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Holiday Happenings outside of Redlands - Highland

December 12, 2014

San Bernardino   

elf of the jumbo screen - Friday December 12 changed to December 19
The Inland Empire 66ers Baseball will be hosting a free movie night featuring "elf" at their stadium.  see Calendar

Winter Wonderland - Saturday December 13 - noon ~ Perris Hill Park

Santa, real snow for sledding, food, vendors, activities, pet adoption, car show, SWAT Team.   see Calendar

 

HoHo Parade - Saturday December 13, 16th, 17th, 18th

The HoHo Parade will travel the streets of San Bernardino for 4 nights see routes in calendar.  see Calendar


Santa Claus Visits San Bernardino Public Libraries

Villasenor Branch 525 n Mt Vernon Ave ~ Monday Dec 8 at 4pm
Feldheym Central Library  555 W 6th St ~ Tuesday Dec 9 at 10:30 and again at 1:30
Rowe Branch Library 108 E Marshall ~ Thursday Dec 11 at 10:30
Dorothy Inghram Branch Library 1505 W Highland Ave ~ Thurday Dec 11 at 3pm
see website for more info

Beaumont

Operation Santa - December 12 ~ 4:30 - 6pm
Santa will be escorted through the town with two stops to greet residents.  see website for more info

Craft Fair - December 13 ~ 5-9pm  ~ Beaumont Civic Center 550 E 6th St
Gifts ~ Ceramics ~ Home Decor ~ Ornaments ~ Jewelry

17th Annual Christmas Light Parade - December 13 ~ 6pm ~ Palm Ave
Intersection of 12th and Palm.  The parade will feature themed floats, decorated golf carts, and local groups.

Rancho Cucamonga

Adventure to Santa  - November 15 - Dec 24 ~ Chaffey Town Square Victoria Gardens

This magical adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey to the North Pole to visit Santa. DreamWorks Animation have created a 15 min thrilling hands on experience unlike any other. Reservations Required.  Shrek leads the way.  see website for times

Bass Pro Shop Santa's Wonderland  - November 15 - Dec 24

Free photo with Santa ~ free craft ~ Free games and activities ~   see website for times

Riverside

Festival of Lights  - November 28 - Jan 3 ~ Mission Inn Hotel

Enjoy the amazing lights around the Mission Inn ~ Ice Rink ~ Santa ~ horse carriages ~ vendors.   see website for more info

Orange Empire Railway Museum Dec. 6,7, 13, 14, 20, 21

Embark on a magical train ride and visit with Santa Claus himself at his North Pole workshop. It is advised to call the museum for reservations. 951-943-3020.  More info at www.oerm.org.

Orange County

Olaf's Frozen Ice Rink  - November 13 - Feb 22 ~ Downtown Disney

Skate to holiday music around a towering Christmas tree.   see website for more info

LA

Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square  - November 13 - Dec 18 ~ Downtown Los Angeles

Skate to holiday music in the middle of all the towering buildings of downtown LA.   see website for more info


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

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.


San Diego

Petco Park "Holiday Wonderland"  - 12 nights December 5-7, 12-14, 19-24 ~ 5pm-10pm 

A peek into Santa's Workshop, Candyland, walk under a snowball fight to meet Santa.  40ft tree, feed live reindeer, real snow for play and sledding  see website for more info.