Starting this Saturday they'll be plenty to do in Burbanks for the holidays are you know Christmas and Hannukah, but due to leagal reasons they are all holiday events.
"Downtown Burbank Partnership presents a month-long celebration filled with free seasonal events starting with the MAYORS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY in front of City Hall (275 E Olive Avenue) on Saturday, December 1 at 6:00 pm. As soon as the tree is lit and Santa has arrived, revelers will parade down San Fernando Boulevard under magical snowfall lights to SANTA'S DOWNTOWN WONDERLAND and the 36 foot walk-through Christmas tree. At the AMC Walkway, families will be regaled with free Santa photos and a special appearance by Disney XD star Kelli Berglund (stars as Bree on "Lab Rats"). The Radio Disney AM 1110 Road Crew will provide holiday-themed interactive entertainment, music and prizes as part of their Fa-la-la-lidays seasonal programming from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. "
Then through New Year’s Day, Downtown Burbank will be brimming with holiday merriment. Here’s a highlight:
VISIT WITH SANTA
Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia Boulevard
Santa Claus is at Burbank Town Center every day through December 24. For hours and more, please call (818) 566-8556
Monday, December 3
PET NIGHT WITH SANTA
Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia Boulevard
Bring your furry or feathered friend for a special photo with Santa in center court from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (repeats December 17)
Thursday, December 6
HOLLEY TROLLEY TOURS
Corner of AMC Walkway and San Fernando Boulevard
See the best of Burbank’s holiday decorations from an open-top, double-decker bus. Tours leave at 5:45 and 7:15 pm. Reservations required! Please call (818) 238-5180 (repeats December 13 and 20).
Friday, December 7
JINGLE BELLS JAMMIE FEST
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
731 N San Fernando Boulevard
Celebrate the season with a beloved holiday tale, ideal for children ages 4 to 8. Kids are invited to wear their pjs while listening to a reading of The Polar Express at 7:00 pm, followed by cookies, cocoa and a fun holiday craft. 818-558-1383.
Saturday, December 8
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Burbank Town Center -- level 3 food court
201 E Magnolia Boulevard
Enjoy music and games with Santa in the food court at Burbank Town Center from 8:30-10:00 am. Tickets are required and cost $10. For details, please call
(818) 566-8556. Presented by the City of Burbank and Burbank Town Center.
TWO MILK MINIMUM
Flappers Comedy Club
102 E Magnolia Boulevard
Take in the Two Milk Minimum Family Comedy Show featuring a rotation of outlandish, zany and outright amazing comedy magicians, jugglers, improv artists, puppeteers and novelty acts. Doors open at 4:00 for a 4:30 pm show. Free admission (a $10 value).
Saturday, December 8 (through Sunday, December 9)
EAT FOR FREE
IKEA Burbank
600 N San Fernando Boulevard
Dine in the restaurant and IKEA will deduct the price of the total restaurant purchase from any home furnishing purchase over $100. (Restaurant purchase must be consumed on the premises. Limit 1 restaurant receipt per store discount. Home furnishings purchase must be made the same day as the restaurant purchase. Not valid on IKEA Gift Card purchases. Home furnishing purchase must be $100 or more before tax.)
Saturday, December 8 (through December 15)
MENORAH LIGHTING AT THE MALL
Burbank Town Center -- level 3, Burlington Wing
201 E Magnolia Boulevard
Temple Beth Emet will celebrate Hanukkah nightly on the 3rd floor!
Even more to do
Sunday, December 9
METROLINK HOLIDAY TOY EXPRESS
Downtown Burbank Station
201 N Front Street
Join thousands of cheering families as they welcome the 450-ton Holiday Toy Express and enjoy free entertainment, hot chocolate and cookies from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Bring new, unwrapped toys and sporting equipment for the ABC 7 Spark of Love Toy Drive in cooperation with the Burbank Fire Department. Toys go to Burbank kids in need.
Thursday, December 13
BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
Holiday Inn Downtown Burbank
150 E Angeleno Avenue
Revel in an evening of old fashion fun with caroling by the Van Bloem Singers and introducing Harmony, directed by Sharon Mathu. Includes visits with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Saturday, December 15
OUTDOOR MENORAH LIGHTING
On the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard
Marvel at the 10 foot menorah and enjoy fresh hot latkes, music and a children's choir. Festivities begin at 8:00 pm.
Wednesday, December 19
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK HOLIDAY PARTY
Johnny Rockets
112 E Palm Avenue
Drop in for retro fun, paper hats and candy canes on your way to see the new Monsters Inc. 3D!
Wednesday, December 26 through Wednesday, January 2
KIDS EAT FREE
IKEA Burbank
600 N San Fernando Boulevard
Dine in the restaurant at IKEA and choose from any kids’ meal combos. (Kids under 12 only. Child must be present. Limit one per child, per visit. Value of $2.49. Not available for takeout.)
Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29
LIVE RADIO REMOTES
IKEA Burbank
600 N San Fernando Boulevard
Check out 97.1 AMP Radio at the IKEA store entrance from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 28, and Radio Disney at the same time and location on Saturday, December 29.
Monday, December 31
CHAMPAGNE COUNTDOWN
Barney's Beanery
250 N First Street
