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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  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. (less) ... Read more

  $2 Off Hollywood Wax Museum

  Redeem at the Hollywood Wax Museum box office. Hollywood Wax Museum is located at 6767 Hollywood Blvd. Limit: Six discounts per coupon. Not valid with another offer. POS 1003

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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 at Medieval Times! USE CODE: USFG

  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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  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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  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

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  Join us for the internationally acclaimed Rudie-DeCarlo Family Musical "BARNYARD MADNESS WITH THE THREE LITTLE PIGS" a 1940s-style rhythm'n' boos musical comedy not just for little kids! Sat…

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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

  North County SD and 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.

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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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  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

  10% Off Robotics Summer Camp - Irvine, CA

  USE Promo Code USFG1025 at check out. Rolling Robots is a family owned business serving Los Angeles and Orange County families with children 5 to 18 in the past 16 years. We have train…

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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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  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

  7 Bay Area Locations

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

     Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge at summer camp - allowing them to choose from a variety of activities in real-time. Activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, baking, & more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time - no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end. Ages: 4 - 12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am - 6pm) included. (less) ... Read more

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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.

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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.