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 Make this holiday season a special one for the whole family. Come to Downtown Santa Monica and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Downtown offers an array of shopping and dining, movie theatres and unique entertainment venues, including the world famous Third Street Promenade. And returning this year is our amazing ice skating rink – just a snowball’s throw from the Promenade! The excitement is going on now and continues through Monday, January 19, 2009.
Winterlit Holiday Events 2008
 ICE AT SANTA MONICA presented by Starbucks® Coffee
Open November 7, through January 19, 2009
1324 Fifth Street
Bring back childhood memories — or create new ones — as you slice through the ice in a festive atmosphere filled with holiday cheer and balmy ocean breezes. Located at 5th Street and Arizona Avenue, less than two blocks from the Third Street Promenade, the rink is open daily. The $10 admission includes skate rental. The rink is periodically cleared for short periods to groom the ice. If raining, the rink will remain open in light rain or drizzle conditions, closing only for heavy downpours.
Happy Holiday from Starbucks®! Bring your ICE at Santa Monica admission bracelet to a participating Los Angeles or Orange County Starbucks® and receive a complimentary tall hot beverage on us. Pass the Cheer!
Ice Rink Hours: Daily: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. CHARITY GIFT WRAP STATION
December 12-14, 19-23, 2008; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
1400 block of Third Street Promenade
Free shopping bags and free gift-wrapping available with a receipt from any downtown Santa Monica business.
WINTERLIT “BEST GIFT EVER” CHALLENGE FOR PAL
November 7, 2008 – December 20, 2008 What was the “Best Gift Ever” that you received? Donate that fond memory gift for one of the kids at the local Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL). Get that happy feeling and drop off an unwrapped gift for a lucky child (ages 6-17) this holiday season. Donations accepted at:
• Police Substation: 1433 Second Street
• PAL: 1400 Olympic Boulevard
DRUM CIRCLE
December 6-7, 2008; Noon – 2:30 p.m. FREE 1300 block of Third Street Promenade, center court
Children are welcome to participate in a drum circle and create exciting in-the-moment music! Learn about rhythm while connection and communication with other participants! MEET ME UNDER THE FIG TREE
December 7, 2008; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. FREE Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd.
Enjoy complimentary tasty treats and hot cocoa under the beautiful Moreton Bay Fig Tree. This annual community event features a silent auction benefiting the Chrysalis, music entertainment and a gingerbread city!
For more information call 310.576.7777 ext. 3235 or visit www.fairmont.com/santamonica TIDE POOL CRUISER
December 20-21, 2008; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. FREE
1200 block of Third Street Promenade
Experience the Travelin’ Tide Pool touch tank! Make a physical connection with some of the creatures from the sea, including live sea stars, hermit crabs, kelp, sea urchins and sea cucumbers displayed as an example of what constitutes a marine ecosystem. SNOW HILL
December 13-14, 2008; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. FREE
1400 block of Third Street Promenade
Come frolic in real snow and participate in games and contests! CAROLERS
December 19-21, 24, 2008; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. FREE
Carolers dressed in Dickens-style costumes with a repertoire of almost 80 songs will share their gift of music this holiday season. Enjoy the finest Christmas Carolers in the Los Angeles area as you shop in Downtown Santa Monica. MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY
December 21-28, 2008; Sundown FREE
1200 block of Third Street Promenade
Local synagogues will host our community Menorah Lighting Ceremony each of the eight nights of Chanukah.
 Room with a View
Need an extra room for the holidays? Walking distance from Main Street shops and the world famous Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier, the Holiday Inn - Santa Monica Beach is your answer for that extra space you might need for holiday guests ... or maybe you need a weekend getaway! 120 COLORADO AVENUE
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-0676
www.hisantamonicahotel.com |
