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JANUARY
Jennifer A. Burman
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wednesday | 1 New Year’s Day Winter Paradice. Take a glide session on a synthetic ice rink, slide down a 31-foot slide in the adult-sized playground exhibit, Pause|Play, make your own ice cream flavor in the café and immerse yourself in fun, interactive galleries. Through Jan. 26; visit website for hours and admission. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org Ice Skating at Viejas Casino & Resort. Celebrate the sights and sounds of the season at Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink! Daily until Jan. 5; Fri.-Sun., Jan. 1026, and Mon., Jan. 20. $15-$17 per 90-minute session. Viejas Outlet Center, 5005 Willows Rd., Alpine. www.viejas.com FREE Litera-SEA: Winter Reading Challenge. Read five books or read for five hours and receive cool prizes including a pass for free admission (plus a guest) to Maritime Museum of San Diego, as well as a free 6-inch sub (for teens and adults) or a free kid’s meal at Subway. Today until Jan. 31. To register, stop by any City of San Diego Library location or visit www.sandiego.gov/winterreading. FREE Winter Wonderland at The Grand. Carousel and ferris wheel rides, ice skating, character appearances and more. Until today, 3-8 pm. Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., San Diego. www .granddelmar.com/resort/winter-wonderland
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New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise. Welcome the New Year with Hornblower Cruises & Events as you indulge in a sumptuous brunch and the best views in town. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. For fees and reservations, visit website. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.hornblower.com/holiday/new-years The Sky Tonight: Mythological Tour of the Solar System. Many of the names of planets and moons of the solar system have their roots in the mythologies of several cultures. Come to this planetarium show and tour the solar system and its many myths. 7 & 8:15 pm. $17.95-$19.95. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Featuring the ice skating spectacular, Winter Wonderland on Ice, the Sesame Street Christmas Village and Cirque Christmas. Also, check out holiday favorites like Rudolph’s Christmastown, themed sea lion and dolphin shows and more. Through Jan. 5; visit website for hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr., San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com
Experience LEGO Star Wars Miniland Before It Heads Off to a Galaxy Far, Far Away! This well-loved model display bids farewell on Jan. 6, so bring the family to view scenes from each of the seven live-action Star Wars movies replicated in 1:20 scale using more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks. LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad. For hours and admission, visit www.legoland.com.
thursday | 2 Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station. Through Jan. 5, 10 am10 pm. $13-$15 includes skate rental and helmets. Net proceeds benefit the Thriving After Cancer program in the Rady Children’s Hospital’s Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. www.radychildrensicerink.org
Editor’s Picks FREE Winter Festival
Photo courtesy of City of Poway
Gear up for a cool time at this annual event where you can sled down a snow hill, build a snowman, go skating on a synthetic ice rink, roast marshmallows by the campfire and more. Jan. 10, 5-9 pm & Jan. 11, 3:30-8:30 pm. The special needs community is invited to enjoy this event on Jan. 11 from 2:30-3:30 pm (please check in upon arrival to receive an event wristband). Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr. www.poway.org
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