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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
EUREKA -
Craftsman's
Days at the Blue Ox
Millworks Historic Park & School. Living history
demonstrations in the traditional arts including blacksmithing,
woodworking and spinning, plus live music and home-style cooking
offer opportunities for the whole family. Time: 10am to 4pm.
Location: 1 X St., Eureka, CA. Call: (800) 248-4259.
blueoxmill.com
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: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20-55. Call:
714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 877-544-5679.
crystalcathedral.org
GRASS VALLEY
- Country Christmas Faire. Held at Nevada County
Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Ave. Grass Valley, CA. (530)
273-6217. nevadacountyfair.com
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); $9 season pass for 9-day
event. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. sawdustfestival.org
LOS ANGELES - LA Auto
Show. Tickets $10/person. Location: Los Angeles Convention
Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
laautoshow.com
PASADENA -
Old Pasadena Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa Arrival, Live
Music and Snow herald the holidays in Pasadena's beautiful
historic district. Baseball Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda
will be at the tree light ceremony, to bring some extra cheer at
6:00 P.M. The Tree Lighting Ceremony culminates a day of holiday
festivities throughout Old Pasadena featuring spectacular
performances, Santa’s arrival, live reindeer and real snow. All
activities take place Friday, November 23, from 4:00 P.M. to
9:00 P.M. and are free and open to the public. Real reindeer will also be on hand to ring in
the cheer, as well. Time: 4 to 9 p.m. Old Pasadena winter
wonderland location: Holly Street between Raymond and Fair Oaks,
Pasadena, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (626) 546-1066. or onecolorado.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 JOSE - San Jose
Harvest Festival. Uniquely costumed vendors sell handcrafted
items such as glass bowls and vases, jewelry and art. Treasures
that you won't find elsewhere make your holiday or personal gift
buying a cinch. Time: Friday 9am -7pm, Saturday 10am -7pm,
Sunday 10am -5pm. Cost: Adults: $8, Seniors (62+) $7, Youth
(13-17) $4; 12 & Under Free. Tickets valid for re-entry all
weekend. Location: San Jose Convention Center, 408 S. Almaden
Blvd , San Jose, CA. Call 415-447-3205. harvestfestival.com
SONORA - Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival.
33rd Annual event includes a parade in downtown Sonora on Friday
November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Festival features over 200 quality
craft artists, music, street performers, costumed elves and
twinkle trees, carolers, a wide selection of home-cooking style
festival kitchens and bake shops, all in festive, brightly
colored craft halls. Time: Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $7 for
Adults; $5 for Seniors; $2 for Children 6-12. Parking is $2 at
the Fairgrounds. Held at Sonora's Mother Lode Fairgrounds. For
more information call (209) 533-3473.
YOUNTVILLE -
Festival of Lights. Yountville's Annual Festival of Lights
kicks-off the holiday season with a procession of thousands of
twinkling lights! Enjoy, dozens of wineries and restaurants
featuring their finest offerings, holiday characters and Santa
Claus, carriage rides, music and entertainment and fun for the
whole family. Shops will stay open late for holiday
shopping. Call: Chamber of Commerce at 707-944-0904. Time: 2 to
6pm.
YUCAIPA -
Apple
Butter Festival at the Southern California apple ranch,
Rileys at Los Rios Rancho, includes demonstrations, games, music
and an old-fashioned hoedown. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road,
Yucaipa, CA. Cost: Free admission, $15/hoedown by reservation
only. Festival daily hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: (909)
797-1005. losriosrancho.com
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