California Events
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade in San Diego, CA
Saturday, December 16, 2023
ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane, December 2-31, 2023, an annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience.
ANTIOCH: Black Diamond Ballet The Nutcracker December 8-17, 2023 at El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch, CA. $20-36, elcampaniltheatre.com
ANAHEIM: Designer Con December 15-17, 2023 at Anaheim Convention Center. Corey Feldman will be present for an exclusive signing and sale of the limited-edition Corey Feldman x FUNKO Pop! collectible + 100 artists designing and displaying one-of-a-kind models of the Hollywood sign, collectible toys, designer goods, urban, underground, and pop art from more than 700 vendors. Location: 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA. $25 per day, designercon.com
ANAHEIM: Holidays at Disneyland Resort November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 in Disneyland features Christmas Fantasy Parade, Holiday Magic fireworks, Christmas decor at It's a Small World and Haunted Mansion, plus Viva Navidad celebration of Latin culture at California Adventure theme park.
ARCADIA: Lightscape November 17, 2023-January 2, 2024 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. Reimagined this year with all new experiences, the magical holiday event includes professional lighting and musical scoring throughout the gardens. $33-39 + $20 parking, arboretum.org
ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 17, 2023-January 8, 2024 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.
ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane. For more than 100 years, Altadena's Deodar trees have been lit for public enjoyment at a place called Christmas Tree Lane.
AVALON: Loyola Marymount University Choir Holiday Concert December 16, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m. at Schreiner Family Plaza, Catalina Museum. Tamales, holiday cookies, coffee, tea, Mexican hot chocolate for purchase. will also be for sale during the event. Location: 217 Metropole Ave., Avalon, CA (Catalina Island) Free, Registration is required, catalinamuseum.org
BAKERSFIELD: Holiday Lightasmic! November 25-December 30, 2023, 3 million lights, approx. at CALM Zoo. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway Bakersfield, CA $, calmzoo.org
BAKERSFIELD: : Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet (formerly Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker). Fox Theatre December 16, 2023, 2 & 7 p.m. Cost: $35-225, approx., nutcracker.com
BEVERLY HILLS: Hooray for the Holidays - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles featuring Wayne Brady December 16-17, 2023 at Saban Theatre. Location: 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. $45-115, gmcla.org
BUELLTON: Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights December 1-17, 2023, 5-8:30 p.m. at Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden at River View Park $25, $10 kids, syvholidaylights.com
BUENA PARK: Knott's Merry Farm November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 is back with the famous Snoopy's Ice Show featuring professional ice skaters. Christmas sing-alongs, plays, carolers and holiday bands all included with admission. knotts.com
CALABASAS: California Dance Academy Nutcracker Ballet December 16-17, 2023 at The Performing Arts Education Centers, 22855 West Mulholland Hwy. $, californiadanceensemble.org
CAPITOLA: SantaCon is coming to town! December 16, 2023, 7-11 p.m. at Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, Dress in your craziest, zaniest holiday wear and help take over a bevvy of bars in Capitola Village! Meet at 7 pm at 201 Esplanade in Capitola. Be sure to bring your ID, cash and tips for the bartenders. capitolavillage.com
CARLSBAD: Legoland Holidays November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 with LEGO brick 30-ft. tree, character meet & greets and special shows.
CLAREMONT: Claremont Living Nativity December 14-17, 2023 at Granite Creek Community Church. Free, but tickets required
CLAREMONT: Inland Pacific Ballet December 16-17, 2 p.m. at Pomona College, Claremont, CA. $67-95, ipballet.org
CLOVIS: Clovis Live Nativity December 16-17, 2023, 6-8 p.m. Memorial United Methodist 1726 Pollasky Ave Clovis, CA. It's free. No donation required. mem-umc.org/mem-umc/
CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. is one of the most scenic seaside ice skating rinks in the U.S. Public invited. $, hoteldel.com
CHICO: Chico Ice Rink November 17, 2023-January 14, 2024 in the City Plaza is the centerpiece of downtown Chico with themed nights, cabana rentals, skate lessons and holiday festivities.
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 3, 2023-February 14, 2024 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda, a newly reimagined mixed-use retail center with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
CORONA DEL MAR: Nights of 1000 Lights December 9-22, 2023, 6-9 p.m. at Sherman Library and Gardens. Light displays, live music, Santa and hot chocolate & s'mores. $35, slgardens.org
COSTA MESA: Snoopy HouseDecember 15-22, 2023, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Annual tradition at City Hall features the delightful Snoopy House, along with entertainment and family fun.
COSTA MESA: American Ballet Theatre Nutcracker December 8-17, 2023 with Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive. $39-250, scfta.org
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC November 24, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, North Pole, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $35-110, winterfestoc.com
ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 17, 2023-January 1, 2024, 5-8:30 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $29-35, sdbg.org
FAIRFIELD: Benicia Ballet Theatre Nutcracker December 16-17, 2023 at Solano Community College Theatre
FELTON: Holiday Tree Walk December 16-17, 2023 at Bear Mountain on a Roaring Camp Railroads train. $, roaringcamp.com
FELTON: Holiday Lights Train November 24-December 23, 2023. roaringcamp.com
FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Wild Nights, Holiday Lights December 1-22, 2023. $, folsomzoofriends.org
FORT BRAGG: Mendocino Botanical Garden Lights November 24-December 17, 2023, 5-7 p.m. Annual event featuring holiday-lit trees, animated shapes and themed designs created by Mendocino County's favorite garden. $10, gardenbythesea.org
FREMONT: Mission San Jose Las Posadas December 15-23, 2023, 6 p.m. Meet on the front porch to join Mary & Joseph's journey to Bethlehem while singing Christmas carols to a local business or site within two blocks of the Mission. Location: 43300 Mission Blvd. Free, missionsanjose.org
FRESNO: Timeless Toys, Christmas at Kearney Mansion Museum Nov.24-Dec.31, 2023, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays $10, valleyhistory.org
FRESNO: IllumiNature November 24-December 30, 2023 at Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a special holiday event featuring lighted lantern displays and a visit from a real reindeer! $, fresnochaffeezoo.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens: North Pole Nights, Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Lighting Displays and more, November 24-December 30, 2023.
GRASS VALLEY: Grass Valley Cornish Christmas Fridays November 24-December 23, 2023., 6-9 p.m. in Downtown Grass Valley. Rekindle the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas at this delightful holiday event. downtowngrassvalley.com
HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with the family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com
HAYWARD: Christmas Open House at Historic McConaghy House December 2, 9 & 16, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 suggested donation 18701 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA. haywardareahistory.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights December 16-18 & 21-23, 2023 is a 45-minute narrated boat tour of the island home decorations seen from the waterfront. HUNTINGTON BEACH: Coast City Ballet The Nutcracker December 15-17, 2023 Huntington Beach Historic Theater 1905 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tickets: $20-28 approx., coastcityballet.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Ballet Repertory Theatre's The Nutcracker December 9-24, 2023 at Golden West College Mainstage Theater. Location: 15751 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA. $30, gwctheater.com
INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru November 17-December 31, 2023, 5:30 p.m. at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $, magicoflights.com
IRVINE: Skating Under the Stars November 3, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Irvine Spectrum Ice Rink in the Giant (Ferris) Wheel Court features themed nights with DJs spinning tunes surrounded by restaurants and shopping.
IRVINE: TRADE Marketplace's OC Dreamer's Marke 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Seamless integration of holiday shopping and culinary indulgence with dozens of food options and curated treasures from local creators, plus complimentary face painting 12:30-2:30 p.m. Location: 2222 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA. Free admission, thetrademarketplace.com
IRVINE: Festival Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker December 9-24, 2023 at Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. $tickets, thebarclay.org
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 19, 2023-January 7, 2024 features an after-dark, mile-long walkthrough of holiday lights in Descanso Gardens, a unique Southern California botanic garden of historical significance.
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy November 17-December 17, 2023 on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. $10, sawdustartfestival.org
LAKE FOREST: Heritage Hill Holiday Lights December 15-17, 2023, 5-9 p.m. at Heritage Hill Historical Park. Location: 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free, ocparks.com
LIVERMORE: Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker BalletDecember 9-17, 2023 at Bankhead Theate. Tickets: $39-49, valleydancetheatre.com
LONG BEACH: Winter in Willmore at Historic Bembridge House December 16, 2023, 3-7 p.m. Bembridge House 953 Park Circle - Long Beach Park Circle is at the west end of Tenth Street, west of Magnolia Long Beach, CA Free, willmorecity.org
LOS ANGELES: Tokyo Haus Pop-up December 8-16, 2023 at Chung King Plaza. Esme Salzman, a model born and raised in LA but living in Tokyo, shares a treasure trove of Japanese fashion, culture and art discovered from Harajuku upcoming designers. Wire headpieces, remade kimonos, wacky necklaces and pants that are actually three pants are a few imported, custom designs to peruse and buy, just in time for the holidays. Open 3-8 p.m. Location: 959 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA. Please RSVP, partiful.com/e/msWmEypduancORUFHVHM
LOS ANGELES: Santa's Secret, Speakeasy November 24-December 31, 2023 at The Beverly Center, 8th Floor 8500 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA. $50-75, vossevents.com/ santas-secret
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at LA Zoo. Special holiday display seen only at night. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square November 16, 2023-January 7, 2024 Willy Bietak Productions is back at Pershing Square for ice entertainment during the holidays.
LOS GATOS: Fantasy Lights Drive Through December 2-30, 2023. December 2-30, 2023. Extremely popular holiday display at Vasona Lake Park.
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Lakes Night of Lights Torchlight Parade December 16, 2023, 5-10 p.m. Canyon Lodge 1000 Canyon Boulevard Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free, mammothmountain.com
MODESTO: Central West Ballet The Nutcracker December 8-17, 2023 at Gallo Center for the Arts $27-73, galloarts.org
MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 24-December 31, 2023 at Custom House Plaza. $, iceskatingbythebay.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Bayer Ballet Company Snow Queen December 16-17, 2023 Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts Mountain View, CA $38-60, mvcpa.com
NAPA: Napa Regional Dance Company Nutcracker December 15-17, 2023 at Performing Arts Center, Napa Valley College 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway. $65-75, naparegionaldance.com
NAPLES: Naples Boat ParadeDecember 16, 2023, 7 p.m. Christmas Around the World is the 2023 theme for this annual parade that travels the canals of Naples Island.
NEWPORT BEACH: Fire and Ice, seasonal outdoor ice skating rink & bonfires overlooking Newport Bay November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024 at Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive. $, NewportDunes.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Christmas Boat ParadeDecember 13-17, 2023 6:30-9 p.m. nightly. christmasboatparade.com
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show November 25, 2023-January 21, 2024 at El Portal Theatre. Includes four Eric Carle stories presented with a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets. Location: 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA. Dates: Fridays and Sundays 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. $30-up, hungrycaterpillarshow.com
NORTHRIDGE: : Los Angeles Ballet Academy The Nutcracker December 16, 2023 at Cal State University Northridge (CSUN) Soraya Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA $55, thesoraya.org
OAKDALE: Living Drive Thru Nativity December 15-17, 2023, 6-8 p.m. at Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene, 1700 West F Street. Free, ofcnaz.com
OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024, 5-9 p.m. $26 adults, advanced ticket purchase is required: oaklandzoo.org
OAKLAND: Oakland Ballet Company The Nutcracker December 16-17, 2023 Paramount Theatre of the Arts 2025 Broadway $, oaklandballet.org
OAKLAND: Rachel's Ballet The Nutcracker at Temple Hill Days of Christmas. Spectacular concerts, theatrical, nativity and creche presentations, plus nightly holiday lights.
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink November 24, 2023-March 2024 at Everline Resort at Squaw Creek. destinationhotels.com
ONTARIO: Christmas on Euclid Nativity November 25, 2023-January 2, 2024. Twelve historic nativity scenes are on display during the holidays on Euclid Avenue.
OXNARD: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane December 10-26, 2023, 6-10 p.m. in historic district features elegant and festive home lighting displays.
PALM DESERT: WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens November 22-December 30, 2023 includes light exhibits and lighted animal-shaped lanterns in themed displays. $, livingdesert.org
PALM SPRINGS: Ring! Swing! Sing! with Gay Men's Chorus December 14-17, 2023 at Annenberg Theater. Location: 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA. $32-62, psgmc.com
PALO ALTO: Christmas Tree Lane December 9-31, 2023, christmastreelane.org
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, November 9-December 31, 2023. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PARADISE: Paradise on Ice November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center is open for seasonal ice skating among towering trees of the Sierra Nevada foothills, $, paradiseprpd.com
POMONA: Imaginarium at Fairplex November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Over 5 million lights in colorful displays, life-size Chinese lanterns, holiday foods and Cirque performances stir the imagination in this all ages, limited engagement. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $28-up, imaginarium360.com/fairplex/
PORTOLA: Portola Santa Train December 2-16, 2023 at Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Museum opens at 4 p.m. with train rides starting at 5 p.m. and continuing until everyone has a turn, usually about 8 p.m. Location: 700 Western Pacific Way $10 per car, santa.wplives.org
REDDING: Garden of Lights November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at McConnell Arboretum. Walk on the world-famous Sundial Bridge to the the Arboretum where over one million animated lights are on display select nights. $20-25, $20-25, reddinggardenoflights.org
REDONDO BEACH: Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker December 1-26, 2023, appearing at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center December 15-26, 2023. Tickets $40-137 approx., losangelesballet.org
RIVERSIDE: David Allan's The Nutcracker performed by BRAVA December 15-17, 2023 at Landis Performing Arts Center, 4800 Magnolia Ave. $20-45, brava-arts.org
RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights. Some say it is one of the best Christmas displays in the U.S. Free, missioninn.com
ROHNERT PARK: Santa Rosa Dance Theater Nutcracker Ballet December 15-17, 2023 at Spreckels Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane $35, santarosadancetheater.com
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice November 8, 2023-January 15, 2024 is an annual, seasonal ice rink combining a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.
SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $21-27, imaginarium360.com
SACRAMENTO: Theatre of Lights November 22-December 24, 2023. Based on Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas poem 'Twas the night before Christmas, the half hour show is staged in Old Town Sacramento. Free, oldsacramento.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ballet The Nutcracker December 9-23, 2023 at the Performing Arts Center. Location: 1301 L Street Sacramento, CA Tickets: $49-99, sacballet.org
SAN DIEGO: Enchanted Village December 15-22, 2023, 5-8 p.m. at Noah Homes in Spring Valley, CA 91978, enchantedvillage.org
SAN DIEGO: Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Pet Parade December 16, 2023
SAN DIEGO: Golden State Ballet's The Nutcracker December 15-24, 2023 with live music performed by San Diego Symphony at San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Avenue $25-129, goldenstateballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Stapleton School of the Performing Arts Nutcracker December 16-17, 2023, 1 & 5 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street $45-55, stapletonschool.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker December 13-30, 2023, at War Memorial Opera House. Location: 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA $25-395, sfballet.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes November 30-December 23, 2023 at The Victoria Theatre 2961 16th Street San Francisco, California 94103 $, thegoldengirlslive.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Mark Foehringer Dance Project Nutcracker Sweets December 2-23, 2023 at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. $23.50-49.50, mfdpsf.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Dance Along Nutcracker - The Nutmare Before Christmas December 16-17, 2023 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA $47-67, sflgfb.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld Christmas Celebration November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 is all fun with rides, sea life, Santa, reindeer and a sizzling musical show with America's Got Talent star Bryan Cheatham. SeaWorld is open Christmas Day & New Year's Day!
SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells Aurora at San Diego Zoo December 9, 2023 -January 1, 2024 includes an incredible light show, reindeer games, brass band music, jugglers and acrobats, and forest pathway through holiday decor and lighted trees to visit polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer. $65, sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Safari Park Wild Holidays November 24-December 31, 2023 includes the same, great wild animal park experience with magical holiday lights, Santa and musicians playing holiday tunes at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, $, sdzsafaripark.org
SAN JOSE: Holiday Lights Drive Thru November 29, 2023-January 1, 2024, 5-11 p.m. at 635 Phelan Ave. $ per car, christmasinthepark.com
SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice is a seasonal holiday rink offering skating sessions, skate rentals and holiday festivities November 17, 2023-January 15, 2024.
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Nature Nights November 17-December 31, 2023, 5-8 p.m., at San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 $27 general admission sold online, slobg.org
SAN MATEO: Coyote Point Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade welcomes the public to enjoy the beauty of this Bay Area city's waterways and harbor.
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox, snakes, birds, bugs and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $26.64 approx., curiodyssey.org
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024 at City Center Bishop Ranch $21 approx., citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA MARIA: Christmas in the Country Elks Drive-thru November 24 & 25; December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 24, 2023 at Elks Unocal Event Center $60 per car, $75 VIP, elksrec.com
SANTA ANA: Santa Ana Winter Village Ice Rink December 2-31, 2023 at Orange County Civic Center Plaza of the Flags, $, santa-ana.org
SANTA BARBARA: State Street Ballet The Nutcracker December 16-17, 2023 The Granada Theatre 1214 State Street Santa Barbara, CA Cost: $38-121, plus fees, granadasb.org
SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 15, 2023-January 14, 2024 features vibrant, lighted lantern displays of elephants and other zoo animals at Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Drive. $, sbzoo.org
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 8-31, 2023 features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour
SEBASTOPOL: Sebastopol Ballet Nutcracker December 16-17, 2023, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Analy High School Theater 6950 Analy Ave. $25-32, sebastopolballet.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
SUNSET BEACH: No Parade or No (Boat) Parade is a parade, yes! Meets at 6 p.m. in parking lot behind Jack N the Box on Pacific Ave. (at Warner Ave.) at Greenbelt.
TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink November 18, 2023-Janaury 7, 2024 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. From the folks who know how to entertain comes their winter festival featuring an 8,400 square-foot outdoor ice rink, part of a winery and farm enterprise. Awesome!
TEMECULA: The Ballet Studio Nutcracker December 15-23, 2023 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater Location: 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590. Tickets, $37-45, tickets.temeculatheater.org
THOUSAND OAKS: The Nutcracker by Pacific Festival Ballet December 16-17, 2023, 2 & 7 p.m. at Performing Arts Center Fred Kavli Theatre - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA $35-57 plus fees, ticketmaster.com
TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Seasonal Ice Skating Rink November 17, 2023-Mid March 2024 in Long Barn, Tuolumne County, CA.
UKIAH: Holiday on Ice December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024, open daily
UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Grinchmas. Meet the Grinch and see the bent Christmas tree. November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024 at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA. $, UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
VALENCIA: Holiday in the Park November 23-December 31, 2023 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features famous thrill rides, two million lights, stilt walkers, light shows, choreography, concerts, fire pits for s'mores and more!
VENTURA: Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks December 15-16, 2023, 6:30-9 p.m. Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks Friday & Saturday 1-5 p.m. Parade Starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 8 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village venturaharborvillage.com
VISALIA: Christmas on the Farm Ice Skating Rink November 25, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Vossler Farms. Food concessions, HoHoHoliday Hayrides, Candy Express Train Ride and Ice Skating on the farm makes for old-fashioned fun. $, vosslerfarms.com
VISTA: Jingle Terrace Live December 8-23, 2023, 5:30-9 p.m. at Brengle Terrace Park Moonlight Amphitheatre. Location: 1250 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA. Free, moonlightstage.com
WATSONVILLE: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights November 24-December 24, 2023, 5:30-9 p.m. at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Location: 2601 East Lake Ave Watsonville, CA 95076 $20, fairgrounds-foundation.org/ holiday-lights
WEST SACRAMENTO: Magical Christmas Train November 24-December 27, 2023. One hour train ride, personal Santa visit, sing-alongs, cocoa with souvenir mug, and a cookie. $79.92, riverfoxtrain.com
WILLITS: Christmas Tree Train November 24-December 31, 2023. Take the historic Skunk Train (referring to the smell of diesel fuel, not skunks,) to see the "Largest Living Christmas Tree" decorated with lights among redwood forests containing the world's tallest trees. $, skunktrain.com
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