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ALISON VIEJO - Celtic
Christmas Faire. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ticket: $15. Location:
Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Call: (949) 480-4000. soka.edu
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
CARMEL VALLEY - Choral
Concert. The Choral Project of San Jose's acoustic a
cappella amongst nearly 1500 oak barrels in the winery Chai.
A holiday reception of wine tasting to follow in the beautifully
decorated
Chateau Julien Winery. Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Call: Phone:
(831) 624.2600. chateaujulien.com. Cost: $30.
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
FERNDALE - Lighting of
America's Tallest Christmas Tree. Giant spruce tree lighting has
been a tradition since 1934. Free cookies and punch for the
entire community. Location: Main Street, Ferndale, CA. Time:
5:30pm. Call: (707) 786-4477
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Light a
Light of Love Parade, Santa Arrives. An annual event that
delights all ages starts around 4 p.m. at Main Street and Orange
Ave. The small Christmas parade with kids, a band and Santa on a
firetruck heads down Main Street to the Huntington Beach Pier
where the festive lights are lit for the season.
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.
LONG BEACH - Snow in
Bixby Knolls. Snow in Bixby Knolls is a winter playland of more
than 30 tons of man-made snow, including sled runs and a
snowfield. Since Southern California December's are usually
sunny and warm, don't miss out on the free open-air festival
with artisan and antique vendors, foods and live entertainment.
The day also includes the arrival of Santa Claus and
opportunities for children to visit with Santa. Time: 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Carson Street and San Antonio
Drive. bixbyknollsinfo.com
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
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 - San Jose
Holiday Parade. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Arena Green
& Plaza De Cesar Chavez, Park, City Of San Jose - Call: (408)
793.4170. sanjoseholidayparade.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 -
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 MARCOS
- San Marcos Holiday Parade. Location: Comet Drive to Palomar
College, east on Mission Road to Civic Center Holiday Village,
San Marcos, CA. Parade lasts approx. 2 hours. Time: 1 p.m. kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org.
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
YOUNTVILLE - Tree Lighting and Cookie Contest. Town
of Yountville Annual Tree Lighting and 4th Annual Cookie Contest
at Yountville Elementary Multipurpose Room. Time: 6 to 7:30 pm.
Free admission. Yountville, CA
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