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Planning for the Holidays

November 20, 2014

Redlands

Redlands Holiday Kickoff- November 22 - 4pm - 7pm 

The holiday season kicks off with old-fashioned hospitality. Come downtown and see the tree lighting in Ed Hales Park with a special visit from Santa! Entertainment, activities for the children and complimentary carriage rides. More info

 

Redlands Christmas Parade - December 6 - 6pm

Theme "The Silver Anniversary Chirstmas Parade" see calendar

 

Christmas Tree Lighting - December 7 - 6pm ~  Kimberly Crest 

 see calendar

 

Redlands on Ice - December 26-1

A synthetic ice skating rink that provides all the fun of real ice skating without the cold, wet ice. see calendar

 

Highland

Breakfast with Santa -Saturday December 13

This event is coordinated with the Highland Morning Kiwanis Club, which includes pancake breakfast, YMCA Cheer and Dance performance, Christmas ornament decorating and a family picture with Santa. see Calendar

 

Beaumont

22nd Annual Winterfest 2014 - December 5 (4-9pm) -6 (2-8pm)

Snow Hill, Entertainment, Food Booths, Refreshments, Arts&Crafts, Hayrides, Fire Truck Rides, Santa and Mrs.Claus, Caroling.  see calendar


Long Beach

Chill - November 21 - January 11

Over 2 million pounds of sparkling ice hand carved in colorful ice sculptures feature a California holiday theme.  Ice tubing, Ice skating and a snowman bounce house.  Nightly live entertainment, movies under the stars and festive food and beverages. purchase tickets here 

 

Irvine Park

19th annual Christmas Train - starts November 28

An enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus.  Story time with Mrs. Claus, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Carnival games, Ice fishing, moon bounce, Christmas coloring corner, picture stands. Purchase tickets here

Christmas Tree Ranch - open November 28th - December 23rd

New for 2014! Choose your tree from among Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir trees ranging in height from 4' to 12'. Tree stands, preservatives, tree disposal bags, wreaths, and garland will also be available for sale.