Toys For Tots Drive 2011 at Knott’s Berry Farm – Discounted/Free Admission

Knott’s Berry Farm will team up with the U.S.Marine Corp once again to hold a toys for tots toy drive for needy families throughout Southern California. This year you can purchase a $20 gift from one of several merchandise locations in Knott’s Marketplace and you receive FREE admission to Knott’s Merry Farm.

If you would like to bring your own new, unwrapped gift valued at $20 or more, you will be given a voucher to purchase a regular Knott’s Merry Farm admission for $20

Toys For Tots Drive will take place from December 3rd to December 18th. For additional information head here.

Holiday Shopping at the Brea Mall

: Brea Mall Decked out for the holidays!

Have you started on your holiday shopping yet? I was able to start last week when I headed to the Brea Mall for some early holiday shopping and there are some good deals going on. We plan on heading back this week for some additional shopping and of course we always do pictures with Santa at the mall.

: Santa at Brea Mall

The mall will have special holiday hours

11/28/2011 -12/2/2011 10:00am-9:00pm
Holiday Shopping
12/3/2011 -12/4/2011 10:00am-8:00pm
Holiday Shopping
12/5/2011 -12/8/2011 10:00am-9:00pm
Holiday Shopping
12/9/2011 -12/15/2011 9:00am-10:00pm

and here is Santa’s schedule.

29 Nov 11 (Tue)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM
30 Nov 11 (Wed)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM
01 Dec 11 (Thu)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM
02 Dec 11 (Fri)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
03 Dec 11 (Sat)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
04 Dec 11 (Sun)	11:00 AM	7:00 PM
05 Dec 11 (Mon)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
06 Dec 11 (Tue)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
07 Dec 11 (Wed)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
08 Dec 11 (Thu)	10:00 AM	8:30 PM
09 Dec 11 (Fri)	10:00 AM	9:00 PM
10 Dec 11 (Sat)	10:00 AM	9:00 PM
11 Dec 11 (Sun)	11:00 AM	7:00 PM
12 Dec 11 (Mon)	10:00 AM	9:00 PM
13 Dec 11 (Tue)	10:00 AM	9:00 PM
14 Dec 11 (Wed)	10:00 AM	9:00 PM
15 Dec 11 (Thu)	9:00 AM	9:00 PM
16 Dec 11 (Fri)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
17 Dec 11 (Sat)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
18 Dec 11 (Sun)	10:00 AM	8:00 PM
19 Dec 11 (Mon)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
20 Dec 11 (Tue)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
21 Dec 11 (Wed)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
22 Dec 11 (Thu)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
23 Dec 11 (Fri)	9:00 AM	9:30 PM
24 Dec 11 (Sat)	8:00 AM	6:00 PM

For additional info head here.

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Winter Festival at The Sawdust Festival

: Sawdust Winter Festival

If you are looking for something fun to do with the kiddos in the next few weeks, you want to check out the Winter Festival at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach. This arts and crafts extravaganza offers Free or low cost art projects for both kids and adults. There are also art demonstrations from local artists, live entertainment,petting zoo and more.

Make sure to take your cameras and have the kids meet Santa!

The Winter Festival at The Sawdust Festival takes place on weekends until December 11th from 10am to 6pm. Kids 5 and under are Free.

For additional info head here.