Christmas Crafts Village - Knotts Berry Farm

November 27 - December 24

8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA
714.220.5200

Knott's turns its historic Ghost Town into an enchanted 1880s Victorian shopping village brimming with strolling carolers, community choirs, brass bands, and dozens of artisans and craftsfolk selling their one-of-a-kind wares. Kids can visit and take photos with Santa Claus, too.

Cost: Mon-Fri: Adults $10; Children (3-11) $5, (under 3) free; park admission required Sat-Sun

The Cinnamon Bear

From around the web:

The Cinnamon Bear is an old time radio program. The series was specifically designed to be listened to six days a week between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was first broadcast between Friday, November 26 and Saturday December 25, 1937.

The story focused on Judy and Jimmy Barton who go to the enchanted world of Maybeland to recover their missing Silver Star that belongs on their Christmas tree. Helping on the search is the Cinnamon Bear, a stuffed bear with shoe-button eyes and a green scarf. They meet other memorable characters during their quest, including the Crazy Quilt Dragon (who repeatedly tries to take the star for himself) , the Wintergreen Witch, Fe Fo the Giant and Santa Claus.

Free SD Zoo ticket with $75 gift card at Irvine Spectrum

November 28 - December 31

71 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

Purchase Irvine Spectrum Center gift cards totaling $75 or more at the Guest Services Kiosks between November 28 and December 31, 2008 and receive a FREE Adult Best Value Ticket to the San Diego Zoo. *For every $75 spent on Irvine Company Retail Properties gift cards, one (1) free ticket will be supplied. Offer good while ticket supplies last. Offer only available at the Irvine Spectrum Center Guest Services Kiosks and The Market Place Management Office on gift card purchases with a cumulative value of $75 or higher. San Diego Zoo tickets expire 2/28/09. Limit 4 tickets per person per transaction.

Holiday Open House at Rancho Los Alamitos

1920s HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY OPEN HOUSE

December 10 thru December 14, 2008
Admission is free
Parking reservations are required

6400 Bixby Hill Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
(Enter through residential security gate at the intersection of Anaheim & Palo Verde)
(562) 431-3541

You are invited to experience holiday hospitality and family life at the Bixby ranch as it was in the 1920s featuring a cast of characters from the era.

Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 11, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 12, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(visits with Santa 1:00-4:00)
Sunday, December 14, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(visits with Santa 1:00-4:00)

Performances by Excelsus Music Collaborators and
Pacific Bells Hand Bell Ensemble, light refreshments and
shopping opportunities will help make your visit sparkle.

For more information, please contact Hayley Allen at (562) 431-3541 ext 101

The Glory of Christmas

November 28 - January 4
2008 Prices: $35, $40, $45
Discount night - all seats: $20.00


12141 Lewis St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679) or 1-877-544-5679

The performance runs one and one-half hours. Please dress warmly. Parking is complimentary on the cathedral grounds.

The Crystal Cathedral's Glory of Christmas is an old-fashioned Christmas pageant, but this production is anything but old-fashioned. Glory of Christmas angels fly through the air. Live adult camels, horses and other livestock appear on stage.

Disney Outlet in Rancho PV

There is a permanent Disney Outlet Store in Fullerton, but now AMS Character Warehouse has opened a temporary outlet in Rancho Palos Verdes!

AMS Character Warehouse
The Terraces Shopping Center
28901 South Western Ave. #137
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90257

DISNEY items are discounted up to 85% off the original retail.
Items include adult and children's clothing, toys, plush characters, collectibles, and much more.

The Rancho Palos Verdes event closes January 4th.

2nd Annual Tree Lighting

Good Neighbor Park
2800 Studebaker Rd.

Sunday, December 7, 2008
5pm: Tree Lighting followed by the movie "Prancer"

The first 400 guests can enjoy free popcorn and cookies.
Get in the spirit by donating an unwrapped toy to the Long Beach Firefighters and Long Beach Police Officers Toy Drive.

Special showing of the movie "Prancer" featured on a 29-foot inflatable screen. Please bring lawn chairs, and blankets.
There will also be a special appearance by Santa Claus and carols performed by the High Tide Quartet.