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Submitted by Karla Hoffman on Thursday, December 19, 2013
Ready or not, Christmas is here and New Years is already demanding resolutions! Is it just me or are we all feeling the extra frenzy in this year’s holiday season? I feel like I lost a week! Thanksgiving was over and it was already December! Hanukkah coinciding with Thanksgiving was kind of cool, but Thanksgiving occurring so late in November wrenched my internal holiday clock all sideways!
Getting back on track has meant marathon shopping sprees, on line ordering and juggling multiple holiday parties. It’s been a little crazy and a lot of madness. Is it Bah Humbug to say I’m ready for some family fun time? With most local schools closed for the next two weeks, your kids will definitely looking for fun things to do so here are a few suggestions…
Tis the season of giving and what better way to spend a day than collecting up toys, clothes and other items to donate to a local charity? Make room for the new stuff Santa will bring and do something helpful for those in need. Double bonus!
Still have some shopping or wrapping to do or need to get on your lap top for an hour or so? Let the kids blow off some steam at KidzCity Got little ones? No worries, bring your tots along. Tons to do for all ages! 20841 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Phone: 818-887-7516
See a movie! It’s a fun thing to do together and gives you all something to talk about afterward. This season’s kid flick “Frozen” is a good choice. Beautifully written and animated, with a Billboard top 10 soundtrack, it reinforces a great message of sibling love and loyalty. Reinforcing sibling love is always welcome, eh parents?
Now for the MUST DO! You cannot let the season pass without ICE SKATING!!! It’s great exercise and super fun for you and your whole crew! Indoor doesn’t cut it though! You must go Rockefeller Center style! This year you have even more choices for getting your skate on at seasonal OUTDOOR rinks! SURPRISE!! They’re all open on Christmas day! NOTE: We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance on line!
All of us at Camp Keystone wish you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy 2014!
The Lakes Thousand Oaks Open Christmas! Advance ticket available! General Admission $10 Skate Rental $4 Group rates available. 2200 EastThousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks Phone: 805- 494-0514
Woodland Hills Ice at Westfield Promenade Open on Christmas! 7,000 sq. feet of real ice just waiting for new festive memories to be made. General admission is $10, kids ages 4 –12 are $7 and tots 3 and under are free. Skate rental is $5. 6100 Topanga Blvd., Woodland Hills Phone: 818-854-4151
ICE at Santa Monica Open on Christmas! Just five blocks from the beach. Special “Tot Spot” for younger skaters. General admission is $12 and includes skate rental. 1324 5th St., Santa Monica Phone: 310-461-8333
LA Kings Holiday Ice at LA LIVE Open Christmas! Downtown at LA Kings Holiday Ice at Nokia Plaza General admission is $13 and includes skate rental, kids under 5 are $6. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown Los Angeles Phone: 213-763-5483
CHILL at the Queen Mary Open on Christmas! “The Ice Kingdom” which showcases mind-blowing ice sculptures standing 2.5 stories high, telling of “The Nutcracker” story. Ice tubing, the world’s largest snowman bouncy and world’s largest rocking horse are on site too. General admission is $29.95, children ages 4 – 11 are $14.95. Price includes ice skating, access to the ship and all other entertainment. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach Phone: 866-554-0013