Christmas Lights in Capilano Canyon
For some local families, crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge when the Christmas lights are illuminated is a yearly ritual. They were among some of the dozens of people who ventured out on the bridge over the pitch black canyon the night the Christmas Canyon lights were officially turned on. It’s a thrill to cross over the swaying planks, your hand clutching the steel cable as you sway across, 230 feet above the canyon floor, your heart beats quickening. But don’t be afraid. Hang on! You...
December 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Christmas-lights, family activity
Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens
The Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens is a holiday tradition in Southeast Texas. Perfect for a family outing or a romantic date night, this annual event is the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday lighting event; over one million lights displayed in a stretch measuring longer than one mile. There are “sound enhanced” animated light displays and live entertainment is provided every night. An outdoor ice skating rink, pictures with Santa, holiday-themed films at 3D and 4D theaters, and...
December 2nd, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: christmas, Christmas-lights, Holiday events
Businesses That Light Up The City
After you visit the houses around San Diego county, visit the various businesses that have decorated to their hearts content. The Del Mar Fairgrounds Holiday of Lights allow you to stay in your car as you drive around animated holiday lights. You can even pack up the pets for this one!
"Garden of Lights" San Diego Botanic Gardens
Anderson Farms/Victoria’s Gardens – 12150 Woodside Ave., Lakesive. Located behind Arby’s. 2.5 acres of lighted wonderland until...
December 17th, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, Christmas-lights, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, holiday lights
The Top 10 Spots to See Christmas Lights in Sydney
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially in the following Sydney neighbourhoods. If you’re looking for festive lights, you can’t do better than these spots around Sydney’s suburbs!
Churchill Street, Bardwell Park
There are more than 10 houses tizzied up, but the highlight is definitely number 4. This display has custom made decorations and more than 12, 500 lights! The residents get into the Christmas spirit every year by decorating not just their house, but those of three...
December 17th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best of week, christmas, Christmas-lights, featuredarticle
Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Lights
Enjoy the holiday season with your family by driving through the beautifully decorated and fun to see Christmas decorations in San Diego County.
Chula Vista – Whitney St./Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” Over 55 homes decorated until December 26 from 5-10pm.
Carmel Mountain Ranch – Fairway Village, west side of Stoney Gate Pl. 65+ homes decorated until January 1, 5:30-10:30pm. A neighborhood block party on December...
December 16th, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Christmas-lights, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, San Diego
Christmas Lights Show in Laguna Hills
One of my favorite childhood memories was driving around Lake Drive and looking at all of the houses decorated with Christmas lights. There were many spectacular displays, but none of them went all out like this house.
To see this musical light show in person, head down to 25473 Nellie Gail Road in the Nellie Gail subdivision in Laguna Hills (map) from now until December 31st from 6-10 p.m. According to the Nellie Gail Christmas Lights website, the real purpose of the lights is to raise money...
December 3rd, 2009 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Christmas-lights, Laguna Hills
Let There Be Lights in Arizona
Getting into the holiday mood can be somewhat difficult in a place where the sun always shines and the temperatures rarely fall below 50 degrees. What makes you realize that it is indeed the holiday season in Arizona are the many light festivals that take place from Tucson to Lake Havasu. Here’s a sample of a few that will spark your holiday spirit.
Holiday Nights 2009 at Tohono Chul Park in Tucson
Recognized as one of the ten great botanical gardens in the world, Tohono Chul Park is a 49-acre...
November 29th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Christmas-lights, Glendale, Phoenix, Sedona
Sydney Goes Green with Christmas Lights and Decorations
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with decorations and trees with twinkling lights popping up all over Sydney.
“City of Sydney takes great pride in decorating the streets and public spaces for the festive season,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore. “It’s a very special time of year and our sparkling trees, colourful flowers and bright lights help to create a magic atmosphere in the city.”
But the biggest display is yet to come, with the lighting of the 21-metre Christmas...
November 23rd, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: christmas, Christmas trees, Christmas-lights, eco-friendly
Fantasy in Lights a Christmas Tradition
With gas prices so low at the moment, you might consider driving south of town to the Fantasy of Lights at Callaway Gardens, just over an hour away. Famous for its azalea trails in the spring, the gardens light up for the holidays with 8 million lights. If you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, you can take the tram. It is open and this is a cold drive, so bundle up and bring a thermos of something warm. (You can purchase hot chocolate in the Christmas Village and under the Pavilion on...
December 1st, 2008 | Linda Erbele | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Callaway-Gardens, Christmas-lights, Light Shows, Must-See Sights, Top 20 Event
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