Monday, December 25, 2023

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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.

CHICO: Ice Rink in the Plaza November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Join the affordable holiday ice skating attraction, a joint effort with the City of Chico, and surrounded by 425 great businesses.

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles County Arts Holiday Show 64th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration December 24, 2023, 3- 6 p.m. at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Location: The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA FREE, musiccenter.org

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.

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.

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

OXNARD: Christmas Tree Lane December 11-26, 2023, 6-10 p.m. F & G Streets  between 5th & Palm, Free

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

RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights. Location: 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA. Free, paid parking reservations available online: missioninn.com

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Dolphin Island Christmas, Clyde & Seamore Christmas Special, and more! Location: 500 Sea World Drive

SAN FRANCISCO: Kung Pao Kosher Comedy Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant December 23-25, 2023. koshercomedy.com

SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park holiday attraction with music, lights and entertainment November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024.

SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park Drive Thru Light Show November 29, 2023-January 1, 2024 at History Park San Jose.

SANTA BARBARA: Holiday Zoo at Santa Barbara Zoo November 15, 2023-January 14, 2024. sbzoo.org

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

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

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Holiday Fireworks show before closing. seaworld.com/sandiego

SAN FRANCISCO: Fairmont San Francisco Gingerbread House November 30, 2019-January 1, 2020

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice is a seasonal holiday rink offering skating sessions, skate rentals and holiday ambiance November 17, 2023 - January 15, 2024.

UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice seasonal holiday ice rink features daily ice skating sessions December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024.

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024. This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA

Who's Open On Christmas?   

BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 celebrates its 7th season in Contra Costa County.

CARLSBAD: Legoland Holidays November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024 with LEGO brick 30-ft. tree, character meet & greets and special shows.

CARMEL: A Chanticleer Christmas, Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923. $, chanticleer.org

CHICO: Ice Rink in the Plaza November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024. Join the affordable holiday ice skating attraction, a joint effort with the City of Chico, and surrounded by 425 great businesses.

GILROY: Gilroy Gardens: North Pole Nights, Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Lighting Displays and more, November 24-December 30, 2023.

LOS GATOS: Fantasy Lights Drive Through December 2-30, 2023. Extremely popular holiday display at Vasona Lake Park.

OXNARD: Christmas Tree Lane December 11-26, 2023, 6-10 p.m. F & G Streets  between 5th & Palm, Free

SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park Drive Thru Light Show November 29, 2023-January 1, 2024

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

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

UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice seasonal holiday ice rink features daily ice skating sessions December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024.

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024. This seasonal ice skating rink offers holiday exercise and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Location: Civic Park, Clay Arts Parking Lot, Walnut Creek, CA

WATSONVILLE: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights November 19-December 26, 2021, 5:30-9 p.m. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Ave  $20-40, santacruzcountyfair.com

California Ice Rinks Open

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024

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.

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

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.

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

MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 24-December 31, 2023 at Custom House Plaza. $, iceskatingbythebay.com

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

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

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink November 24, 2023-March 2024 at Everline Resort at Squaw Creek. destinationhotels.com

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/

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

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

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 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 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: 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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024

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!

TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Seasonal Ice Skating Rink November 17, 2023-Mid March 2024 in Long Barn, Tuolumne County, CA.

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: HolPark November 23-December 31, 2023 at Six Flagiday in the s Magic Mountain features famous thrill rides, two million lights, stilt walkers, light shows, choreography, concerts, fire pits for s'mores and more!

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

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

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.