Things to do in Orange County & SoCal for Holidays 2020! #CovidSafe #HolidayFun #ThingsToDoinOC #SantaInOC

Holiday Festivities in Orange County 

Where to see Santa, things to do, Holiday Lights and much more. 

I'll be updating this list as we find things to do from drive though experiences to Santa strolls and more...

* Coming soon WinterFest OC New Lights on Parage style Drive Thru experience at OC Fairgrounds. It's on and tickets are on sale at 

https://nightoflightsoc.com/

* Bass Pro Shop Santas Wonderland 

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland

* Knott's Taste of Merry Farm- tickets already on sale and will sell out.

https://www.knotts.com/play/events/taste-of-merry-farm

Hotel packages are a great way to experience this tasting fun. 

https://www.knotts.com/stay/knotts-berry-farm-hotel

* Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train to Santa - Tickets on sale Monday 11.2.20 and will sell out. 

https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/

* Outlets at San Clemente There's more than one way to enjoy Tree Lighting this year! 🎄 Come in-person for a free social-distanced experience OR come to our Drive-In Theatre to watch the Tree Lighting live and then watch ELF from the comfort of your car! 🎥

* Christmas cheer....is arriving early this year!  Cabazon Dinosaurs Christmas in lights and the arrival of Santa Claus begins Friday, November 6, 2020.  They will be open daily 9 am to 7:30 pm with the lights coming on at dark.  Santa Claus will be available for photos 4:30-7:30 pm Thursday's through Monday's.    Sleigh photos available all day.  Digital photo's $10.00 per family with admission. Wafflesaurus Truck will be in Cabazon Friday-Sunday serving delicious desserts and Christmas treats.  Visit their website for more details.  www.CabazonDinosaurs.com

* So cute Tanaka Farms ♡ 

https://www.tanakafarms.com/hikari

Oh and save 10% if you book before December 5 using code: onthegooc 

"Join us for a celebration filled with joy and light! Literally translated, Hikari means light or shine in Japanese, and this holiday season we have really made Tanaka Farms shine with over a mile of twinkling lights! 

As you drive through our 30-acre farm, you will be dazzled by farm-themed lighting from trees, to scarecrows, tractors...even our sugarcane got the holiday light treatment! 

Plus, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we have a very special visit from Santa, himself!" 

MONDAY-THURSDAY: $49 per vehicle*

FRIDAY-SUNDAY: $59 per vehicle*

First car enters at 5:30pm. Last car enters at 9pm.

*This event is priced PER VEHICLE with a maximum of 8 persons per vehicle. No limousines, buses, or passenger vans allowed. There is a 9 1/2 foot vehicle height clearance.

* MAINPLACE MALL ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF 2020 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

MainPlace Mall, a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California (www.shopmainplacemall.com/), today announced a series of fun-filled and COVID-safe seasonal offerings, events and activities. From taking photos with Santa in his brand-new holiday home to visiting the more than 200 local artisans in the new Open Market OC marketplace, this holiday season at MainPlace Mall promises to be extra special. Throughout the season, COVID safety precautions including masks and social distancing will be strictly enforced.

Details here https://bit.ly/2TaLF5M

www.ShopMainPlaceMall.com/ 

* Winter Fun is Forecasted For Holidays

at LEGOLAND^® California Resort! All-New Dining and Retail Experience Nov. 20- Jan. 10

The holiday season is always special at LEGOLAND® California Resort and while the Park is not open, the Resort has created a special experience for its guests to celebrate winter, Holidays at LEGOLAND! Beginning Nov. 20, 2020 through Jan. 10, 2021, children and their families can feel the LEGO® cheer at the Park’s winter holiday retail and dining celebration and enjoy shimmering lights, live entertainment, the famous LEGO Christmas tree, festive decor and more! www.legoland.com/california

* Elf On The Shelf Drive Through Journey 

https://elfontheshelfjourney.com/

Get ready for an all-new, one-of-a-kind immersive experience with The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey, all from the safety of your own car!

This year Christmas Spirit is running low, so during test flights Santa’s sleigh had to make an emergency landing at Fairplex in Pomona. 

* The Shops at Mission Viejo Santa Photos

Yay! A local opportunity to grab a mall photo with Santa at The Shops at Mission Viejo 

Santa is on his way to The Shops at Mission Viejo! He arrives on Friday, November 27 for safe and socially distanced visits on the Lower level near Nordstrom. Reservations are required. 

Things to Know Before You Go:

 •For everyone's safety this will be a socially-distanced experience 

•Santa and his helpers will be wearing masks throughout the duration of your visit 

•Guests are required to wear masks where mandated by local health authorities and government agencies 

•A reservation is required

https://theshopsatmissionviejosanta.splashthat.com/

* Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street 

Open & open! Walk DTD & shop all you want while you look around at Disney Holiday cheer set up. You can also head over to California Adventure & shop there too as well as wall around some of of DCA. Hot tip.. get rhere early or late and also get a return time text where the castmember can text you when you shopping time is ready! 

* Saddleback Church Free Light Drive Thru 

Reserve your spot here ...

https://saddleback.com/events/Christmas/2020

More to come...

LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT TREATS KIDS TO A BRICKTACULAR HALLOWEEN IN MINILAND U.S.A.! #Bricktacular #LegolandCalifornia

Happy Fall fun... safely that is!

LEGOLAND California brings Brick or Treat to a smaller scale that is Covid19 friendly. 

The deets...  LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT TREATS KIDS TO A BRICKTACULAR HALLOWEEN IN MINILAND U.S.A.!

Fall is a time for costumes, treats and family fun, and even though LEGOLAND® California is still awaiting approval to open, the Resort is joining in the festivities with an outdoor experience of its own…

Introducing: Halloween in Miniland! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during October (Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31) the Park’s Miniland U.S.A  becomes a not-so-spooky Halloween destination filled with activities, tasty treats and one of a kind LEGO® Halloween décor inviting families to wear their favorite costumes and have safe fun.

Halloween in Miniland features character meet and greets, virtual costume contests, a Miniland scavenger hunt, LEGO building activities, and, of course, a goody bag filled with candy and a LEGO surprise! Families can enjoy savory food options at Smoke House BBQ and NINJA Kitchen and satisfy sweet cravings with LEGOLAND California’s world-famous Granny’s Apple Fries. The treats don’t stop there as families can also take a stroll through The Big Shop to find the latest must-have LEGO sets. 

LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel will also join in on the Halloween fun with festive décor throughout the fall season! 

Guests visiting SEA LIFE® aquarium will be treated to special Halloween decorations and LEGO models that will be on display underwater in the aquarium’s tanks.

Halloween in Miniland is a special outdoor experience and admission can be purchased online for as low as $12.99. 

Guests are required to purchase tickets online in advance to reserve access to Miniland for their desired dates and time to visit. As guests and employees’ health and safety remain the top priority at LEGOLAND California Resort, guests will experience some differences in Miniland including reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes. Face coverings (PPE) will be required for all guests three years old and up as well as for staff members. Guests are highly encouraged to visit the Resort’s website for further guest experience and visiting details. For more information, and to purchase tickets to Halloween at Miniland or SEA LIFE aquarium, visit www.legoland.com/california.

Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 &31

Friday: 3- 7pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm or 3pm-7pm

Sunday: 11am-3pm

LEGOLAND® California Resort, Carlsbad

Please call for event details. Get social with #LegolandCA #LegolandCalifornia #BrickorTreat #Bricktacular 

Get $10 When You Spend $50 at The Shops at Rossmoor... Incentive to some normalcy.. I'm In! #ShopsAtRossmoor

Trying to get back to some normalcy while supporting local shops and stores.

Here is a great way to do that with an incentive...

The Shops at Rossmoor OFFERS SHOPPERS $10 GIFT CARD FOR $50 SAME-DAY PURCHASES MADE SEPTEMBER 14TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20TH

Yay.. the deets..

The Shops at Rossmoor, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center located in Seal Beach, California (https://shopsatrossmoor.com), is holding a special cash-back shopping event September 14th through September 20th. Shoppers who spend $50 or more at The Shops at Rossmoor in same-day receipts during that period will receive a $10 gift card to a select quick-food tenant at the center. Shoppers can redeem their receipts on either Saturday, September 19th, or Sunday, September 20th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the booth between ULTA Beauty and Staples. Gift cards available while supplies last.

During September 14 - September 20 shop to receive offer and Redeem Offer September 19 - September 20: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

About The Shops at Rossmoor: The Shops at Rossmoor is an 373,000-square-foot outdoor lifestyle shopping center with a unique collection of more than 30 name-brand and boutique shopping and dining options including Talbots, Soft Surroundings, Kohl’s, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, Chipotle Mexican Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread, In-N-Out Burger and Sprouts Farmers Market. The Shops at Rossmoor features a beautiful outdoor setting conveniently located just off the 405 freeway between Lampson and Katella on Seal Beach Boulevard.

For more information, visit www.shopsatrossmoor.com or follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theshopsatrossmoor/ and Instagram at www.instagram.com/theshopsatrossmoor/.

The Shops at Rossmoor
12201 Seal Beach Boulevard
Seal Beach, CA 90740
https://shopsatrossmoor.com

Knott’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween #KnottsFallOWeen #FallOWeen #Knotts

The New Knott’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween Offers Safe Family Outdoor Activities, Themed Food and Treats & a Special Trick-or-Treat Trail in Celebration of the Halloween Season

 

While the theme park remains closed, Knott's Berry Farm introduces its newest family-friendly outdoor food and retail experience celebrating the Halloween season and the flavors of Fall with Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween. 

Taking place Fridays through Sundays beginning September 25th, Knott’s pays tribute to the year's spookiest season with a Fall food experience unlike any other. The spirit of Halloween comes to life with a cornucopia of Harvest and Halloween décor that will transform the park for the season.  

Guests of all ages can dress up in their most festive costumes* to experience one-of-a-kind themed food and treats, exclusive event merchandise including specialty items from local crafters, an all-new “Into the Fog” art show with over 45 new art pieces celebrating the scary season, and so much more. Plus included with a junior tasting card, young guests will have an opportunity to take a trip through the fully themed Camp Snoopy Trick-or-Treat Trail presented by Hershey, loaded with multiple treat stations and special spooky decorations. 

All Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween activities will be conducted at a safe and socially distant space for families to enjoy. 

Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 25 -November 1. The only way to experience the limited time Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween is with a tasting card purchased in advance at knotts.com (a tasting card is required for event entry). 

Event hours will be Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm -9pm and Sundays from 12pm to 8pm. Regular tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $35 (plus tax) and will include five food tastings and Junior tasting cards (ages 3-11) are $20 (plus tax) and include three tastings plus a trip through the Camp Snoopy Trick-or-Treat Trail. 

Tasting cards are date specific and must be purchased online at knotts.com or through the Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app prior to the date of visit. Knott’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween hotel packages are also available at Knotts.com. In order to manage proper physical distancing of guests, Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween tasting cards will be limited each day and may sell out.

As Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, local and CDC health guidelines, these are the continued safety measures and operational changes we have established to ensure the safety of our guests:

·       Tasting cards are limited each day to ensure proper physical distancing

·       Upon arrival, guests will be required to enter a temperature screening and security checkpoint at the main gate

·       All associates and guests must wear a facial covering while visiting Taste of Fall-O-Ween or the Knott's California Marketplace store locations and restaurants – masks are not required while sitting at a table or bench to eat 

·       Frequently touched surfaces are disinfected daily and sanitized frequently. This includes but is not limited to cash counters, scanners, EMV readers, pens at cashier counters, register screens, store fixtures, door handles, and shopping baskets

·       Signage is present to aid guests in the proper direction of travel and as a reminder to practice social distancing

·       Seating is spaced out throughout the Taste of Fall-O-Ween event footprint

·       Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the event area

·       All associates will be screened, including temperature and symptom checks using CDC guidelines before being allowed on the property to work

·       Associates have been trained on the importance of handwashing, physical distancing, and overall hygiene

·       Separate entrances and exits will appear at some store locations

·       Store occupancy is limited to less than 50% of the normal building capacity Queue lines outside of store locations are marked with six-foot markers where needed.

 

For all details regarding Taste of Fall-O-Ween and the park’s current health and safety screenings, please visit knotts.com.

* While guests are encouraged to come dressed in their most festive costumes, approved face coverings still are mandatory. Costume masks are not allowed as a substitution for required face coverings.

 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, September 25 -November 1 / Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm to 9pm and Sundays from 12pm to 8pm

Knott’s Berry Farm - 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

  

For more information on Taste of Fall-O-Ween please visit or join the conversation by using #Knotts #TasteofFallOWeen on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

Can not wait!!!!! 

THE SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED WITH D23 HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO #D23 #DisneyNews

Hot off the D23 Disney News press...

THE SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED WITH D23 HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO

DISNEY’S OFFICIAL FAN CLUB IS CELEBRATING WITH ITS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL D23 HALLOWEEN MOUSEQUERADE CONTEST, FEATURING CELEBRITY JUDGES ASHLEY ECKSTEIN AND YVETTE NICOLE BROWN

INCREDIBLE NEW CONTENT, A SCARY GOOD SWEEPSTAKES, AND EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES ROUND OUT THE FESTIVITIES

It’s the most “wicked-ful” time of the year, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating the season with D23 Halloween Hullabaloo. From its first-ever D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest and incredible new content to a weekly sweepstakes and exclusive collectibles, Disney fans will be able to enjoy lots of treats this fall—with maybe a trick or two thrown in—including:

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest: Grab your needle and thread for D23’s first-ever virtual costume contest during which creative contestants will be competing for fantastic prizes in front of celebrity judges Ashley Eckstein and Yvette Nicole Brown. And the category is… “All Things Disney.” Costumes should be inspired by the fantastic worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, from movies and TV to Disney Parks attractions and other Disney properties. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 Disney Gift Card—and the ghoulish delight of victory! The festivities will be streamed on October 31 on D23.com, as well as D23’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For more information, visit D23.com/Mousequerade.

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Sweepstakes: What better way to skele-brate the season than with a ghoulishly good sweepstakes? This October, D23 Members can enter for a chance to win a bubbling bundle of prizes from our cauldron. Don’t lose your head, because each week you get a new chance to enter.

Limited-Edition Pins: On September 28 at shopDisney.com, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase two collectible pins designed by artist Kevin Kidney. These pins, one of the Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost and the other of Tinker Bell dressed in a wildly witchy costume, are each presented in a limited edition of 1,750.

Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks – D23 Book Launch Party: D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to celebrate the launch of this new book by Disney Editions, as we look at the “spine-tingling half” of the book that pulls back the curtain on that magical combination of Disney and Halloween around the world!

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Disney+ Picks: For the first four weeks of October, be on the lookout for a new short-form video series featuring our friends from all around Disney who will be sharing some of their favorite films found on Disney+, including behind-the-scenes tidbits to enhance the frighteningly fun experience!

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Costume Contest open to 50 US/DC; D23 Members; 18+. 

Photo entry begins at 12 AM PT on 9/17/20 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 10/1/20. 

If selected as a Semi-Finalist, video entry begins at 9 AM PT on 10/13/20 and ends at 9 AM PT on 10/20/20. 

Void where prohibited. Rules/odds: https://d23.com/mousequerade-official-rules/.

More details on all of these things and more are available at D23.com.

I'm following these hashtags for updates...

#halloween2020 #masquerade

#d23 #disney #disneynews #disneyupdates