Christmas Tree Lighting's in Orange County

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely... it's that time of year. The lights & trees are going up, & in some cities, a little snow may even fall! To ensure you don't miss any chance of celebrating, we've put together a short list of local Christmas Tree lighting's & other city-wide celebrations. Have fun looking at all the pretty lights!

Tuesday, December 1st:
* Garden Grove Tree Lighting Celebration at the Village Green/ Clock Tower. For more information call (714)741-5200.

Wednesday, December 2nd:
* City of La Palma Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 pm at the Central Park Amphitheater.
Thursday, December 3rd:
* City of Brea Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 6:30pm. Admission is FREE. For more information call (714)990-7771
Friday, December 4th:
* City of Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting, City Hall, 6pm
* Newport Dunes Lighting of the Bay, 6pm
* Placentia Winter Holiday Celebration, 6:30pm, Placentia Civic Center: holiday music, caroling, refreshments, Christmas tree lighting.
* Seal Beach Annual Holiday Parade, 7pm
Saturday, December 5th:
* City of Anaheim's Breakfast at the North Pole, 8am
* City of Laguna Hills breakfast with Santa, 9-10:30am at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
* Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, 10:30am - 6pm in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade. Pictures with Santa, Train Rides, Snow Play, Christmas Tree Lighting
* Laguna Niguel's North Pole Adventure, 10:00am - 1pm at Sea County Senior & Community Center. $7 per child (2-12 yrs.) & $2/adult.
* Downtown Fullerton's Annual Winter Festival, noon-6pm: bounce houses, face painting, craft & food booths, caroling, tree light ceremony at 5 pm.
* Crystal Cove Historic District Annual Coastal Tree Lighting Ceremony, 3pm: carolers, hot apple cider, Santa visit, & lighting of the tree & cottages.
* Holly Jolly Hoopla!, 3-7pm, San Clemente Community Center: live penguins & reindeer, sled rides, decorating cookies, Santa visits & story telling. For more information call (949)361-8264.
* San Juan Capistrano Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:15-9pm, Historic Town Center Park. For more information call (949)493-5911.
* Christmas at the Casa, 5:30-8:30pm: tree lighting ceremony, story telling with Santa, caroling. For more information call (949)498-2139.
* City of Fountain Valley's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5pm, FV Recreation Center & Sports Park
Saturday, December 6th:
* Huntington Beach Pier Lighting & Holiday Parade, 1pm-7pm
* City of Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Processional, 3:30-7pm, Plaza Park
* Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30pm at Crown Valley Park. (Dress warm, because snow has been predicted!)
Thursday, December 10th:
* City of Cypress Holiday Sing, 6pm, on the Civic Center Green
Saturday, December 12th:
* Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade, 10 am on Crown Valley Parkway
* Dana Point Winter Festival, 12-5:30pm, La Plaza Park
* San Juan Capistrano's Lunch with Santa, 11am - 1pm, Community Center. $5/ child, $3/ adults
* Newport Beach Holiday Puppet Show, 1-3pm, Newport Beach Central Library

xoxo, K

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train Winner

Hip Hip Hooray! It's the moment that I know you all have been anxiously waiting for. Time to announce the winner of the Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train Giveaway. & The lucky winner is Lizunia who said... "This would be so much fun! We live literally down the street but have never been. Thanks for the idea."

Congratulations Lizunia! Please email your "particulars" to justspotted@gmail.com, so we can hook you up! & As always, a HUGE thank you to everyone else who played along!

xoxo, C & K

25 Days of Christmas

Don't forget to set your DVR's... ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Countdown
starts Tuesday, December 1st. Print the entire schedule of movies HERE.

xoxo,K

December 2009 Calendar

Daily:
Discovery Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival
Holiday Time at Disneyland
Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train
The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral
Whale Watching in Dana Point

1st:
* Story Time, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 11-11:30 am.
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Surf City Nights, 5-9pm, Main Street, HB
* Family Night at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 5pm - 8pm.
* Garden Grove Tree Lighting Celebration at the Village Green/ Clock Tower. For more information call (714)741-5200.
2nd:
* Sea Tales at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 9:45 - 11 am. Reservations required (949)675-8915. (cost is $3 for members & $5 for non-members)
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* City of La Palma Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 pm at the Central Park Amphitheater.
3rd:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at House of Bounce in Anaheim, 10am-12pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Placentia, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* City of Brea Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 6:30pm. Admission is FREE. For more information call (714)990-7771
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
4th:
* FREE Boat Rides with Santa, 10am -2pm
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Balboa Island Stroll, 6-9pm. Shops will be open late & many will be serving cheese, crackers & other refreshments.
* City of Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting, City Hall, 6pm
* Placentia Winter Holiday Celebration, 6:30pm, Placentia Civic Center: holiday music, caroling, refreshments, Christmas tree lighting.
* Seal Beach Annual Holiday Parade, 7pm
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm
5th:
* City of Anaehim's Breakfast at the North Pole, 8am
* City of Laguna Hills breakfast with Santa, 9-10:30am at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
* Buena Park Annual Caneland & Craft Fair, 10am - 4pm, Ehlers Recreation Center
* Craft Bazaar, 9:30am -1pm, 500 Fernleaf Ave., CDM 92625
* Downtown Fullerton's Annual Winter Festival, noon-6pm: bounce houses, face painting, craft & food booths, caroling, tree light ceremony at 5 pm.
* GSROC Holiday Boutique, 12-4pm, HB
* FREE admission to the Discovery Science Center with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Laguna Niguel's North Pole Adventure, 10:00am - 1pm at Sea County Senior & Community Center. $7 per child (2-12 yrs.) & $2/adult.
* Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* The Knack Free Family Event at your local Michael's store, 10am-1pm.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Target FREE First Saturday at the Children's Museum at La Habra, 1:30-3:30pm. Face painting, crafts & stilt walkers.
* Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour, FREE tours begin every 15 minutes from 9 - 10:30 am.
* Kids Workshop, a FREE kid-friendly "How-To Clinic", at your local Home Depot, 9am-12pm.
* Anaheim Ballet presents The Nutcracker, 3pm & 8pm
* Holly Jolly Hoopla!, 3-7pm, San Clemente Community Center: live penguins & reindeer, sled rides, decorating cookies, Santa visits & story telling. For more information call (949)361-8264.
* Holiday Toy Express comes to Tustin: 5:45pm, Irvine: 6:30pm, Laguna Niguel/ Mission Viejo: 7:30pm, San Juan Capistrano
* Christmas at the Casa, 5:30-8:30pm: tree lighting ceremony, story telling with Santa, caroling. For more information call (949)498-2139.
* San Juan Capistrano Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:15-9pm, Historic Town Center Park. For more information call (949)493-5911.
* City of Fountain Valley's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5pm, FV Recreation Center & Sports Park
* Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, 10:30am 6pm in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade. Pictures with Santa, Train Rides, Snow Play, Christmas Tree Lighting
* Costa Mesa Polar Express, 2-4pm Fairview Park.
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm
6th:
* Target FREE First Sunday at the Bower's Museum & Kidseum
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Village Art Fair, 9 am, Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.
* Bowers Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Centennial Heritage Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* Huntington Beach Pier Lighting & Holiday Parade, 1pm-7pm
* Laguna Niguel Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30pm at Crown Valley Park. (Dress warm, because snow has been predicted!)
* City of Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Processional, 3:30-7pm, Plaza Park
* Holiday Toy Express comes to San Clemente North: 5:45pm, Camp Pendleton USMC 7:15pm, San Clemente Pier 8:45pm
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* FREE Community Christmas Celebration, 5-9pm
7th:
* Taco Bell Discovery Science Center, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
8th:
* Story Time, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 11-11:30 am.
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Surf City Nights, 5-9pm, Main Street, HB
9th:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
10th:
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at House of Bounce in Anaheim, 10am-12pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Placentia, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* City of Cypress Holiday Sing, 6pm, on the Civic Center Green
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
11th:
* Save Our Beach Monthly Riverbed/ Wetlands Cleanup: 9 am - 11 am at the lot just north of the intersection of 1st Street & PCH in Long Beach
* Pretend City: Hanukkah Celebration
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo... class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Pier Plaza At-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water's edge
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
12th:
* Pretend City: ABC Me Sign Childcare Providers Workshop, 9-11m
* Sea Tales at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 9:45 - 11 am. Reservations required (949)675-8915. (cost is $3 for members & $5 for non-members)
* Nutcracker for Kids, 10am & 11:30am, Orange County Performing Arts Center
* Everything Under $80 Shopping Event, 10am -6pm at the Village (across from Irvine Spectrum)
* Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics for Kids, 10-11am.
* San Juan Capistrano's Lunch with Santa, 11am - 1pm, Community Center. $5/ child, $3/ adults
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade, 10 am on Crown Valley Parkway
* Dana Point Winter Festival, 12-5:30pm, La Plaza Park
* Newport Beach Holiday Puppet Show, 1-3pm, Newport Beach Central Library
* Buena Park's "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas: The Musical" at the Pantages Theatre excursion
* Holiday Toy Express comes to Anaheim: 5:15pm, Orange: 6pm, Santa Ana: 7pm, Fullerton: 8:30pm
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water's edge
* Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* Yorba Linda: Giant Menorah Lighting, 6pm at the North County Chabad Center
13th:
* Target FREE Second Sundays at the Orange County Museum of Art
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* Laguna Niguel Chanukah Celebration & Concert, 3:30pm, Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
* Fashion Island Menorah Lighting Ceremony, 3pm. For more information call (949)721-9800
* Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
* Nativity Play and Lantern Parade, 5pm, Old World Village, HB
* Handel's Messiah, Orange County Performing Arts Center
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Bowers Museum: Las Posadas Mexican Christmas Program, 5pm
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* Aliso Viejo: "Green" Menorah Lighting, 3pm at the Aliso Viejo Town Center (near the fountain area)
* Irvine: 8-Foot Balloon Menorah & Chanukah Celebration, 3pm at the Irvine Spectrum, on the Oasis Food Court Patio
* Laguna Beach: Surfboard Menorah Lighting, 2pm at Laguna Main Beach
* Laguna Niguel: Grand Menorah Lighting & Concert in the Park, 3:30pm at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater
* Newport Beach: Menorah Lighting Ceremony & Hanukkah Celebration, 3pm at Fashion Island, in the Atrium Garden Court
* San Clemente: 5-Foot Flower Menorah Lighting, 4pm at the San Clemente Community Center (100 Calle Seville)
14th:
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Rancho Santa Margarita: Annual Community Chanukah Celebration & Public Menorah Lighting, 5:30pm at Mercado Del Lago Shopping Center (Antonia and Santa Margarita Parkway)
* Westminster: Menorah Lighting, 6pm at the Westminster Mall
Thursday, December 17th:
* Huntington Beach: Menorah Lighting Hanukkah Celebration, 6-8pm at the Bella Terra Shopping Center
15th:
* Bowers Museum, FREE day for Santa Ana Residents
* Story Time, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 11-11:30 am.
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Pretend City: The Day Basketball was Invented... 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Surf City Nights, 5-9pm, Main Street, HB
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Kids' Night on Broadway. Buy one adult ticket for XANADU & receive a child's ticket FREE, OCPAC
16th:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Kids' Night on Broadway. Buy one adult ticket for XANADU & receive a child's ticket FREE, OCPAC
* Tustin: Giant Challah Menorah Lighting, 5pm at the District Shopping Center
17th:
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo... class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at House of Bounce in Anaheim, 10am-12pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Placentia, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Pretend City Posada, 4pm
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* Kids' Night on Broadway. Buy one adult ticket for XANADU & receive a child's ticket FREE, OCPAC
18th:
* Tot Walk, 9am at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water's edge
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
19th:
* Save Our Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup: 10 am - 1pm at the 1st Street Beach lot (corner of Ocean & 1st in the Rivers End restaurant parking lot) in Seal Beach
* Christmas at the Orange County Zoo, 10am - 3pm. Visit with Santa, enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, make craft & get your face painted. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Pretend City Educator Music Workshop with Nick, 10am -12 pm
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa's Fairview Park, 10am - 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Pretend City "A Christmas Carol" Celebration, 11am - 12pm, 2-3pm
* Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, 7:30 pm by the water's edge
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
20th:
* Train Rides at Costa Mesa's Fairview Park, 10am - 3:30pm: enjoy a ride aboard the Orange County Model Engineers miniature train & travel over 3 miles of track. For more information call (949)548-7246.
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* Pretend City Maria Perez & Candra of the Featured Family Perfomance, 12 - 12:20pm
* The Rose Theater Christmas Concert, 2:30pm, The Rose Theater in Westminster
* Pretend City Maria Perez of the Featured Family Danzon Group Performance, 3-3:30pm
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, 6:30pm
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
21st:
* Pretend City Winter Solstice & Christmas Celebration
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Pretend City Parent Participation Program: Gingerbread Picasso, 2-3pm, 3:30-4:30pm. Reservations required (949)428-3900
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Pretend City Parent's Night Out, Children's Night In, RSVP by December 15th
22nd:
* Discovery Science Center Planetary Research Station Opening
* Pretend City Tiny Tots Hip Hop & Making Music with Nick, 10:3p - 11am
* Story Time, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 11-11:30 am.
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Surf City Nights, 5-9pm, Main Street, HB
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
23rd:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Philharmonic Cruise of Lights Boat Tour, HB
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
24th:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at House of Bounce in Anaheim, 10am-12pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Placentia, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Nutcracker Ballet
* The Nutcracker at the Barclay Theater
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
25th:
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
26th:
* Pretend City Boxing Day Celebration: bring a new unwrapped toy & recieve a $2 discount
* Pretend City Kwanzaa Celebration
* Family Hike, 9am at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Reservations required: 949-923-2235.
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Kwanza Celebration at the Bowers Museum
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
27th:
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* The Chance Theater presents Little Women
* Disney on Ice at the Honda Center
28th:
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
29th:
* Story Time, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 11-11:30 am.
* Mommy & Me Playtime at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 10:30am-1pm.
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Open Play Nights at Hullabaloos Clubhouse in Orange, 5-8pm.
* Surf City Nights, 5-9pm, Main Street, HB
30th:
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo... class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Story time at the Orange County Zoo, 12pm. Free with zoo admission. (Irvine Park parking Fee not included).
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
31st:
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.
* Open Play at House of Bounce in Anaheim, 10am-12pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm.
* Open Play at Partyopolis in Lake Forest, 10am-12pm.
* Toddler Playtime at Scooter's Jungle in Placentia, 10:30am - 12 noon, ages 6 & under.

* Events & Activities are subject to change

Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy

My boys are super excited (& I'll admit, I am too) for the Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy. This action packed show will bring four magical Disney stories to the ice showcasing "beloved characters from Disney/Pixar's Cars and Disney's Tinker Bell, The Lion King & The Little Mermaid... high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race through Radiator Springs. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King. Then, enter into the magical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and all her fairy friends as they make their world premiere on ice!"

With characters from Cars, Tinker Bell, The Lion King & The Little Mermaid, Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy has something for everyone to love... "dazzling skating, special effects, amazing animatronics, and beloved characters are certain to create a lifetime of memories."

Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy is coming to the Honda Center:
Tuesday, December 22nd, 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 23rd, 1pm & 7:30pm
Thursday, December 24th, 1pm & 4:30pm
Friday, December 25th, 4:30pm
Saturday, December , 12pm, 3:30pm 7:30pm
Sunday, December 27th, 12pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

Opening Night all tickets (excluding front row & VIP) are just $12. Every other night, ticket prices are $16, $20, $25, $45, $65. You can purchase tickets HERE or by calling (800)745-3000.

Just Spotted readers can purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44, that's just $11/ ticket, (plus a fee of $5.55/ ticket) for Monday - Friday matinee shows, OR you can receive $4 off ALL weekend shows. Purchase tickets HERE. Pick your venue (coupon code is valid for LA, Long Beach, Orange County & Ontario) & date (remember, $44 offer only valid Monday - Friday matinee shows). Search for tickets via the "MC Promotion" tab & enter the coupon code: MOM

If you can't make any of the dates in Orange County, don't worry! Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy will be in Los Angeles: December 17th - December 20th, Ontario: December 30th - January 3rd, & Long Beach: January 6th - January 20th.

xoxo, K

p.s. You definitely don't want to be late to the show. In fact, you might want to arrive early. Prior to each performance, "families will be treated to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, an exclusive collection of enchanting ball gowns and mementos from the Disney Princess stories. This bonus experience is a free with ticket purchase & includes a special appearance by a Disney Princess.

images via Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy

This Weekend in Orange County

Wondering what to do or where to go this weekend in Orange County? Then check out one, or two or all of these Orange County events...

Friday, November 27th:
* Toddler Class at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11am. Come learn at the zoo... class includes hands-on learning & fun crafts. Phone registration required (714)973-6846. $5 for one child & parent (Irvine Park parking Fee not included). Ages 3-4.
* Wild Tales at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 - 11:15 am. Story telling fun. After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts and nature walks. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-7.
* Holiday Hike at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2-3:30pm. Join the staff for a family friendly hike. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, FREE
* Bird Survey at Shipley Nature Center
* Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire, an arts & crafts event at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, noon to sunset
* Little Women - The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 - $35/ ticket

Saturday, November 28th:
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Puttin' on the Glitz, San Clemente
* Little Women - The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 - $35/ ticket

Sunday, November 29th:
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* Little Women - The Broadway Musical at the Chance Theater, $22 - $35/ ticket

Now that you've got your weekend covered, need to plan the rest of the month? Check out the Just Spotted Calendar. Chock full of stuff to do & places to go! Want to list your very own event in the Just Spotted Calendar? Just submit your event informationHERE.

xoxo, K

The Science of Gingerbread at the Discovery Science Center

Just in time for the holidays, The Discovery Science Center presents The Science of Gingerbread, Now - January 3rd 201o. Families will be able to see the scientific background of how ingredients in Gingerbread work together to create a traditional holiday treat. But that's not all... besides the kitchen science activities, be sure to check out the "Science of Snow" stage show, decorating demonstrations & the gingerbread, toy & game displays.

For The Discovery Science Center hours, ticket prices, location & daily field trip schedule go HERE, or buy tickets online HERE.

Feeling a little competitive? "Try your hand at creating a delicious masterpiece out of gingerbread, icing, and other edibles in this year's Annual Gingerbread Competition." Simply bring your entry to the The Discovery Science Center by November 30th, at 4pm. Judging will occur November 30th & December 1st, and the Gingerbread Houses will be on display until January 3rd, 2010. For more information about the Annual Gingerbread Competition go HERE. For gingerbread tips & tricks a la Disneyland's Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Marc Viallet go HERE.

What: The Science of Gingerbread
Where: The Discovery Science Center
When: Now - January 3rd 201o

xoxo, K

Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks at Disneyland

We've already gushed & gushed about how incredibly fabulous Disneyland is this holiday season HERE. We talked about all the pretty lights, the amazing decorations & all of the incredible little touches... Disneyland really does think of everything. (If you view our Whrrl story HERE, you can see every last detail for yourself.) But, we haven't even mentioned the latest firework show to light up Disneyland's night sky - Believe in Holiday Magic. Straight from Disneyland's website: "Revel in an awe-inspiring spectacular that paints the night sky with dazzling colors and artistry expressing the holiday spirit - set against the majestic beauty of Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle! Experience true magic as Disneyland Park twinkles & glow while snow gently falls in the unforgettable finale."

C & I were able to experience this beautiful firework show this past weekend, when Disneyland played host to an amazing holiday experience at the Disneyland Resort. I literally felt the chills go up my back as I watched the beautiful display. & Did we mention the snow? The finale is absolutely perfection, complete with falling "snow."

Want to experience the fireworks for yourself? Ready for a little "holiday spirit"? Then this is your lucky day... Mr. DAPs of DAPs Magic (the unofficial Disney Fan club) has made it possible for you to have front row seats for the "Believe in Holiday Magic" firework show, virtual front row seats that is.

xoxo, K
video courtesy of Mr. DAPs

12 for Tuesday: Movies to Watch this Thanksgiving

After spending all day roasting a turkey, mashing potatoes & baking pies, I love the idea of curling up in front of a warm fire and watching a movie or two. Here's our list of 12 movies to watch this holiday weekend...

1. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
2. Planes, Trains & Automobiles
3. Mouse on the Mayflower
4. Home for the Holidays
5. Garfield's Thanksgiving
6. Pieces of April
7. Pocahontas
8. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
9. Winnie the Pooh - Seasons of Giving
10. Hannah and her Sisters
11. Son-in-Law
12. Miracle on 34th Street

xoxo, K

Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train & Giveaway

Santa Claus is coming to town... or at least to the Irvine Park Railroad. As their website suggests "Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit Train Station and drop passengers off at Santa’s Village." While waiting for the train you & your children can enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, a bounce house or picture coloring. Once you reach Santa's Village children can share their wish list with Santa & have their pictures taken as well. You can also enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn & cookies at Santa's Village.

The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train will operate on:

November 27th, 28th, 29th, from 5-8pm

December 4th, 5th, 6th & the 11th - 18th, from 5-8pm.

December 19th & 20th, from 2-8pm

December 21st - 23rd from 5-8pm

The cost is $8 per person, children 24 months & younger are FREE. (Parking at Irvine Regional Park is $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, & free after 5pm). Tickets can be purchased online HERE, or in person the day of the event.

For more information & activity pricing, go HERE.

Want to visit the Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train with your family for FREE? Then today's your lucky day. The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is giving one reader 6 Christmas Train Tickets (worth $8/ ticket) & 12 activity tickets (worth $4 each). The entire "package" is worth $98! Woot! Woot!

Here's the nitty-gritty:
* You have until Midnight PST on Friday, November 27th to enter.
* Simply leave a comment on THIS post.
* Anyone can enter (so tell your friends), although anonymous comments will be ignored unless accompanied by an email address.
* Please, just one entry per person.

* The winner will be randomly picked & announced Monday.

* Really want win? You can get extra entries by telling your friends about THIS contest. For every person that enters & says YOU referred them, you get an extra entry. So spread the news, tell your friends to enter, just make sure they tell us that YOU referred them & you will get an extra entry!

xoxo, C & K, and Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train