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AVALON - Open House at
Mt. Ada. Holiday open house at the historic Inn on Mt. Ada,
former summer home of William and Ada Wrigley, Jr., features
home-baked cookies by the famous Cookie Brigade, freshly brewed
wassail, great raffles and trained docents sharing the unique
history of this famous former home to chewing gum magnate
William Wrigley, Jr. Free admission: 2 - 6 p.m. Call
310-510-2414 ext. 1#.
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
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
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
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