The countdown is on! Just two weeks until Thanksgiving and six weeks until Christmas. We want to help you make the most of the season, by finding fun events for you and your family to celebrate and create new memories together. Our calendar is always up to date with all of the current local events, but here are our top picks for this coming week that you are not going to want to miss out on!
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1. 🎅Santa is now at Victoria Gardens & Bass Pro Shops (starting this weekend)!
VICTORIA GARDENS: OPEN MONDAY-SUNDAY (see events calendar for times)
BASS PRO SHOPS: ARRIVING SATURDAY, Nov. 16th, 5:30 PM (see event calendar for more information)
Ok, I admit, I used to think going to visit Santa before Thanksgiving was a little much. But have you waited in a line to see Santa in December? Once you do, you'll be the first in line to see him in November with the kids. Plus, you'll have your pictures ready just in time to get your holiday cards ordered.
2. 🦍🦏💡 L.A. Zoo Lights!
Begins FRIDAY, November 15, 6-10 p.m.
Surprise your kids with the magic of the LA Zoo at night! Glowing animals welcome you on an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes giant illuminated snowflakes, a disco ball forest, a whimsical herd of animated elephants, and a twinkling tunnel filled with dynamic swirls of color.
3.🏮 Moonlight Forest Magical Lantern Art Festival at the LA Arboretum
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, Nov 15-17, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Whether you are looking for a fun date night with your significant other, or you want to try something new, Moonlight Forest Magical Lantern Art Festival is sure to be a treat! Dive under the seas with exotic fish and a giant shark in our new Ocean Visions exhibit. Next step into a winter wonderland with our new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Enjoy other themes and entertainment by live acrobats, dancers and other performers plus free parking.
4. 🔫 💥 Nerf War at LOL Kids Club
FRIDAY, Nov 15, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Do your kids love playing with Nerf guns? have what it takes? Have them battle it out with all of the most fierce Nerf Warriors in town! 🔥🔥🔥 Bring your own Nerf Gun and protective eyewear, or rent it all for $5!
5. 🎄🎨GET CRAFTING at Michael's Holiday Craft (Kids Club®)
SATURDAY, Nov 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come craft for just $3.00 at Michaels! Kids 3 and up, can enjoy making a paper Christmas tree and Santa. Sign up in-store or online, or just drop in. Parents/Guardian must remain on premises during the event.
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🔥🐲🎨 GET CRAFTING at Lakeshore Learning - Fire Breathing Dragon Craft for Kids
SATURDAY, Nov 16, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come to Lakeshore Learning for Free Crafts for Kids every Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm. No reservation is necessary.
6.🦃VG Kidz Club Friendsgiving Event!
SATURDAY, Nov 16, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kids are invited to gather in Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens for a fun and festive Friendsgiving celebration!
7.👨👨👧👦 Kung Fu Panda Holiday! Family Saturday @ Biane Library
SATURDAY, Nov 16, 2:00 PM
This movie/storytime focuses on the family. Children ages 2-12 and their caregiver and family can join in the fun! Walk-ins welcome.
8.🛍Meet the Makers Artisan Market at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
SATURDAY, Nov 16, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come see 50 of your favorite local artisans for a day filled with one of a kind art, hand made crafts, artisan finds and more! We're talking home decor, pins, jewelry, bath and body and more! Bring a friend and knock out some holiday shopping, this is a free, all-ages event. Arrive early because we'll have free raffle tickets for the first 100 visitors!
9.🎄🎁Holiday & Craft Boutique at Hidden Oaks (Archibald/210 FWY)
SUNDAY, Nov 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This time of year is when we are looking for fun and easy gifts to give. Come to our one-stop shopping experience for all of your holiday needs! Plus we will have some fun raffle prizes!! With over 20 vendors, and your Rancho Cucamonga publisher there too, this is going to be an insanely awesome event and we can't wait for you to come and join us!
10.🦃 Thanksgiving Pack & Praise
SUNDAY, Nov 17, 2019 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (location on the event page)
Bring the family to practice giving back! Come pack turkeys and all their trimmings into Thanksgiving Food Baskets which will be served to those in our local community.
Please Note: Top 10 picks are merely suggestions and age recommendations are provided by the venue. We have not seen all events in the Top 10 and encourage parents to use their own discretion when choosing which events to attend. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all event listings. However, we recommend you visit the venue's website or Facebook page to verify details.
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