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Top 10 Must-See Sights On Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

Visiting the Grand Canyon is always a good idea as it is a trip that millions of people enjoy and come to from all around the world. Different people have different things and sights they love about their Grand Canyon trip. This place is one of the world's wonders, and it features mind-blowing landscapes and plenty of other attractions like caves, waterfalls, and rivers, all filled with the opportunity to embark on various activities such as hiking, rafting, camping, and more. But many still wonder how to make the best of their journey to the Grand Canyon. Fortunately, Advantage Grand Canyon has some suggestions regarding the sights you shouldn’t miss during your trip.

Places to Begin and End Your Grand Canyon Rafting Trip

The trips to the Grand Canyon don’t start and finish in the same place. There are plenty of variations with multiple locations to begin with. The location you start is usually where you will first meet the Colorado River.

The Lower Canyon trips start from the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim and the National Park, which requires a 7–mile hike to the river through the Bright Angel Campground Trail.

If you want to do this hike, you should arrive one day before your hike so that you can rest and start early the following morning. Depending on your selected trip type, the lower Canyon trips may end at Whitmore Wash at mile 188, Diamond Creek at mile 225, or Pearce Ferry at mile 280.

You can find transportation that will take you back to the starting city here. Contact Advantage Grand Canyon today to search for rafting trips from all the top 15 outfitters in one place and book your next Grand Canyon rafting trip!

1. Hiking on the Southern and Northern Rim

One way to experience the Grand Canyon is to take hiking trips. Hiking is closely related to the Grand Canyon culture and is a part of most tours. Grand Canyon National Park offers plenty of hiking trails with astonishing views and scenery on both the North and South rims. Visitors can also explore caves, waterfalls, and historic sites.

If you take a longer route, you will be rewarded with excellent panoramic views of the Canyon. The most popular hiking trails include the Hermit Trail, Bright Angel Trail, which leads to the Indian Garden Campground, South Kaibab Trail, and Koln Trail. Other popular North Rim trails include the Cape Royal Viewpoint, the Transept Trail, and the Toroweap Overlook.

To get the most out of your hiking tour, you will need to prepare in advance. Although the Grand Canyon is a lovely place to go hiking, it can have harsh weather conditions, especially in the summer. The temperatures can soar above 100 degrees, and you must stay hydrated and protected from the sun.

It is essential to apply lots of sun-protective lotions and drink a lot of water while wearing comfortable and breathable clothes that will reduce the effects of the heat. You would also want to rely on an experienced guide to lead the journey.

2. Riding the Grand Canyon Railway

One of the most interesting sights to witness and participate in is the Grand Canyon Railway, which allows for a quick tour across the Grand Canyon National Park. The trains run on a tight schedule once a day, and a trip can last from two to three hours, sometimes even longer.

The train routes usually run through the amazing scenery of the Grand Canyon, where you can watch wildlife. They also stop at historic sites where you can buy souvenirs. The train rides come in different services, and you can even enjoy a luxurious ride if you choose to go first class.

The trains have themed tips, like the most popular “Polar Express” that runs during Christmas. A train tour is especially suitable for families and people of all ages as it doesn’t involve rafting, hiking, or any type of physical activity.

As with all trips, you will have a great time if you come prepared. Booking a seat ahead of time is crucial, and checking all the amenities the train tips offer will help you book a lifetime trip.

3. The Kolb Studio

The Kolb Studio, now a museum, art gallery, and gift shop, has a significant historical meaning. The Kolb Brothers were among the first to photograph tourists who took the Bright Angel Trail and captured their trips through the Canyon. Visiting this studio is a great way to learn more about the adventurous nature of the earliest visitors.

4. Route 66 Off South Rim

Route 66, located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, is one of the jumping-off points of the Grand Canyon Railway. The town alongside this route offers visitors some exciting landmarks to see, such as the Museum Club, Miz Zips, and the Crown Railroad Café. It is also home to the vintage culture, where you can see vintage car shows.

5. The Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a 70-foot walkway above the Grand Canyon. It features a unique horseshoe-shaped design. Although not located in the National Park, it is still a great way to experience the Grand Canyon.

The Skywalk's four-inch-deep glass bottom allows visitors to view it from below their feet or over the side of the railing. It offers an incredible view that connects all stretches of the canyon.

6. Diamond Creek – Maybe The End

Diamond Creek is located on the River Mile 226 and is one of the most popular places where rafting enthusiasts finish their trip and exit the Canyon. Outfitters often help them drive to civilization; it is usually a good place to unwind and relax.

For rafting enthusiasts, the whitewater day trips start here, and this is the first place you can drive to the bottom of the Grand Canyon after Lee’s Ferry through the 26-mile dirt road across the Hualapai Tribal Lands.

7. Stone Canyon

Upstream from the Tapeats Creek and Thunder River hike trail, there’s a much less frequented hike to Stone Canyon. Hikers can find a moderate side hike here that is perfect for ambitious and beginner visitors.

Stone Canyon offers a full creek experience, including waterfalls, shallow pools, slides with green algae, and giant tadpoles. It is also an excellent place for birdwatching and spotting larger mammals. Since water pours through slot canyons and then continues to large areas and boulder gardens, this region flows through many types of topography.

The first falls can be reached quickly from here, where you can hand them out and relax. If you decide to continue up the trail, the hike will end at the upper falls, which offers a sight well worth the effort.

8. Havasu Canyon

The Colorado River end of this hike at Havasu Creek offers turquoise pools and majestic waterfalls. Any length of walk in this canyon is scenic and offers amazing views!

9. Nankoweap granaries

The Nankoweap granaries are 1,000 years old and stored produce farmed from the river. The granary is visible from the beach campsite, but you can also get a closer look by hiking a few hundred feet. It is a fantastic sight, providing astonishing views of the river flowing downstream.

10. Vasey's Paradise

Vasey’s paradise is one of the many highlights of the trip. It is a natural spring waterfall that slowly cascades out of the canyon wall. You can enjoy the sounds of the water flowing and crashing on the rocks while you relax and breathe in the fresh air!

How Long Are Grand Canyon River Trips?

The length of a trip depends on what type of activity you prefer and which company you choose. However, the shortest rafting trip can last from a day to three days, and the longest can last up to two weeks. Choosing a river trip can make it even longer if you want to participate in rafting activities.

You don’t have to choose a 16-day trip to enjoy the Grand Canyon. However, more days equals more sightseeing and more fun. You may find that the longer you are down there, the deeper you will feel a connection to the river and disconnection from the busy world.

Is It Better To Hike In Our Out Of The Grand Canyon National Park?

Whether to hike into or out of the Grand Canyon depends on various factors, including personal preferences, fitness level, experience, and time constraints. Both options offer unique experiences and challenges, so it's essential to consider what aligns best with your interests and abilities. Here's a comparison to help you decide:

Hiking into the Grand Canyon (Downhill):

Pros:

Easier on Joints: Hiking downhill is generally less strenuous on the knees and joints than hiking uphill.

Scenic Descents: Descending into the canyon provides stunning views of the vast landscape and geological formations as you journey deeper.

Easier Start: Many hikers find it psychologically easier to begin their journey with a downhill hike, as it feels like a gradual introduction to the canyon's terrain.

Cons:

Physical Challenge: While downhill hiking may seem easier initially, it can still be physically demanding, especially on the leg muscles. Proper pacing and footwear are crucial to prevent fatigue and injury.

Less Scenery on Return: Hiking downhill means you'll see less of the canyon's breathtaking views on the return trip, as much of the scenery will be behind you.

Hiking out of the Grand Canyon (Uphill):

Pros:

Sense of Accomplishment: Many hikers find the challenge of ascending out of the canyon incredibly rewarding, offering a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

Breathtaking Views: As you ascend, you'll have frequent opportunities to stop and admire the stunning vistas of the canyon unfolding before you.

More Varied Terrain: Hiking uphill exposes you to various terrain, including rocky switchbacks, shaded groves, and panoramic overlooks, adding to the diversity of your hiking experience.

Cons:

Increased Physical Demands: Uphill hiking requires more energy and endurance than descending, making it physically demanding, especially in the canyon's heat.

Slower Pace: Due to the increased effort required, hiking uphill typically takes longer than hiking downhill, so be prepared for a slower pace and more frequent breaks.

Potentially Intimidating Start: Some hikers find starting their journey with a steep ascent daunting, especially if they are unsure of their fitness level or hiking abilities.

Ultimately, hiking into and out of the Grand Canyon offers unforgettable experiences and adventure opportunities.

What About Rafting the Grand Canyon?

Rafting the Grand Canyon is a desired activity for many outdoor enthusiasts across the US. However, you must reserve a commercial trip in advance to go on a Grand Canyon rafting adventure. Book one today with us at Advantage Grand Canyon!

May and June are the most popular months to go rafting because the weather is not hot, the river is green, and the air is refreshing. The Colorado River shimmers with a bright green light during late spring because of the algae-tinted water, while the Little Colorado River shines in luminous turquoise in late spring.

Maximize the adventure and the meaning of your Grand Canyon trip

If you want to enjoy your trip to the Grand Canyon, remember to listen to your guides and take in their knowledge on history, conservation, and history. You will immerse yourself in the meaning of the ancient rocks and rivers and the majestic nature surrounding us.

You can also do much more out here, including choosing a helicopter ride, motorized rafting trips, or going to the Grand Canyon visitor center to get more information about the entire canyon. Additionally, you can choose south-rim mule rides or relax at a Grand Canyon lodge while enjoying the view and serenity.

Please make the most of the time to bring the sense of wonder you have experienced and bring some of it back into your everyday life. Contact Advantage Grand Canyon today to search for rafting trips from all the top 15 outfitters in one place and book your next Grand Canyon rafting trip!

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The 18:30 Polar Express is locked and loaded and ready for a trip to the North Pole Williams, AZ December 06, 2006

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via Barb's Place So before setting out on our Grand Canyon adventure, I of course checked the weather. Supposedly it was going to be highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Cold and rainy, with a small chance of snow on Friday, but we'd be back home by Friday, right? Right? (Wrong!) As You Know, Bob, the Grand Canyon Railway runs twice a day: one train leaves Williams at seven-thirty in the morning and returns at two-thirty in the afternoon, and the second one leaves at eight-thirty and returns at three-thirty. We were on the later train. Since the train trip takes about two hours, that meant that we'd be leaving Williams around six in the evening, and it would take about three hours or more to get back to Phoenix. After we told Kathy's mom about that, she decided that it would be better if we spent Thursday night in Williams instead, and drove back to Phoenix on Friday. That was fine with us. Unfortunately, the GC Railway Hotel, where we were to stay Monday night, was totally booked on Thursday. During the holidays, the railway does two Polar Express (TM) runs to the "North Pole" every evening, in addition to the two runs up to the Canyon and back in the daytime. So the hotel was completely packed with families running around in matching pajama sets, with kids chanting "I believe! I believe!" No worries, though – there are lots of hotels in Williams! Except Kathy's mom, for mysterious reasons, rejected all of them, because they did not explicitly advertise a free breakfast bar. Why she needed that when all she ever wants for breakfast is oatmeal and coffee, I do not know. We ended up making a reservation at a Days Inn in Bellemont, which is a flyspeck about twenty miles north of Flagstaff. MORE OF THIS ANON. When we got to Williams on Monday afternoon, it was reallyfuckingcold. No problem, right? We'd expected this! We'd brought coats and sweaters and boots. What we hadn't expected was Kathy's mom practically collapsing in the visitor's center. Turns out that she (elderly, ex-smoker, lived in sea-level Florida for the last thirty years) reacts REALLY BADLY to high altitudes. The slightest exertion sent her into palpitations. This more or less scotched our plans of walking around Williams and window shopping, so we got her to the hotel, and... it started snowing. Not raining, snowing. WELL THEN. About this time I started getting emails from places where I'd sent resumes, wanting to set up interviews. On the one hand, yay interviews! On the other, I really hadn't expected to get any responses this week. I had to reply and ask if we could please do it after I got back to Phoenix, and hope that didn't put them off doing it altogether, and then fret about them periodically. Everyone assured us that in a day or two, the MIL would acclimatize. In a day or two we'd be heading home, but whatever. In the meantime, we managed to borrow a wheelchair from the hotel to get her to the restaurant across the parking lot for dinner, because she literally couldn't walk ten feet without gasping for breath. MIL was deeply unhappy about this, as she is very active for a woman in her eighties. Maneuvering a wheelchair with an unwilling passenger across an unfamiliar ice-slick parking lot in a snowstorm is a fun adventure, lemme tell ya. The next morning it was still snowing. We got the MIL down to the train depot, and made the cardinal error of going to watch the Wild West gunfighter show. Wild West Hijinks (TM) which would be mildly amusing when the temperature is in the 70s are merely irritating when the temperature is in the 30s. I felt sorry for the performers, who not only had to stand in the slush, but roll around in it whenever they got shot. After standing in the sleet and slush for fifteen minutes (no one wanted to sit on the snow-covered metal bleachers) we (along with about half of the rest of the meager audience) left early to make sure we got on the train. Once we got MIL on the train, the ride was mostly fine. The scenery was beautiful. There were free snacks. The minute we got to the Canyon, we were bundled off the train and onto a tour bus. Unfortunately there wasn't much to see; the Canyon was entirely invisible, just a vast white snow-cloud void, and half the stops on the tour were canceled due to the snow. When we got back to our hotel, we ran into more mobility issues. We were staying in Maswik Lodge, the budget, i.e. one-step-up-from-the-campground lodge, which is a whole bunch of separate cabins. They had a wheelchair available, and the nice desk clerk asked if we'd like to change our cabin for a more accessible one. We said "Sure!" What the nice desk clerk failed to mention was that the more accessible cabin hadn't been cleaned yet, and it would take a full two and a half hours of us shivering in the freezing cold (I am not exaggerating – every time the lobby door opened, and it opened a lot, more snow blew in) lobby to get it cleaned. If we'd known that it would take that long, we would have said to hell with it and gone with the less accessible one. Finally we got to our cabin, turned on the heat, and thawed out a bit before having dinner at the Maswik food court. The following morning, we encountered the next challenge: getting the MIL anywhere outside the vicinity of the lodge was a nightmare. Since the wheelchair belonged to the Maswik, we couldn't take it with us if we wanted to visit any of the other lodges or points of interest. So that morning, Kathy and I went out by ourselves to look around and do some exploring. It was still snowing, the forest was a magical winter wonderland which I was too cold to properly appreciate, and I slipped and fell on the ice twice. It occurred to me later that I dodged a bullet, because in my current jobless state, I have no insurance, and had I really injured myself, I would have been really screwed. Luckily the only thing really hurt was my pride. We did get to see a few sights: El Tovar, Hopi House, the art gallery, etc. A lot of the tours and whatnot had been canceled due to the weather, but we still saw a few intrepid hikers. We wanted to eat at the steakhouse at Bright Angel Lodge on Christmas Eve, so we ended up walking the MIL out to the stop for the free shuttle in very careful installments. Unfortunately, we took the shuttle driver at his word when he told us we needed to transfer from the eastbound to the westbound shuttle to get where we were going. (It turned out that we could have just stayed on and gone all the way around.) This meant walking the MIL over a couple hundred yards of icy/snowy mud to yet another shuttle stop, and then, finally, getting her up the dozen or so stairs to the steakhouse parking lot. I was absolutely terrified that she'd fall and break a hip. Still, things were going pretty well until it came time to go back to our cabin. By now it was completely dark, the wind was blowing, the snow was pelting down, and it was well below freezing. We stood at the shuttle stop...and stood, and stood, and stood, with the wind cutting right through our coats and snow building up around us. It probably wasn't more than twenty minutes before the shuttle showed up, but it felt like hours, mainly because the MIL (who has zero patience even under optimal conditions) kept proclaiming that it was never going to come and she was going to die of the cold. Under the circumstances, we were not sure she wasn't right. Finally, the shuttle showed up, and we got her back to the cabin. At that point, Kathy and I realized that we had a further problem. We had reservations at El Tovar, the super-fancy lodge, for Christmas dinner. Since we were not staying at El Tovar, we hadn't been able to make the reservations until 30 days out (as opposed to the actual El Tovar guests, who were allowed to make reservations 90 days out.) This meant that by the time we could make ours, the only one available was at 8:45. The free shuttle only ran until 9:00. You see the dilemma. Not to mention that the steps up to El Tovar from the shuttle stop were like five times as high as the ones to Bright Angel, and the MIL had barely made it up those. Plus we really, really didn't want to go through another Freezing At The Shuttle Stop experience if we could help it. Luckily, at this point we had a "D'oh!" moment and noticed the taxi service in the brochure. They picked you up right at the door of your cabin, and took you right to the doors of the other lodges! Woohoo! We were saved! So through the Christmas miracle of Grand Canyon Taxi, we got the MIL over to El Tovar for dinner, and over to Hopi House to do some shopping the next morning before we left. And for a post-Christmas miracle, it stopped snowing on the 26th, so we were finally able to see the Canyon! Double woohoo! Thursday afternoon we took the train back to Williams, and Kathy and I parked the MIL in the depot gift shop while we went through the Exciting Adventure Mark II of finding our luggage (which was not where it was supposed to be) and digging the car out from beneath about six inches of snow. It had, of course, started snowing again on the train trip back, and the roads were all black ice. Now, I am a Phoenix native, and I don't have a lot of experience driving in snow. However, as you may recall, the MIL had rejected all the hotels in Williams proper. I cursed them faintly as I drove past, with their goddamn welcoming VACANCY signs. We ended up crawling twenty-odd miles down the iced-over I-40 at 35 mph, in the dark, in the snow, along with a bunch of other people (some mad speed demons doing 50 mph) who were no happier about it than I was. By the time we got to the Chosen Hotel, my shoulders had seized up completely, I'd been gripping the steering wheel so hard. "There, that wasn't so hard, was it?" the MIL chirped as we pulled into the hotel parking lot. I did not murder her then and there, which I think speaks to my growth as a person. I may have mentioned before that my MIL, though a lovely and generous woman in many respects, is... well, look under "entitled white lady" in the dictionary and her picture will be there, and there will be a note from her under the picture complaining that the photographer got her bad side and demanding to speak to the manager. And this hotel we pull into is not a rat-infested pit or anything, but it's not the sort of place she usually goes for. It is reasonably clean, and it has free wi-fi, and that is about all you can say for it, amenities-wise. There's not even any carpet in the rooms; it's all linoleum. It is exactly the sort of hotel you'd expect to find when you say "God, I can't drive another mile, this will have to do." Kathy and I are completely underwhelmed. We have seen the MIL rip into far, FAR nicer establishments than this for failing to meet her exa The MIL LOVES it. We throw up our hands and contemplate the mysteries of the universe. There is no restaurant, only a McDonalds across the street, so we warm up the leftovers from our El Tovar dinner in the microwave. Thank God for microwaves. The next morning, we get up. The free breakfast bar, which is the entire reason the MIL insisted on this hotel, turns out to be a dozen packets of instant oatmeal; a Froot Loop dispenser; a sad rack of Wonder Bread for toasting; a warming pan which apparently once held sausages, but is now quite empty; five mini-muffins; one raisin bagel; and a waffle machine with which one can, if one can fight one's way through the throng of desperate breakfast-hunters besieging it, make waffles. The MIL (you guessed it) loved it. I grabbed the raisin bagel. There was no butter, no cream cheese, only packets of grape jelly. Grape jelly, if you are wondering, doesn't go all that well with raisin bagels. You'd think it would, but you'd be wrong. I did manage to nab a couple of sausages when they were finally replenished. They turned out to be incredibly salty, ice cold, and somewhat suspiciously soy-product-flavored. I took them and a slice of Wonder Bread back to the room to microwave them, and made a sort of sad, weird sausage sandwich. Kathy and I then went out to scrape snow off the car – for the moment, it had stopped snowing, but a couple more inches had fallen after we parked for the night. During this process, the head of the driver's side windshield wiper snapped right off. I guess the unaccustomed cold weakened the plastic. Since it was supposed to start snowing again at any moment, I was less than thrilled with this development, but there was nothing for it; I had no idea whether or not there was a mechanic in Bellemont, and I didn't want to wander randomly around trying to find one. We packed everything up and got on the road. It did indeed start snowing again shortly thereafter. Thankfully it never snowed very hard. The snow eventually turned to rain as we came down off the Rim and into the Verde Valley, and it rained all the way into Phoenix and the rest of the day. But we got home safely, I avoided being cited for driving through a rainstorm without working wipers, we picked up Bo from the vet's, I bought a replacement wiper, and the MIL got on a plane back to Florida Saturday morning. So that was my first ever white Christmas. Despite everything, it was a good trip. The scenery was absolutely spectacular. I'll try and post some pictures later. And now, back to the normal stress of job hunting. The end. comments

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airmanisr · 7 years

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"Harriman-style" commuter cars by Kevin Madore Via Flickr: GCRX #29 hauls a string of Pullman-built, "Harriman-style" commuter cars on the northbound run through Coconino Canyon, just south of the Grand Canyon South Rim. The Grand Canyon Railway has 13 of these early 1920s-vintage cars, all of which served their entire careers on Southern Pacific's San Jose to San Francisco commuter run. Retired in 1984, these cars were in pretty sad shape when they came to the Grand Canyon Railway. Fortunately, they have all been nicely restored. Although they are not used on most of the line's daily tourist runs, these cars see their share of service during the line's annual Polar Express Operations during November and December of each year.

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sofunsd · 6 years

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耶誕節倒數計時囉! ! 孩子們準備學期收尾有的班上有辦趴踢有的忙著期末考；家家戶戶的聖誕裝飾早就掛好，也許您也早已經跑了好幾場聖誕點燈的活動了吧! 不過活動永遠辦不停永遠玩不夠，SOFUN小編們本周又再整理ㄧ些新活動，讓大家瘋聖誕不會顧此失彼、沒參加到的不用扼腕、下周再排入行程就好！這週末洛杉磯和橙縣還有哪些有趣好玩的活動即將舉行、或正在進行呢？一起跟著小編來看看吧！

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56th Hungtington Harbour Cruise of Lights (12/14-17, 20-23)(OC)

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橙縣杭亭頓攤連續兩個周末都將有聖誕燈船的遊河活動，這個被 Coastal Living Magazine票選為前十大聖誕燈船活動、也被AOL票選為 “10 Best Christmas Lights Destination in the U.S.,”的活動相當有歷史，至今已經舉辦56個年頭，活動期間每天都有四個班次(5:30 pm/ 6:30 pm/ 7: 30pm / 8: 30pm), 您將會在甲板上欣賞岸邊美麗的燈飾，而所有活動收益會回饋給橙縣公私立K-12的音樂教育課程裡，讓您在欣賞美景的同時也把您的愛分享給孩子們喔~

時間: Dec 14 to Dec 17, Dec 20 to Dec 23, 每天共有四班次

地點: 16889 Algonqum Street, Hungtington Beach

票價: 依航班長短而有不同，成人$19-$32, 2-12歲小孩$14-$25, 2歲以下免費

網站: http://www.cruiseoflights.org/

Dana Point 44th annual Boat Parade of Lights(12/7-8, 12/14-15)(OC)

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橙縣的Dana Point 碼頭將在12月的兩個週末舉辦第44屆聖誕燈節遊船活動，所有船隻都將爭奪最佳燈光、最佳動畫、最佳色彩和原創作品獎項。今年的主題是「A Western Wonderland」，現場也會有聖誕老公公給大家驚喜、唱聖誕歡樂頌的歌手、和耶誕節慶相關的手工藝活動和遊戲。活動時間為12/7～8和12/14～15兩個週末，慶典活動從4:30 pm舉辦到10:30 pm，遊船則從7:30 pm開始。. danapointharbor.com/boat-parade

時間: Fri & Sat Dec 14 & 15；4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

地點: Mariner’s Village/Alley and Dana Wharf, 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA

票價: 活動免費，但��要乘船遊覽的話大人門票$ 29 /兒童$ 19。

官網: danapointharbor.com 。

Irvine Park Railroad-Annual Christmas Train to Meet Santa Claus (Now～12/23)(OC)

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大家熟悉的 Irvine Park Railroad 也規劃了所有耶誕節的相關活動，而且幾乎天天都有，可以依據自己的行程排定參觀日期、不會有錯過這次就要等下ㄧ年的遺憾。除了可以和耶誕老公公拍照外，還有園區內的北極特快車、聖誕老人村、作小餅乾、月球跳跳屋、騎乘麋鹿四輪傳動車、Ice Fishing、嘉年華遊戲等，當然還有各式各樣的美食等著你，如果天還沒黑，Regional park內也可以騎小馬、騎腳踏船遊湖或或騎腳踏車遊園、還有迷你的動物園可參觀喔！

時間: Nov 30 Fri to Dec 23 Sat，周一～周五 4:00 pm-8:00 pm 假日10:00 am-8:00 pm

地址: 1 Irvine Park Road, Irvine Park Railroad

網址: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/

票價: 聖誕小火車$15, 活動票卷$5，每項活動須1-2張票不等。停車平日$3，假日$5, 5:00 以後入園免停車費。

18th Annual Live Nativity & International Celebration(12/16)(OC)

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在橙縣杭亭頓市的德國村Old World Village在這週日(12/16)將舉辦聖誕節的國際慶祝活動，會有來自各國的教堂歌手、舞者齊聚一堂，併會上演聖誕劇(Live Nativity Play)，讓民眾一起紀念耶穌誕生的神聖奇蹟，同時為在場民眾的國家、城市帶來祝福。活動免費入場。

時間: Dec 16 Sun, 5:30 pm

地點: Old World Village, 7561 Center Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA

網站: http://www.oldworld.ws/nativity.html

Knott’s Merry Farm (Now～Jan 6)(OC)

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橙縣的知名主題樂園Knott’s Berry Farm在這個冬天將變身成一個擁有數千個閃爍燈光和節慶裝飾的歡樂冬季場景喔。除了Snoopy和查理布朗領銜主演的聖誕秀外，在Calico Street上也會有許多live entertainment、聖誕節手工藝品展、還會有聖誕頌歌演唱、到晚上也會飄人造雪、燈光秀等等。聖誕節特有的美食甜點如牛奶和巧克力奶昔也不會缺席，將伴你渡過冷冷的夜！

時間: Not to Jan 6

地點: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park

票價: $45～$75

官網: knotts.com

SnowDays with Critters(12/15-16)(OC)

在橙縣的聖塔安那動物園在這周末的舉辦Snow Days with the Critters，顧名思義就是動物園的冬季趴踢囉，歡迎民眾來看動物們或得ㄧ些icy treats的反應、探索動物如何在冰天雪地裡生存、除了應有的節日音樂外也會有ㄧ區特別規劃給孩子們玩雪喔! Kona Ice也提供雪花冰給遊客購買，也有特製版本提供給動物們食用呢! 聖塔安那居民只要提供居住證明就可免費參加，他地居民則購買動物園門票即可，兩歲以下兒童免費。

時間: Dec 15 & Dec 16, 11:00 am-2:00 pm

地點: 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana, 92701

網站: https://www.santaanazoo.org/newseveg.htm

SkyPark at Santa’s Village (now～1/7)

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聖誕老人村空中花園是一個以北極為主題的戶外探險樂園，坐落在聖貝納迪諾國家森林的箭頭湖（Lake Arrowhead）附近，可以說是聖誕老人長年住的地方！這個佔地153英畝的空中花園裡，遊客可以在Northwoods騎自行車、溜冰、攀岩、滑zipline，小小朋友也有一個kid’s play area。節日期間，趕緊來看看聖誕老人的聖誕村的魔力，當公園變成為全家人玩的冬季仙境！

時間: Now to Jan 7

地點: 28950 Highway 18, Skyforest。

票價: 小孩$52、大人$62，3歲以下兒童和75歲以上長者免費。停車10美元

網站: skyparksantasvillage.com.

Train to Santa’s Workshop (Now～12/17)

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以舉辦「Day Out With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour」活動出名的Orange Empire Railway Museum在12月推出的《前進聖誕老人工作坊》專車也即將在這周末化下尾聲囉! 小朋友們坐上這班裝飾著耶誕鈴鐺、紅綠緞帶的車廂前往在聖誕老公公在北極的工作坊，車廂內會有精靈們帶領大家唱聖誕歌、講聖誕故事和玩些帶動唱，抵達後聖誕老人會跟大家問好、孩子們可以在工作坊的遊樂區內做點手工，還可以拜訪克勞斯太太，在克勞斯太太的廚房享用點心，玩玩模型火車、寫信給聖誕老人等等，是個非常適合溜小小孩的活動！

時間: 12/14～16, 發車時段請見官網

地點: 2201 S. “A” Street, Perris, CA 92570

網站: http://go.oerm.org/santa-workshop-2017/

票價: 2～11歲15元，12歲以上20美元

Movie of the week 週末電影推薦！

移動城市：致命引擎 Mortal Engines

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編自英國作家菲利普雷夫的同名小說。《移動城市：致命引擎》敘述大災難摧毀了人類文明，數千年後，人類終於適應並找到自己的生存之道。裝載巨輪的移動城市橫行地球，無情併吞彼此，弱肉強食。提姆（羅伯特席安飾）移動城倫敦的見習生，自從遇見危險的逃犯海絲特（赫拉希爾馬飾），他就一直為生存而戰。截然不同的兩個人，本來不會有任何交集，沒想到竟然結為盟友，共同改變人類的未來。

蜘蛛人：新宇宙 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

最新動畫《蜘蛛人：新宇宙》首見美式經典漫畫風格成功創造話題，觀眾最熟悉的「彼得帕克」亦變身成為青少年主角「邁爾斯摩拉斯」的導師角色，不僅如此，預告片尾大家最喜愛的「關史黛西」更驚喜現身，宣告全新電影將集結不同年齡、性別與特色的蜘蛛英雄，帶來不同以往的全新蜘蛛人宇宙！

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Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter(Now-Jan 6)(LA)

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好萊塢環球影城今年則是有一個全新的燈光投影，讓大家感受一下霍格沃茨城堡的聖誕魔法，如果家裡有小小哈利波特迷，可別忘了趁這大好機會好好採購喔～！魔法杖、巫師帽等配備一應俱全！另ㄧ部跟聖誕節相關的當然就是「Grinchmas」囉！ Grinch是著名的兒童文學作家 Dr.Seuss 作品「How the Grinch Stole Christmas！」書中的主角，長相奇特、脾氣暴躁的 Grinch因為討厭歡樂的聖誕節，企圖在聖誕節前夕偷走所有聖誕禮物並且大鬧Whoville鎮，最後被鎮上小女孩 Cindy Lou Who 的愛心所感動。在12/8～9 和12/14～30 環球影城也會準備「Grinchmas」鬼精靈的主題秀，選好日子可以讓Grinch和Harry Potter陪你度過難忘的聖誕假期！

時間: 即日起至2019年1月6日，每日開放時間不一。

地址為 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City。

單日卷$ 109～$ 124; $ 兩日卷 $ 139～$ 159；VIP體驗價為每人$349美元。

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Magic of Lights(now～12/31)(San Bernadino)

如果不喜歡在冷颼颼的天氣裡，穿著厚外套走在街頭看聖誕燈展或聖誕燈船外，現在您也可以考慮坐在車子內穿越聖誕燈飾隧道、一邊驚呼美麗的聖誕燈飾喔！在Fontana的Auto Club Speedway就設計有一個長1.5 mile、有400個聖誕燈飾在車道兩側的Magic of Lights ，全長大概需要20至30分鐘。

時間: 即日起至12/31，週日至週四下午5:30到9:00，週五、週六下午5:30 到10:00。

地點: Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana。

票價: 網路購票$40美元/車，現場購票$50/ 車。

官網: magicoflights.com , autoclubspeedway.com 。

Fa La Land (now～1/6)(LA)

許多聖誕節活動都有多年傳統、不過洛城這個Fa La Land可是今年才有的快閃主題式博物館喔！主辦單位相當大膽、把傳統的耶誕主題變成如同過去當紅的冰淇淋博物館和糖果博物館一般，讓參展的民眾忙著跟館內的聖誕老公公、超大拐杖糖打卡，在霓虹燈聖誕樹林中，滿滿的都是小精靈！也可以在北極村裡寫信給聖誕老公公，或是在充滿聖誕樹和燈飾的森林迷宮裡探索。在名為 Candyfornia 的粉紅主題房間還有一個波波池等著你來打卡拍照，最後當然還能跟大家最喜愛的聖誕老公公合照！有興趣的朋友請上官網購票。

時間: Now to Jan 6 Sun, 週一閉館，週二至週四11: 00 am-8:30 pm, 週五11: 00 am-9:30 pm, 週六 10: 00 am-9:30 pm, 週日 10: 00 am-8:30 pm

地點：ROW DTLA, 787 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021

網址: www.falaland.com

票價：$37｜3歲或以下免費入場

冬日鋸屑藝術節(11/17-12/16)(OC)

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival-Winter Fantasy

為期一個多月的冬季鋸屑藝術節已經接近尾聲囉，若您想要感受ㄧ下充滿藝術氛圍的掏寶快感，趕緊趁這周末去晃晃吧！！從1966年開始舉辦、至今超過半個世紀，已成為南加藝術愛好者們、收藏家、新銳藝術家的年度盛事，今年的冬日藝術節已經進入了第28個年頭，這ㄧ個多月會有175 位學有專功的藝術家們在這五個週末創作、展示他們的原創作品，藝術品形式從繪畫、首飾製作、陶瓷、服裝皮件、電熔玻璃、木雕、金雕、石雕到攝影等應有盡有，也開有各式各樣的免費藝術課程，快到耶誕節時還會有造雪活動、也有聖誕老公公造訪這個藝術小鎮、跟大朋友小朋友ㄧ起拍照喔！！

時間：November 17th, 18th, 23th, 24th & 25th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm.

地點：935 Laguna Canyon Rd，Laguna Beach, CA 92651

網站：https://sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/winter-fantasy/

票價: 成人 $8；6-12歲孩童 $ 4；65歲以上長者 $7；5歲以下孩童免費

ICE at Santa Monica (11/3– 1/21/19)(LA)

南加州最大露天溜冰場Ice at Santa Monica 於11月中上旬開幕囉！八千平方英呎的戶外溜冰場，讓充滿海灘、66號公路標、眾多購物商店的Santa Monica又多了一個甜蜜好去處！Santa Monica海灘社區每年都會在冬天舉辦冰上表演、社區慶祝活動和免費的滑冰晚會。一年一度的免費滑冰晚會還包括現場DJ、手工藝活動和小吃美食喔！開放時間到明年1月中，週末到凌晨才關門，住在聖地牙哥的朋友們記得北上出遊時，去Ice at Santa Monica享受冬季滑冰的樂趣和浪漫喔！

時間：11/3/18～1/21/19；週ㄧ至週四 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm；週五2:00 pm to Midnight；週六10:00 am to Midnight；週日10:00 am to 10:00 pm

地點：ICE at Santa Monica , 1324 Fifth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

網站：www.downtownsm.com/ice-at-santa-monica

門票：15 （含裝備）

King Tut in LA (3/24-Jan 2019)(LA)

埃及最有名的法老圖坦卡門（King Tut）來到南加州囉～！號稱在埃及境外最大的古墓文物展「圖坦卡門：黃金法老珍寶」（King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh)，在洛杉磯市中心的加州科學中心展出。此次展出超過150件工藝品，遠高於過去一般展覽50件的限制。主辦單位表示，展覽將展出Boy King所使用和擁有的東西，像是黃金首飾、雕刻，雕塑和古物。此次展出的文物大約40％是第一也是最後一次離開埃及喔！展出完畢將返回到埃及，未來在正在建設的大埃及博物館（Grand Egyptian Museum）做永久展示。所以說機會難得，趕快去買票喔～

時間：3/24/2018～2019/1

地點：California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

票價：$19.5~ $29.95

網址：californiasciencecenter.org or kingtutexh

Snow DAY LA 2018(11/9～12/30)(LA)

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洛杉磯的冬季冰雪樂園又來了！距市中心僅五分鐘路程就有超過10,000平方英呎的雪樂園，裡頭有冰雪覆蓋的聖誕樹、每小時上演的的互動燈光秀，裡頭還可以堆雪人、溜冰、騎乘雪橇、不同刺激程度的滑雪道、還有可愛的極地企鵝、參觀超大型的薑餅屋喔～活動期間的週五至週日開放，具體時間和票價請上官網查詢。記得去玩時要穿足防寒裝備呦～

時間: Nov 9 Fri to Dec 30 Sat, Every Fri to Sun, 18:00 to 22:30

地點: 1199 Scott Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

網站: snowdayla.com

票價: 成人 $12 – $59; 12歲及以下小孩 $8-15

L.A. Zoo Lights (～1/6)(LA)

洛杉磯動物園每到年底也��會搖身ㄧ變，成為ㄧ個充滿迷幻風情的仙境，裡頭的動物也像是被施了魔法ㄧ般特別不一樣！今年的洛杉磯動物園燈展現場有上千個LED燈裝視著夜空，閃閃發光的雪花、水舞燈光秀、散發五彩顏色的各種動物燈飾…..讓人看的目不暇給！當然，來動物園別忘了去探探主角動物們，特別是小麋鹿寶寶喔！在特定的日期聖誕老人也會來動物園看燈展喔～！

時間: now to Jan 6 Sun, 18:00 to 22:00，11/23～25不開放

地點: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

網站: lazoolights.org

票價: 10～19.95，兩歲以下兒童免費

Moonlight Forest Magical Lantern Art Festival

月光森林夢幻燈籠藝術節(10/26～1/6)

雖然離中國新年還有一段時間，不過您知道嗎？洛杉磯植物園（Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden）將從現在至明年一月展出「月光森林 (Moonlight Forest) 燈籠藝術節」喔！將中國燈籠藝術的美介紹給加州的朋友們。這次是洛杉磯植物園與中國四川的天煜藝術文化公司(Yianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.)合辦，將有超過 60 座逗趣的大熊貓、美麗的珍禽異獸、騰雲駕霧的祥龍、五色繽紛的孔雀、燦爛怒放的花朵等千變萬化、栩栩如生的手工燈籠，將植物園搖身一變成了一個難忘的藝術文化的體驗。而除了美麗的燈籠外，也還有中國傳統音樂、美食餐車、飲料吧台等，以及每晚由天煜藝術文化公司帶來的中國雜技和傳統舞蹈、還有四川川劇的招牌「變臉」表演喔！

時間: From Oct 26 Fri to Jan 6 Sun , every Wed to Sun, 5: 30 pm to 10:00 pm

地點: 301 North Baldwin Avenue,Arcadia, CA 91007

網站: www.arboretum.org/moonlight-forest

票價: 20-28

Disneyland Resort (11/9- Jan 6)(OC)

小朋友的夢幻國度迪士尼樂園在過完萬聖節後，馬上就變裝成一年最五彩繽紛的Holiday Mode啦！從這週末開始一直到年底會有五彩的聖誕燈展、聖誕奇異遊行、還有「Believe in Holiday Magic」的煙火表演秀。在園區內會看到跳躍的麋鹿、行進的玩具兵、跳舞的薑餅人餅乾…..整個城市就是歡樂到不行啊！另外在迪士尼加州冒險樂園也會有假期慶典，有來自世界各地的美食讓民眾品嘗呦～！

時間: 即日起到明年1月7日。

地點:1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim.CA 92802

票價: 97元起

官網: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/

Descanso Gardens Enchanted : Forest of Light (11/18-1/6/19) (LA)

洛杉磯北邊的德斯康索花園（Descanso Gardens）占地150英畝，是一個以山茶花出名的花園。這個花園除了每年三月舉行的櫻花祭廣為人知外，另ㄧ個有名的活動就是年底推出的迷幻夜光森林了！在活動期間的夜晚，整個日式庭園充滿著許多燈光藝術，有像Star wars光劍般的垂直光束區、也有像螢火蟲似的閃爍燈光、也有像浮萍似的夜燭飄在池塘中…..整個夜光森林步道大概1 mile左右，民眾多會花上ㄧ兩個小時在裡頭駐足賞景，在賞景過程也可以在花園內附設的餐廳購買熱可可、咖啡、啤酒和其他小點心品嚐。

時間: Nov 18 Sun to Jan 6 Sun；5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.；感恩節和耶誕假期開放時間請上官網查詢

地點: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA

網站: descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted

票價: $30，兩歲以下孩童免費

North Pole Express Train Ride(11/24-12/23)(LA)

耶誕節將至，如果您家也有孩子像《北極特快車》電影裡的小男孩樣懷疑世界上究竟有沒有聖誕老人這件事，那麼您可以考慮在這週六帶他們去洛杉磯北邊文圖拉縣（Ventura County）的菲爾莫爾（Fillmore）上搭乘施有魔法的《北極特快車》（The Polar Express Train Ride），整個列車頭和車廂都會裝滿彩帶燈串和溫馨佈置，當乘客拿票給站務員剪票上車後，可以聽到《北極特快車》的故事和耶誕音樂，車廂內的行李架和掛鉤上會掛著耶誕鈴鐺、紅綠緞帶和耶誕襪，搭配上昏黃的燈光相當有過節氣氛。車長接著會ㄧ節節車廂驗票、之後會有服務員提供熱巧克力和餅乾，最後耶誕老公公會上車跟大家同樂，也會送大家小禮物喔～！

時間: 11/30(Fri)-2(Sun)、12/7(Fri)-9(Sun)、12/13(Thu)～22 (Sat) daliy

發車班次: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm

地點: Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore, Ca

網站: http://www.fwry.com/holidaytrains.html

票價:$22-$32

週末去哪FUN？帶你漫遊Orange County & LA（12/14-16）耶誕節倒數計時囉! ! 孩子們準備學期收尾有的班上有辦趴踢有的忙著期末考；家家戶戶的聖誕裝飾早就掛好，也許您也早已經跑了好幾場聖誕點燈的活動了吧! 不過活動永遠辦不停永遠玩不夠，SOFUN小編們本周又再整理ㄧ些新活動，讓大家瘋聖誕不會顧此失彼、沒參加到的不用扼腕、下周再排入行程就好！這週末洛杉磯和橙縣還有哪些有趣好玩的活動即將舉行、或正在進行呢？一起跟著小編來看看吧！

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The Most Magical Christmas Train Rides in America

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Suzanne Rowan KelleherNov 27

The magic of Christmas will always exist for all who believe. Scores of holiday trains around the country embrace that message, offering rite-of-passage journeys that are complete with Christmas treats, music and, of course, meetings with Santa.

Grand Canyon Railway

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The most spectacular Christmas trains operate on historic railways that brim with charm, but few are as magnificent as the Grand Canyon Railway, which runs a 90-minute Polar Express train out of Williams, Arizona, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served by waiters in toques, just like in the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Let your kids wear their pajamas for their meeting with Santa. Don’t miss the best Christmas town in every state.

Dates: November 9, 2018, to January 5, 2019 Tickets: From $43/adult, $33/child

Branson Scenic Railway

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This Polar Express train travels from the historic Branson Depot to the “North Pole” and back, all in 90 minutes. The Branson Scenic Railway, in Branson Missouri, operates its Christmas train every weekend, Thursday to Sunday, in November and on nearly every day in the first three weeks of December. There’s an onboard reading of The Polar Express accompanied with hot cocoa and cookies. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa boards the train to give every child a small gift. Don’t miss the 20 best small towns for Christmas lights.

Dates: November 2 to December 23, 2018 Tickets: From $44/adult, $34/child

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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The Polar Express ride operated by the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad takes about an hour and 15 minutes. As the name suggests, it travels through part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the North Pole and back to the Bryson City, North Carolina depot. Onboard the train, families can enjoy a warm cookie and hot cocoa while listening to a reading of the beloved story. Santa presents each child with a silver bell, just like in the book. Children under age two ride for free. Need more holiday cheer? These are our Tickets: From $65/adult, $45/child

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Holiday Trains Bring Good Cheer to Grand Canyon National Park

The holiday season is in full swing and everyone is getting into the spirit, including the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. Arizona’s Grand Canyon Railway is feeling festive and is offering Polar Express train rides throughout the holidays for children and their families. Inspired by the Chris Van Allsburg book The Polar […]

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感恩節終於來了，已經準備好你的火雞大餐、還是準備好要出門血拼搶便宜了呢？小編週遭好友已經有不少家庭趁著難得的假期出遠門旅行啦，也有些家庭是選擇在家裡與親友一起團圓共度佳節。這週不遠的洛杉磯雖然已無山火的威脅，但暴風雨系統又對災民們帶來新一坡的土石流挑戰，當然也可能打亂了民眾黑五出門shopping的計畫，若想要趁連假去北邊的橙縣和洛杉磯小玩一下的朋友們，可以參考ㄧ下小編整理的熱門活動，不管是火雞跑、去好萊塢大遊行湊熱鬧、去科學館體驗一下薑餅屋的奧秘、去吃墨西哥粽子等，都會是很不錯的體驗喔～！

☀周末去哪 Fun？SOFUN 帶您漫遊OC & LA~

Science of Gingerbread (11/23-1/9)(OC)

家有小小孩的朋友們，應該對橙縣 Santa Ana 的 Discovery Cube 不陌生吧！！在年底的Holiday Season，Cube將舉辦ㄧ系列以薑餅為主題的活動，如用薑餅、糖果、牙籤、棉花糖作出來的糖果車，孩子們忍著不偷吃下作出來的糖果車還可以和其他高手進行糖果車大賽；還會融入熱能、數學、工程等概念帶孩子們一同烘培，小編記得在特定的日子裡聖誕老公公也會出現在Cube和大家拍照留念喔！另外，從現在起到12/2前也是薑餅屋製作大賽的收件期間，歡迎您家的寶貝製作獨具創意的薑餅屋參加比賽，優勝作品還會在Cube展示呢！！

時間: Nov 23 Fri to Jan 9 Sun, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

地點: 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

網站: https://oc.discoverycube.org/event/science-of-gingerbread/

Patchwork Art Show Fall 2018 (11/25)(OC)

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喜歡掏寶、想找獨一無二手工藝品的朋友們可別錯過這周日在橙縣的Santa Ana舉辦的Pathwork Show喔！Patchwork show已經有7年的歷史、是當地新興創作者、手工達人、創意料理工作者的重要交流活動之一，ㄧ年辦兩次，南加主要在Long Beach和橙縣的Santa Ana舉辦。當天將有超過150個手工藝品的攤位展示，如陶瓷品、手工皂、手工蠟燭、各式衣物配件、首飾、居家裝飾用品等應有盡有、這些手工藝創作者不僅只展示販售作品、也非常樂意與民眾交流切磋，當然啦！！少不了的還有小吃餐車、手工藝DIY區、創意料理區、現場樂團演奏等。下周就要到北加的Oakland去啦！趕快把握機會！

時間：Nov 25 Sun, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

地點：Downtown Santa Ana Historic District, Santa Ana, USA

網站：dearhandmadelife.com/patchwork-show

Turkey Trot(11/21-22)(OC)

感恩節當天最熱血的活動莫過於早晨的 Turkey Trot 火雞跑了，ㄧ種運動完可以迎接晚上大吃大喝和血拼戰鬥的概念XD～在橙縣的Dana Point 碼頭就將舉辦當地有41年歷史的感恩節火雞路跑活動，感恩節前一天(11/21)下午展覽會就會先行展出，在路線上有10K、5K和小孩(6-12Y)1 mile歡樂跑的選擇，而且在運動的同時也可以感受到節日的熱鬧氣氛喔！大家甚至可以穿上火雞服裝跑跑跑，現場也有服裝比賽呢～！

時間: Nov 22 Thur, 6:00 am-10 :15 am

地點: Dana Point Harbor (Golden Lantern & Dana Point Harbor Dr. Dana Point, CA 92629)

網站 : http://turkeytrot.com/

票價: $25-57

Tamale Festival (11/25)(OC)

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您也喜歡吃墨西哥的粽子(Tamale)嗎? 玉米麵糰鹹鹹粉粉的口感可是讓很多人吃一口就愛上這種墨西哥傳統美食，這個週日在橙縣的La Habra市就有ㄧ場別開生面的墨西哥粽子節喔！每年都會有萬名左右的墨西哥粽愛好者到場，現場除了各種口味的Tamale及墨西哥美食外，還有Tamale和salsa 烹飪比賽及試吃評比、live band和墨西哥傳統舞蹈的演出、墨西哥肉粽製作教學、點耶誕燈儀式和各種節日小攤位，還有孩童們的遊樂區等等。

時間: Nov 25 Sun, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

地點: Euclid St. between La Habra Blvd. and Lambert Rd.

網站: http://www.lahabratamalefestival.com/

票價: 5-7

L.A. Zoo Lights (～1/6)(LA)

洛杉磯動物園每到年底也都會搖身ㄧ變，成為ㄧ個充滿迷幻風情的仙境，裡頭的動物也像是被施了魔法ㄧ般特別不一樣！今年的洛杉磯動物園燈展現場有上千個LED燈裝視著夜空，閃閃發光的雪花、水舞燈光秀、散發五彩顏色的各種動物燈飾…..讓人看的目不暇給！當然，來動物園別忘了去探探主角動物們，特別是小麋鹿寶寶喔！在特定的日期聖誕老人也會來動物園看燈展喔～！

時間: now to Jan 6 Sun, 18:00 to 22:00，11/23～25不開放

地點: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

網站: lazoolights.org

票價: 10～19.95，兩歲以下兒童免費

Hollywood Christmas parade(11/25)(LA)

洛城的好萊塢聖誕大遊行就跟紐約的感恩節梅西百貨大遊行和新年的洛城玫瑰花車大遊行一樣，是全美數一數二的知名節慶遊行活動。今年已經來到第86屆的好萊塢聖誕大遊行，除了有花車、鼓隊樂儀隊、車隊、馬隊表演外，還有許多ㄧ線的知名影視、歌舞明星前來捧場，就像是超大型的星光大道一樣，非常熱鬧。遊行隊伍於下午五點由中國戲院出發，沿著好萊塢大道（Hollywood Blvd）前進，然後右轉藤街（Vine St），再右轉日落大道（Sunset Blvd），回到終點橙街（Orange Dr），遊行總指揮是曾獲得艾美獎獲獎記者、也是作家、製片人和企業家，主持人則是Nancy O’Dell。遊行週邊路段都將進行道路管制，民眾可搭乘地鐵及公車前往。

時間: Nov 25 Sun, 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm

地點:Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA

網站: thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

North Pole Express Train Ride(11/24-12/23)(LA)

時間: 11/24(Sat) & 11/25 (Sun)、11/30(Fri)-2(Sun)、12/7(Fri)-9(Sun)、12/13(Thu)～22 (Sat) daliy

發車班次: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm

地點: Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore, Ca

網站: http://www.fwry.com/holidaytrains.html

票價:$22-$32

Movie of the week 週末電影推薦！

羅賓漢崛起 Robin Hood

本片著重在他如何從一介草莽變為傳奇英雄、反抗暴政的過程，搭配犀利的射技，刺激又節奏明快的打鬥、爆破場景，讓《羅賓漢崛起》與以往的羅賓漢電影大為不同。本片講述年輕的羅賓漢（泰隆艾格頓飾）參加十字軍東征後回到家鄉，本以為能安穩度日，卻目睹在暴政統治下，社會充斥犯罪和酷吏，人民在政府暴行下叫苦連天。為了找回和平，羅賓漢聯手正義的夥伴，試圖對抗這群暴虐、腐敗的官吏和貴族，重建美麗家園。

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冬日鋸屑藝術節(11/17-12/16)(OC)

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival-Winter Fantasy

若您想要添購些在地藝術家的原創作品、或想要感受ㄧ下充滿藝術氛圍的掏寶快感，趁11月中到12月中北上去橙縣Laguna Beach的冬日鋸屑藝術節晃晃吧！！從1966年開始舉辦、至今超過半個世紀，已成為南加藝術愛好者們、收藏家、新銳藝術家的年度盛事，今年的冬日藝術節已經進入了第28個年頭，這ㄧ個多月會有175 位學有專功的藝術家們在這五個週末創作、展示他們的原創作品，藝術品形式從繪畫、首飾製作、陶瓷、服裝皮件、電熔玻璃、木雕、金雕、石雕到攝影等應有盡有，也開有各式各樣的免費藝術課程，快到耶誕節時還會有造雪活動、也有聖誕老公公造訪這個藝術小鎮、跟大朋友小朋友ㄧ起拍照喔！！

時間：November 17th, 18th, 23th, 24th & 25th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm.

地點：935 Laguna Canyon Rd，Laguna Beach, CA 92651

網站：https://sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/winter-fantasy/

票價: 成人 $8；6-12歲孩童 $ 4；65歲以上長者 $7；5歲以下孩童免費

ICE at Santa Monica (11/3– 1/21/19)(LA)

南加州最大露天溜冰場Ice at Santa Monica 於11月中上旬開幕囉！八千平方英呎的戶外溜冰場，讓充滿海灘、66號公路標、眾多購物商店的Santa Monica又多了一個甜蜜好去處！Santa Monica海灘社區��年都會在冬天舉辦冰上表演、社區慶祝活動和免費的滑冰晚會。一年一度的免費滑冰晚會還包括現場DJ、手工藝活動和小吃美食喔！開放時間到明年1月中，週末到凌晨才關門，住在聖地牙哥的朋友們記得北上出遊時，去Ice at Santa Monica享受冬季滑冰的樂趣和浪漫喔！

時間：11/3/18～1/21/19；週ㄧ至週四 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm；週五2:00 pm to Midnight；週六10:00 am to Midnight；週日10:00 am to 10:00 pm

地點：ICE at Santa Monica , 1324 Fifth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

網站：www.downtownsm.com/ice-at-santa-monica

門票：15 （含裝備）

King Tut in LA (3/24-Jan 2019)(LA)

時間：3/24/2018～2019/1

地點：California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

票價：$19.5~ $29.95

網址：californiasciencecenter.org or kingtutexh

Snow DAY LA 2018(11/9～12/30)(LA)

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時間: Nov 9 Fri to Dec 30 Sat, Every Fri to Sun, 18:00 to 22:30

地點: 1199 Scott Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

網站: snowdayla.com

票價: 成人 $12 – $59; 12歲及以下小孩 $8-15

Moonlight Forest Magical Lantern Art Festival

月光森林夢幻燈籠藝術節(10/26～1/6)

時間: From Oct 26 Fri to Jan 6 Sun , every Wed to Sun, 5: 30 pm to 10:00 pm

地點: 301 North Baldwin Avenue,Arcadia, CA 91007

網站: www.arboretum.org/moonlight-forest

票價: 20-28

Disneyland Resort (11/9- Jan 6)(OC)

時間: 即日起到明年1月7日。

地點:1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim.CA 92802

票價: 97元起

官網: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/

Descanso Gardens Enchanted : Forest of Light (11/18-1/6/19) (LA)

時間: Nov 18 Sun to Jan 6 Sun；5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.；感恩節和耶誕假期開放時間請上官網查詢

地點: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA

網站: descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted

票價: $30，兩歲以下孩童免費

週末去哪FUN？帶你漫遊 Orange County & LA（11/22～25）感恩節終於來了，已經準備好你的火雞大餐、還是準備好要出門血拼搶便宜了呢？小編週遭好友已經有不少家庭趁著難得的假期出遠門旅行啦，也有些家庭是選擇在家裡與親友一起團圓共度佳節。這週不遠的洛杉磯雖然已無山火的威脅，但暴風雨系統又對災民們帶來新一坡的土石流挑戰，當然也可能打亂了民眾黑五出門shopping的計畫，若想要趁連假去北邊的橙縣和洛杉磯小玩一下的朋友們，可以參考ㄧ下小編整理的熱門活動，不管是火雞跑、去好萊塢大遊行湊熱鬧、去科學館體驗一下薑餅屋的奧秘、去吃墨西哥粽子等，都會是很不錯的體驗喔～！

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相信大家已經被周圍濃濃的耶誕氣氛淹沒了吧！小編們已經不知道寫了幾則關於聖誕節的活動啦！而且這些活動都不是一次性的、通常會維持兩三個禮拜，讓大家瘋聖誕不會顧此失彼、沒參加到的不用扼腕、下周再排入行程就好！這週末洛杉磯和橙縣還有哪些有趣好玩的活動即將舉行、或正在進行呢？一起跟著小編來看看吧！

周末去哪 Fun？SOFUN 帶您漫遊OC & LA~

Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade(12/8-9, 12/15-16)(OC)

橙縣的Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade今年來到第43個年頭，今年主題為「超級英雄的節日」，有許多Super Heros會在聖誕燈船上跟民眾致意，現場也會有聖誕老公公給大家驚喜、唱聖誕歡樂頌的歌手、也會有耶誕節慶手工藝和遊戲。嘉年華會下午四點半開始，聖誕燈船遊行晚上七點半開始，從下午三點半到十點半會場也提供免費接駁電車服務。

時間: Fri & Sat Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16, , 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

地點: 4555 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point

票價: 活動免費，但若要乘船遊覽的話大人門票$ 29 /兒童$ 19。

官網: danapointharbor.com 。

Annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair (12/10)(OC)

聖誕佳節到了，動物們也想有個溫暖的家! 這週日爾灣動物保護中心將於上午10點至下午2點舉辦第11屆Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair ，30多個寵物救援組織以及動物收容所將帶來大約600隻無家可歸的狗狗、貓咪、小兔兔和小動物讓現場民眾收養。現場也會有數十個與寵物相關的供應商、美食餐車、低成本微芯片等。被認養的每隻動物都是經過獸醫完整評估、且已植入晶片。想要讓家裡多個新成員的朋友們記得前往喔!

時間: Dec 10 Sun, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

地點: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618

網站: http://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/home-holidays

Knott’s Merry Farm(Now- Jan 7)(OC)

時間: Now to Jan 7

地點: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park。

票價: $45-$75

網址: knotts.com.

Disneyland Resort(Now- Jan 7)(OC)

小朋友的夢幻國度迪士尼樂園在這一個多月內會有五彩的聖誕燈展、聖誕奇異遊行、還有「Believe in Holiday Magic」的煙火表演秀。在園區內擬會看到跳躍的麋鹿、行進的玩具兵、跳舞的薑餅人餅乾等。迪士尼加州冒險樂園也會有假期慶典，有來自世界各地的美食讓民眾品嘗。

時間: 即日起到明年1月7日。

地點:1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim.

票價: 97元起

官網: disneyland.disney.go.

“The Nutcracker” by Miami City Ballet(12/7-10)(LA)

睽違五年，洛杉磯音樂中心又把喬治·巴蘭欽（ George Balanchine）的著名芭蕾舞劇「胡桃鉗」帶回舞台，節目將由Colburn學校和Gabriella基金會的交響樂團和學生舞者、以及洛杉磯兒童合唱團一同演出，歡迎大家去現場看他們的精彩演出。

時間: 12月7日至10日，表演場次每日皆不同。

票價: 34-160不等。

地址: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles。

官網: musiccenter.org

Santa Con LA(12/9)(LA)

想要在聖誕佳節裡一嚐聖誕老人的滋味的話，可以參加一年一度的Santa Con活動，這是一個全世界性的活動，不止在美國境內，在日本、加拿大和其他歐洲國家都有這樣的Santa Con聖誕老公公大集合的活動，都會在12月內的不同日期舉辦。大家一邊唱著聖誕歌曲一邊跟著大眾交通工具移動，超引人注目超有節慶味！這個活動帶點快閃的溫馨和娛樂意味，因此主辦單位特別提醒，每個Santa都不能喝酒、也不能鬧事引來警衛或警察關切，而且特別要對孩子們表達親切的問候喔! 活動票價12/1前購票15美元，12/2-9購票為一人25美元。

時間: Dec 9 Sat, 確切時間尚未公告

地點: 尚未公告，需尚官網上掌握最新公布資訊和公告集合/移動地點

網站: https://www.santacon.info/

Hanukkah Festival: LA/LA(12/10)

如果您對傳統猶太節日光明節（Hanukkah）想要多了解的話，不妨參加 Skirball文化中心將舉辦的慶祝光明節活動，可以深入了解大洛杉磯地區拉丁美裔移民的傳統文化，活動當天會有音樂、舞蹈、藝術、展覽、手作活動區、講故事等等。

時間: Dec 10 Sat, 11: 00 am – 4:00 pm

地點: 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles。

票價: 成人12美元、老年人及12歲以上學生9美元、7-12歲孩童7美元。

網址: www.skirball.org 。

Holiday in the Park(now-12/31)(LA)

大家熟悉的六旗魔術山(Six Flags Magic Mountain)的Holiday in the park節慶活動已經進入第四年了，這個長達28天的慶典活動非常豐富，如用糖果條掛出的wow zone、特製的snow show、聖誕燈飾、冰雕等等，還有超高速又科技的聖誕老公公雪橇之旅，帶上特製的3D眼鏡坐在雲霄飛車的雪橇上，非常適合尋求刺激的你!

時間: 12/9-10, 12/16-12/24, 12/26-12/31,10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

地點: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia

票價 $59.99-$84.99

網站: sixflags.com

Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter(Now-Jan 7)(LA)

好萊塢環球影城今年則是有一個全新的燈光投影，讓大家感受一下霍格沃茨城堡的聖誕魔法，如果家裡有小小哈利波特迷，可別忘了趁這大好機會好好採購喔! 魔法杖、巫師帽等配備一應俱全!

時間: 即日起至2018年1月7日，每日開放時間不一。

地址: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City。

票價: 單日卷$ 99- $ 116; $ 兩日卷 $ 129- $ 159; VIP體驗起價為每人329美元。

官網: UniversalStudiosHollywood.com

Movie of the week 週末電影推薦！

對頭冤家Just Getting Started(12/8)

摩根費里曼（Morgan Freeman）與湯米李瓊斯（Tommy Lee Jones）兩大老戲精一起主演，能擦出什麼樣的火花。故事講述摩根費里曼飾演的一名棕櫚泉度假村的主管杜克戴佛，他的過去是一團謎，不過他現在相當懂得人生就是要盡情及時行樂！但是這樣歡樂的氣氛一直持續到湯米李瓊斯飾演的李歐出現就突然終止，杜克與李歐之間擦出了有趣的敵對火花，但就在兩人僵持不下時，卻又意外因為有人想要殺死杜克，而聯手起來找出這個兇手。

» 大災難家The Disaster Artist(12/8)

原本在2003年票房慘淡，是個大爛片，以午夜場播放後，卻意外的起死回生。重拍後再度上檔，預期有另一波高潮。劇情描述，滿腔表演熱忱卻遲遲無法頓悟開竅的葛瑞格，遇上長髮披肩、演技瘋癲的神祕湯米，志同道合的兩人一同前往好萊塢追求演藝事業，幾年下來卻苦無成績，葛瑞格偶爾跑跑龍套，湯米更是屢吃閉門羹。湯米憤而決定自編自導加自演，做自己的男主角，人生大作就此開拍，即使片廠簡陋、劇本荒謬、演技三流，電影這條路踏上了，他們跪著也要拍完！

ONgoing! OC /LA Fun不停

North Pole Express Train Ride (11/25-12/23) (LA)

時間: 11/25(Sat) & 11/26 (Sun) , 12/1(Fri)-3(Sun), 12/8(Fri)-10(Sun), 12/14(Thu)-23 (Sat) daliy

發車班次: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm

地點: Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore, Ca

網站: http://www.fwry-blog.com/north-pole-express.html

票價: $20-$30

Science of Gingerbread(11/24-12/31)(OC)

家有小小孩的朋友們，應該對橙縣 Santa Ana 的 Discovery Cube 不陌生吧！！在年底的Holiday Season，Cube將舉辦ㄧ系列以薑餅為主題的作中學活動，如用薑餅、糖果、牙籤、棉花糖作出來的糖果車，孩子們忍著不偷吃下作出來的糖果車還可以和其他高手進行糖果車大賽；週末上映的「A Matter of Taste」舞台秀、健康的餅乾裝飾活動、Build a House 學習站等等，另外在特定的日子裡聖誕老公公也會出現在Cube和大家拍照留念喔！從現在起到12/3前也是薑餅屋製作大賽的收件期間，歡迎您家的寶貝製作獨具創意的薑餅屋參加比賽，優勝作品還會在Cube展示給大家看喔～！

時間: Nov 24 Fri to Dec 31 Sun, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

地點: 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

網站: https://oc.discoverycube.org/event/science-of-gingerbread/

Happy Place (11/20-1/7) (LA)

HAPPY PLACE是洛杉磯市中心藝術區的 pop-up 博物館，是ㄧ群藝術家創造的特別空間，強調任何ㄧ個走進設計空間的人的多重感官會被啟動、絕對都會被快樂所包圍。博物館內有13個裝置藝術房間，有鮮黃色高跟鞋、繽紛的彩虹、像花海般懸掛的花卉、五彩鮮豔的蠟燭、無止盡的Emoji 符號等等，看到這些創意的裝置藝術絕對讓人玩心大發、有興趣的朋友們趕緊練練pose和照像技術，去這個Happy Place Pup-Up Museum 開心一下吧!

時間: Nov 20 Mon to Jan 7 Sun, 週三到週ㄧ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm (週二閉館)

地點: 1242 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

網站: www.happyplace.me

票價: ㄧ般 $28.50, VIP $199，4歲以下免費入場

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival-Winter Fantasy 冬日鋸屑藝術節(11/18-12/17)(OC)

若您想要添購些在地藝術家的原創作品、或想要感受ㄧ下充滿藝術氛圍的掏寶快感，趁11月中到12月中北上去橙縣Laguna Beach的冬日鋸屑藝術節晃晃吧！！從1966年開始舉辦、至今超過半個世紀，已成為南加藝術愛好者們、收藏家、新銳藝術家的年度盛事，今年的冬日藝術節已經進入了第27個年頭，這ㄧ個多月會有175 位學有專功的藝術家們在這五個週末創作、展示他們的原創作品，藝術品形式從繪畫、首飾製作、陶瓷、服裝皮件、電熔玻璃、木雕金雕石雕到攝影等應有盡有，也開有各式各樣的免費藝術課程，快到耶誕節時還會有造雪活動、也有聖誕老公公造訪這個藝術小鎮、跟大朋友小朋友ㄧ起拍照喔！！

時間：November 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th & 26th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm.

地點：935 Laguna Canyon Rd，Laguna Beach, CA 92651

網站：https://sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/winter-fantasy/

票價：成人 $8, 6-12歲孩童 $ 4, 65歲以上長者 $7, 5歲以下孩童免費

Snow! Day LA (11/17-12/16) (LA)

洛杉磯的冬季冰雪樂園又來了！距市中心僅五分鐘路程就有超過10,000平方英尺的雪樂園，裡頭有冰雪覆蓋的聖誕樹、每小時上演的的互動燈光秀，裡頭還可以堆雪人、溜冰、騎乘雪橇、不同刺激程度的滑雪道、還有可愛的極地企鵝、參觀超大型的薑餅屋喔～活動期間的週五至週日開放，具體時間和票價請上官網查詢。記得去玩時要穿足防寒裝備呦～

時間: Nov 17 Fri to Dec 16 Sat, Every Fri to Sun, 18:00 to 22:30

地點: 2002 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026

網站: snowdayla.com

票價: 成人 $12 – $45; 12歲及以下小孩 $8-15

Irvine Park Railroad-annual Christmas Train to Meet Santa Claus(12/1-23)(OC)

時間: Dec 1 Fri to Dec 23 Sat，周一到周五 4pm-8pm 假日10am-8pm

地址: 1 Irvine Park Road, Irvine Park Railroad

網址: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/

票價: 聖誕小火車$15, 活動票卷$5，每項活動須1-2張票不等。停車平日$3，假日$5, 5:00 以後入園免停車費。

Train to Santa’s Workshop(12/1-12/17)(OC)

以舉辦「Day Out With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour」活動出名的Orange Empire Railway Museum在12月也將推出《前進聖誕老人工作坊》的專車喔！小朋友們坐上這班裝飾著耶誕鈴鐺、紅綠緞帶的車廂前往在聖誕老公公在北極的工作坊，車廂內會有精靈們帶領大家唱聖誕歌、講聖誕故事和玩些帶動唱，抵達後聖誕老人會跟大家問好、孩子們可以在工作坊的遊樂區內做點手工，還可以拜訪克勞斯太太，在克勞斯太太的廚房享用點心，玩玩模型火車、寫信給聖誕老人等等，是個非常適合溜小小孩的活動喔！

時間: 12/1-3, 12/8-10, 12/15-17, 發車時段請見官網

地點: 2201 S. “A” Street, Perris, CA 92570

網站: http://go.oerm.org/santa-workshop-2017/

票價: 2-11歲15元，12歲以上20美元

Descanso Gardens Enchanted : Forest of Light (now-1/7) (LA)

洛杉磯北邊的德斯康索花園（Descanso Gardens）占地150英畝，是一個以山茶花出名的花園。這個花園除了每年三月舉行的櫻花祭廣為人知外，另ㄧ個有名的活動就是年底推出的迷幻夜光森林了! 在活動期間的夜晚，整個日式庭園充滿著許多燈光藝術，有像Star wars光劍般的垂直光束區、也有像螢火蟲似的閃爍燈光、也有像浮萍似的夜燭飄在池塘中…..整個夜光森林步道大概1 mile左右，民眾多會花上ㄧ兩個小時在裡頭駐足賞景，在賞景過程也可以在花園內附設的餐廳購買熱可可、咖啡、啤酒和其他小點心品嚐。

時間: Nov 19 Sun to Jan 7 Sun, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ，感恩節和耶誕假期開放時間請上官網查詢

地點: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA

網站: descansogardens.org/programs-events/enchanted

票價: 28，兩歲以下孩童免費

ICE at Santa Monica (11/8/17– 1/15/18)(LA)

南加州最大露天溜冰場Ice at Santa Monica 於11月中旬開幕囉！八千平方英呎的戶外溜冰場，讓充滿海灘、66號公路標、眾多購物商店的Santa Monica又多了一個甜蜜好去處！Santa Monica海灘社區每年都會在冬天舉辦冰上表演、社區慶祝活動和免費的滑冰晚會。一年一度的免費滑冰晚會還包括現場DJ、手工藝活動和小吃美食喔！開放時間到明年1月中，週末到凌晨才關門，住在聖地牙哥的朋友們記得北上出遊時，去Ice at Santa Monica享受冬季滑冰的樂趣和浪漫喔！

時間：11/8/17- 1/15/18, 週ㄧ至週四 2:00pm to 10:00pm，週五2:00pm to Midnight，週六10:00am to Midnight, 週日10:00am to 10:00pm

地點：ICE at Santa Monica , 1324 Fifth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

網站：www.downtownsm.com/ice-at-santa-monica

門票：$15 （含裝備）

Museum of Failure (12/1-2/5/18) (LA)

每個人都有腦筋不清楚、作出失敗決定的時候，但若這些不好、愚蠢的點子被紀錄下來，甚至向大眾展示呢? 這週五（12/1）在洛杉磯就有ㄧ個 A + D 博物館將向南加民眾呈現歷史上最糟糕的發明、以及ㄧ些沒可行性的點子。這個為期兩個多月的失敗特展在瑞典展出後一炮而紅、且深受民眾喜愛，因而開始在世界各地巡迴展示100多個災難作品，如高露潔公司推出的冷凍牛肉烤寬麵條、美國總統Donald Trump在1989年推出的桌遊「Trump: The Game」等等，另外還設計一個「告解牆」（failure confessional），鼓勵參觀的民眾匿名寫出他們自己的錯誤，然後貼在牆上，非常有趣喔～！

時間: Dec 1 Fri 17 to Feb 5 Mon，週二至週五 11am-5pm; 週末 noon-6pm，週ㄧ休館

地點: 900 E 4th St , Los Angeles ,90013 （A+D Museum, Architecture and Design Museum）

網站:http://failuremuseum.com/

票價: 15

週末去哪FUN？帶你漫遊Orange County & LA（12/8-10）相信大家已經被周圍濃濃的耶誕氣氛淹沒了吧！小編們已經不知道寫了幾則關於聖誕節的活動啦！而且這些活動都不是一次性的、通常會維持兩三個禮拜，讓大家瘋聖誕不會顧此失彼、沒參加到的不用扼腕、下周再排入行程就好！這週末洛杉磯和橙縣還有哪些有趣好玩的活動即將舉行、或正在進行呢？一起跟著小編來看看吧！

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