Beautiful Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Nov 24th To Kick Off Holiday Time in OC

A Magnificent Display of Holiday Lights Kick off This Season at Newport Dunes!

 

Have you been to the Lighting Spectacular at Newport Dunes?

 

Here are all the details on this family friendly night out event.

 

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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 27th annual Lighting of the Bay celebration featuring a full schedule of seasonal festivities on Friday, November 24 from 3-8 p.m.  

 

Families will enjoy live chorale performances, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and train rides. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he arrives by stand-up paddleboard and flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than 50 electric Christmas trees and holiday decorations.

Holidays in LA with 2nd Annual Go Little Tokyo Holiday Marketplace This December

2nd Annual Go Little Tokyo Holiday Marketplace 

Shop Local in Little Tokyo & Celebrate the Season December 3-4

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Celebrate the Holiays in Los Angeles with Festive Fun at the Go LIttle Tokyo Marketplace!

WHAT:
2nd Annual Go Little Tokyo Holiday Marketplace

WHEN:
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2016, hours vary per business

WHERE:
Little Tokyo - Downtown Los Angeles

DETAILS:
Shogun Santa is coming to town! Experience another exciting holiday season of gift-giving and merry-making at Downtown LA’s most unique holiday shopping tradition on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th with the 2nd Annual Go Little Tokyo Holiday Marketplace! 

ODYSSEO Back by Popular Demand Returns to Irvine November 16th DISCOUNT CODE

The Beauty and Finesse of Odysseo's Performance Returns to Irvine

I can not tell you how excited I am over the return of this amazing show. 

Last time Odysseo was here in So Cal I was able to take my daughter, niece and father to see the pairing between equestrian and performers come to life. 

It is hands down the most captivating performance I have ever seen. The live music is powerful to each step the horses take. The direction of movement and precise timing each rider has with their paired horse is breathtaking to see live. 

This November Cavalia brings Odysseo back to Orange County for another run. The show's opening night is November 16th and with many dates already filled up, get your tickets fast, so you do not miss out. 

Last week I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and welcome not only the remaining 25 beautiful horses back from their San Diego sandy beach vacation, but I was honored to see 25 Veterans walk these large beauties down the red carpet with pride beaming all around. 

Merry Farm is Coming to Town This Weekend!

Knott's Berry Farm Brings Back MERRY FARM!

As if the 75th Anniversary of Ghost Town was not enough to celebrate, Knott's Berry Farm always goes super Holiday, over the fantastic festivities of Merry Farm.

Merry Farm Returns November 19th - Jan 8th! PC:MerryFarm

We have attended this Holiday event in the past and the kids love it...who am I kidding... we all love it!

Here are some of the deets on Merry Farm - The celebration kicks off on November 19th!

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HOLIDAY FUN AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT 2016

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TWINKLING LIGHTS AND FESTIVE CHEER AWAIT AT HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT!

The winter holiday season is always a special time of year and the family theme park is gearing up for its holiday celebration: Holidays at LEGOLAND® California Resort! 

  

Beginning Nov. 25 through Jan. 1, children and their families can get in the festive spirit at the annual winter holiday celebration and enjoy festive lights, live entertainment, the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree, snow flurries and more!

Los Cerritos Center Welcomes SANTA HQ Holidays Kick Off November 5th!

HO, HO, HO, Santa Claus is Coming to Town

There is a new SANTA HQ Experience coming to SoCal!

I love the Holidays and all the opportunities to be festive that come along with it. 

There are a lot of things going on and the rush of it all gets a bit much but you know you can't wait for it all just like me. 

When I plan ahead for the Holidays, I know two things, one... get gifts and two... make memories. 

The gifts are a process but the memories don't have to be. I like to search out fun things to do with the kids and family. We love to visit Santa and see his helpers too. 

The new SANTA HQ is coming to Los Cerritos Center and Santa makes his debut on November 5th to kick off the Holiday Experience!

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Irvine Park RR's Christmas Train Took Us To Santa!

Irvine Park RRhttp://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/ Christmas Train, a Family Tradition!

Each Season brings change and that goes the same with the seasonal events at Irvine Park RR. Each is special and unique!

Make time for all the fun to be had!

We were invited out to take the Christmas Train to the North Pole, and we had a blast.

Love to measure my babies every seasonal event at IPRR!

My daughter always has a lot of fun. Her favorites of the night:

* Seeing Santa and taking the Train there. She loves to see the lights in the trees, around the lake and in the tunnel. 

* Listening to a special story with Mrs. Claus - she loves this every year! The Night Before Christmas was this years story and it was perfect. 

Story Time with Mrs. Claus - always so special. 

* Fishing in the Ice Fishing Game - She has the best time doing this. Maybe it is because she loves to go fishing with her dad. 

* Getting Hot Chocolate and Popcorn at Santa's North Pole - the cookies are the best at the North Pole so get them while they last, but if you miss out the popcorn is fresh and warm.

Ice Fishing 

My Son, is on the spectrum, he loved everything as well. He has his favorites too:

* Sitting in Santa's Sled - he just loved how big and bright it was and that he was allowed to sit in it for a while and as many times as he wanted to. 

* Seeing Santa - Santa was very patient and kind. He let us get situated and re-situated with the kids and with out. The photographer was super sweet and took pics with both their professional camera and my phone. 

The setting is perfectly set for the Big Man in Red to hear your wishes and give you a treat. 

* Ice Fishing - this was perfect for sensory seeking kiddos. He was determined to fish out all of the fish from the ice hole and he sure did. Best part, everyone wins and walks away happy!

So many photo opportunities, we just can't pass those up... ever!

** Both of the kids had a blast with the Cookie Decorating! My boy was licking the frosting off and adding more on. Thanks for the patience Irvine Park RR Staff! 

Oh, Are you still looking for your perfect Christmas Tree? Check out the huge selection of bright Christmas Trees at Irvine Park Rail Roads Christmas Tree Ranch! They have all sizes, shapes and are fresh and GREEN! +IrvineParkRailroad . 

Happy Holidays!

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Science of Gingerbread Opens November 27th at Discovery Cube

Holiday Festivities are Headed to the Discovery Cube OC with the Science of Gingerbread!

Are you ready for more fun at the Discovery Cube OC with Holiday Cheer rolled into one!?

The Science of Gingerbread returns to the Discovery Cube with multiple activities for you and your family to enjoy. There are even builders needed for the Gingerbread fun. 

We have never attended the event before but will be heading there this year! We can not wait to let you know about all the fun that the Discovery Cube has to offer this winter season. 

Follow along and get all the updates HERE!

Activities Include: November 27, 2015 – January 3, 2016 #CubeWinter

• Gingerbread Derby
• Kitchen Chemistry Learning Station
• Meet Santa and take your photo with him 
• Cookie Decorating 
• "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" show

Meet Santa on Select Days too!

November

Friday, 11/27/2015 – Sunday, 11/29/2015

December

Saturday, 12/5/2015 – Sunday, 12/6/2015

Saturday, 12/12/2015 – Sunday, 12/13/2015

Saturday, 12/19/2015 – Thursday, 12/24/2015

Winter Fest is Coming to OC Dec 18th - Jan 3rd!

It's beginning to look a lot like Winter! 

Have you heard the exciting news, let me tell you, the Orange County Fair Grounds will be turned into a Winter Fest for everyone to enjoy!

Here are the latest updates:

* Open December 18th through January 3rd

* Ice Skating - with a Theater Sized Screen Playing Holiday Films 

* Ice Tubing - down a 130 foot, 6 lane ice slide 

* Snowfall and Tree Lighting nightly

* Reindeer Feeding 

* over 30 carnival rides and games 

* Festive foods, crafts, cocktails 

* Magical lights and Holiday decor, including the world's largest ornament 

There are special events at the beginning of each day through out the evening, so guest are encouraged to come when it opens and stay until it closes. 

Admission starts at just $10. With that you get unlimited rides on the tubing slides (42" and taller), one carnival ride and game in the midway. Admission also grants you time with the most famous couple at Winter Fest... Mr and Mrs Claus themselves and check out what the elves have for arts and crafts. 

For more of a premium experience you can always add on upgrades. 
You can purchase tickets HERE.

Get all the details on the full experience HERE. 

We are looking forward to this Holiday experience. 

Our top 5 must try's for this new event:

* Indoor Ice Rink - I can not wait to try this with my daughter. 

* Snow Tubing - Always a family favorite and something I did when I was a kid with my family, passing this along to the kids is a must!

* Reindeer Viewing and Feeding - We watch the Reindeer all year long and now it's time to see one up close!

* Worlds Largest Ornament - Can't wait to take a picture at this perfect spot.

* Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus - I heard she reads the most heartwarming stories. We will have to sit and listen to one or two...

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We love to keep traditions going and create new ones to pass along. Orange County has not had a huge winter celebration that locals can enjoy with so many things to do for all ages until now!

Hope to see you all at Winter Fest OC!  Stay Connected with Winter Fest on Social Media - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM .

#WinterFest #OC #WinterFestOC #FamilyFun #MustDo #ThingsToDo #WinterFun #OCFun #ThingsToDoInOC #CostaMesa #OrangeCounty #HolidayFun #IceSkating #Snow #Tubing #Food #Drinks #SnowPlay 

Ride the Train to Santa at Irvine Park RR! **GIVEAWAY**

Take a Train Ride to Santa aboard the +IrvineParkRailroad . !

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We just love the holidays and the traditions that come along with the season.

Our family has had a lot of traditions passed down over the years. A lot of them were started by my mom and dad over 40 years ago. These traditions are here to stay and I too pass them down now by doing them with my own family. 

Since having my own first birthday at Irvine Park, my family has been returning for special events, BBQ's, family time and just the scenery for many years. 

One of our most favorite times of year to visit the Irvine Park RR is Christmas time! The holidays always bring out the cool crisp air, fresh smells and the train to Santa!

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