Christmas at SkyPark at Santa’s Village

Since opening in 1955, the holidays have always marked a special time for SkyPark at Santa’s Village, located in the San Bernardino Mountains. From November 17th through January 2nd, families and adventure-seekers can make their spirits bright during the Santa’s Village Nostalgic Christmas in the Woods celebration. This immersive holiday experience features special winter activities and active adventures for adults and children of all ages.

Guests can ice skate on Silver Bells Arena, enjoy seasonal treats, decorate toys or cookies to take home, see a puppet show, catch special performances by Wacko the Magician, Kids Imagine Nation and meet the characters of the Northwoods. Each night, a dazzling display of colors illuminate the park during the Village of Lights Spectacular and Village Tree Lighting Parade with Santa and friends. Visits with Santa are available daily in his house and guests can make reservations for breakfast with Santa or sip tea with Mrs. Claus, too! And no trip to Santa’s Village is complete without a freshly-baked cookie from the Gingerbread House Bakery & Sweet Shoppe.

For the best rate, Day Passes may be purchased online for $69 (ages 13+) and $59 (kids 4-12). Kids 3 and under/seniors 75+ are free!

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SkyPark at Santa’s Village
28950 CA-18
Skyforest, CA 92385
Phone: 909-744-9373
Online: https://skyparksantasvillage.com/

Fantastic Journeys Online Series

Photo by: Getty’s new online art-making series

Embark on an epic journey through stories, art, and activities. Getty invites kids and families to spend some creative time together this holiday season with the Fantastic Journeys video series featuring three spellbinding stories of daring adventures, fantastical beasts, and magical enchantments, each accompanied by hands-on, art-making workshops led by Fantastic Journeys artists. Want more adventure? Discover imagination-sparking activities and explore story-inspired artworks from the Getty collection.

Enjoy Getty’s Fantastic Journeys series at your own pace through on-demand videos, or join us for special live zoom workshops on select dates. All programs are free, and subtitles/closed captioning is available in English and Spanish.

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Getty
Online: https://www.getty.edu/

All Aboard The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Well, are you coming? The magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to Southern California this holiday season and tickets are on sale now! Join your favorite characters from the film for an immersive theatrical experience on a real train ride at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, CA!

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book.

Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in caroling and onboard entertainment just like in the film! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. Trains depart Nov. 24 – Dec. 31.

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride
2201 S A St
Perris, CA 92570
Online: https://www.socalthepolarexpressride.com

The Nutcracker & The Mini-Nut

Magical dolls, life-sized mice, dancing snowflakes, and an enchanting kingdom of sweets return to stage this holiday season for Maryland Youth Ballet’s LIVE production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, the incredible dancing and dazzling costumes bring to life the story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Join us back at the theater for the full-length classic choreographed by Artistic Director, Olivier Muñoz.

Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD

Friday, Dec. 17 at 7:00pm

Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 23 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm

Sunday, Dec. 26 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Monday, Dec. 27 at 1:00pm

Also presenting The Mini-Nut, Maryland Youth Ballet’s abbreviated version of The Nutcracker, geared towards younger audiences. This one hour version is a great introduction to ballet for our youngest theatre goers. The performance is approximately one hour long with no intermission.

The Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, 7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Saturday, Dec. 11 at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 12 at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm

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Maryland Youth Ballet
926 Ellsworth Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Email: info@marylandyouthballet.org
Phone: 301-608-2232
Online: https://www.marylandyouthballet.org/

Cirque du Soleil – Alegria

Cirque du Soleil Alegria
opens January 18
at King County’s Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Get up to 30% off on Cirque du Soleil’s Family pack offer:

Beloved by fans around the world, Alegría is returning to the Big Top once more to share its timeless story of resilience and hope. The classic power struggle of old-meets-new has been reinterpreted through today’s lens. Carried by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement strives to shake the established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light and harmony to their world. With its joyful spirit, Alegría is a vital, energizing force driven by a thirst for a brighter world.

With its signature songs, acrobatics, and memorable characters that have helped define the Cirque du Soleil aesthetic, Alegría is the reincarnation of a classic, reinterpreted for the age, and rekindled to inspire fans—old and new alike.

Alegría is meant to be enjoyed by the whole family. That being said, it does contain loud noises and some dark scenes.

Length: 135 minutes

877-924-7783

contact@cirquedusoleil.com

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria

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Space Media/Cirque du Soleil
Online: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com

Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection

Celebrating 17 years of Snowflake Lane presented by The Bellevue Collection. See the region’s most festive holiday show!

Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, dancers and holiday floats in this complimentary nightly parade. Join us on the sidewalks of Bellevue Way between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 p.m. from November 26th through December 24th. Park in any of our free parking garages and choose your favorite spot on the sidewalk to see the show.

Looking to stay just steps away from Snowflake Lane? Book your Snowflake Lane Getaway at one of three on-site luxury hotels and receive a $100 Bellevue Collection Gift Card each night you stay, good at all Bellevue Collection shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, plus receive an additional $20 gift card for becoming a Be. Rewards member.

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The Bellevue Collection
Online: https://bellevuecollection.com/

The Elf on the Shelf Returns to LA

After last year’s sold-out event, Scout Self Tiny Tinkerman is back with a bigger and better outdoor magical holiday journey!

With Christmas Spirit running low, Santa’s sleigh had to make an emergency landing. Now, Scout Elf Tiny Tinkerman and Santa’s best Scout Elves need your help! Join them on a quest to build more Christmas Spirit, as you and your elf-loving crew magically shrink down to elf size and embark on a fun expedition through a dazzling outdoor winter wonderland to help repair Santa’s sleigh!

On sale now through 1/2/22. Get $5 off select tickets with promo code REDELF.

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Elf Attractions, LLC
Online: https://elfontheshelfjourney.com/los-angeles/

Solvang Julefest

Photo by: Central Coast Pictures / SolvangUSA.com

Solvang, one of the most Christmassy towns in the nation, welcomes visitors once again for the Santa Ynez Valley wine country village’s annual holiday festival, Solvang Julefest. The month-long “event”, which runs November 27, 2021 through January 1, 2022, will entail multiple seasonal happenings all located within the walkable California Central Coast destination. Immersive and interactive offerings return this year such as the digital Nisse Adventure experience, evening Candlelight Tours, free Santa visits in Solvang Park, the annual Tree Lighting event (December 3), and the Julefest Parade (December 4) – all with deliberate enhancements to heighten holiday spirits, plus extra holiday cheer in the form of new illuminated displays, celebratory scenescapes and settings. Dog-friendly and ideal for kids, Solvang Julefest promotes family fun and adventure through traditional holiday-favorite activities, with the addition of more-adult, wine country entertainment. Start a new – or continue a cherished – holiday tradition with the family, and create Solvang memories that last a lifetime.

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Solvang Julefest
1639 Copenhagen Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: 8773272656
Online: https://www.solvangjulefest.org/

The Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground

Photo by: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester – it’s like you’ve just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO® bricks ever! Explore 12 different family attractions and activities at the Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground, right here in Westchester. From a 4D cinema playing various exhillarating short LEGO movies, to Kingdom Quest, the laser ride that puts you on a quest to save the princess, there’s fun for the whole family. Make your way through MINILAND, a cityscape of New York made up of over 1.5 million LEGO bricks and includes famous landmarks like Radio City Music Hall, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.

Parents and kids alike can also create LEGO race cars and send it down our giant speed ramp to see how fast it can go. Older kids can take on the LEGO Ninjago City Adventure, an expanisve obstacle coure and play area that challenges agility, strength and balance. You can also meet our resident Master Model Builder, who can teach kids building tips and tricks to become master builders themselves!

Also, from November 26th – January 2nd, join us for our Holiday Bricktacular event, as we celebrate the holiday season by transforming LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester into a Bricktacular winter wonderland.

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
39 Fitzgerald Street
Yonkers, NY 10710
Email: Westchester@LEGOLANDdiscoverycenter.com
Phone: 844-740-9223
Online: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester/

Make Memories at Salishan Coastal Lodge

As the days grow cooler and sweater weather arrives on the Oregon Coast, there’s an edge of excitement on the horizon. It’s time for the season of winter celebrations, filled with the warmth of loved ones gathered together to share smiles and stories. Plan to bring your favorite people together at Salishan Coastal Lodge for bike rides along Gleneden Beach, adventures through coastal forests, creative plates and craft cocktails at The Attic, and fire pit s’mores while the sun sets over the Great Lawn.

Visit The Spa at Salishan and enjoy serene views of Siletz Bay from the infinity-edge outdoor whirlpool. Or, spend the day playing tennis, pickleball, hiking, or swimming in our indoor pool. Welcome the end of the day relaxing next to the crackling heat of a fireplace – standard in every room.

Plan your adventure to Salishan Coastal Lodge today and explore our offers and packages to craft your ideal holiday getaway.

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Salishan Coastal Lodge
7760 US-101
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Email: reservations@salishan.com
Phone: (541) 764-3600
Online: http://salishan.com