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Skate Into the World of Tinker Bell Location: Between the AMC 12 Theatres and ESPN Zone at the Downtown Disney Date: Open now through January 6, 2013 Inspired by the Disney film Secret of the Wings — starring Tinker Bell and her fairy friends — this beautiful outdoor rink, with mood-setting music and cool lighting effects, will delight Guests of all ages. My four and a half year old enjoyed it so much, she wanted to go back for the whole day :) Visit the Holiday Village also Beginning November 12, 2012, the rink will be surrounded by a charming holiday village of 4 cozy winter chalets that feature a festive assortment of seasonal eats and treats. A forest of "snow"-covered pine trees, twinkling holiday lights and cheerful garlands create an enchanting holiday atmosphere. Shop, "chill out" and enjoy activities for the whole family, including "Santimals" — an interactive children's art experience — and fun winter-themed photos. Free Parking The Downtown Disney District parking lot is conveniently located next to the action and offers a maximum of 3 hours of free parking for all Guests. With validation from participating locations, Guests may receive up to 5 hours of free parking. Operating Hours Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost $15 general admission $3 skate rental $12 toddler admission with skate rental (size 8T–13T double-bladed skates available) Special Ice Skating Offer for Annual Passholders Offer Valid Monday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Passholders, purchase one skate ticket at regular price ($18.00 total, for general admission, skate rental and tax) and your Guest receives general admission, skate rental and tax for no charge. Skates will be available for rent; helmets and wrist guards are mandatory for your safety and will be provided free of charge. Double-bladed skates are available for young skaters, and all Guests will be asked to sign a waiver before being admitted to the rink. The special ice skating offer for Annual Passholders is good for one Annual Passholder and one Guest on the same day and at the same time. Valid Passport and ID required. Blockout dates for the special ice skating offer for Annual Passholders includes: November 19 through 25, 2012 December 21, 2012 through January 6, 2013 NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 9, 2012 LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Whether you fancy trendy, efficient city cars, sleek and flexible, or crazy customs ripped from the pages of a comic book, there are plenty of cars to go around at the 2012 LA Auto Show. You can make it a date night and take your hubby or make it a family Entertainment night and take the entire family. There's something for everyone to see at this year's LA Auto Show. SHOW HOURS Weekdays: 11am - 10pm Saturdays: 9am - 10pm Sundays: 9am - 8pm The show entrance closes one hour prior to the show closing. TICKETS Adults: $12 Children: 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Seniors: $8.00 (65 & over) – Weekdays only at the cash box office. $12 any-day and $10 weekday-only  $2-off weekday Discount Coupons may be used at the cash box office. Check out the website below for the discounts. http://www.laautoshow.com/Discounts GROUP TICKETS Group ticket rates are available on purchases of 50 tickets or more. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting Show Management at (310) 444-1850.   CHRISTMAS AT THE BEACH
Date: 12/01/2012 Day: Saturday Time: 2-6pm Address: (ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum) 600 East Bay Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92661 Phone: 949-675-8915 Cost: Free
Christmas at the Beach, a Balboa Village tradition to ring in this holiday season. Enjoy the Balboa Village as it becomes a holiday experience. Begin your afternoon with a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride around the village, participate in holiday arts and crafts and enjoy live music and holiday movies showing in the ExplorOcean galleries along with other Fun Zone attractions, retailers and restaurants. As dusk arrives, stay for the annual tree lighting ceremony, don’t miss a special visit from Santa and enjoy the sounds of Christmas carolers spreading the holiday spirit. All activities are FREE so take your entire family to experience this local tradition.

ICE STATION VALENCIA'S FAMILY SNOW DAYS
Date: 12/02/2012 Day: Sunday Time: 1:30-4:30pm Address: (Ice Station Valencia) 27745 N. Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: 661-775-8686 Cost: Child: $12, Adult: Free to Play, $5 for skate rentals
Ice Station Valencia's Family Snow Days offer the best of the holidays. Featuring Ice Skating, Snow Play, Skating Performances, Hot Cocoa, FREE Skating Lessons, and More! Child Admission includes: Snow Play Area with sleds on our POND rink from 2-4pm (Play in snow in Shoes, No Skates), Ice Skating and Skate Rentals on our Olympic rink, Hot Cocoa, the opportunity to meet Santa, and More! Special Figure Skating Performances will be from 3:15-3:25 with Free Beginning Skating Lessons at 2:00pm and 3:30pm.

WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL PLUS RADIO DISNEY'S FESTIVAL OF GIVING
Date: 12/02/2012 Day: Sunday Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Address: (Studio City Recreation Center/Beeman Park) 12621 Rye Street Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 8187694415 Cost: Free
Celebrate the holidays and give back to the community. More than 50 tons of snow, music by local schools/bands, arts/crafts, retaurant sampling at A Taste of the Holidays, Radio Disney Road Crew, plus food trucks, face painting and more. Take canned/packaged food, new unwrapped toys, and and used children's books, baby items, pet toys/canned food/pet store gift cards for Radio Disney's Festival of Giving. Admission is free. Free parking and shuttle from CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford, Studio City.

FINE ART SALON OF AWARD WINNING ARTISTS OF 2011-2012 

Date: 12/01/2012 Day: Saturday Time: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Address: (Silvana Gallery) 1731 West Glenoaks Blvd. Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91201 Phone: 818-662-7070 Cost: Free
FAMOUS MASTER ARTISTS WILL DISPLAY THEIR LATEST ARTWORKS This is for all the art lovers. The Silvana Gallery is announcing an exciting new exhibition of award winning artists representing American and Russian impressionism, figurative art and California Plein Air. This is a group exhibition of 90 evocative, breathtaking original works specially selected by the award winning artists of 2011-2012. These paintings represent the pinnacle of their personal artistic achievements and they will be on display for you at Silvana Gallery. EXTRA – JUST ADDED – Come to a Special “American Impressionism Art Talk” by Award Winning Artist, Art Historian, Educator and Author of the book "Art and Courage” John Paul Thornton American Impressionism, Figurative Painting and California Impressionistic Painting have become revitalized fields of expression in the twenty first century. While coming from backgrounds of tradition, contemporary artists have adapted new approaches and infused vitality into their work. John Paul Thornton will deliver a fascinating talk based upon the latest exhibition at Silvana Gallery, discussing current trends and focusing on the paintings of selected participants. His talk is from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Followed by the Artist Reception Artist Reception Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Join them for a special evening reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres and meet the artists To RSVP, please call 818-662-7070 Don’t miss this opportunity to get your favorite painting before it’s sold to someone else! These paintings are the best investment for art collectors today. Exhibition Runs

December 1, 2012 – January 10, 2013

PASADENA HOLIDAY LOOK IN HOME TOUR
Date: 12/01/2012 to 12/02/2012 Day: Saturday, Sunday Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm Address: (Holiday Look In Boutique) 1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
The 45th Annual Holiday Look In welcomes you to view 4 spectacular homes all decked out for the holidays. This self guided tour includes the four homes and a holiday boutique featuring over 20 vendors and, this year, a couple of food trucks. Benefitting the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra and music education programs, the Holiday Look In has raised over $3 million dollars and counting. Come join us, make a day of it and support the cause.

NEWPORT BEACH HOLIDAY CRUISES AND CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISES

Dates: 12/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
Days: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Address: 309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach, 92661
Phone: 949-675-0551


NEWPORT BEACH HOLIDAY CRUISES (month of December)
Newport Landing provides holiday cruises during the month of December to view bay front homes and ships fully decorated and ready for competition for the national recognized Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Of Lights and Ring Of Lights events. Holiday cruises are offered nightly from Dec 1 through December 31 excluding the 5 nights of the parade (Dec 19-Dec 23). Newport Landing’s holiday cruises offer all of the parade décor both in ships cruising through the bay in pre and post parade festivities and the many bay front estates and landscapes.

Newport Landing has 5 ships that offer cruises during the entire month of December and participate in 2 cruises nightly during the parade. Christmas and holiday company parties, and after party cruises are our most popular clientele. The unique experience of being on the water viewing what the New York Times stated as “one of the top 10 holiday happenings in the nation” will make a lasting memory for any holiday event.

Newport Landing offers cruises open to the general public both during the boat parade in Newport Beach and throughout the month of December.

NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE CRUISES (Dec 19-Dec 23)
Newport Landing provides cruises that are in the actual parade plus pre and post parade cruises as well. Not only do you see all of the ships competing in the parade but all of the bay front estates and landscapes that also compete in the ring of lights competition also during the parade.

The Newport Beach Boat Parade is the premier Christmas event not only for Orange County and Los Angeles but Southern California. With over 100 years of history, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is viewed by over a million people each year. Newport Harbor comes alive with decorations for the boat parade. Homes, yachts, docks whole landscapes are transformed into a magical holiday experience. Newport Beach begins its holiday decorations after Thanksgiving and by the first of December the harbor is richly illuminated with thousands of lights and hundreds of themed estates.

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 949-675-0551

Below are some great pictures from the past. I have personally been to this event. It's truly unique and unforgettable. Your family will talk about this for months to come especially the children.