Sunday, January 12, 2025

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ANAHEIM: Jurassic Quest January 10-12, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. World's largest dinosaur event with life-size Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex (T.rex), excavating fossils and more! Location: 800 W Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA. $27.85-41.85, universe.com

CHICO: Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in City Plaza features events like Ugly Sweater, Barbie, Adult Skate and Silent Disco. $5-25, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink

CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 9, 2024-February 2025 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.

DEL MAR: Gem Faire January 10-12, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals and fossils direct from the importers and wholesalers. $7 admission + $ parking, delmarfairgrounds.com

DEL MAR: Oddities & Curiosities Expo January 11-12, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. For all things weird - taxidermy,  horror, Halloween inspired, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls, bones, funeral collectibles and more. Location: O'Brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014. $, delmarfairgrounds.com

FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink Folsom Historic District Ice Rink November 8, 2024 -January 20, 2025
This real ice rink surface is ideal for both novice and pro skaters.

FRESNO:  Downtown Fresno Ice Rink December 10, 2024-January 12, 2025
It's back after nearly a decade of being gone!

HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink November 23, 2024- January 12, 2025

LONG BEACH: Anime Los Angeles January 9-12, 2025 at   Long Beach Convention Center. $, animelosangeles.org | anime

LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 21, 2024-January 12, 2025. Sharpen your blades and skills or just go to chill with themed events and great music. $25, holidayicerinkdowntownla.com

MOUNT SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 16, 2024-February 23, 2025 If you're a local, you know that this is one fun hangout for winter entertainment.

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Ice Skating at Squaw Valley  Everline Resort Winter Ice Skating Rink November 29, 2024-March 2025

PALO ALTO:  Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 19, 2024-April 13, 2025, is a beloved, 65-year tradition bringing outdoor ice skating to an area that rarely sees snow. $25, winterlodge.com

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 9, 2024-January 31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures. $35-65, southcoastbotanicgarden.org

POMONA: Reptile Super Show January 11-12, 2025 at Fairplex. World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale boasts more than 100,000 sq.ft. of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, workshops, and more. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $17.99 + $20 parking, reptilesupershow.com

PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs International Film Festival January 2-13, 2025. Film showings, premiers and events in half a dozen venues throughout the city. Prices are a la carte or all inclusive passes. $15-up, psfilmfest.org | film

RIVERSIDE: Riverside Home & Garden Show January 10-12, 2025. Location: Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street. Free admission, homeshowconsultants.com

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Spring Home Show January 11-12, 2025 San Diego Convention Center, Hall F 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Free admission, homeshowsandiego.com | home shows

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun.

SAN RAFAEL: Bay Area Guitar Show January 11-12, 2025 at Marin Civic Exhibit Hall. Buy, sell and trade vintage guitars, accessories and collectibles. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. $25,  amigoguitarshows.com

SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 13, 2024-January 12, 2025, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Walk through the Zoo to see thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs, showcasing animal and nature scenes depicting wild places from around the world. Location: 500 Niņos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35  sbzoo.org

SANTA CRUZ: Fungus Fair January 10-12, 2025 at  London Nelson Community Center. Over 200 local mushrooms on display. Educational classes, art, vendors, kid's room, cooking demos. Bring in your mushrooms for identification. Location: 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. $10-15, ffsc.us/fair/

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun.

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice November 15, 2024-January 20, 2025 in Circle of Palms Plaza on Market Street. $21, sjdowntownice.com

SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 16, 2024-January 26, 2025 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $, curiodyssey.org

SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in Central Park.  Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $21 approx., onicerinks.com

SANTA MONICA: ICE November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025 at 5th & Arizona. DJs spin tunes on Wed., Classical Music Sunday sessions. $22 includes skate rental for hour session, iceatsantamonica.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2024-March 31, 2025

TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink, November 9, 2024-Janaury 20, 2025 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. 8,400 square-foot real ice rink, complimentary gliders, picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, local food truck eats, and a bar serving Peltzer Wine. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $20 + $2 skate rental, peltzerfarms.com

TWAIN HARTE / LONG BARN: The Long Barn Lodge Ice Skating November 22, 2024 - Mid-March 2025. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada mountains at around 5,000 feet elevation, Long Barn Lodge has the only ice skating rink in the area. Location: 25957 Long Barn Rd., Long Barn, CA facebook.com/ thelongbarnlodge $15, skate rental is $5. Closed Monday & Tuesday

UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice December 2, 2024-January 12, 2025 next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street. Seasonal holiday ice rink open daily for holiday fun! Location: 310 S. State St., Ukiah, CA. $12, cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice November 22, 2024-January 12, 2025. Skate 90 minutes for $20, ice skate rental included or $20 Ice Slide. Location: Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA. walnutcreekonice.com

WESTMINSTER: Cho Hoa Flower Festival January 9-27, 2025, 6-10 p.m. Asian Garden Mall Location: 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA. facebook.com/AsianGarden Free to see, asiangardenmall.com

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