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December 2009
Events
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Events Calendar
BRENTWOOD -
Brentwood Holiday On Ice.
Twinkling outdoor
light-filled rink under a big tent.
Located next to the Streets of Brentwood shops,
public ice skating goes to Jan. 10. Cost: $10,
$5 skate rental. Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun -
12:30 to 10 p.m. approx.; Mon, Tues, Thurs - 2
to 9 p.m. Location: Call: (925) 513-1702.
brentwoodholidayonice.com
BUENA PARK-
Knotts
Christmas Crafts Village. Holiday decor, gifts, strolling
carolers and visits from Santa are included in this unique
once-a-year shopping extravaganza. Hours: Open daily except Christmas.
Cost (Monday through Friday): $10 adult; $5 senior; $5 age 3-11. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA. knotts.com
DEL MAR -
Holiday of Lights Drive Thru. Head to the
Del Mar Fairgrounds for a spectacular lights
show visible by car. This event is one of the
most popular holiday displays of the season.
Runs nightly through Jan. 3, 2010. Time: Daily
at 5:30 p.m. Ends at 10 p.m. Sun-Thurs; 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday. Cost: $14 car of 6 people or
less; $19 more than 6; $49 bus. Location:
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. Tickets:
(858) 792-4252. Weather closure: (858) 793-5555.
LONG BEACH -
Crystal Ice Skating Outdoor Rink. New in
2009 for the holidays, daily skating at The Pike
is held in the grass area. Ice skate session
receives parking validation. Time:
Mon-Friday 11am to 11pm; Sat. & Sunday 10am to
12am. Cost:? Location: Shoreline Drive &
Queensway Bay, Long Beach, CA.
thepikeatlongbeach.com
LOS ANGELES -
Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square. Biggest
rink and cheapest price, according to the city
of Los Angeles Parks & Rec department, which
invites you to come skate amidst the
skyscrapers. Time:
Monday -Thursday 12 Noon to 10 p.m.; Friday thru
Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $6/ 1 hour rink time, $2 skate
rental. Location: Pershing Square, Los Angeles,
CA. laparks.org
OXNARD - Channel Island Harbor Water Taxi
Holiday Lights on the Water Ride. One of the
most unique light displays on the California
coast shows off the thousands of lights sparkle
and dance across the water. Enjoy holiday
decorations from the water as you tour Channel
Islands Harbor and Mandalay Bay on the Water
Taxi. Time: 6 and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 person.
Location: 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035.
Reservations required, call: (805) (805)
985-5828 ext. 102. progressivedining.com
ORANGE -
Irvine Park Railroad Holiday Train. Time:
Daily. Cost: Parking Fee. Free admission, fees
charged for train rides and activities.
REDONDO BEACH -
Seaside Ice Rink is open for outdoor beach
ice skating next to the sunshine and sand.
seasideice.com
SALINAS -
Streets of Bethlehem Living Nativity. Streets of
Bethlehem is an annual event that has been held for about a decade.
Offered free to the public, thousands come to
see this nativity scene. It begins just
after dark (6 p.m. and goes to 8:30 p.m.)
A special assistance opportunity for those with disabilities and
impairments is offered. Please contact the First Baptist Church of
Salinas. Address: 1130 San Vincente Ave., Salinas, CA. Call:
(831)
422-9872.
streetsofbethlehem.com
SAN FRANCISCO -
Nutcracker Ballet - featuring San Francisco
Ballet, this time honored classic is sure to
please. One of the finest ballet companies on
the West Coast presents an award-winning stage
production of a Christmas holiday musical. Runs
nightly through December 27 (few days excluded).
Time: Hours vary. Location: War Memorial Opera
House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA.
Tickets: $18 - 236. Call:(415) 865.2000, sfballet.org
WALNUT CREEK -
Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice. Ice skating
rink outdoor. Fun for all ages. Time: Open daily at 11 a.m.
Cost:
Mon-Thurs $11-15. Location:
1365 Civic
Drive, Walnut Creek, Ca. Call: ( 925)
935-7669. iceskatewalnutcreek.com
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