California's Holiday Guide

Holiday Events and Activites

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  Balboa Park

  San Diego

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  December Nights at Balboa Park -

     Join us in Balboa Park for December Nights to celebrate the spirit of the holiday and enjoy our amazing Family Zone with STEAM activities and free photos with Santa, lights displays, musical performances, attractions, delicious food, and more! Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo. It is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.

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  East Valley Baseball

  Metro LA

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  East Valley Baseball's Spring 2024 online registration opens on or about November 1st, 2023. This year, East Valley Baseball will be celebrating our 20th anniversary serving our baseball community. We offer baseball for players ages 3-18. Player's ages are based on how old they will be on April 30th, 2024. Please go to our website at http://www.eastvalleybaseball.org and register today.

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

     The North Pole magic returns to Gilroy Gardens this holiday season! For selected dates in November and December, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of North Pole Nights. The whole family will get into the holiday spirit exploring the wintry wonderland of the North Pole—and find new ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. This extraordinary experience includes jolly characters, fun live shows, ice skating, a grand feast in Snowflake Square, Santa's Workshop, magical light displays and much, much more!

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  Holiday Road

  Calabasas

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  Welcome to Holiday Road The Holiday Event of the season for the Whole Family Holiday Road is the newest and most exciting holiday experience in Los Angeles. You can expect to see larger than life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, countless candy canes and all your favorite holiday cheer! Join us this season at Holiday Road for the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate this season at Holiday Road 11/29 - 12/28

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  Hollywood Wax Museum

  Los Angeles

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  Great Family Fun For the Holidays!

     Among Hollywood's most iconic places is the original Hollywood Wax Museum, a favorite attraction on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1965. Why? Everyone loves posing with the stars, hamming it up for the camera, and being part of the Hollywood scene! And, we love providing great family entertainment at a great value. Located across the street from the Guinness World Records Museum.

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Buena Park

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  The Castle is Adorned and Ready for Your Visit! Castle transforms into a festive wonderland, we extend a royal invitation for you to step into a world of holiday enchantment where the twinkling of Christmas lights meets the spirited cheer of victory! All tickets include: A two-hour, live tournament of jousting, sword fighting, and games Magnificent horsemanship and falconry A royal four-course feast (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 15% off per person at Medieval Times!

  Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-cours…

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  Pacific Battleship Center

  Los Angeles

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  15% off General Access Passes with Promo Code: FAMGuide24.

     This winter break, make the most of your time off with an unforgettable visit to the Battleship IOWA Museum! Enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets when you purchase online. Special Offer: 15% off General Access Passes Discounted Online Ticket Price with Promo Code: FAMGuide24 Available Dates: Now through 12/31/2024 Family-Friendly Fun: Explore engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and special activities for kids! Don’t miss this chance to experience the rich history of the USS IOWA while saving money. Buy your tickets online today and embark on an adventure this winter break! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit www.pacificbattleship.com. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard! (less) ... Read more

  15% off General Access Passes at the Battleship IOWA Museum!

  Special Offer: 15% off General Access Passes Discounted Online Ticket Price with Promo Code: FAMGuide25 Available Dates: Now through 12/31/2025 Family-Friendly Fun: Explore engaging exh…

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  Pier 39

  San Francisco

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  PIER 39 Lights Up The Season With A Nightly Tree Lighting Show

     Celebrate HapPIER Holidays at PIER 39 PIER 39 is spreading Holiday cheer on San Francisco's Waterfront! The PIER will unwrap a nightly tree lighting show on its 60-foot live Christmas tree each half-hour during the Holiday Season. Synchronized to Holiday music, the tree will become a kaleidoscope of swirling colors, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree lighting moments will take center stage all season long. For all HapPIER Holiday event details visit pier39.com.

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  Pirate's Dinner Adventure

  Buena Park

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  Pirates Take Christmas!

     Looking to add some fun and excitement to your holiday season? Celebrate Christmas with Pirates Dinner Adventure's Christmas spectacular, 'Pirates Take Christmas!' from December 1st - December 25th. Join us at Santa's Holiday Celebration where Santa and Mrs. Claus promise a magical evening for all! Located in Orange County, close to Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Pirates Dinner Adventure is the place to be during the holidays - a Christmas dinner show stuffed with magic, wonder, and adventure - perfect for family fun and Christmas parties. For more information about our Christmas shows - including showtimes and reservations - call us at: 866-439-2469 (less) ... Read more

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  Rainforest Cafe

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  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.

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  Red and White Fleet

  San Francisco

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  Red, White & Green Fleet On select dates in December, the Red and White Fleet 3:30PM Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise, will transform into the Red, White and Green! This exclusive family offering during the month of December includes a special appearance from Santa, a massive lit up Rudolph nose on the bow of the vessel, free Santa hats, giveaways, games, holiday themed drinks, and more! Bring the family, take in the sights and enjoy some holiday cheer out on the Bay!

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  San Diego Botanic Garden

  Encinitas

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  Lightscape Returns November 15!

     After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis each evening for a magical holiday experience. Lightscape has events and activities that everyone in your family will enjoy. Numerous family-friendly activities are also part of the festivities. Unique plant-related gift items will be on sale at our Gift Shops for the plant lovers in your life. Cork purses, garden-themed jewelry, hats, aprons, candles, and garden art are all available. As well as winter plants, ready to enhance your holiday garden. Come out and experience the holidays 'Southern California Style' at San Diego Botanic Garden's Lightscape! (less) ... Read more

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  San Francisco Youth Ballet

  San Francisco

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  San Francisco Youth Ballet's 22nd Annual Production of "The Nutcracker" Dec 2 - 3 1pm and 5pm This magical, full-length version of The Nutcracker features professional guest artists and the youth talent from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy. The dance tells the story of young Clara, who dreams that her gift of a toy nutcracker soldier comes to life. Together Clara & the Nutcracker Prince experience a grand adventure that takes them through an epic battle with the Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy's magical Kingdom of Sweets. This 2-hour production (including a 15-minute intermission) is geared toward families and is a perfect opportunity to introduce young children to this holiday ballet tradition. As always, there will be photo opportunities with different characters after all performances. Sugar Plum VIP seating includes a unique pre-show meet & greet with the Sugarplum Fairy (30 minutes before showtime), concession provisions, and a special gift for children under 10. Enjoy the show from the best seats in the house! Tickets are sold out every year. Buy your tickets early. San Francisco Youth Ballet's Nutcracker has been previously nominated for the Annual Goldstar National Nutcracker Award and has been a beloved San Francisco Holiday tradition since 2001! Group discounts are available for qualifying organizations. If you would like to advertise or become a sponsor, please email sfballet27@yahoo.com or call (415) 731-2237 Chinese American International School 3250 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 (less) ... Read more

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  Santa Monica Playhouse

  Santa Monica

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  ALL ABOUT SANTA - Dec. 7 - 15.

     "An afternoon of theatre magic in which audience participation and brotherly love pave the way for another happy yuletide season!" raves LA Splash Magazine. It's the timeless Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy All About Santa. Santa has disappeared! Can Mrs. Claus keep the home fires burning and the toy shop churning until he can be found? And how can the inhabitants of the North Pole save the spirit of the holidays from the diabolical machinations of an all-too-commercial world? Complete with perky elves, zany inventors, toy soldiers and porcelain dolls, audiences boo the villain, cheer the heroine, and help to save the day in this delightful holiday event, perfect for the whole family! "Laughter is nearly continuous and certainly is contagious!" exclaims The Outlook. Birthday and tea parties available in conjunction with every performance. Great for family gatherings and holiday parties, too! (less) ... Read more

Winter Break Camps

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  Bald Eagle Sports Camps

  Serving the Peninsula & South Bay Area, CA

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  Holiday Vacation Camps!

     Bald Eagle Sports Camp is the Bay Area's Premiere Sports Leadership System for K-12th Graders. Our programming and coaches are certified by the Positive Coaching Alliance, providing our campers with the tools and support needed to be a winner on and off the field. We are passionate towards providing a safe place for all kids to come together and reap the benefits of playing sports. Programs include non-traditional multi-sport, basketball, sports leadership, weekend clinics, and summer & vacation camps. (less) ... Read more

  $25 New Family Welcome Credit to Bald Eagle Sports Camps!

  New to Bald Eagle Sports Camps? Set up an account on our site then mail team@baldeaglecamps.com so we can give you a $25 credit to your account!

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  Coastal Kiddos

  La Jolla

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  Winter Break Camps - Coastal Kiddos is an after school and full day outdoor education and adventure program based in San Diego. We offer a weekly 2.5 hour program or 5 hour program based in Encinitas or La Jolla.

  20% off all 5 Hour Programs!

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  East Valley Baseball

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  East Valley Baseball's Spring 2024 online registration opens on or about November 1st, 2023. This year, East Valley Baseball will be celebrating our 20th anniversary serving our baseball community. We offer baseball for players ages 3-18. Player's ages are based on how old they will be on April 30th, 2024. Please go to our website at http://www.eastvalleybaseball.org and register today.

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  Encore Creative Arts & Enrichment Camp

  San Diego

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  WINTER at Encore Creative Arts Camp- Experience!

     Encore "Art Experience" Camp Encore Creative Arts Camps will host "Art Experience" - Visual and Creative Arts Camps this Winter, Monday-Friday during Winter Break. Campers ages 7-15 will sample some of the student's favorite camps at Encore including: Sketching and Anime, Miniature Craft, Painting, Theatre, Photography & Film, and a few Science Experiments! Minnow Camp for ages 4-6 will be busy with Arts & Crafts, Dance, and Theatre Campers will have outdoor time, weather permitting,and time for games, as well as practicing counting, writing, and more. Early drop off at 8:30 am and After care til 5:15 available. Register: https://encorecreativeartscamp.com/ Encore Creative Arts Camp 8283 Ronson Rd San Diego, CA 92111 info@encorecreativeartscamp.com (858) 652-3264 (less) ... Read more

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  Hidden Villa

  Los Altos Hills

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  Hidden Villa's After School Adventures.

     After School Adventures After a full day of school, give your child the chance to spend their afternoons exploring Hidden Villa’s farm and wilderness. Our education staff will help students direct their own learning as they work in small groups to engage with our farm animals, take hikes through the forest, and express their creativity and curiosity in a natural setting. Each age group has a different age-appropriate learning focus, and your children will come home from Hidden Villa full of fresh air and more closely connected to our natural world.

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  LA School of Gymnastics

  Culver City

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  https://www.lagymnastics.com/winter-camp/

     THE BEST WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP IN LOS ANGELES IS OFFERED AT LA SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS Los Angeles Gymnastics in Culver City offers the best winter break day camp in Los Angeles. Founded in 1975, LA Gym has classes from young children to adults, those with disabilities and even parent-and-me classes. This year LA Gym has the best winter break day camp in Los Angeles from December 17th to January 4th. There are 2-4 years Kiddy Camp, 5-12 years Day Camp and 13-15 years Teen Camp. You can choose your weeks and days for the best winter day camp in Los Angeles including half day from 9 AM - 12 PM, full day from 9 AM - 3 PM and extended care day from 8 AM to 6 PM. All of these classes include hot lunch and snacks available for purchase. Explore the Numerous Opportunities at The Best Winter Day Camp in Los Angeles. There are a number of classes available through the best winter break day camp in Los Angeles: gymnastics, tumbling, boys and girls programs, pre-k, parent and me classes for 18 months and up, trampoline, cheerleading, off ice skating, adult classes, and competition teams. Join the best winter break day camp in Los Angeles. Visit https://lagymnastics.com, or call (310) 204-1980, and get a $10 session discount for new members. (less) ... Read more

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  Rolling Robots

  Rolling Hills Estates

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  Winter break camps at Rolling Robots have never been more fun! We celebrate all things related to robots - this means building, coding, and inventing! All ages 5-15 can join our specifically curated courses for their age range and interest. Our camps are hands-on and in-depth. Each instructor is specifically chosen for each of the classes they teach, having extensive experience in the subject taught and working with students. We have introductory courses for the youngest of roboteers (5-6) to more vigorous courses for the more experienced roboteers like our App development course using Python Coding. Other camps we offer range from Minecraft and Roblox coding, to Building and Coding LEGO Robotics, VEX IQ, GO, and V5. Most of our camps need no prior experience, which is great lead-ins to our after-school membership programs where students will gain a more in-depth understanding of each subject. While each camp has its unique lessons, our overall objective remains; it is our goal to make sure that when our campers leave camp each day that they go home feeling accomplished, happy, and are able to apply the skills they have learned. (less) ... Read more

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

  Alameda

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  Winter Break and Spring Online and Commuter Workshops: 1. There is an abbreviated version of the Biomedical Research workshop during winter break (12/26-12/31). This workshop (commuter-only) is held at our facility in Alameda, CA. 2. The Medical Bioinformatics workshop and the Medicinal Chemistry workshops will be held online during winter break (12-26-12/30, approximately 5 hrs/day). 3. The Emerging Pathogenic Viruses workshop (3 hrs/day, afternoon/evening PST, online) is 3/14-3/25. 4. The Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine workshop (2 hrs/day, afternoon/evening PT, online) is 3/28-4/8. All Winter/Spring workshops require an application but no letter of recommendation. (less) ... Read more

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  Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

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  We offer workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school/middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing or research. Camps are offered winter and summer and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world's best universities. Workshops that are offered include Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience, Medicinal Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging, Biomedical Research, Emerging Pathogenic Viruses, and Introductory Cellular/Molecular Medicine.

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  Steve & Kate's Camp

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  Register for Steve & Kate's Bay Area Thanksgiving and Holiday Camps

     Here, we put kids in charge. Preposterous? Possibly. Effective? You betcha. When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time including coding, sewing, maker crafts, performing arts and more. Families join for any number of days–no weekly sessions or commitments required. You don’t even need to tell us when you’re coming–just register and show up! And if for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically in full at the season's end. Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included. Emeryville Thanksgiving Camp East Bay German International School 1070 41st St Emeryville, CA 94606 Nov 25 - Nov 27 Emeryville Winter Break Camp East Bay German International School 1070 41st St Emeryville, CA 94606 Dec 23 - Jan 3 Palo Alto Thanksgiving Camp Imagination Lab School 4050 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 Nov 25 - Nov 27 Palo Alto Winter Break Camp Imagination Lab School 4050 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 Dec 23 - Jan 3 San Mateo Thanksgiving Camp The Carey School 1 Carey School Ln, San Mateo, CA 94403 Nov 25 - Nov 27 San Mateo Winter Break Camp The Carey School 1 Carey School Ln, San Mateo, CA 94403 Dec 23 - Jan 3 Walnut Creek Winter Break Camp The Seven Hills School 975 N San Carlos Dr. Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 Dec 23 - Jan 3 (less) ... Read more

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Multiple Colorado Quests

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  Give the gift of fun for the Holidays with an Urban Adventure Quest Scavenger Hunt. - SAVE 35%

     This smartphone-guided scavenger hunt combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a sightseeing tour of the city. Your group will solve clues and complete mental challenges while discovering hidden gems and famous sites in the city. Visiting guests and relatives? Bring the whole family on this interactive adventure. Use promo code FGCOUPON for 35% off scavenger hunts and gift cards. Games available in over 70 locations across the U.S. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

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  OYLA Magazine

  National

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  OYLA is a monthly print magazine for STEM learning. It offers scientific articles that the whole family can enjoy. Every issue is filled with a broad range of topics, from the latest scientific breakthroughs to centuries-old unsolved problems, to spark an interest in science and encourage creativity. (less) ... Read more

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  Rainforest Cafe

  16 Locations Nationwide

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  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.