Where to Go Wednesday "Holiday Light Show"Howdy folks!! How's your week going so far? I can't complain so far, as I've bee very productive this week. I finished writing out all my Christmas cards and plan to get them in the mail by weeks' end. I also managed to do a little online Christmas shopping over the past few days, chipping away at my list.  In keeping with my "Countdown to Christmas" theme each day of December, I thought for Where to Go Wednesday, I'd tell you about one of the most festive places to experience right here on Long Island. All this month and through January 4th, The Holiday Light Spectacular at Jones Beach is back for another holiday season. This sensational and eye catching event has over 2.5 miles of dazzling light displays - 150 in total - bringing to life a world of holiday enchantment! Two special features this year include: * Holiday Village An all-new heated area with lots of activities and refreshments including picture taking with Santa, s'mores station, Christmas music and movies and more. * Hay Maze This attraction takes kinds on a memorable trip through the brilliant lights display throughout the Holiday Village. This is a special event for the whole family. I can't wait to go again this year!  CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS For Your Reference Holiday Light Spectacular LOCATION: * West End of Jones Beach HOURS: * Sun-Thurs: Dusk to 10pm * Fri & Sat: Dusk to 11pm * Closed: Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 15 & Dec 31 * Click here to see the full calendar! TICKET PRICES: * Weekdays (Mon-Thurs): $20.00 Cars * Weekends (Fri-Sun) and Holidays: $25.00 Cars * 15 Pass Van (or more): $30.00 * School Bus: $50.00 * 2fer-Tuesday's (second time through free) The last time we went here, we loaded up on Hot cocoa and snacks for the kids as we drove through. This year, it seems like there will be lots of goodies to eat and activities for the kids to participate in! Broadway Bound... Well, I'm off into NYC again today to see Love Letters on Broadway. I'm looking forward to seeing Alan Alda and Candice Bergen live on stage for this performance! I'll be solo today as everyone had something to do. But, I did not want to miss this one! I'm actually looking forward to my fun day with me!! Here's to a terrific day!!! See ya back here tomorrow!! -E  | WTGW - Holiday Fun!!!Hey there! It's meeee & I'm back in Southern California! The rain greeted us yesterday and it poured all day long. For some this may be a drag, but since we love the rain, it had actually made coming back to LA not quite as harsh as the rest of our returns.  My mom picked us up from LAX and we headed back to OC in the rain. SoCal drivers are really not at all use to driving in the rain whatsoever - so traffic was definitely a mess, but we made it back safe and sound to the warm welcomes of Brigitte, Jet, and little Chaplin (who was super excited for our return)! Spent the afternoon handing out gifts, showing pictures and videos from our trip, and telling stories about our travels... Then it was time to get down to business - the fridge and cabinets were empty and I had to go shopping to fill them up! Dominic had decided to skip his class and take one more day of vacation and I decided that we should order some take out Thai food (due to the condition of the sink/dishes at dinnertime)... Someone had neglected to do his (Andrew's) chores & there was NO WAY that I was gonna tackle a meal after my long day of traveling, especially after seeing that MESS. Ugh! *Luckily he cleaned it all up while we were eating. As for today, well here at Travelin' Cousins it is: Where to Go Wednesday And as much as I would love to still be in NYC to enjoy the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting - which takes place TONIGHT (I was hoping to catch it while I was there, but the date changes annually)..  Here in Orange County we have the 20th Annual Nutcracker Tree Lighting in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade & Lemon Street. Being held as an all day event, starting with Santa's Pancake Breakfast, and festivities begin held throughout the day which include: Free Kids Crafts, Free Snow Play, and Free Train Rides, Family Music Shows, an International Food Faire, and plenty of Holiday Gift Shoppes!!! Saturday, December 6th from 10am-8pm For more information: 714-956-3586 I'm planning on checking this one out: The Sawdust Winter Fantasy Weekends: through December 21, 2014 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach For more information: 949-494-3030  The festival grounds transform into a winter wonderland where 175 artists create, display and sell original creations over the course of five weekends. The Winter Fantasy is offers the most unique holiday shopping in all of Southern California. Experience unique artwork by 175 artists, live holiday entertainment, great outdoor cafes, art classes and demonstrations, petting zoo, Santa and much, much more!! With amazing art gifts, thousands of holiday decorations and picture-perfect moments, the Sawdust’s Winter Fantasy is certain to become your family’s holiday tradition. Admission Prices: $6.00 Adults, $3.00 children 6-12 Here's another FUN one: Dana Point IlluminOcean Daily through January 3rd, 2015 From sundown to 10pm on weeknights and 11pm on weekends. Cost: FREE Where: Dana Point Harbor, 34555 Golden Lantern Dana Point, California  The world famous Dana Point Harbor becomes electrified with 40 nights of holiday lights. This wonderland by the sea features a brilliant spectacle of 18 oversized lighting sculptures with over 225,000 LED lights. Over one mile of larger-than-life seas sculptures and moving light tunnels dotting the coastline, every step is sure to enchant, excite, and electrify your night. Throughout the city, colorful banners will also herald the new holiday spectacle, as lighted trees, decorated lamp posts and a brand new entrance light sculpture will lead visitors from Pacific Coast Highway to the event festivities. On weekends there are roaming street performers to entertain crowds, glow merchandise shines and "Whale Eyes" 3D glasses give a must-see holographic look at this holiday spectacle. Come see the lights and explore the sights! Check back here on next Wednesday for lots more Fun Holiday event listings! The rest of my day is going to consist of menu planning, trip booking, laundry doing, Christmas shopping, taking Dominic to his class, and welcoming Dave C. back into town - he went to Virginia to visit family for Thanksgiving! See ya back here for Throwback Thursday!!! -T  |
