Nutcracker for Kids by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra

The moment the Thanksgiving dinner mess has been cleaned, our home is filled with the magical sounds of Tchaikovsky. The children know this is the sign-it is time to begin celebrating the Christmas season.

This Saturday, December 08, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform the Nutcracker for Kids. This wonderful concert is only 45 minutes with a brief performance by the Festival Ballet Theater.

We’ve attended this concert multiple times and have never been let down. Before or after the concert (depending on which show you attend), the children will have an opportunity to view the instruments up front and meet the musicians. The finale is a Christmas sing-a-long, which very well may be my children’s favorite part or the show.

For more information, please go to the link for the Pacific Symphony Orchestra:

http://www.pacificsymphony.org/ .

Christmas & Holiday Tree Lightings Dec1-2

 Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Coast

                                         


Sunday, December 2nd-

Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks, Boat Rides with Santa, 10-2,FREE
http://www.danapointharbor.com/Holiday.html

Corona Del Mar Chamber of Commerce, 34th Annual Corona Del Mar Christmas Walk, 11-4
http://www.cdmchamber.com/events/christmas_walk.asp

Olde Town Orange, Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Procession, 3:30, Tree at 5:30
http://www.cityoforange.org/depts/commserv/special_events/tree_lighting_ceremony_n_candlelight_choir_procession.asp

Fullerton Arboretum, Candlelight Christmas, A Victorian Holiday Celebration, Reservations & fee
http://fullertonarboretum.org/home.php

Balboa Island, Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa, cider, carolers & cookies, 4-6
http://www.balboaisland.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-

The Banning Christmas Museum, Los Angeles, Victorian Christmas Celebration, 11-4
http://www.thebanningmuseum.org/

Zimmer Children's Museum, Hanukkah Festival,
http://www.zimmermuseum.org/programs.html


Saturday, December 1st-

Downtown Anaheim, Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, 10-7
http://www.downtownanaheim.com/tree-lighting

Fullerton Downtown Plaza, Winter Market, 12-6, FREE
http://www.cityoffullerton.com/residents/community_events/winter_market_and_tree_lighting.asp

Newport Beach & Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Christmas at the Beach, 2-6, FREE
http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=1428

Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, Annual Tree Lighting, 4:30-8
http://www.fountainvalley.org/community/communityservices/specialevents.php

Buena Park, 42nd Annual Candy Cane Lane & Craft Faire, 10-4
http://www.fountainvalley.org/community/communityservices/specialevents.php

Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks, Boat Rides with Santa, 10-2,FREE
http://www.danapointharbor.com/Holiday.html

Disneyland during the Holidays

Celebrating the Holidays with the Happiest Place on Earth

 

 

Last night, we spent a beautiful evening at the happiest place on earth. While I realize that everyone is aware of Disneyland, it is a must for your holiday to do list. If you have never been to Disneyland during the holidays, you will be absolutely blown away when you see Cinderella's Castle and It's a Small World.

New this year is Cars Land, where Radiator Springs is decked out in Christmas Trees made of tires.

 

 

If Disney is not in your holiday budget, then just take a walk around Downtown Disney as it is quite beautiful too. The holiday magic of Disney is not something you will want to miss. You may even make it a tradition.





Christmas & Holiday Tree Lightings-November 2012

Christmas & Holiday Tree Lightings November 2012

 

Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach 

 

Friday, November 23rd-

 

Riverside Mission Inn 20th Annual Festival of Lights- Heard this in wonderful but haven't been.

 

http://www.missioninn.com/festival-of-lights/

 

 

Anaheim Town Square, Santa is Coming to Town-not actually a lighting, but could be fun, 12-3

 

http://www.anaheimtownsquare.com/index.cfm?tdc=dsp&page=events

 

 

Saturday, November 24th-

 

Downtown San Clemente, Puttin on the Glitz, 5-9, Free Shuttle from San Clemente High School

 

http://www.villagesanclemente.org/PDF/2012/2012puttinontheglitz.pdf

 

Sunday, November 25th-

 

St. Regis, Monarch Beach, 12th Annual Sand Sculpture Dedication & Tree Lighting, highly recommended and we will be there if you want to meet. See prior post for details and link.

 

Monday, November 26-

 

Montage, Laguna Beach, Holiday Tree Lighting & Open House, 4:30, RSVP (see link), Gingerbread Display http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/openhouse/laguna-beach-tree-lighting.php

 

Legoland, Carlsbad, LEGO Christmas Tree Lighting, made of Legos...of course! 5:30

 

http://california.legoland.com/plan/shows_and_events/lego_tree_lighting/

 

 

Wednesday, November 28-

 

Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach- Resort Lighting Ceremony & Festive Music Celebration,6-7

http://california.legoland.com/plan/shows_and_events/lego_tree_lighting/

 

Hotel Del Coronado, Holiday Festival....A Family Celebration, 4-7,  beachfront ice skating, fireworks, Santa, hot cocoa

http://www.hoteldel.com/holidays.aspx

 

Friday, November 30th-

 

Dana Point Harbor, Holiday in the Harbor Open House, 4:30-8

http://www.danapointharbor.com/Holiday.html

 





 



Christmas and Holiday Tree Lightings-St. Regis

St. Regis, Monarch Beach, 12th Annual Sand Castle Dedication & Tree Lighting

 

St. Regis Monarch Beach, 12th Annual Sand Sculpture Dedication and Tree Lighting

 

If you are available on Sunday, November 25th, then you might want to head over to the St. Regis in Monarch Beach. Last year we attended the event with friends and it couldn't have been a more beautiful day. As the sun went down, the kids sipped hot cocoa and devoured warm cookies.The holiday event starts at 4:30; however, I highly recommend you get there early.

 

For More Information, head to the St. Regis Holidays link: http://www.stregismb.com/holiday .

Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Holidays

Hi guys! I've been working a ton but I'm getting the holiday calendar for 2012 ready. Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for updates in the meantime. If you know of any special holiday events for families, or would like me to research something new, just post on my fb page. Thanks!
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So Cal Summer is almost here...time to create memories!

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