12 Days of Holiday Cheer in Downtown Burbank

Downtown Burbank’s most festive occasion kicks-off with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Downtown Wonderland on December 1 and continues for 12 days with free family events, music and treats.

Wednesday, December 1st - Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Downtown Wonderland
The Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Burbank City Hall will start at 6:00 P.M.

After Santa arrives and lights the tree, the crowd will parade to Santa’s Downtown Wonderland on San Fernando Boulevard between Orange Grove and Magnolia. 

There will be free photos with Santa on the AMC Walkway, children’s characters, face painting, free gifts and the premier of Downtown Burbank’s exciting new holiday décor, which includes hundreds of “snowfall” lights and a 36-foot walk-through Christmas tree.

Thursday, December 2nd - Holiday Sing-Along @ North End Pizzeria 7pm - 9pm  212 E Orange Grove Avenue


Friday, December 3rd - Carol along with the Joe Ferrante Music Academy!  5:30 to 7:30pm  @ AMC Walkway

Saturday, December 4th -  Flappers Comedy Club - Two Milk Minimum Show 12:30 P.M. 102 E Magnolia Boulevard


Amazing comedy magicians, jugglers, musicians, improv artists, puppeteers and novelty acts. Free for kids. Doors open at 11:30 A.M.

Sunday, December 5th - Reindeer Run 8am - 10am ages 4 - 12 yrs old on San Fernando between Magnolia and Orange Grove

Tuesday, December 7th - Holly Trolley Tour 5:45pm and 7:15pm  meet corner of San Fernando Boulevard & Palm Avenue


It’s a wonderful tour of decorated Burbank homes as seen from an open-top, double-decker bus, with complimentary hot chocolate, goodies and caroling. Tickets are $5.00 and two canned goods, with all proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army repeats December 9th

Friday, December 10th - Barnes & Noble - Polar Express PJ Party @ 7pm 731 N San Fernando Boulevard


Grab your PJ’s and snuggle up with your pillow or favorite stuffed animal while listening to a reading of The Polar Express and other holiday stories. A special holiday activity and hot chocolate will follow.

Saturday, December 11th - SNOW DAY 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. • AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue


Sunday, December 12th - Rock around the Walkway with the Tinseltones! • 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.

The Tinseltone Carolers are the elite caroling company in L.A.! Come hear them sing at the AMC Walkway

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play @ Covina Center of Performing Arts

When:  December 2nd - December 19th

Where:  Covina Center of Performing Arts

Price:  $14/$34....GOLDSTAR $17.00

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Christmas in Chino

When:

Where:  Walnut between Mountain and Euclid just South of the 60 fwy.
             And on the corner of Philadelphia and Monte Vista

See this great you tube video of the house on Philadelphia and Monte Vista 

Alta Loma - Thoroughbred Christmas Lights

Where:  Alta Loma - exit 210 Carnellian St go North.  Make a left on Thoroughbred St. 
               At Thoroughbred and Sapphire St

I usually go from Carnellian left on Banyan because Thoroughbred is usually busy with cars and then go North on Sapphire.  Park in one of the neighborhoods and walk the streets.  Bring cash neighbors sell Hot Chocolate and Cookies!

102nd Annual Newport Harbor Holiday Boat Parade

When:  December 15 - 19 nightly at 6:30pm and finishes at the same site at approximately 9:00 pm each evening.


Where:  Newport Harbor/Balboa Island

Viewing by Land
The boats follow a longer route on the weekend, taking about two and a half hours to make their rounds on Wednesday and Thursday and three hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The bay front is a great place to watch the show of passing lights reflecting off the water. The parade route goes generally along the inner edges of the bay and circles Balboa Island. These are some of the places where you can watch it:

-  On the bay side of Balboa Peninsula
-  From 18th Street to the end of Bay Avenue
-  Anywhere along the water on Balboa Island
-  Along Pacific Coast Highway between Balboa Bay Club and Riverside Drive
-  Along the water on Lido Isle. Boats go into the channel on the west end of the island only on weekends

Travel Town Santa Train

When:  November 27 - 28 starting at 5pm
             December 3 - 5 starting at 5pm
             December 10 - 12 starting at 5pm
             December 15 - 23 starting at 5pm

Price $7 per person



You will board the Santa Express at the Travel Town Station for and exciting trip to Santa’s North Pole Village. There young and old alike can visit with Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes. Santa will have a special little gift for each child. Mrs. Claus will be there to greet you and talk about life at the North Pole. While there, Santa’s Elves will happily take your picture with Santa for purchase as a keepsake of your visit. Upon Leaving Santa’s Village, the Santa Express will take you through a wonderland of Holiday lights and scenery before returning to the station


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Disney on Ice Presents Let's Celebrate!, a Spectacular Party on Ice

Disney on Ice Presents Let's Celebrate!

When:  December 15th - December 16th at Staples Center

Price:  $16 - $65....on GOLDSTAR $12.50

When:  December 29th - January 2nd at Citizen Bank Arena

Price:  $16 - $65...on GOLDSTAR $14.50

When:  January 5th - January 9th at Long Beach Arena

Price:  $21 - $73....GOLDSTAR $12.50

WINNER!!! GIVEAWAY - Cookie Monster Counting Carnival ends 11/16

NEW WINNER!!!

Since the original winner didn't contact me the NEW WINNER is....comment #7 Flying Giggles and Lollipops who originally said "Cookie Monster is my all time fave!"

You have 24 hours to contact me at socalpocketmemories@yahoo.com to claim. If I don't receive a message I will select another person at random.org

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original posted 11/16/2010

WINNER!!!!

Anonymous that said "Cookie Monster of Course :) but Sophia loves Abby we follow on Facebook"

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original posted 11/2/2010

       

Sesame Street Carnival Counting Game...my FIRST REVIEW. 

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GOOD LUCK!

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

When: Friday, November 26th - Sunday, January 2nd

Where: Mission Inn - Riverside

            3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane

When:  December 11 - January 2, January 6 & 7

Hours:  Weekdays - from dusk to 10pm
            Weekends - from dusk to midnight

Where:  Christmas Tree Lane is located in Altadena, CA on Santa Rosa Avenue between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive.

On December 11th there will be the 90th Annual Lighting Cermony and Winter Arts and Craft Festival


It all start at 2pm in the parking lot of the Altadena Public Library. The library’s address is 600 East Mariposa St. in Altadena.

Old Pasadena Holiday Celebration

When:  Friday, November 26th - Sunday November 28th

Where:  One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena

Friday, November 26th 6:00 - 9:00pm

• Santa’s arrival and a magical tree lighting at the One Colorado Courtyard.
• Free photos with Santa with your toy donation to the Charles Cherniss Toy Drive at the One Colorado Courtyard

All Three Days

• Bring your child's letter to Santa and deposit in Santa's Mailbox located in the One Colorado Courtyard. The “elves” at Pasadena Senior Center will make sure Santa answers them all on his personal stationery!

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Candy Cane Lane in Woodland Hills

Begins 2nd Saturday of December through end of the year

Location at the intersection of Lubao and Oxnard Streets in Woodland Hills
closest exit is Winnetka, off of the 101 freeway

Residents ask that visitors drive by no later than 10pm on weeknights, 11pm on weekends.
 
Directions:
-  From the 101 freeway in the West part of the San Fernando Valley in Woodland Hills exit at Winnetka Avenue.
-  Drive north on Winnetka Ave and just across from Pierce Junior College turn right on Oxnard Street. If there is a traffic jam try parking and walk.

Christmas Tree Lighting @ The Grove LA

When:  Sunday, November 21st @ 7:30pm

Where:  The Grove, Los Angeles

-  Musical Performances

-  Towering 100 ft. Tree

-  15,000 Lights

-  Santa Claus & Fireworks

-  Magical Snowfall

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World City - Red Thunder - FREE event at Walt Disney Concert Hall

World City - Red Thunder

When:  Saturday, November 20th starts at 11am

Where:  Family Programming
            Walt Disney Concert Hall- W.M. Keck Amphitheatre
            111 S. Grand Ave.
            Los Angeles, CA USA 90012
Price:  FREE  distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00am performance distributed beginning at 10:00am. Tickets for 12:30pm performance distributed beginning at 11:00am. All performances subject to change.

With authentic regalia, consisting of vibrant feathers, intricate beadwork, and handmade jewelry and headdresses, Red Thunder celebrates the unique heritage of the Plains Indians. Showcasing music, song, and traditional dance while re-telling the stories that have been passed through generations, Red Thunder entertains and educates audiences of all ages.
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KNUFFLE BUNNY @ Haugh Performing Arts Center

When:  Saturday, November 20 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Where:  Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora, CA

Price:  $6 per person

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Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Where:  Irvine Park Railroad

When:  Friday, Saturday, Sunday starting November 26th 5pm - 8pm

            December 10th - 17th 5pm - 8pm

            December 18th and 19th 2pm - 8pm

            December 20th through 23rd 4pm - 8pm

Tickets for train are $8 per person (24 months and under FREE)

Parking is FREE after 5pm

Note:  you have to ride the train to get to see Santa

Things that are FREE

-Storytime with Mrs. Clause

-Christmas Coloring Corner

-Picture Stands

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LA Holiday Celebration

When:  December 24 from 3pm - 6pm

Attendance and parking are free. No reservations or tickets are necessary. Doors open at 2:30pm. Seating is first come, first served. Attendees can arrive at any time and stay as long as they wish.


See local choral, dance and musical groups interpret Holiday classics.

Where:  Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

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Music Center Holiday Sing-Along

When:  Friday, December 17th 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Where:  Active Arts at the Music Center

             Music Center Plaza
             135 North Grand Avenue
             Los Angeles, CA USA 90012

Price:  FREE...TICKET REQUIRED and will be distributed beginning at 6:00 p.m. - one ticket per person to those waiting in line. Capacity is limited. First come, first served.

Lyric sheets are provide.

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Castle Park discounts

Where:  Castle Park in Riverside, CA

Buy a Day, Get the Winter FREE
Starts November 6th
$21.99 each (36" and above)

All Day Ride Wristband for all operational rides

Black Friday Annual SALE
$35.00 Annual Pass On Sale - 1 Day Only, Friday, November 26, 2010

All Day Ride Admission valid for 1 year from date of purchase.

Regular Price of Annual Passes
$54.99 General (48” and above)

$49.99 Junior (under 48” & Seniors 55+)

Regular Admission Prices
Over 48"  $21.99

Under 48"  $14.99
Seniors 55 or better $14.99
Children under 36"  FREE

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Strega Nona @ Carpenter Performing Arts Center

When:  Saturday, December 5 @ 2pm

Where:  Carpenter Performing Arts Center @ CSLB

Price:  $20....GOLDSTAR $10

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Enchanment of Beauty and the Beast @ The Grove in Upland

When:  Saturday, Nov 6 @ 2pm and Saturday, Nov 13 @ 2pm

Where:  The Grove in Upland

Price:  Adults $10, Child $8

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FREE tickets to Ontario Reign Hockey Game

When:  November 4th @ 7pm and/or November 6th @ 7pm

Price:  FREE - I don't know how much parking is for this event.

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Circus Vargas in Torrance

When:  Nov 4th - Nov 15
Where:  Del Amo Mall - Torrance
Price 

GOLDSTAR $10-$15

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***Use Discount Code LA33 for 33% off Arena Seats***

Click Clack Moo @ Citrus College

When:   Saturday, Nov 6 @ 1:30pm and 3:30 pm

Where:  Haugh Performing Arts Center, Citrus College, Glendora

Price:  $6 per person....10 or more $5

I love this book and this place.  Took my toddler last year to see The Little Engine that Could and I am so excited for this Saturday Series for Kids to start. 

I was nervous for my toddler to sit through a play but he did great!

If your kid acts up or is loud he/she is not the only one and everybody there understands. The theater is gorgeous too.

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Day Out with Thomas

When:  November 6, 7, 11 and 13 - 14

Where:  Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris

Price:  $18 for ages 2 and up

25 minute ride with Thomas, Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Storytelling and Live Music

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Sesame Street Carnival Counting Game REVIEW!

       

Sesame Street Carnival Counting Game...my FIRST REVIEW. 

My toddler loved it. 

For the Wii game it comes with a Cookie Monster cover that hides buttons not being used.  Your child needs to hold the remote sideways...it was a little confusing for my son at first, but after a minute he got used to it.

They have the following games:

Games with shapes

And other games with colors, numbers and patterns.

What I didn't like:

  -  Some of the games had combinations move the controller then jump...this didn't work cause my toddler isn't patient (as other kids) and moves it fast and the signals would be mixed.

The fix for this is having him use the 2 button instead.

What I LOVED:

  -  I was surprised on how easily my toddler figured it out.  It comes with easy to follow instructions on the screen.

-The parent controls how many games you want your child to play.  Then on the last game it will give the child a warning that this is the last game and when that game is over the child has to hand over the control to the parent cause the game is locked.

Definitely something to put on your Christmas Shopping List.

Price is running $39.99 for Wii version, $29.99 for Nintendo DS and PC Versions.

10% Coupon Code

using MOMMY at checkout.

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