigh" widget that you can see on your left came from the Google widgets collection. (If you don't think this countdown fits with the theme of your web page, don't worry---they have a selection of several Christmas Countdown widgets from which you may choose.)
If you'd like to browse through the list of widgets available for your use---and they're FREE, of course!--you may use the upcoming link to visit the
Christmas Countdown widget page of Google Gadgets.
SoCal Christmas Events planned for November 2007
Family Holiday Events Scheduled from November 1 through 8th
November 1, 2007 (Thursday)
Area Wide: Disney Pictures Presents "Tim Burtons 3D Nightmare Before Christmas," is continuing throughout the holiday season (from an October 2006 release date.) Since this fun & festive flick was the first film in history to be released ONLY in a Digital 3D format, and since movie theaters with digital projectors are scarce, it can be hard to find a theater in which your family can enjoy this film! To get the scoop on where you can find a performance close to your house, you may hop to the "3D Nightmare Before Christmas" page of this website.
Anaheim: Disneyland Park's "Nightmare Before Christmas" version of its popular "Haunted Mansion" ride continues today and throughout the rest of 2007 (from its opening date in September, 2007.)
Irvine: Ice skating begins at the Irvine Spectrum Center Mall in Orange County! The ice skating will take place by the Giant Wheel ride on a special temporary ice rink which will stay in place through January 21, 2007. For ice skating schedules and prices, you may view the www.SkateSpectrum.com website, the official website of the Irvine Spectrum's ice rink. To find out other fun stores you'll enjoy while visiting this beautiful, open-air mall, plus directions & a map, please see the Irvine Spectrum Center Mall page of this website.
November 2, 2007 (Friday)
Area-Wide: Jerry Seinfeld's "Bee Movie" opens in wide release today. If you'd like to read reviews & watch the Bee Movie's movie trailer, you may visit the "Bee Movie" page of the Yahoo Movies website. To find links to major SoCal theater chains, you may check out the "Southern California Movie Theaters" page of this website.
November 8, 2007 (Thursday)
Los Angeles: LA Zoo's new Campo Gorilla Reserve opens today! This is a long-anticipated MAJOR new exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo. If it's been awhile since your last zoo visit, then "right now" would be a good time to go! See the Los Angeles Zoo's official website, www.LAzoo.org, for further information.
Update: This was supposed to be the last day to see "3D Nightmare Before Christmas" in most theaters. Fortunately, 3D Nightmare Before Christmas has been HELD OVER! So, yes---there's still time to catch 3D NBC after all!
Christmas Countdown 2007---
Family Activities from November 9 thru November 15, 2007
November 9, 2007 (Friday)
Anaheim: "It's a Small World," holiday version opens today at Disneyland Park. The Holiday Haunted Mansion is already open; but the Christmas parade & fireworks display won't begin for one more week. To see photos of this beautiful attraction, see the Small World Holiday Pictures page of this website. Or, for details about other Disneyland Park Christmas attractions, please visit the Disneyland Christmas Events page!
Area-wide: The Christmas comedy "Fred Claus" opens! For those waiting to enjoy holiday humor, this is what you've been waiting for! For help finding a theater, you may visit the Southern California Movie Theaters page of this website.
November 14, 2007 (Tuesday)
Thousand Oaks: The Lakes ice rink opens for the holiday season today at 11:30 am! The ice skating rink stays open thru January 6, 2008. For further info, visit The Lakes shopping center's official website.
November 15, 2007 (Wednesday)
Simi Valley: Today opens the "Christmas Around the World" holiday tree display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. You will see a display of Christmas trees decorated to represent various countries and cultures from around the world. You'll also be able to see a Menorah exhibit (of Menorah's actually given to President Reagan while he was in office.) Admission is charged to the Reagan Museum and Library, but there is no extra charge to see the holiday-themed exhibits. The Reagan Library phone number is 800-410-8354; and the address is 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. (Directions: use the Madera Rd exit from the CA 118 Freeway.) Please see the www.ReaganLibrary.com official website for further details about this charming annual event (see the Calendar of Events page once you get to the website.)
San Diego: Horton Plaza's "Fantasy on Ice" public skating rink opens! This temporary ice rink will open on November 15, 2007 and remain open most days (but not all) for your holiday enjoyment through January 6, 2008! For dates, times and prices, visit the www.SDIce.com official website.
Los Angeles: The "Downtown on Ice" skating rink opens in Downtown LA's Pershing Square! Skating sessions begin frequently throughout the day, and cost $6 per 1 hour session. Skate rentals cost $2/person. Skating season will last clear through until 1/15/07, and will be OPEN on all the holidays...yes, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, too! The Pershing Square address is 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles. Please view the following pdf Pershing Square ice rink fact sheet from the city of LA's official website.
Southern California Christmas Activities 2007
Holiday events November 16th through 21st
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays :: Movies ::
November 16, 2007 (Friday)
Anaheim: Disneyland Park's holiday parade called "A Christmas Fantasy" begins today at Disneyland Park Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California! The Disneyland evening fireworks show also changes over to the Christmas-themed display tonight! To see photos of this fun holiday event, please visit the Disneyland Christmas Parade Pictures page of this website.
Area wide: "Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium," a children's holiday movie starring Dustin Hoffman and Natali Portman, opens today in wide release. To discover details, or for help in finding a movie theater showing this family film, please see the Southern California Movie Theaters page of this website.
November 17, 2007 (Saturday)
Beverly Hills: While everybody ELSE is lighting Christmas trees...guess what they're lighting in Beverly Hills? Come to the Rodeo Drive holiday lighting of 20 magnificent Baccarat crystal chandeliers! The time? Festivities start at 5 pm. The place? The 200 block of North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Also being lit is the Giant Crystal UNICEF snowflake atop the Beverly Wilshire Hotel Stick around, because later Santa and Mrs. Claus will be appearing at the Two Rodeo open-air mall! To discover the details about this event, you may visit the
official Beverly Hills visitors website's holiday page.
Laguna Beach: Craft lovers won't want to miss Laguna Beach's huge holiday tradition, the Sawdust Festival's Winter Fantasy 2007! You can get your Christmas holiday gifts purchased in a hurry, as you enjoy one beautiful hand-crafted item after another. You'll wish you had 100 more friends on your gift list! In addition to the hand-made crafts for sale, you may enjoy a free art activity (all ages invited), artist demonstrations, and live entertainment. Your kids may romp in a snow-play field and visit with Santa! The Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival's winter crafts show dates are November 17 & 18, 2007; November 23, 24 & 25; December 1 & 2; and lastly, December 8 & 9, 2007. For further info, please refer to the Sawdust Festival's official website (which is www.SawdustFestival.org.)
November 18, 2007 (Sunday)
Los Angeles: The Grove open-air mall is throwing a spectacular Tree Lighting party that you won't want to miss! Snow, fireworks and Santa Claus are just the BEGINNING of The Grove's family holiday fest! Just as last year, big names from the world of entertainment will be on hand to please the crowd. This year, we'll be seeing Seal, Johnny Mathis, Manheim Steamroller, Ahsley Tisdale, Emmy Rossum and Lauren Conrad join in the celebration. Head to the Fountain Stage at The Grove Mall; festivities begin at 5 pm. Then, stick around for the SNOWFALL at 7 pm (which repeats at 8 pm.) Please see The Grove Mall's official website for further details.
Last day for 3D Nightmare Before Christmas at the El Capitan Theater! Run, don't walk, to this historic Hollywood Blvd theater if you didn't yet catch the show! For directions and info about this Hollywood landmark, please see the El Capitan Theater page of this website.
November 19, 2007 (Monday)
Los Angeles: Bicyclists---tonight is your special night! You'll get in on an "early bird preview" of the dazzling Griffith Park "Holiday Light Festival's" mile-long display of decorations and Christmas lights. Be at the Los Angeles Zoo at 6 pm to enjoy this event...which lasts until 8 pm. Or, pedal over to the "Griffith Park Activities" page of this website for more information on this Los Angeles family holiday activity.
Santa Ana: The Discovery Science Museum's holiday exhibit "The Science of Gingerbread" begins today in Orange County and runs through January 6, 2008. For more info about this cute holiday program visit the Discovery Science Museum's official website, www.DiscoveryCube.org
November 21, 2007 (Wednesday)
 Los Angeles: Griffith Park's huge annual event, the "Holiday Light Festival" begins tonight! Co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, you'll find an unbelieve show of decorations and sparkling Christmas lights...over 500,000 of them! Best of all...it's FREE! Tonight begins a "walking only" stint at the light festival; for 5 days (November 21 thru 25th), you'll only be able to tour the lights on foot. Automobile traffic will begin on November 26th, 2007. After that date, you may drive your car through the display area between 5 pm and 10 pm every night from now through December 30th. See photos and get further details by heading to the "Griffith Park Christmas Activities" page of this website.
Valencia: Free admission with food donation to Magic Mountain! For today only, you can get free admission to the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park if you donate one full bag of food! Six Flags generously sponsors this annual holiday food drive called the "Bag A Ticket" program; and, today's "Bag A Ticket" day for 2007! For further details, please see the Six Flags Magic Mountain section of this website.
San Diego: "Skating by the Sea" begins at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego! Skate on the area's only ice rink that boasts an ocean view! If you can't make it today...don't worry. You'll be able to skate at the Hotel del Coronado clear through January 1, 2008. Fee for the 3 hour sessions (either 2 pm to 5 pm or 6 pm through 9 pm) are $20/adults or $15/kids age 10 and under. Skate rental is $5. For more info, call 619/522-8815 or visit the Hotel del Coronado's official website, www.HotelDel.com, where you'll learn about not only skating, but about their other holiday events, as well.
Disney's family holiday film, "Enchanted," opens in wide release today. This family movie is about a fairy tale princess recieving a rude awakening when she suddenly finds herself in "real" life. You may catch "Enchanted" at Hollywood's El Capitan Theater, where you'll pay a bit more for your tickets...BUT you'll also enjoy "Disney's Enchanted Experience," an after-movie event featuring all kinds of family fun. You can meet Disney princesses, view props used in making the movie, climb a rock wall, play video games, enjoy a bounce house, and more. Or, "Enchanted" will also be showing at many SoCal cinemas. If you need help finding a movie theater in your area, you may visit the Southern California Movie Theaters page of this website.
Christmas Countdown 2007: November 22 (Thanksgiving Day)
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays :: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
November 22, 2007 (Thursday, Thanksgiving Day)
Buena Park: The annual Knott's Berry Farm Christmas Crafts Fair Village opens today! Come enjoy browsing through hand-made items of the finest craftsmanship that Knotts could find! Also opening at Knott's Berry Farm today is the Snoopy's Christmas Ice Show! Please see the "Knott's Berry Farm Christmas" page of this website for further details.
Buena Park: Also today at Knott's Berry Farm, Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant is serving up its famous Thanksgiving Feast! Please see the "Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant" page of this website for details.
---In greater San Diego, the Del Mar Fairgrounds "Holiday of Lights" begins this evening and runs through 1/1/07. If you think you've seen lights before, try reviving your amazement with the Fairground's 350+ beautifully lighted and animated displays! Admission is $13/car for up to 5 people; and $18/car for 6+. Viewing hours begin daily at 5:30 pm and end at 10 pm (Sundays thru Thursdays) or 11 pm (Fridays and Saturdays.) This is a popular annual event---you'll be cruisin' along with 600 vehicles (average) per night! Please call phone number 858/755-1161 for further info, or visit the Del Mar Fairground's official website, www.SDFair.com.
LA: "Reindeer Romp" begins today at the Los Angeles Zoo! From today through January 1, 2007, there will be holiday decorations on display at the LA Zoo, one of Griffith Park's top attractions. Visitors can make special crafts projects...and even greet Santa Claus! The festivities take place during normal zoo hours (10 am through 5 pm...but, the last tickets are sold at 4 pm!) Normal ticket prices of $10/adults and $5/kids ages 2-12 apply. For further info, please see the LA Zoo's official website, www.LAzoo.org.
Have Thanksgiving Dinner at the San Diego Zoo! That's right! You can enjoy a fun day of viewing your favorite animals without missing your traditional turkey 'n dressing feast! Actually, there are not only one, but TWO restaurants at the San Diego Zoo serving dinner...one is an all-you-can-eat buffet and the other is table-service style. For more information on this fun & unusual Thanksgiving meal, please visit the San Diego Zoo's official website, www.SanDiegoZoo.org. Click on "calendar" for holiday event information.
Escondido: You can ALSO enjoy your Thanksgiving feast at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido! You'll be able to enjoy either roast turkey or prime rib...or both!...at the all-you-can-eat buffet in the park's Hunte Nairobi Pavilion. (There will also be a kid's buffet table, featuring children's favorite foods for finicky eaters!) The Thanksgiving Dinner buffet costs $29.95/adults and $17.95/ages 11 and under. (Note: you must ALSO pay for admission to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, so this dinner is really only meant for those spending the day at the park, not for those who just wish to "drop in and dine.") Please call the San Diego Wild Animal Park at (760) 747-8702 for further details, or see the San Diego Zoo website (link above.)
Long Beach: You can also eat your Thanksgiving Feast aboard a retired luxury ocean liner....The Queen Mary, in Long Beach! The Queen Mary has several dining rooms open today, serving meals from casual to elegant, and both menu-ordered and buffet-style. Please call 562/435-3511 for further information, or visit the restaurant section of the Queen Mary official website, www.QueenMary.com
Long Beach: Today there will be a Thanksgiving Buffet at Aquarium of the Pacific. Here's yet another "only in California" way to celebrate your Thanksgiving dinner feast! Head to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific (at The Pike.) You'll need to pay aquarium admission...BUT the feast itself costs only $10 more! Visit the www.AquariumOfThePacific.org website for event details.
Christmas Countdown 2007:
SoCal Christmas Activities November 23 thru November 30
 Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays :: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
November 23, 2007 (Friday)
"Black Friday" events! Anxious to get shopping? Can't wait until your local stores begin to open up around 5 am or so? If you just can't wait any longer, you'll be happy that several outlet malls open for "Midnight Madness" at 12:01 am this morning! Outlet malls that will open at midnight are The Carlsbad Premium Outlets; the Camarillo Premium Outlets; The Citadel outlet mall; the Cabazon Outlets and the Desert Hills Premium Outlets, both in Cabazon/greater Palm Springs; Las Americas Premium Outlets (formerly The Shops at Las Americas) in San Ysidro/San Diego; and the Viejas Outlet Center. Note: Barstow's Tanger Outlets open at 8 am today. At Ontario Mills, some stores begin opening at 4 am and all will be ready for customers by 7 pm. If you need directions or list of stores at any of these terrific SoCal outlet malls, please visit the Southern California Outlet Malls page of this website.
Black Friday at "regular" retail malls and shopping centers: You already know that every one of Southern California's malls and shopping centers are going to be packed with crowds today. But did you know that there's a website devoted to finding out what sales will be happening BEFORE the "official" announcements are made? If you'd like some fun reading and want to get clued-in about upcoming discounts, try visiting the bfads.net website.
San Diego: "Breakfast with Shamu and Santa" begins at Sea World today! There will be 2 seatings: 8:30 to 9:30 am and 10:30 to 11:30 am. Breakfast with Shamu and Santa costs $24 plus tax for ages 10+ and $16 plus tax for ages 3 through 9. This popular holiday meal will also be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11/24 through 12/10; and then daily from 12/15 through 12/23. Call 800/25-SHAMU for further details (choose "dining" option from the menu) or visit the "Dining with Shamu" page of this website. Or, to see a map and get directions to fabulous SeaWorld Park, see the "SeaWorld address and contact info" page.
The "Wild Lights" holiday festival begins this evening at The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert/greater Palm Springs. You'll see animated displays...and over 350,000 twinkling lights! Santa Claus will be on hand to greet the kiddies, as well. 2007 for the "Wild Lights" festivities are Nov. 23-25; Nov 30-Dec 2; Dec 7-9, 14-23; Dec 26-Jan 1. Gates open at 6pm to 9pm. Admission prices are $7.25/adults and $5.50/children ages 3-12. Call Living Desert Zoo phone number 760-346-5694 for further information, or see the Living Desert's official website at www.livingdesert.org
You'll have an Old West-style good time at Calico Ghost Town's Heritage Fest" being held today, November 23, 2006 through 11/25/06. Every day, Santa will arrive to greet the young 'uns at 11 am. A very busy schedule of live entertainment will be carried on throughout the day all 3 days...plus there will be an evening "heritage Dance Fest" on Saturday evening (11/25), as well. Call 800/TO-CALICO for further info, or visit the Calico Ghost Town's official website at www.calicotown.com (Can't make it? Santa Claus will visit the Calico Ghost Town on Dec 1, 2, 8, & 9, as well!)
Ride the Candy Cane Train at the South Coast Railroad Museum in Goleta! This event in greater Santa Barbara kicks off today during the hours of 1 pm to 4 pm, and continues through December 24th on select days. If you attend this charming holiday event, you'll ride a festively decorated miniature train (but note: the minimum height requirement is 34" tall.) Kids each receive a canday cane and holiday surprise bag. Next, it's on into the museum itself to view the kid-enthralling exhibit "Toy Trains & Teddy Bears!" Admission cost is $3/person. Call 805/964-3540 for exact dates and further info, or visit the South Coast RR Museum's official website at www.GoletaDepot.org
Pasadena: Head to the One Colorado shopping district's Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 pm to 9 pm! You'll be one of the first to greet the 2008 Rose Queen as she makes one of her first public appearances! You'll also enjoy holiday music and entertainment. And, if you bring an unwrapped toy for the Christmas Toy Drive, you'll receive a FREE photo with Santa! (Offer good this evening only.) One Colorado's official website is www.OneColorado.com (look under "Fun" tab.)
The Mission Inn of Riverside holds its Tree Lighting at "sunset" this evening. The grounds of this famed hotel will be lit with 2 million+ lights and decorated with hundreds of angels and elves. If you can't get to the Tree Lighting ceremony, you are welcome to come stroll the grounds and enjoy the lighting through January 1, 2007. Phone 951/784-0300 for further info. The Mission Inn address is 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501. Mission Inn's website is www.MissionInn.com
Lake Arrowhead: What "feels" more like Christmas than pine trees? Here's a good excuse to head up into pine tree territory: attend the Lake Arrowhead Village Tree Lighting Ceremony and related festivities. From noon through 5 pm, kids can meet Santa...and he's brought along one of his real live reindeer! Carolers will sing...and of course, you can enjoy the Village shopping and dining. At 6:00 pm, the tree lighting ceremony will begin. For info, call 909/337-2533, or visit the www.LakeArrowheadVillage.com official website. Christmas celebrations continue throught Thanksgiving weekend PLUS ever weekend until Christmas.
November 24, 2007 (Saturday)
Los Angeles: Griffith Park's "Train Ride to Santa" begins tonight! This event will be held sporadically on November 25, November 30, December 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 9th; and then nightly between Dec 16-23. Head to TRAVEL TOWN...and NOT the miniature train on Crystal Springs Drive. The even begins on scheduled evenings at 5 pm; the last train embarks on its trip to see Santa Claus at 8 pm. Tickets are $7 each; ages 18 months and under are free. Chug on over to the "Griffith Park Christmas Activities" page of this website to see photos and discover details.
November 25, 2007 (Sunday)
Hollywood Santa Parade: The parade which debuted with the name "Santa Claus Lane Parade," then went onto become the "Hollywood Christmas Parade" will be staged this evening---with a brand new name! No longer sponsored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (who was losing big bucks holding this event) the parade is now under the wing of the city of Los Angeles. Head to Hollywood Blvd tonight; the parade kicks off at 5 pm...with Bob Barker as its Grand Marshall! To see a map and get directions to this area, please visit the Hollywood Blvd Family Activities page of this website. Or, to read a touching article about the parade's "rescue" from oblivion, follow this link to the www.CityWatchLA.com website.
San Diego: A live stage production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" opens at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego's Balboa Park. To find out further details about this family holiday play, please see the Old Globe Theater's official website, which is www.OldGlobe.org. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will continue at The Old Globe through December 30th.
November 26, 2007 (Monday)
Los Angeles: Griffith Park-DWP Holiday Light Festival opens to automobiles! This unbelieve show of decorations and sparkling Christmas lights began with a few "pedestrian only" days. Automobile traffic will begin this evening, November 26th, 2007. You may drive your car through the display area between 5 pm and 10 pm every night from now through December 30, 2007. See photos and get further details by heading to the "Griffith Park Christmas Activities" page of this website.
Los Angeles: The LA County Tree Lighting Ceremony! The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles will host a lighting ceremony this evening at 5 pm for it's 50 foot tall tree! For further information, please visit the www.musiccenter.org official website.
Carlsbad: Watch the Legoland Tree Lighting Ceremony today at 5 pm! This amazing Christmas tree is made entirely of plastic bricks---over 245,000 of them! (The tree is actually made of the larger "Duplo" bricks that Lego makes for toddlers. If they were the smaller-sized "regular" Legos, there would be several times that many used in making this giant holiday tree!) Park admission required to attend events. For a map & directions to Legoland theme park in Carlsbad, please visit the Legoland page of this website.
November 28, 2007 (Wednesday)
San Diego: It's the Hotel del Coronado Holiday festival! In addition to skating on the ice rink (which opened 11/22---see above), you'll be able to visit with Santa Claus. Next, why not head to Hotel del Coronado's Santa's Village, where you can win prizes at game booths? Please contact 619/522-8815 to learn more about this super San Diego event, or visit the www.hoteldel.com official website.
November 29, 2007 (Thursday)
The City of Corona tree lighting ceremony is this evening! Head on down to the Corona Civic Center (address 815 W. 6th St) at 6 pm. You'll enjoy a family-style fun-filled evening full of entertainment, refreshments...and, of course, a beautifully lit Christmas tree. Santa Claus will also be there to delight the kids!
Santa Barbara: Holiday happenings are in high gear tonight in Santa Barbara, where the La Arcada Christmas Walk is taking place. Stroll on over to the La Arcada Court (1114 State Street) between 5 pm and 8 pm to enjoy this annual event. You'll hear strolling carolers, enjoy seasonal decorations, munch holiday goodies...and the kids can get a photo taken with Santa Claus. The family-friendly price is right...it's FREE!
November 30, 2007 (Friday)
Dana Point: Bring the whole family to Dana Point's Holiday in the Harbor! 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 flyer.
Pasadena: Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Paseo Colorado open-air mall in Pasadena from 6 to 8 pm this evening. Head to the Garfield Promenade area, where you'll witness the beautiful tree come ablaze with lights and enjoy entertainment. You may wish to visit the Paseo Colorado's official website. Or, to see pictures of this attractive open-air mall, head to the Paseo Colorado Mall page of this website.
Oxnard: Choose a historic but happenin' holiday event, the Oxnard Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and festival. The celebration begins at 5:30 pm in Plaza Park (at 5th and B Streets in downtown Oxnard, Ventura County.) Hear & see the brand-new "Winter Fantasy" music and light show! Plus, you'll see Santa, hear carolers, and sip cocoa! For further info, call 805/247-0197.
LA: Witness the beautiful Olvera Street Tree Lighting Ceremony at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. This evening, (Friday, November 30, 2007) head to 125 Paseo de la Plaza in Los Angeles to enjoy 3 hours of fun (from 5 pm to 9 pm) which includes free entertainment in addition to the tree lighting program. Please call 213/485-8372 for additional info or visit the www.Olvera-Street.com official website.
Christmas Countdown 2007: December Events
SoCal Family Holiday Celebrations from December 1st thru 6th
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays:: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
December 1, 2007 (Saturday)
SeaWorld San Diego's holiday festivities begin today! The park will be decked out in lovely seasonal decorations, there will be special entertainment, including Clyde & SeaMore's special holiday comedy routine! The park will remain open daily throughout December, but the special shows & entertainment will only be held on December 1 & 2; December 8 & 9; and then daily from December 15th thru Dec 30, 2007. (Park admission required to attend events) To see a map of the SeaWorld Park area of San Diego, and discover contact info for this world-class family attraction, please visit the "SeaWorld Address & Contact Information" page of this website.
Anaheim: Fans of Disneyland Park's Candlelight Procession will want to mark this date in ink on their calendars! Tonight is the first of 2 nights which will feature the Candlelight Procession and Ceremony. There will be 2 sessions of the event. The first is at 5:30 pm and the second is at 8 pm. FYI: Disneyland's "A Christmas Fantasy" parade times will be pushed forward today (to 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm) in order to accommodate the Candlelight Procession. Normal park entrance fees are required.
Long Beach: The traditional Belmont Shores Christmas Parade is tonight---and in 2007, it celebrates its 25th anniversary! Head to 2nd Street in the Belmont Shores neighborhood of Long Beach between 6 and 9 pm to enjoy this family festival. Please see the Belmont Shores official website for further details.
Redondo Beach: Enjoy a beachside Christmas celebration as Santa arrives at the Redondo Beach Pier! (Don't you just love these "only-in-California celebrations?) Be at the Redondo Beach Pier by 11 am so you won't miss Santa Claus' arrival by FIRETRUCK! Santa will be available for photos until 4 pm. If you bring your own camera, the photos are free! For complete details, be sure to view the Redondo Pier's official website.
The Beverly Hills Trolley begins offering its special seasonal Christmas holiday routes! (This Saturday & Sunday-only event will also be held December 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 11am, 12 noon, and 1pm.) This is a true bargain at only $5/adult and $1/child age 12 and under. Aboard the trolley, you'll view the beautiful seasonal decor of Beverly Hills. Then, you'll end up at the Museum of Television and Radio for the kiddies to visit with Santa Claus AND watch a classic holiday program! Tour times are 11 am, 12 noon and 1 pm. Call 310/285-2438 to get in on the action. For complete details, see the
Holiday page of the "Beverly Hills Be Here" website.
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 the Palm Canyon Dr shopping district by 5:45 pm to keep from missing out on the fun. Want further info? Call 760/325-5749, or view the parade's official website at www.paradesofpalmsprings.com
 *The City of Burbank's Tree Lighting Ceremony and holiday parade take place tonight! The tree lighting ceremony starts the festivities at 6 pm by City Hall. (The Burbank City Hall address is 275 East Olive Avenue in Burbank, CA.) Next, the parade kicks off and the other activities begin...which includes a photo session with Santa! For further details, please consult the Downtown Burbank official website.
San Juan Capistrano: The lovely Orange County town of San Juan Capistrano hosts not one, but TWO seasonal celebrations today. Festivities begin in Town Center Park in downtown SJC, where there will be a Tree Lighting ceremony at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, you'll still want to stick around Town Center Park for free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The shops downtown will stay open until 9 pm, plus there will be an opportunity to join in on hay rides and children's train rides.
Another SJC option is to head to the "Christmas at the Mission" celebration on the beautiful grounds of historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. You'll find a nativity scene, music and entertainment, and refreshments...plus, tonight for the festivities, admission to the Mission grounds is FREE! The Mission San Juan Capistrano address is 26801 Ortega Hwy; and the phone number to contact is 949/234-1317, or visit the www.SanJuanCapistrano.net website.
Oxnard: Celebrate the season at Oxnard's Winter Fantasy 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? Call 805/247-0197, or visit the
City of Oxnard website.
Ocean Beach Holiday Parade! This annual tradition is one of San Diego's fun family Christmas events. The parade starts at 5 pm and runs until about 7 pm on Friday, Dec 1, 2007. For information about the parade route, please see the San Diego December 2007 Calendar.
Chula Vista: This evening, 12/1/07, along 3rd Avenue, you may witness Chula Vista's Starlight Parade! The beautiful evening parade begins at 6 pm, and features floats, bands, drill teams, classic cars and Santa Claus! But, come early to Chula Vista's Memorial Park, because there will be aceibities for children between 2:30 and 5 pm, followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony just before parade time! For further info, you may contact 619/442-1982 or head to the www.cvdba.com website. Memorial Park is located just west of 3rd and G streets in Chula Vista (south San Diego county.)
La Habra: Have Breakfast with Santa at the La Habra Children's Museum! (Address: 301 S Euclid St, La Habra.) Not only will you dine, but your kids will also enjoy holiday craft-making, photos with Santa Claus, and admission to the regular museum exhibits. Tickets are $8/kids and $10/adults...BUT, space is limited, so you'll need a reservation; call 562/905-9734. For general museum info, call the La Habra Children's Museum phone number at 562/905-9734, or visit the La Habra Children's Museum website.
Manhattan Beach: Today, December 1, 2007, you may enjoy the Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting ceremony and festivities! Head to the Manhattan Beach pier for the 4:30 pm starting time to see holiday singers and live entertainment. Then the Manhattan Beach Pier holiday lighting itself will happen at 6:30 pm. See the Pier Lighting page of th Manhattan Beach city website for complete details.
It's the 11th Annual Winterfest in Downtown Fullerton! From 12 noon until 6 pm, your family will enjoy viewing arts & crafts; at 5 pm, there's a Tree Lighting ceremony in the downtown plaza...and the forecast says "snow!" Free admission. For further info, you may call 714/738-3338, or see the following
December events page of Fullerton's city website.
 December 2, 2007 (Sunday)
Today in San Diego, you may attend the Seaport Village "Deck the Palms Christmas Festival" from 11 am to 4 pm! You'll find fun & entertainment whenever you go during these hours, BUT you'll definitely want to plan to be in Seaport Village at 12 noon...because that's when Santa Claus arrives---and starts posing for pictures by his surfboard! (Don't you just LOVE these only-in-California events?) For complete details about this whimsical event, please visit the www.SeaportVillage.com official website.
Today's the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival! Head to downtown La Jolla (greater San Diego) and plan to spend the morning...and maybe all afternoon, as well. The Holiday Festival crafts fair runs from 9 am through 4 pm, with free live entertainment and food for sale. The La Jolla Christmas Parade itself begins at 1:30 pm. Please see the www.LJparade.com official website for the complete scoop on this fun Southern California holiday event.
Holiday Wonderland events in downtown Del Mar Village! This greater San Diego holiday event includes a large gift bazaar, a trackless train, live music, crafts, face painting, bounce houses, balloon twisters...and even horse-drawn carriage rides will be available. The street fair celebration lasts from noon until 4 pm...but then continues with music and a tree lighting ceremony. Tickets required; price for advance tickets is $20. Day-of-event tickets will cost $25. Call 619/233-5008 or visit the www.DelMarMainStreet.com website for further details.
Today is Ventura's annual Holiday Street Festival on Main Street in Downtown Ventura. This free event will offer over 300 artisan booths through which you may browse and shop, live entertainment, food vendors, and photo ops with Santa Claus for the kiddies. Hours of this event are 10 am through 4 pm. This annual Southern California holiday event is free to attend.
Anaheim: If you missed last night's Candlelight Procession at Disneyland Park, this evening is the 2nd and last date to get in on the event for 2007. There will be 2 sessions held: the first is at 5:30 pm and the second is at 8 pm. FYI: Disneyland's "A Christmas Fantasy" parade times will be pushed forward today (to 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm) in order to accommodate the Candlelight Procession. Normal park entrance fees are required.
La Habra: Your 2nd and last day to have Breakfast with Santa at the La Habra Children's Museum! (Address: 301 S Euclid St, La Habra.) Not only will you dine, but your kids will also enjoy holiday craft-making, photos with Santa Claus, and admission to the regular museum exhibits. Tickets are $8/kids and $10/adults...BUT, space is limited, so you'll need a reservation; call 562/905-9734. For general museum info, call the La Habra Children's Museum phone number at 562/905-9734.
Southern California Holiday Events: Dec 7-11, 2007
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays:: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
December 7, 2007 (Friday)
"December Nights" at Balboa Park is a popular San Diego Christmas activity which is so LARGE and so VARIED that you absolutely WON'T be capable of taking it all in! PLUS---it's FREE! Head to the www.BalboaPark.org official website to find out details about this popular San Diego holiday event.
Seal Beach: For a big-city Christmas celebration in a small-town atmosphere, try out the Seal Beach Holiday Parade! The small-but-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 Mom & Pop 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! You'll glimpse floats based on a "Sea Shells and Sleigh Bells" theme, 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.
The Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights in southern Orange County is a stunningly beautiful boat parade which begins the 1st of four nights (the other dates are December 8, 14 and 15, 2007.) This is the 33rd year of this beloved holiday tradition...and has a humorous "A Merry Mardi Gras" theme this season. Naturally, it's FREE to watch. The Dana Point Boat Parade begins at 7:30 pm each night of its run. Steer on over to the Dana Point Harbor---address: 34555 Golden Lantern. You'll
discover more information about this Orange County holiday event by heading to the www.DanaPointHarbor.com official website.
Escondido: The Festival of Lights begins tonight, December 7, 2007, at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido! The lighting display will continue to run most evenings through December 30th. Please visit the www.SanDiegoZoo.org website to find out exact dates, times, ticket prices, and other facts about this popular Southern California holiday event. (No; this event is NOT at the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park; the two zoos are "sisters" and information for both of them is on the San Diego Zoo's website.)
Long Beach: Christmas Tree Lighting! Come join the mayor of Long Beach as the city's tree receives its official lighting at The Pike. Enjoy free musical entertainment and hot cocoa, as well. See the www.RainbowHarborHolidays.com website for further details and info about other holiday events at The Pike!
December 8, 2007 (Saturday)
Marina del Rey: A local holiday tradition, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade sails tonight! Be in your spot by 5:55 pm, for an opening fireworks display. The parade itself begins at 6pm and runs until 8 pm. Viewing points for the boat parade include Burton Chace Park, Fisherman's Village, and the following restaurants: El Torito, Sapori Italian Restaurant, Shanghai Red's, The Angler's Choice, and the Marina del Rey Hotel. For further info, visit www.mdrboatparade.org, the parade's official website.
Rancho Mirage: The annual Breakfast with Santa at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert in greater Palm Springs (Rancho Mirage) is being held today, 12/08/07. You'll need to make reservations ahead of time for one of two seatings. Call the museum at 760/321-0602 for further details, or visit the Palm Springs Children's Museum official website.
Pasadena: Kiddies would love to be in the Pasadena Rosebud Parade! What is it? The junior version of the Tournament of Roses Parade, sponsored annually by Pasadena's Kidspace Children's Museum; kids decorate their own "floats," which happen to be the child's own trike, bike or wagon! For a $10 fee for each child, you'll be provided with flowers, pennants, ribbons, colorful paper, etc. with which to decorate your child's "float." The parade will be held the morning of 12/08/07...and you'd BETTER bring your camera, because you'll be able to photograph memories that will last a lifetime! See the
Kidspace Museum Website for details of this adorable event.
"December Nights" at Balboa Park in San Diego (which began last night) will run ALL DAY today...AND during the night time, too! This is the 2nd and last day of this family Christmas activity so LARGE and so VARIED that you absolutely WON'T be capable of taking it all in! PLUS---it's FREE! Head to the www.BalboaPark.org official website to find out details about this popular San Diego holiday event.
Pacific Beach Holiday Parade: San Diego is busy with family Christmas events today! The annual Pacific Beach Holiday Parade starts at noon today (December 8, 2007) and runs until approximately 3 pm. For details and parade route, please see the City of San Diego website.
 Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights: Still another fun San Diego Christmas event families will enjoy is the annual Mission Bay holiday boat parade. Times for the event: the Mission Bay Boat Parade begins at 6 pm tonight, December 8, 2007, and ends approximately 9 pm. For further details and info about the boat's route, please see the City of San Diego's official website.
Oxnard: Channel Island Boat Parade! Tonight in Oxnard, your family may witness this exciting Ventura County Christmas event. The boat parade begins at 7 pm...but the day's festivities actually begin at 10 am...and include a snow play area! Discover the fun you'll have at this all-day holiday celebration by visiting the www.ChannelIslandsHarbor.org official website.
LA: It's the "Winter Holiday Festival" at Pershing Square in downtown LA! Today's roster of family activities begins at 9 am (according to the City of LA's website,) but states 12 noon on the Pershing Square's Ice Rink website. At any rate, it's sure to be a fun Los Angeles holiday event! Here's a link to the Pershing Square Ice Rink's fact sheet, which may be the more reliable source of information: pdf Pershing Square ice rink fact sheet If you can't make it to the festivities today, the celebration will continue tomorrow, December 9, 2007, as well.
Oceanside:Here's another holiday activity with a nautical twist: the Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights is tonight, too! Be at the Oceanside Harbor at 7 pm to catch the beautiful moving display of lit-and-decorated yachts. Please contact 760/722-5751 if you have questions. To see this holiday event listed on the city's calendar, please view the December events page of the Oceanside city website.
Long Beach: This year's Long Beach tradition, the 53rd Annual Daisy Lane Parade takes place this evening 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 23 lighted & decorated Christmas Trees that are the focal point of this Long Beach "Christmas Tree Lane." You may call 562/570-4450 for further information, or view this Long Beach holiday event's special pages at the City of Long Beach website.
Long Beach: Also in Long Beach this evening, you may view the lovely Parade of a Thousand Lights Boat Parade, beginning at 7 pm. Head down to Shoreline Village or The Pike to view this annual spectacle. Please view the www.RainbowHarborHolidays.com website for further information.
Perris: Ride a train with Santa Claus! Today kicks of the first of 4 "ride with Santa" holiday celebration days at the "Orange Empire Railway Museum" (often called simply the "Perris Train Museum.") You'll hear holiday music, tour the museum, and partake of refreshments...a train lover's ideal seasonal celebration! Hours are 11 am to 4 pm. This event will also be held 12/9, 15 and 16 if you can't make it there today. For further info, please see the Orange Empire Railway Museum's website.
December 9, 2007 (Sunday)
Burbank: It's Snow Day in Burbank! From 11 pm to 2 pm on December 9, 2007, bring the kids to romp and play in 15 TONS of fresh snow! There will be free refreshments, entetainment...and a fascinating demonstration of holiday ice sculpting! Location: the Downtown Burbank AMC Walkway. Visit the www.downtown-burbank.org website for details about Snow Day and other Burbank holiday events!
Long Beach--Snow day at Shoreline Village! What kid doesn't like to play in the snow?! But in Southern California, real snow is impossible to find without heading up into the hills along the Angeles Crest Highway. Shoreline Village in Long Beach doesn't want you to make that trek---it's brought the snow to YOU! Come spend the day and play in 15 tons of the chilly white stuff. Visit the www.ShorelineVillage.com official website for details. (Note: check the "events" page on the site.)
San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights! Your family can view nearly 100 festively decorated boats at this huge annual San Diego holiday event! The parade begins at 5:30 pm by Shelter Island...but the parade route is so long that by the time it first reaches Coronado (near the end of the route) it will be much later. For complete details about the San Diego Bay holiday boat parade, please visit the events official website at www.sdparadeoflights.org
Santa Barbara: Head for the Santa Barbara Harbor Boat Parade of Lights! If you've been wanting an exciting weekend getaway, NOW'S the time to take it...and Stearn's Wharf is the place to go! Kids will enjoy the "Santa's Village" activity from 3 pm to 5 pm. Between 5:30 and 7:15 pm, you'll delight to a procession of decorated and wonderfully lit boats parading through the harbor. Then for the perfect end to the evening, there will be a fireworks display! Please call 805/897-1962 for more details, or see the Santa Barbara holiday boat parade's page of the Santa Barbara city website.
Southern California holiday events, Dec 12-19, 2007
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays:: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
December 12, 2007 (Wednesday)
Hollywood: High School Musical live production! Today marks the opening of a live stage production of Disney's High School Musical! Performances will be held through December 23, 2007. For complete details, ticket prices, and a list of shows and schedules, please visit the www.KodakTheater.com official website.
Newport Beach: The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade begins its 5-night run! The parade begins in Newport Harbor at 6:30 pm every night for 5 nights: December 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2007. Please see the Newport Beach Christmas boat parade's website for further details.
December 13, 2007 (Thursday)
Huntington Harbor: Thursday, December 13, 2007 is this year's first night of the Huntington Harbor Cruise of Lights Boat Ride event! (Some people call it the Huntington Beach Cruise of Lights.) This annual holiday festival will run nightly through the evening of December 23, 2007. Unlike the Newport Beach Boat Parade...where guests SIT and the boats do the cruising, in Huntington Harbor it's the visitors who board the boats. Then, in 45 to 50 minute sessions, the visitors cruise around the canals of Huntington Harbor enjoying the specatularly decorated and lit-up homes that line the waterways. Cruising sessions begin each evening at 6 pm, 7 pm, or 8pm. To purchase tickets ($11 to $15/adults and $8-9 ages 2-12) call 714/840-7542 or visit the www.CruiseOfLights.org website.
December 15, 2007 (Saturday)
Perris: Lake Perris SRA hosts the 9th Annual "Lights on the Lake" holiday boat parade! You don't need oceanfront access to enjoy a spectacular boat parade experience, and this Inland Empire venue proves it! The Lake Perris address is, 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, California. This event lasts from 5:30 pm until 9 pm. Come early, stay late---the entire range of festivities includes Santa Claus visits, seasonal music, and food vendors whipping up tasty treats. Call 951-940-5600 for further info, or visit the Lights on the Lake holiday boat parade page of the California State Parks website.
Redondo Beach: Tonight, your family may enjoy the spectacular Redondo Beach Annual Christmas Boat Parade! You'll want to steer on over to King Harbor in Redondo Beach on Saturday, December 15, 2006 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in order to enjoy this beautiful procession. What's more, it's FREE...and you'll find great viewing all along the waterfront. For further information, you may call (310) 376-2459.
December 16, 2007 (Sunday)
San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights: This evening you'll be able to view the second--and final--night of this traditional San Diego holiday celebration. The San Diego Bay holiday boat parade begins near Shelter Island at 5:30 pm, then cruises by the Embarcadero on its way towards Coronado. To discover further information about this stunning event, please view the www.sdparadeoflights.org official website.
Manhattan Beach: Your whole family is sure to enjoy the Manhattan Beach seasonal celebration and holiday fireworks display! Families with children should head to the Manhattan Beach Pier at 4 pm, where the kids will be able to greet Santa Claus and play in a snow bank! Live musical entertainment will begin at 5 pm. Then, at 6:30 pm, the sky will light up with the brilliance of an awe-inspiring fireworks show! See the Holiday Fireworks Festival page of the Manhattan Beach city website for further information.
December 18, 2007 (Tuesday)
It's Poinsettia Bowl Team Day at SeaWorld! Members of the Mountain West Conference team will be hanging around SeaWorld San Diego to get you revved up for the Poinsettia Bowl Game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 20th. See the www.PoinsettiaBowl.net website for details.
It's also Poinsettia Bowl Team Day at the San Diego Zoo! Members of the Navy Midshipmen team will meet 'n greet fans, and get some pep aroused for the Big Game on December 20th at Qualcomm Stadium. You may visit the www.PoinsettiaBowl.net website if you'd like further info.
Southern California Holiday Events December 20-24
Continuing from last week: Disneyland Christmas :: Ice Rinks & light displays:: Knott's Christmas :: Movies ::
December 20, 2007 (Thursday)
San Diego: Qualcomm Stadium hosts the Poinsettia Bowl! Today's football matchup is the 3nd annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, and will take place at Qualcomm Stadium at 6 pm. There's a 3:30 pm Tailgate Party (extra fee) in the parking lot featuring the bands and pep squads from the rival universities. The pre-game show begins at 5:30 pm, and features bands and a balloon parade. The game itself begins at 6 pm. And the half-time show even features fireworks! You may check out all the details at PoinsettiaBowl.net for further details and ticket-ordering.
December 21, 2007 (Friday)
Santa Ana Zoo's Holiday Lights Festival 2007" begins! Head to the Santa Ana Zoo at I-5 and 4th St for this fun nighttime celebration. Families can view lighted displays, hear holiday music, make crafts, and take train rides! Call 714/953-8555 for details, or visit the www.santaanazoo.org official website.
December 22, 2007 (Saturday)
Carlsbad: Legoland California's "Holiday Block Party" festivities begin today! There will be lights, seasonal music...and, believe it or not, a 30 foot tall Christmas tree made out of 245,000+ Duplo bricks! Enjoy this family-friendly Christmas celebration daily between 12/22 and 12/30. Visit the www.Legoland.com website for all the details.
December 24, 2007 (Monday, Christmas Eve)
The 48th 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 6 hours...in a "come and go as you wish" fashion. The doors open at 2:30 pm, and the first performance begins at 3 pm. All together, 45 musical ensembles, choirs and dance groups will perform by the events closing time at 9 pm....1,500+ performers in all! Phone 213/972-3099 or visit HolidayCelebration.org for further info.
It's Holiday Bowl "Team Day" at theSan Diego Zoo! In addition to seeing adorable animals and enjoying all of zoo's other fun activities, today you can ALSO see team members from the Pac 10 and Big 12 teams who'll be going head-to-head in Thursday's Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium! Please visit www.holidaybowl.com for details about this (and other) Holiday Bowl celebrations.
SoCal holiday activities on Christmas Day, December 25, 2007
December 25, 2007 (Tuesday, Christmas Day)
It's Holiday Bowl "Team Day" at SeaWorld San Diego! In addition to seeing Shamu the killer whale and enjoying all of Sea World's other top-notch activities, today you can ALSO see team members from the Pac 10 and Big 12 teams who'll be going head-to-head in Thursday's Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium! Head to the Holiday Bowl's official website, www.holidaybowl.com, for details.
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: CLOSED 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, closes at 5 pm
- Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier: OPEN for Christmas Day WITH extra-long hours of 11 am to 11 pm
- San Diego Zoo: OPEN 9 am to 5 pm; last entry allowed at 4 pm
- San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido: OPEN, however the Festival of Lights celebration is NOT operating on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Operating hours for these 2 days is 9 am to 5 pm; last entry allowed at 4 pm
- Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park: CLOSED Christmas Day
- 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
- "Downtown on Ice" skating rink at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles: OPEN today
- Boomers family fun parks, OPEN for Christmas Day; each location has its own phone; 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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