
O.C.
HIGHLIGHTS
Southern California Highlights
Southern California has many amenities
to which to explore and create many
wonder memories.
Nightspots
Costa
Mesa Nightlife - Great nights
alive! The area of Triangle square is
home to one of the top rated nightclubs
in the country - Sutra. A variety of
other large themed bars are within
walking distance of each other. Top
names to keep in mind include the
Goathill Tavern, Little Night, Chronic
Cantina, Games Plus, The Helm, and The
Pierce Street Annex. Casual atmospheres
with friendly people.
For a
more refined experience, check out the
area of South Coast Plaza with the
Performing Arts Center. Top restaurant
in this area is Chat Noir. Top Club -
The Shark Club.
Newport Peninsula Nightlife - The
beaches, restaurants, and bars of
Newport will take you away to bliss.
This is a regional attraction, with
seafood restaurants and lively bars and
entertainment. Priority here is more in
looking good and being seen. Places not
to miss include Sharkeys, 21 Ocean
Front, Joes Crab Shack, Billies at the
Beach, Rusty Pelican, Villa Nova,
Cassidys, Class of 47, Balboa Saloon,
Rudys, Blue Beet, Malarkeys, and others
all within walking distance or a short
ride in a cab of each other.
Downtown HB Nightlife- Combine
Newport, Costa Mesa, and the reputation
of "Surf City" to get the Main Surf
Street USA. A younger and more brash
crowd hang out downtown. All
establishments are within walking
distance of the pier, shops, and mostly
casual beach bars. Top spots include
Sharkeys, TunaTown, Bistro 301, HB
Brewing Company, Hurricanes, Crabbys
Boathouse, Freds Cantina, Dukes, Perqs
and Gallaghers.
Fullerton Nightlife - Downtown
fullerton has transformed into one of
the hottest night spots in the county.
The transformation from bedroom
community to vibrant downtown is one of
the best kept secrets in the county.
The proximity of Disneyland, Cal State
Fullerton, and a transportation center
ensures a diverse mix of people. Enjoy
up to 40 bars and restaurants in the
downtown district within walking
distance of each other.
Disney
Live Disney dreams like never before
during The Year of a Million Dreams, a
first-of-its-kind event, celebrating
your dreams and the dream-making magic
Disney Cast Members create every day.
Knott's Berry Farm
What was once an
actual berry farm is now 160 acres of
world class rides, unique family shows
and one of a kind attractions. At
America's favorite theme park,
experience GhostRider the world's best
wooden roller coaster, Supreme Scream,
30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the
high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated
the world's best launch coaster, sending
riders 0-80 in 2.3 seconds. For a
different type of thrill, stroll on over
to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved
PEANUTS gang.
Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center is one of
Southern California’s most popular
shopping and dining destinations,
visited by nearly 11 million people each
year.
The Block
The Block at Orange features the best
names in manufacturers’ and retail
outlets including Old Navy, Ann Taylor
Factory Store, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue
Outlet as well as high quality
entertainment venues including AMC 30
Theatres, Dave & Buster's and Lucky
Strike Lanes and various themed
restaurants.
Honda Center
As Southern
California's premier entertainment and
sports venue, Honda Center hosts a
variety of first-class events each year
including concerts, sporting events and
family shows. The 650,000-square-foot
arena is home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks
and the prestigious John R. Wooden
Classic. Annual events include Ringling
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the
Disney on Ice and the Harlem
Globetrotters.
Angeles Stadium
Home of the Angeles. Renovations
to Anaheim Stadium began Oct. 1, 1996,
reverting the 30-year old structure back
to a baseball-only facility. On Sept.
15, 1997, the renovated stadium's new
name was announced: Edison International
Field of Anaheim. On Dec. 29, 2003, the
Angels announced the stadium would be
renamed Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
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Holidays at
the Disneyland®
Resort
Disneyland
Resort,
Disneyland
Hotel
1150 W.
Magic
Way
Anaheim,
CA 92802
Friday,
November
21, 2008
to
Sunday,
January
04, 2009
Visit
www.disneyland.com
for
details
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8/4/2008
to
1/4/2009
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Masters of the
Night: The True
Story of Bats
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This
exhibition
dispels
popular
misconceptions
about
bats,
describes
their
ecological
importance
and
gives
visitors
an
appreciation
of the
true
wonders
of the
bat
world.
Special
effects,
multi-sensory
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Discovery
Science Center
2500 N. Main
Street
Santa
Ana, CA 92705
714/542.2823
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10/1/2008
to
5/31/2009
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Anaheim Ducks
NHL Hockey
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Experience
the
excitement
of
Southern
California
hockey
as the
Ducks
take
flight
on the
ice and
defend
their
title .
Visit
www.mightyducks.com
for
season
schedule,
game
times
and
more. |
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Honda Center
2695 East
Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/740.2400
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11/1/2008
to
1/19/2009
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Irvine Spectrum
Center Holiday
Ice Rink
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Irvine
Spectrum
Center
will be
transformed
into a
winter
wonderland
when the
festive
outdoor
holiday
ice rink
returns
every
day from
Nov. 1
through
Jan. 19,
2009.
Skate
sessions
are one
hour ... |
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Irvine Spectrum
Center
71 Fortune Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
949/720.2579
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11/8/2008
to
4/19/2009
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Giant Paintball
Park |
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Giant
Paintball
Park in
Costa
Mesa,
California
has
re-opened
their
gates to
the
public
for
another
exciting
season.
Giant
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OC Fair & Event
Center -
Grandstand Arena
88 Fair Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
(562) 867-9600
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11/20/2008
to
5/31/2009
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Annual Gray
Whale Watching
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Newport
Landing
Whale
Watching
has
served
southern
California
for over
20 years
providing
whale
watching
and
dolphin
cruises.
Year
around
cruises
view
many
varieties
of
whales
including
the ... |
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Newport Landing
309 Palm Suite A
Balboa, CA 92661
(949) 675-0551
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11/21/2008
to
1/4/2009
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Holidays at the
Disneyland®
Resort |
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Beginning
Nov. 21
through
Jan. 4,
Disneyland
and
Disney’s
California
Adventure
parks
transform
into
alluring
holiday
wonderlands
featuring
spectacular
entertainment,
remarkable
decorations,
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Disneyland
Resort,
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic
Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/778.6600
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11/22/2008
to
12/14/2008
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Sawdust Winter
Fantasy |
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The
Winter
Fantasy
runs
four
consecutive
weekends
beginning
November
22, 2008
and
features
unique
handcrafted
gift
items
created
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| Categories: Annual Events, Family Fun, Holiday/Seasonal Events, Visual Arts & Exhibits |
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Laguna Canyon
935 Laguna
Canyon Road
Laguna
Beach, CA 92651
949/494-3030
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11/24/2008
to
1/4/2009
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The Science of
Gingerbread
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Inside
the
kitchen,
much
more is
going on
than
pouring
and
mixing –
it’s
science
at work!
How many
gumdrops
can a
frosted
cookie
hold?
Why do
some
recipes
call for
baking
powder
instead
of
baking
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Discovery
Science Center
2500 N. Main
Street
Santa
Ana, CA 92705
714/542.2823
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11/25/2008
to
4/12/2009
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Anaheim Arsenal
Basketball
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Come see
the
future
stars of
the NBA
at a
bargain
price!
New Head
Coach
Sam
Vincent
leads
Anaheim's
home
team in
exciting
NBA
Development
League
action
at the
newly
renovated
Anaheim
Convention
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The Arena at
Anaheim
Convention
Center
800 W Katella
Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/635-BALL
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11/27/2008
to
12/31/2008
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Knott's Merry
Farm presents "A
Charlie Brown
Christmas"
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Knott's
Berry
Farm
will
magically
transform
into
Knott's
Merry
Farm
this
holiday
season
as they
present
"A
Charlie
Brown
Christmas"
with
seasonal
entertainment,
spectacular
decorations
and a
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Knott's Berry
Farm Theme Park
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena
Park, CA 90620
714/220.5200
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11/28/2008
to
4/16/2009
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Whale Watching
Excursions
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Ahoy!
Thar she
blows!
View the
spectacular
migration
of
hundreds
of
California
gray
whales
from
cold,
arctic
seas to
the warm
waters
of
Southern
California
and
Baja. |
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Dana Wharf
34675 Golden
Lantern
Dana
Point, CA 92629
Reservations,
800/590-9994
Private
Charters,
949/496.5794
ext. 7
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11/28/2008
to
12/23/2008
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Christmas Train
at Irvine Park
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It’s the
season,
once
again
for
Irvine
Park
Railroad’s
annual
Christmas
Train.
Come
with
family
and
friends
and take
this
enchanting
night
ride
through
historic
Irvine
Regional
Park to
meet ... |
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Irvine Park
1 Irvine Park Rd
Orange, CA 92869
714/997-3968
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12/1/2008
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LEGOLAND®
Christmas Tree
Lighting
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Only at
LEGOLAND®
California
can you
see the
world’s
largest
LEGO®
Christmas
tree
light up
the
night
sky
delighting
visitors
young
and old
at a
special
ceremony
featuring
a
surprise
celebrity
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LEGOLAND®
California
One LEGOLAND
Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760/918.LEGO
(5346)
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12/4/2008
to
12/6/2008
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Sugar Plum
Festival's "Arts
and Crafts" Show
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Gifts to
Warm the
Heart...Accessories
that
Make a
Home!
Come and
enjoy a
unique
shopping
adventure.
Our
festivals
are
seasonal
and held
in
building
10. Over
175
artists
selling
Holiday
Decorations*
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OC Fair & Event
Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
(562) 598-0857
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12/5/2008
to
12/13/2008
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34th Annual Dana
Point Harbor
Boat Parade of
Lights |
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The 34th
Annual
Boat
Parade
of
Lights
sails
into the
Harbor
on
December
5th &
6th,
12th &
13th at
7:30pm
and
promises
to light
up your
holiday
season.
The
theme
this
year is
“SANTA’S
SEALIFE
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Dana Point
Harbor
34675 Golden
Lantern
Dana
Point, CA 92629
949-923-2255
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12/6/2008
to
12/31/2008
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Grinchmas at
Universal
Studios
Hollywood
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A
traditional
white
Christmas
and an
encounter
with the
not-so-traditional
green
Grinch
await
guests
at
Universal
Studios
Hollywood
as The
Entertainment
Capital
of L.A.
prepares
to
celebrate
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Universal
Studios
Hollywood
100 Universal
City Plaza,
B5511-5
Universal
City, CA 91608
800/UNIVERSAL
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12/7/2008
to
12/8/2008
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Malibu Kennel
Club All-Breed
Dog Show
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Dog
exhibition,
show and
competition.
Public
education
and
vendors. |
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OC Fair & Event
Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
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12/11/2008
to
12/14/2008
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Compañía
Flamenco José
Porcel |
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The most
joyous
of dance
forms
comes to
vibrant
life on
the
stage of
Segerstrom
Hall
when
José
Porcel
brings
his
renowned
company
to the
Center.
Each
performance
radiates
vitality,
passion,
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Orange County
Performing Arts
Center
600 Town Center
Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
714/556.2787
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12/12/2008
to
12/13/2008
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Jazz Christmas
with New York
Voices |
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The
acclaimed
ensemble
is
certain
to jazz
up your
holiday
when
they
bring
their
sophisticated
style
and
unique
harmonies
to
Samueli
Theater
with
their
treasure
trove of
yuletide
songs. |
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Orange County
Performing Arts
Center
600 Town Center
Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
714/556.2787
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12/12/2008
to
12/14/2008
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GEM FAIRE
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Gem
Faire
has made
special
efforts
in
making
each Gem
Faire a
community
event!
All Gem
& Bead
Faires
are open
to the
public.
Classes
&
demonstrations
are
offered
at every
Bead
Faire
and most
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OC Fair & Event
Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
(503) 252-8300
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12/12/2008
to
12/29/2008
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Newport Beach
Christmas
Cruises |
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Newport
Landing
has 5
ships
that
offer 2
cruises
nightly
during
the
Newport
Beach
Christmas
Boat
Parade.
The
first
cruise
departs
at 5:45
pm and
the
second
cruise
departs
at 8:00
pm. Each
cruise
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Newport Landing
309 Palm Suite A
Newport
Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-0551
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12/13/2008
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15th Annual John
R. Wooden
Classic |
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The UCLA
Bruins
will
make
their
way to
Anaheim
to
headline
the 15th
annual
John R.
Wooden
Classic
college
basketball
doubleheader
on
December
13th at
Honda
Center.
UCLA,
coming
off
three
straight
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Honda Center
2695 E. Katella
Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/704.2400
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12/16/2008
to
12/21/2008
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CATS |
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There is
no
better
way to
introduce
one to
the
wonders
of live
theater
than
with the
magic,
the
mystery,
the
memory
of Cats.
Featuring
20 of
A.L.
Webber’s
timeless
melodies,
Cats is
the
winner
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Orange County
Performing Arts
Center
600 Town Center
Drive
Costa
Mesa, CA 92626
714/556.2787
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12/17/2008
to
12/21/2008
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100th Annual
Newport Beach
Christmas Boat
Parade |
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Join
over a
million
viewers
as you
watch
beautifully
decorated
yachts,
boats,
kayaks
and
canoes
sail
along
the
harbor
in the
100th
Annual
Newport
Beach
Christmas
Boat
Parade.
Hosted
by the
Commodores
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Newport Harbor
Newport
Beach, CA 92661
949/729.4400
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12/17/2008
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Parade of Lights
Yacht Cruise
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Pacific
Avalon
Yacht
Charters
offers
you the
opportunity
to
participate
in the
merriment
by
chartering
one of
our
yachts
during
the
opening
night of
the
100th
Annual
Newport
Beach
Parade
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Pacific Avalon
Yacht Charters
2901 W. Coast
Hwy, Ste. 160
Newport
Beach, CA 92663
949/673.8545
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12/19/2008
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Sarah Brightman
in Concert
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Sarah
Brightman,
the
world’s
biggest
selling
soprano
of all
time,
who
recently
captivated
the
world
with her
stunning
performance
at the
opening
ceremony
of the
Beijing
2008
World
Olympics,
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Honda Center
2695 E. Katella
Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/704.2400
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12/20/2008
to
12/31/2008
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LEGOLAND® Tenth
Annual Holiday
Block Party
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The
entire
theme
park is
transformed
into a
holiday
wonderland
featuring
vibrant
holiday
decorations,
savory
meals
and
jolly
sounds
of the
season.
Children
may also
pose
with a
special
life-size
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