Celebrate on Cañon Drive

Shops and Stores on Canon Drive
Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
Thursday, December 10, 2009
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Eat, drink and be merry as you stroll Cañon Drive and enjoy the “open house” vibe up and down the street . . . pop into shops and restaurants for holiday sips and treats and, along the way, enjoy family-oriented activities, live entertainment and special performances from Beverly Hills’ own Madrigals and Minnesingers. Bring your gift list and listen for Santa’s announcement of the Cañon Drive holiday drawing winners! Sponsored by the Cañon Drive Association.

Holiday Champagne and Dessert Tea at Greystone Mansion

Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210
Sunday, December 6, 2009
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $50/person – they may be purchased by calling (310) 285-6850.
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Your sophisticated little angels will love to celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon tea at historic Greystone Estate (905 Loma Vista Drive). This traditional tea will include finger sandwiches, scones, tea, champagne and dessert, served using fine china and fresh linens. Weather permitting, the tea will occur on the terrace with a view of the city; in the case of inclement weather, the tea will take place inside the mansion. Holiday related musical entertainment as well as a tour of the first floor of the mansion is included. There is limited seating, so advanced reservations are recommended.

Dinner with Santa Train

Fillmore & Western Train Co.
351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724 or (815) 524-2546
Fridays and Saturdays, December 4 – 20, 2009
5:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $47 Adults; $26 Youth; FREE under age 2 – on lap and meal not included
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Create a family tradition by bringing the family on board a vintage train for a holiday dinner hosted by none other than Santa Claus himself! Go to the website for menus. Make sure to bring your cameras for unique photo ops with Santa, who will also make time to hear every child’s wishlist!

Travel Town Train Museum Train Rides to Santa

Travel Town
5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
November 28 & 29, 2009: December 4, 5, 6, 11,12,13,14 and 16-23, 2009
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $7.00 per person. Infants under 18 months free
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Enjoy a ride on a miniature train around the travel town museum twice right to Santa Claus. The train rides are operational as weather permits, as the train cannot operate in the rain.

The North Pole Express

Fillmore & Western Train Co.
351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore 93015; (800) 773-8724 or (815) 524-2546
Saturday, November 28 – Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday departures: 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $26 Adults; $16 Kids; FREE under age 2 on lap
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Hop on a vintage train for a ride and some family fun to the North Pole on the North Pole Express. Kids are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their teddy bears for this exciting ride where there’ll be storytellers, cookies, chocolate milk, elves and of course Santa!

Let it Snow!

The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Daily
7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Enjoy the winter wonderland at the Grove where snowflakes fall from above nightly!

Santa at Citywalk

Universal Citywalk
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 91608
Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 23, 2009
See description for Santa’s appearance schedule
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Get a photo op with Santa Claus at Universal Citywalk!

SANTA’S SCHEDULE
Date & Time
Friday, Nov. 27 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 28 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 29 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, Dec. 4 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 5 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 6 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, Dec. 11 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 13 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, Dec. 18 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 19 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 20 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Monday, Dec. 21 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 22 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 23 1:00pm – 9:00pm

Make a Memory with Santa!

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28, 2009
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Make a memory with Santa and bring your pet too, as Santa is dog-friendly!

Santa’s House

The Americana
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210
Now – December 24, 2009
Hours Vary (open until at least 8 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. Christmas eve; check website for detailed hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Photo packages from $15 – $60
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Santa is visiting from the North Pole. Don’t miss your chance to sit with Santa and go home with photos you’ll always treasure. Cost of photo packages range from $15 to $60. Plus PET NIGHTS are Wednesday, from 7pm until closing.

Santa’s Cottage

The Grove
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 900-8080
Sunday, November 22 – Thursday, December 24, 2009
Hours Vary (open until at least 8 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. Christmas eve; check website for detailed hours)
Ages: All
Cost: Photo packages from $15 – $60
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Santa is visiting from the North Pole. Don’t miss your chance to sit with Santa and go home with photos you’ll always treasure. Cost of photo packages ranges from $15 to $50. Plus Pet Photo Night every Tuesday, at 6pm until closing. Last Pet Night is Tuesday, December 16.