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Winter Fest OC Returns to Southern California

Winter Fest OC returns to the Orange County Fair and Event Center, select dates November 24th through January 7th so my daughter and I took a few friends. It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays, the Southern California way with a whimsical winter wonderland featuring ice tubing, bumper cars, trackless train rides, bounce houses, …

Journey to Santa Experience at Main Place Mall

Ready to journey to the North Pole? MainPlace Mall has created a brand-new interactive journey to Santa experience. The all-new Santa set inspired by the popular film “The Polar Express” revolutionizes the traditional Santa visit at MainPlace Mall, offering you an interactive, branded family entertainment experience that appeals to visitors of all ages – not …

Christmas At The Cages, Rancho Las Lomas

You’re Invited to Christmas with the Critters | @ranchowildlife

You’re invited to the 9th annual, Christmas with the Critters, a holiday fundraising event at Rancho Wildlife Foundation, Sunday December 9th 2018 11:00am -2:00pm. Bring your family and spend the day with resident animals and watch them open their Christmas presents. The event will include: Visit from Santa Keeper Talks Free Crafts Cookie Decorating Live …

Visit the North Pole with HGTV Santa HQ + Giveaway

November 9th through December 24th, experience the North Pole and Santa’s Workshop with HGTV Santa HQ at Lakewood Center and Los Cerritos Mall. Santa HQ incorporates a traditional Santa experience with an augmented reality environment and captivating social media experience. Upon entering Santa HQ, kids will instantly learn if they are on Santa’s naughty or nice list …

Win Tickets to Jump Aboard The Magical Train to Santa at the Orange Empire Railway Museum

Families are invited to embark on a magical train ride to visit with Santa Claus himself at his “North Pole Workshop”. Select weekends in December, ride the train from the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, where Santa’s Elves will lead families in singing Christmas carols, play holiday trivia games and tell stories. Hurry to …

Celebrate The Season at Seaworld’s Christmas Celebration

Get festive with the fish this winter at SeaWorld, San Diego. From now through January 1st, guest of SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration will enjoy festive shows and entertainment, sparkling lights, visits with Santa, Rudolph and your favorite sea creatures. Last week we were invited to share in Rudolph’s holiday joy and classic traditions during SeaWorld’s Christmas …

Visits with Santa at Brea Mall

Visits with Santa at Brea Mall is a sponsored post by me on behalf of Brea Mall. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – when the festive holiday decorations appear in our local department stores and with it, the arrival of Santa. Each year the kids and I make it a point to …

Santa at Los Cerritos Center HGTV Santa HQ

HGTV’s Santa HQ is Now Open at Los Cerritos Center

Santa Claus has arrived at HGTV’s Santa HQ at Los Cerritos Center. Now through December 24th, have a chance to experience the wonder of Santa’s Workshop with state-of-the-art technology. With the use of any smart phone or tablet, immerse your family with a 21st century journey to the North Pole with the simple download of the Elf-Ray …

Christmas Train to Santa at Irvine Park Railroad

A Holiday Tradition, Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad | @IrvineParkRR

This week we continued our annual tradition of capturing those special holiday photos with the kids and Santa. If you haven’t had a chance to make it to the Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad, you still have time! Tickets are still available select days to catch the train to the North Pole. Tickets are …

Discovery Cube OC, Science of the Gingerbread, Gingerbread Entry

The Science of the Gingerbread at Discovery Cube | @DiscoveryCubeOC #GingerbreadOC

The Science of the Gingerbread has made its annual return to The Discovery Cube in Orange County and we had the unique opportunity to preview the exhibit and contest entries.

This year there were 230 gingerbread creations entered in the annual gingerbread competition that included participants from local companies, schools, families and organizations. Visitors to the Discovery Cube have a chance to see the entries up close. And let me tell you, there are some really unique entries this year – from all ages!

A Holiday Family Tradition – Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train | @IrvineParkRR

I love making a holiday family tradition. Since the kids have been about 1 year old, I’ve been visiting Irvine Park Railroad for all of their holiday events. This year, the Christmas Train has a beautiful new addition at Santa’s Village – A Christmas Tree Farm!

Wander through the Party Pavillion next to the train station, and pick out your family’s “perfect” tree for 2014. Choose among Douglas Fir, Noble Fir and Grand Fir trees ranging from 4″ to 12″.