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BELMONT SHORE -
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. 25th Anniversary Belmont Shore
parade theme is ‘DOG DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’ in honor of the canine
community of Belmont Shore and to tie in with the American
Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship taking place in Long
Beach the same weekend. Upwards of 70,000 spectators are
anticipated to line 2nd Street to watch marching bands, local
personalities, and floats representing local businesses and
non-profit organizations, the Mayor of Long Beach, and Santa
Claus, of course! Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm lineup.
belmontshore.org
BURBANK - 12
Days of Holiday Cheer - Events range from happenings in Downtown
Burbank, at Burbank Town Center and the City of Burbank Mayor's
Tree-Lighting ceremony. Also featured are a Downtown parade,
merchant and restaurant events, strolling musicians, choirs and
family favorites like Snow Day, Reindeer Run and Breakfast with
Santa. downtown-burbank.org
CALAVERAS COUNTY -
Frogtown Country Christmas at Calaveras County Fairgrounds,
Angels Camp, CA. Call: (209) 736-2561. frogtown.org
CAPITOLA - Capitola
Village Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring a non-breakable ornament
to place on the tree and be a part of this memorable event! Fun
holiday festivities planned every weekend in December in
beautiful Capitola Village! Where: Esplanade Park Bandstand.
Decorating from 2-5pm. Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 PM. Lights &
Ornaments! Caroling & Refreshments! Call 831.475.6522.
CARMICHAEL
- Holiday House
Display - More than just lights, many say this event
rivals the Bellagio water show in Las Vegas. Over 2 million
computer-controlled actions or "states" per song create one of
the best light and music shows you'll find. Visitors are invited
to bring canned good donations. Time: Sunday - Thursday 6pm-9pm;
Friday-Saturday 6pm-10pm. Location: 6425 Meadowhill Court,
Carmichael, CA 95608. Directions: Go North on Fair Oaks Blvd
from Arden Way. Turn Right on Landis Ave, Turn Right on Deodar
Street, Turn Left onto Meadowhill Court. Cost: Free! Through
Dec. 31, 2007. lightupxmas.com
CORONADO -
Skating by The
Sea. Three-hour skating sessions will be offered daily from
2 to 5 pm and 6 to 9 pm. A special matinee skating sessions from
11 am to 1 pm will occur on weekends and holidays.
3-hour session: $20/adults; $15/ages 10 years and
under; 2-hour matinee
session $15/adult; $10/ages 10 years and
under. Skate rental is
$5 per person. Location: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA.
Call: 800 Hotel Del or (619) 435-6611
GARDEN GROVE -
The Glory of
Christmas Musical. A blend of Christmas carols, pageantry,
live animals, flying angels, and special effects unfold in the
nativity story. Location: Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St.,
Garden Grove, CA. Time: 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20-55. Call:
714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679. crystalcathedral.org
LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust
Winter Fantasy 2007 Festival. Sawdust Winter Fantasy Festival features over 175 artists and
creators with original, handcrafted gift items that include:
hand blown glass, ceramics, clothing, ornaments, jewelry,
painting, sculpture and so much more. Admission includes
complimentary art project for all ages, entertainment, 3 outdoor
cafés and artist demonstrations including glass blowing. Call
(949) 494-3030 Address:
935 Laguna
Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. Cost: $5.75/person; $4.75 seniors,
$3 children 6 - 12 (under 6 free). Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
sawdustfestival.org
LAKE ARROWHEAD -
Nutcracker Ballet. Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company
presents The Nutcracker. Located in the R.H.S. Preforming Arts
Theatre. Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday 2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. and
Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Call (909)336-9206.
MORRO BAY -Lighted
Boat Parade. Morro Bay welcomes the holidays with its annual
Lighted Boat Parade in the harbor. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ,
a parade of boats decorated in lights will cruise the harbor.
During the day visitors can enjoy dining and shopping in Morro
Bay , live music and the Fishermen & Farmer's Market.
Location: Downtown Morro Bay near the waterfront.
OXNARD - Hometown
Holidays Christmas Parade. The annual hometown-style parade
features local bands, floats and youth groups. Parade time: 10
a.m. Location: Downtown Oxnard. Call the Oxnard Convention &
Visitors Bureau at 1-800-269-6273. Free.
POMONA - November 30-
December 2, 2007 POMONA - Pomona Harvest Festival Original Art &
Craft Show. Time: Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday
10am-5pm. Address: Fairplex-LA County Fairgrounds, 1101 W.
McKinley Ave , Pomona, CA. Cost: Adults: $8, Seniors (62+) $7,
Youth (13-17) $4; 12 & Under Free. Tickets valid for re-entry
all weekend long. Call 415-447-3205 harvestfestival.com
REDONDO BEACH - Celebrity Santa arrives at the Redondo
Beach Pier for Christmas cheer, meeting the kids. Santa is
available for photo ops from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. redondopier.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Fillmore
Holiday Stroll and Day of Jazz and Lights. Fillmore Street
Holiday Stroll and Day of Jazz & Lights is a holiday celebration
which will include live jazz music from 12-6 pm, holiday
specials and trunk shows at many stores. On the corner of
Fillmore and Clay Street from 3-5 pm, shoppers can stroll by the
PG&E display to obtain a free energy saving product.
fillmorestreetsf.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Embarcadero Ice Skating. Daily
through January 15, 2008. Location: Justin Herman Plaza,
San Francisco, CA 94111. Ages: 3 and up. embarcaderocenter.com
SAN JOSE -
Downtown Ice
skating rink is open through 1/13/08 in the stately-palm court
and features over 8,000 square feet of ice in an arena and
circular outer rink. Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. weeknights; Noon to
Midnight on weekends; Special holiday hours, subject to
change...call to confirm. Cost: $12-$14. Skate all you want
first-come, first-serve. No in and out privileges. Admission includes ice time and rental
skates with skate sizes ranging from toddler 8 to men's 13. Location: Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St.,
San Jose, California. Call: (408) 279-1775 ext. 45. sjdowntown.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO -
Sister's Christmas Catechism. Comedy theatre. Performing Arts
Center Spanos Theatre, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA. Time: 8
p.m. Ticket: $31. pacslo.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO -
Christmas in the Plaza . The plaza in front of the Mission San
Luis Obispo de Tolosa in downtown San Luis Obispo is the site
for the annual holiday craft fair, Christmas in the Plaza , from
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday,
December 2. The two-day event features handcrafted items, food
and entertainment. On December 2, the popular holiday carousel
opens to the public.
SAN SIMEON - Christmas
at
Hearst Castle. Visitors on the Experience Tour will be able
to enjoy Hearst Castle all decked out in lavish Christmas
decorations. The Assembly Room, The Refectory and The Morning
Room will be adorned with hand-made garlands, brilliant red
poinsettias, and two 18-foot Christmas trees fully decorated
with lights and traditional ornaments. Experience Tour prices
are $20 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 6 to 17).
Reservations are highly recommended for this very popular tour.
(runs through Dec.31)
Saturday, December 1, 2007
SOLVANG - Annual Christmas Parade - 2007 Theme:
"Yuletide: A Scandinavian Christmas." 11 AM-Noon. Begins at
Mission Santa Ines, travels down Mission Drive, turns left on
Fourth Place, left on Copenhagen Drive all the way east, and
ends at the Post Office on Alisal Road. Open House - Solvang
Toyland, 10 AM-5 PM, 1664 Copenhagen Drive. Meet Santa Claus in
Solvang Park following the parade. Caricatures by Aidan Terry.
Noon-1 PM. Gingerbread House Workshop & Cookie Decorating at
Solvang Bakery. Make your own or
purchase already decorated treats. Noon-8 PM, 460 Alisal Road.
Holiday Open House -Laura's Trading Co. & Zarabella, 4-6 PM, 444
Atterdag Square. Holiday Open House -Home Connection featuring
door prizes, refreshments, and entertainment. 5-8 PM, 425-D
Alisal Road. solvangusa.com
TEMPLETON -
Cowboy Christmas. 5th Annual Cowboy Christmas is a hollerin'
good time for all ages. Cowboy Christmas is held in Templeton
Community Park. Guests will enjoy a visit from Santa Claus, who
arrives by stagecoach, real snow for the kids, hayrides, pony
rides, art and craft booths, refreshments, and country and
Christmas music. Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Downtown
Templeton, CA
SAN MARCOS
- San Marcos Holiday 13th Annual City of San Marcos' Santa's
Magical Village. Time: 3 - 8 p.m. Annual Tree Lighting
ceremony, with Jolly Ole Nick himself at 7 p.m., followed by a
special performance by Theater West. Civic Center Holiday
Village, San Marcos, CA.
http://kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org
SANTA CRUZ - Downtown
Holiday Parade. 10 am to Noon. Don't miss this Santa Cruz
Holiday tradition. Each year the street fills with music,
floats, classic cars, dancers and much much more. Bring the
whole family to enjoy the parade or get your friends together
and be in it this year. As always finishing up the parade will
be the big man in the red suit!! Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
downtownsantacruz.com
SANTA MARIA -
Christmas in the Wine Caves - Cottonwood Canyon will fete guests
with delicious fare, classical entertainment and, of course,
plenty of great wine. Guests are encouraged to dress for a
party, but don’t forget wraps and jackets as temperatures are
cool and crisp in this dramatic setting located at 3940 Dominion
Road in Santa Maria. Call: (805) 937-VINE (8463)
cottonwoodcanyon.com
SANTA MARIA - Parade
of Lights.
The
parade of lights includes bands, floats and Santa Claus. Time:
5:30 p.m. Location: Town Center Mall Broadway and Stowell, Santa
Maria, CA, Call: (805) 473-6805
UNIVERSAL CITY -
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Christmas includes
Santa visits and fun holiday atmosphere with local street
performers all day, high-energy bands and choirs performing
nightly. Take your picture with Santa by the CityWalk Christmas
tree located in Cinema Plaza. Where: Universal Studios
Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City , CA
91608.Time: 12:00pm – 8 pm. universalstudioshollywood.com
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