From snow tubing in Los Angeles to a Holiday Tea with American Girl, we share some of our favorite seasonal spots in SoCal! Plus customized drinkware and coolers, to DIY goo, check out all the options we shared with CBS San Diego.
ENCHANT-ING FAMILY HOLIDAY FUN
Enchant, the award-winning immersive holiday spectacular, is making its highly anticipated Los Angeles DEBUT this winter! It features the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, towering light sculptures, a real ice-skating trail, a snow slide, and millions of dazzling holiday lights.
The enchantment extends beyond the light displays with live entertainment, a bustling Christmas Village filled with artisan gifts, seasonal treats, and festive food and drinks. Families will delight in meeting Santa, sharing story time with Mrs. Claus, and capturing incredible holiday moments at photo-ready backdrops throughout the park.
From now through December 28 guests can step into a world of magic at Santa Anita Park. Book your tickets at EnchantChristmas.com.
DIY GOO DOUBLES GIFT AND ACTIVITY
Spark imagination and sensory exploration with Crayola’s Goo Sensory Station sets. These all-in-one kits let kids mix, decorate, and personalize slime that they make from scratch. The All in One Sensory Stations feature Galaxy or Unicorn-themed kits. Each comes with everything needed including powder, mix-ins, four containers and even a space to mix and create. Simply mix the powder with water and add fun mix em’s for texture and play. From glitter and beads to markers, our kids loved customizing their own slime. Don’t worry moms, they are designed for less mess and to maximize the fun.
Crayola Goo is made with a special formula that won’t stick on clothes or hands. It is also safe, non-toxic and whether you’re into unicorns, fantasy, space, or beyond, these sets will provide hours of creative fun. Priced at under $20, Crayola Goo makes a great gift this holiday season. Find Crayola Goo at Walmart in the toy aisle and Crayola aisles this holiday.
AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY & PLAY
American Girl tops the lists of most when it comes to matching, role play, and even outings together. Our girls absolutely love all the historical dolls, the Truly Me collection and of course the Girl of the Year! This year’s Girl of the Year is Raquel Reyes. From her beach chairs and barbecue to pickleball and of course counting the days down until Christmas matching your doll through pajamas and outfits including the Coastal Stripe Pajamas and matching for doll.
We also love the American Girl Doll store in Los Angeles because it has super fun experiences! From parties, to holiday tea time, salon services like manicures and hair styling to the 40th Anniversary events, it’s not only an immersive shopping experience, it’s a memory-making time as well.
Holiday Tea times run through the month, with specific dates in December also featuring Dolliday Styling, Santa Brunch and a slew of other festive happenings. Be sure to check out the events schedule to book your time. Additionally you add salon services, dining and even can plan a future party!
WINTER ADVENTURE
Time in the mountains or snow to holiday entertaining at home, Yeti has everything needed for a festive season. From tableware to personalized drinkware, coolers, custom collections and more. We love all the new options for kids sports, pro teams and even the monogram etching for water bottles.
From stocking stuffers and sports to personalized and even hosting gifts, Yeti has curated a gift guide with lots of great options including the Silo Jug. It comes in 40oz and Half Gallon versions. We love that it has RockSolid™ Strength, which is great for our athletes on the go, PermaFrost™ Insulation for those long tournament days, 100% leakproof when closed, over-engineered fence hook and dishwasher safe. We also love that Yeti has the option on all of their items to customize. This adds such a nice personalized touch. It can be a monogram, team logo, number or name. Some of our other favorite Yeti gifts include the Beverage Bucket. It can hold six cans or three wine bottles. For the host, the Rambler Wine Chiller paired with wine tumblers and their favorite bottle of wine is always a great option. The Insulated Bowl Set is a great option too. The three-bowl set that holds the cold and keeps the heat from backyards to basecamps.They also nest together for compact storage. Another great option is the Backpack cooler. You can throw all of your snacks and drinks and carry them to wherever your adventure may take you!
