California Events
Friday, November 30, 2018
AGOURA HILLS: Dance Creations The Nutcracker November 30-December 2, 2018 Agoura High School dancecreations.com
ALHAMBRA: Alhambra Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 -9 p.m. Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner Garfield and Main Free Santa photos, entertainment, refreshments. alhambrachamber.org
ATASCADERO: Atascadero Holiday Tree Lighting Light Up Downtown, 5 p.m. Sunken Gardens 6505 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA visitatascadero.com
BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 30, 2018-January 5, 2019, 5:30-9 p.m. More than 3 million animated lights in displays designed and installed by Josh Barnett and his company Lightasmic! Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. $12, calmzoo.org
BANNING: Winterfest November 30-December 1, 2018, bcvparks.com
BONITA: Bonita Christmas Tree Lighting, 4-6 p.m. Tree Lighting and Visit with Santa is around 5:30-6 p.m. Bonita Museum & Cultural Center 4355 Bonita Rd. Bonita, CA bonitahistoricalsociety.org
BRENTWOOD: Tree Lighting ceremony, 6 p.m. at City Park in Downtown Brentwood. Music, singing and Santa Claus. Tree lit at approx. 7 p.m. brentwoodca.gov
CAMERON PARK: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Christa McAuliffe Park. Join the Cameron Park CSD, Cameron Park Rotary, and Shingle Springs/ Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce for a traditional tree lighting ceremony to begin the holiday season! Gather with the community to enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas caroling to celebrate the 2nd annual tree lighting ceremony for Cameron Park. cameronpark.org
CHICO: Victorian Christmas November 30-December 2, 2018 at Stansbury Home, 307 W 5th St. $6, stansburyhome.org
COSTA MESA: Gem Faire November 30-December 2, 2018 at OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., $7 admission, $8 parking, gemfaire.com
CRESCENT CITY: The 29th Annual Candlelight Walk through the Redwoods at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 5 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center where a ranger leads a walk through ancient redwoods lit by 400 luminaries. The event includes storytelling, silent auction, raffle and light refreshments. Tickets will be available Nov. 1st and are $10 person, all sales are final, no refunds. Children 12 and under are free. Advance reservations are not available. This event will happen rain or shine, dress accordingly. redwoodparksconservancy.org
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Community Tree Lighting, 6-9 p.m. at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road cupertino.org
EL CENTRO:
El Centro Tree Lighting & Street Fair, 5-9 p.m. Downtown El Centro.
elcentrochamber.org
FOLSOM: Folsom Holiday Tree Lighting , 6-9 p.m. Rain or shine. Parking at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street. Free, historicfolsom.org
FRESNO: La Comida Guild Home Tour, Tea & Boutique, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. lacomidaguild.org | tours
GARDEN GROVE: Stanley Ranch Museum Holiday Sale November 30-December 1, 2018, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 12174 Euclid Ave. Free
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Tree Lighting, 5:30-8 p.m. at C. Robert Lee Activity Center hgcity.org
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa Beach Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour November 30- December 2, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. sandpipers.org | tours
KING CITY: King City Lighted Agriculture Parade, 6:30 p.m. Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on Mildred, down Broadway and ends at King City Town Square kingcitychamber.com
LIVERMORE: Sing It Yourself Messiah, 7:30 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave. Livermore, CA. $15, valleyconcertchorale.org | sings
LOS ANGELES: LA Auto Show November 30-December 9, 2018, laautoshow.com Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA $ laautoshow.com | shows
LOS ANGELES: The Music Center's The Nutcracker by Miami City Ballet, November 30- December 2, 2018 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N. Grand Avenue, $38-138, musiccenter.org
LOS ANGELES: Global Film Festival Awards celebrates the Best of Year competitions. Winners have the opportunity to meet with other artists, producers, managers, and agents. gffawards.com
LOS ANGELES: Singin' in the Rain musical, Nov.30-Dec.1, 2018 at The Freud Playhouse, UCLA. $30, hooligantheatre.org Box office (310)-825-2101
LOS ANGELES: Downtown on Ice Holiday ice rink is an annual event with free concerts and paid ice skating at Pershing Square, 532 South Olive Drive
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos Tree Lighting Ceremony November 30, 2018, 4:45-6:30 p.m. Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival
MARTINEZ: Martinez Tree Lighting & Parade, 5:30 p.m. City Hall to Main Street. Call City of Martinez Rec Dept. to order lights for child to wear in parade.
MENLO PARK: Menlo Park Holiday Tree Lighting, 5:30-7 p.m. in Fremont Park menlopark.org
MONTEREY: Colton Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Colton Hall Lawn. Free, oldmonterey.org
MORRO BAY: Lighted Boat Parade Preview, 6-8 p.m. on the Waterfront. Free to see, morrobay.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Christmas at Our House November 30-December 1, 2018. On Friday, 1:30-5 p.m. guests enjoy a Boutique, Cookies and Coffee Cart, Champagne reception, Student Showcase Production and Christmas Gala. sfhs.com | tours
OAKLAND: Oakland Christmas Tree Lighting at Jack London Square, 5-9 p.m. 10 Washington St. jacklondonsquare.com
ONTARIO: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6-10 p.m. at Ontario Town Square, 224 Euclid Ave. Free, ontarioca.gov
OXNARD: Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. Plaza Park 5th & B Street. Free, downtownoxnard.org
PACIFICA Tree Lighting Ceremony November 30, 2018, 5:30 p.m. Pacifica Community Center
PALM SPRINGS: City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting, 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Frances Stevens Park Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road Uptown Palm Springs, California palmspringsca.gov
PALO ALTO: Palo Alto Holiday Tree Lighting, 6-7 p.m. at Lytton Plaza, University Avenue & Emerson Street cityofpaloalto.org
PERRIS: Perris CA Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6-8:30 p.m. Civic Center Lawn 101 N. D Street Perris, CA cityofperris.org
PERRIS: Santa's North Pole Holiday Train offers a trip to meet Santa, make holiday crafts and enjoy refreshments at Orange Empire Railway Museum. Tickets required, sells fast.
POMONA: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show. November 30-December 2, 2018, 10 a.m. daily. Location: Pomona, CA, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley. $9 admission, $12 parking, harvestfestival.com
QUINCY: Sparkle & Light Parade, 5-9 p.m. Parade at 6:30 p.m. Downtown Quincy Main Street quincychamber.com
REDDING: Redding Tree Lighting Ceremony, Winter Fest Kick-off, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Atrium, 1670 Market St. winterfestredding.org
SACRAMENTO: Global Winter Wonderland, November 30-December 2, 2018 at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. Green Gate $19-up, globalwonderland.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour November 30- December 2, 2018, Six elegantly decorated homes are on tour this year. November 30, 2018,
12-8 p.m. | December 1, 2018, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | December 2, 2018, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
sacredheartschool.net |
$30-35, sacredhearthometour.com
SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink special performances, Skating Santa at the outdoor ice rink and live entertainment in the Central Promenade at Liberty Station November 17, 2018-January 6, 2019 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Liberty Station 2629 Historic Decatur Rd. (approx.) San Diego, CA 92106 $, libertystation.com
SAN DIEGO: Liberty Station Tree Lighting November 30, 2018, 5-9 p.m. libertystation.com Liberty Station 2018 Salute the Season Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities in the North Promenade invites the community to enjoy the iconic 88-foot Norfolk pine tree lighting, live entertainment, a viewing of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and more!
SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes, 8 p.m. at The Victoria Theatre 2961 16th Street San Francisco, California 94103 $25-50, goldengirlssf.com
SAN MARINO: San Marino Christmas Around the Drive, 5-8:30 p.m. Presented by the San Marino Chamber of Commerce …Capture the Spirit of the Holiday Season in the heart of San Marino… Bring your family and join the lighting the community Christmas Tree. cityofsanmarino.org
SANTA MONICA: Tree Lighting, 6-9 p.m. Santa Monica Place Tree Lighting 1250 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401 downtownsm.com
VENTURA: Mission San Buenaventura Advent-Christmas at San Buenaventura Mission. Tree Lighting in Figueroa Plaza San Buenaventura Mission 211 East Main Street sanbuenaventuramission.org
VICTORVILLE: Food & Fines. The City of Victorville and the Friends of the Victorville Library are hosting a community food drive campaign through Friday, Nov. 30. The Victorville City Library will waive one late fee for patrons who owe fines, if they bring non-perishable food items to the library. victorvilleca.gov
VISTA: 2018 Vista Holiday Vintage Marketplace Show. November 30-December 1, 2018. Location: Vista, CA, Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum | Enjoy shopping on a beautiful 55-acre location. $5, agsem.com
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