Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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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.

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.

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

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

 

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

Past events

ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane 

ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink at Viejas Casino & Resort invites the public to enjoy Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink throughout the season!

ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays  sparkles with dazzling decor with more than 50,000 Twinkling Castle Lights, a 60-foot-tall Christmas Tree and traditions like Christmas Fantasy Parade.

BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 25-December 30, 2023 (closed Dec.25).  3 million lights, approx.

BEVERLY HILLS: Holiday Lighting Celebration lights up Rodeo Drive and the shopping district with special, must-see audio and light shows

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

BUENA PARK: Knott's Merry Farm Christmas includes Snoopy Ice Show, Snow in Ghost Town, Christmas Crafts Village, Santa Christmas Cabin, Charlie Brown and more.

BUENA PARK: Medieval Times Middle Ages Dinner Show includes knights, horses, jousting, and swordplay while enjoying a "hands-on" four-course feast as the story of bravery and love unfolds before you in this unique entertainment experience.

BUENA PARK: Pirate's Dinner Adventure sets sail with an 18th Century Spanish galleon adrift in a 250,000-gallon lagoon. Aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay, and dynamic duels while you munch on a 4-course feast

CALABASAS: Holiday Road USA November 24-December 27, 2023, 5-10 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch is a delightful walk through lights experience featuring holiday icons - Santa, candy canes, Christmas trees, reindeer & sleighs, gingerbread cookies and more. $, holidayroadusa.com

CARLSBAD: Holidays at Legoland includes LEGO snowman, Winter Nights, LEGO Christmas Tree, Life-sized LEGO Brick Santa and Reindeer.

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.

FORT BRAGG - WILLITS: Skunk Train Christmas Train November 25-December 31, 2023. Christmas Tree Train - World's Largest Christmas Tree out of Willits. Enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk's Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line - the workshop of Santa Mr. Skunk. From $59.95 skunktrain.com | trains

FRESNO: Fresno Chaffee Zoo Lights to be announced 2023. Location: 894 West Belmont Avenue, $22 approx., fresnochaffeezoo.org

FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink  

GILROY: Gilroy Gardens: Holidays, Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Lighting Displays and the new Winter Cabin through December 31

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Winter Wonderland ice skating rink  at Pacific Coast Highway & Main Street in Pier Plaza.

IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink  at a shopping & dining destination, the rink is in the heart of it all where there's something for everyone!

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

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

LOS ANGELES: Holiday Wonderland at Grand Central Market  through December 31, 2022, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Meet & Greet Santa, Family Photo Sessions, Kids Activities, Holiday Shopping and Workshops, Live Entertainment and Music.  Location: 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90013 grandcentralmarket.com

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

MAMMOTH LAKES: Holiday Ice Rink  Nothing says winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains better than an invigorating ice skating session after a day on the ski slopes.

MONTEREY: Ice Skating by the Bay There's no place more in the holiday spirit than Monterey Bay

MOUNT SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink  If you're a local, you know that this is one fun hangout for winter entertainment.

NAPA: Ice Skating at Vista Colina Located at Meritage Resort, open to the public

NAPLES:  Trees in the Bay through Jan.1

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Dunes Lighting of the Bay  

OAKLAND: Fairy Winterland  December 17-30, 2021, 4-7 p.m. closed December 24 & 25, 2020 Children's Fairyland $15 general admission pre-sales only

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

PALO ALTO: Christmas Tree Lane 

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, select days through February 25, 2024. 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 Rink at Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center, a hub of holiday activity.

PERRIS:  Southern California Railway Polar Express November 19-December 30, 2023. Families are encouraged to wear pajamas just like passengers from the Polar Express book and film.  $, socalrailway.org

 

SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice through January 15, 2024 combines a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.

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 DIEGO: Jungle Bells includes Reindeer Games, Gingerbread Landing, Animal Experiences, Celebration of Lights and more on select days December 8, 2023-January 1, 2024.

SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station  public invited to join the fun.

SAN FRANCISCO: Fairmont San Francisco Gingerbread House   thru Jan.1

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink, a gathering spot with access to the famous foods, drinks, shopping and transportation. 

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker December 13-30, 2023, at War Memorial Opera House. Location: 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA $19-up, sfballet.org  

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

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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano December 2-30, 2023. missionsjc.com

SANTA BARBARA: Holiday Zoo at Santa Barbara Zoo  sbzoo.org

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Holiday Ice Rink  inside the theme park near the Carousel.

SANTA CRUZ- FELTON:  New Year's Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp Railroads, roaringcamp.com

SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour features nearly 20 unique displays in a walking tour. Free to see, sausalito.org/gingerbread-house-tour

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: South Lake Tahoe Ice Rink   theshopsatheavenly.com

TEMECULA: Temecula on Ice  near City Hall where the famous Grape Drop takes place on Dec.31.

TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Outdoor Rink  features Ice Skating at its finest!

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

UNIVERSAL CITY: Holidays at Universal Studios through   includes Grinchmas, The Grinch, Crookedest Tree and Harry Potter themed attractions.

VALENCIA: Holiday in the Park  at Six Flags Magic Mountain includes Holiday Square, Snowy Nights, Winter Wonderland, Rockin' Universe and Looney Tunes Meet & Greet.

VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Christmas   Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. sixflags.com

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice   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

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

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.

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

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

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: Imaginarium November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $21-27, imaginarium360.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 MONICA: ICE  November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024

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

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

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