Holiday Activites
Thursday, November 22, 2012- Dana Point Turkey Trot
Fundraising Proceeds Benefiting: The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group
California's Thanksgiving Day Run with more than 10,000 participants! The Dana Point Turkey Trot, one of America's most scenic coastal runs, is hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce.
November 29 – Holiday Tree Lighting
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Location: Irvine Ranch Historical Park
13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92602
Cost: FREE Parking: FREE
Contact: (714) 973-6609
http://www.ocparks.com/irvineranch
December 1 – 31st Annual Victorian Christmas
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: $4 Adults, $3 kids ages 3-12 Parking: FREE
Contact: (949) 923-2230 or (949) 923-2232
http://www.ocparks.com/heritagehill/
December 8, 9 – Candlelight Walk
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Cost: $4 Adults, $3 kids ages 3-12 Parking: FREE
Contact: (949) 923-2230 or (949) 923-2232
http://www.ocparks.com/heritagehill/
December 8 – Christmas at the Zoo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: OC Zoo (inside Irvine Regional Park)
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Cost: $2 per child over age 3 (includes 1 adult) Parking: $5 per vehicle
Contact: (714) 973-6847
November 30 - December 2, 7-9, 14-23– Christmas Train
Location: Irvine Park Railroad (inside Irvine Regional Park)
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Cost: $10 per person (children under age 2 ride free) Parking: $5 per vehicle and free after 5 p.m.
Contact: (714) 973-6835 or (714) 973-3173
http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel- Sunday November 18th 2012 at 4:00pm
Enjoy a festive evening of music, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa
Kaleidoscope Tree Lighting Ceremony- Sunday November 25th, 2012 at 4:00pm
"Join us as “Kaleidoscope lights up your Holidays” for our 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 4 – 6 pm, with the St. Kilian Choir, The Cal Elite Classical Contemporary Ballet Company, accompanied by OCHSA Orpheus guitar ensemble performing The Nutcracker, Pastry Chef Donna B’s cookie decorating class ($2.00 ea. cookie), hot cocoa, and Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury to light up the tree, with a very special appearance by Santa Claus passing out candy canes for everyone. The Capture Studio offering complimentary photo’s of guests in our sleigh by the Christmas Tree 4 – 6 pm". For more information visit http://gokaleidoscope.com/f/events.html#TT
Montage Laguna Beach- Monday November 26th 2012 at 4:30pm
"Gather your friends and family for a very special evening of holiday carolers, hot cocoa, children’s activities, live music and our traditional tree lighting — all in a beautiful oceanfront setting. While you are here, make a reservation to enjoy holiday menus at our restaurants. no-host cocktails will be served throughout the resort as well" http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-and-...
City of San Juan Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony- Saturday December 1st 2012 at 4:00pm
Join us for our annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Historic Town Center Park beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a pre-show including choir, orchestra and dance performances by local high school students. The main show begins at 5:00 p.m. with a production directed and choreographed by David Green of Musical Theater University along with a special performance featuring Renee Bond. The lighting of the Christmas tree takes place at 5:45 p.m.For more information visit http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
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HALLOWEEN
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park
At the park that does everything magical, Halloween is the place to be. Mickey throws a FUN Halloween party (tickets required) as kids come dressed up in costume and trick or treat in the park! Mickey's Halloween Party is only hosted on certain nights in the park. For more information visit Mickey's Halloween Party
photo credit: www.diszine.com
Camp Spooky at Knotts Berry Farm
This daytime, non-scare celebration of cheer rather than fear is the social event of the season with shows, activities and of course, trick or treating. Kids can take part in the “Monster Dance Party and Costume Parade,” sing and dance along with the Peanuts gang at the “Peanuts Halloween Spooktacular,” walk through the “Haunted Harvest” cornfield maze and even visit “Linus’s Foam-tastic Pumpkin Patch.Visit Knotts Berry Farm for more information.
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
It is one of our FAVORITE places to bring our kids in the fall. The pumpkin patch is free to enter and there are a ton of fun activities for kids of all ages ( tons of pumpkins, a hay maze, a not-so-scary haunted house, moon bounce houses, cookie decorating and more. This one is a MUST! For more information, visit the Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch.
Photo credit: www.irvineparkrailroad.com
Tanaka Farms- U Pick Pumpkin Patch
Your little ones will love the U-Pick Pumpkin Tours and fun activities offered at Tanaka Farms during the fall! Wagon rides, corn mazes, games, arts and crafts.. fun for everyone! To learn more, visit Tanaka Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm
This is another one of our favorites--Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm in Laguna Hills offers fun carnival games and rides and the best selection of pumpkins around! Visit Pumpkin City for more information.
The Johnson Brothers Pumpkin Patch
A great selection of pumpkins to choose from, pony rides, bounce houses, barnyard animals, and an Indian village and pumpkin graveyard~~~spooky!!!
This Pumpkin Patch is operated in Irvine. Visit Johnson Brothers Pumpkin Patch
The Kaleidscope Trick or Treat Party
Bring the kids down to Kaleidoscope dressed up as their favorite Halloween character between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, and join us for our center-wide trick or treat party. (Ages 4-10)
Pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch ($5.00 fee), and let Risa from Colorful Face Art demonstrate how to paint the perfect pumpkin.
visit the Kaleidoscope at http://gokaleidoscope.com
Trick or Treat on Main Street in Huntington Beach
Halloween Fest on Main Street Time: 4 -8 p.m. Cost: Free. Kids can Trick or Treat with local merchants in downtown HB and enjoy free activities such as Pony Rides and Petting Zoo. Bouncy houses, Giant Slide, Drekko the Dragon, 40 foot Obstacle Course, Police and Fire Departments with their vehicles include an antique fire truck. Face Painting, Costume Contests, HBoo Walk of Chills and Thrills on Walnut & Main Street, plus a whole lot more to see. Simply Halloween store on 5th and Walnut gives 10% off costumes if you mention the costume contest.
Visit the Huntington Beach Events Calendar for more information (information posted here is just for 2012. Check the website for the more up to date information about this event)
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Father's Day 2012
Looking for something to do this Father's Day? Check out all these great events!
Taste of OC Father's Day Feast!
Father’s Day Feast – Carne Palooza™
1pm – Sunday, June 17, 2012 – All Ages Welcome
On The Stage @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Seating is Limited
$79.00 per person includes a multi course menu and buffet. To Benefit The Orange County Food Bank
OC Star Chefs:
Chef Michael Rossi – The Ranch in Anaheim
Chef Paul Buchanan – Primal Alchemy Catering
Chef Patrick Glennon & Guest chefs from The Culinary Liberation Front.
Presenting All-American favorites, steaks, meats and more in a celebration of all fathers!
www.tasteofoc.com/fathers-day-feast/
Celebrate Father's Day at The Orange County Mining Co.
Sunday June 17th Special Brunch & Dinner Menu
Orange County Mining Co. 10000 Crawford Canyon Rd. Santa Ana, 92705
Father’s Day at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
Join us for our Father’s Day Celebrations from a Car Show to Brunch, Dinner and Afternoon BBQ on The Terrace.
Father’s Day Brunch In The First Cabin Restaurant - June 17 ~ Brunch – 10:30am – 2:30pm
Guests will enjoy a glass of Mimosa, and a Three-Course Brunch—including choice of four appetizers, seven entrees (including Petit Rack of Lamb, Seared Barramundi & Grilled Prawns, or Medallion of Beef Tenderloin, just to name a few….) and two different desserts. Price: $49.00* for adults and for children 4-12 years $24.50* (*Note: Prices do not include tax and gratuity.)
Father’s Day Dinner In The First Cabin Restaurant – June 17 ~ Dinner – 5:00 – 9:00pm
Guests will enjoy The Chef’s new Summer Menu. Please make reservations early by calling (949) 630-4145.
Father’s Day Sunday BBQ ~ On The Terrace of Duke’s Place - June 17 ~ 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Enjoy afternoon BBQ’s on the Terrace of Duke’s Place Sunday Father’s Day June 17th and each Sunday, thru Labor Day weekend September 2. Our Executive Chef Josef Lageder and his Team will have all your favorites, including: delectable baby back ribs, fresh grilled free range chicken, salmon, a selection of salads, corn on the cob, and a delicious dessert—and much more! And enjoy the island sounds of Steel Drum Calypso and Reggae music performed LIVE by BBC’s favorite, “Coconut Frank”. Costs: The Sunday BBQ pricing is: $38.00 for adults, $21.50 for children 12 and under (plus tax & gratuity). BBC Member discount applies. Reservations are not necessary.
Father’s Day 5th Annual Classic Car Show – June 17 ~ 11:00am to 3:00pm
This event is open to the public… so please come and enjoy. The event begins at 11:00 am, with an awards presentation at 2:00pm and a 3:00 pm conclusion. DJ, Al Beck will be playing some of the “We Five” Classic Hits throughout the event. Jerry and Debbie Burgan of the “We Five” Band will also be on-hand for a “meet and greet” from 12:30pm to 2:30pm in the afternoon.
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