Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 1-20

Activities

January 21 (and every Saturday). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Make a free craft at Lakeshore Learning Store. This week is a boat. There is a store on Devonshire near Balboa and another in Pasadena. Check out their website for more information. www.lakeshorelearning.com

January 21. 9 a.m-11 a.m. - Toddler and Preschool Palooza FREE festival.

A morning of fun in West Hills with FREE activities including a bouncer house, face painting, crafts and painting, riding toys and tricycles, snacks and so much more! Free and open to the public. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School - 23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA - one block west of Platt of Haynes Street between Victory and Vanowen. For more info: http://www.sovls.org (Thanks to Macaroni Kid San Fernando Valley South for this kickback!)

January 21 (and every Saturday). 9:30 a.m.-10:05 a.m. and also from 11-11:45 a.m. – Free Kids Rhythm Club @ Remo. Come & enjoy group drumming with your family and friends every Saturday morning and the first Sunday of each month. A kid's drum circle appears to build self-confidence, self-esteem, expands the musical imagination and nurtures creative thinking. Parents and/or guardian must remain with children.The Remo Recreational Music Center - 7308 Coldwater Canyon, North Hollywood, CA 91605. http://remormc.com/

January 22. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Free event at the Fowler Museum at UCLA. Family Jam: Shake, Rattle, and Roll with African Rhythm.

Discover the melodic music of Zimbabwe, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. Then build your own drums and shakers and join in on a rhythmic jam session!

For more info: http://fowler.ucla.edu/events/family-jam-shake-rattle-and-roll-african-rhythm (Thanks to Macaroni Kid San Fernando Valley South for this kickback!)

January 24. 6-7:30 p.m. Free reading event including puppet shows, storytelling and pizza! Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library 16244 Nordhoff Street, North Hills, CA 91343.

January 26. Twice a year, Target does a huge toy clearance, up to 75% off! I went to the last sale and got lots of cool things for my birthday box and for Christmas for the boys. I believe this will probably be the day they go to 75% off.

Weekend Deals

There’s a good deal on bowling available today (January 21). Pay $7 for $16 of Bowling & Shoe Rentals at Pickwick Bowl in Burbank. Buy deal today and it’s good until April 15. Here’s the link:

http://www.spreebird.com/deal/burbank-bowling-shoe-rental-pickwick-bowl

There is also a deal for ice skating! Pickwick Ice in Burbank is offering a deal: for $16 you get skate rentals + admission for 4 worth $40. Buy today (January 21) and use before May 26.

http://www.kgbdeals.com/los-angeles/deals/73549/60-discount-on-skate-rentals-and-admission-for-4-at-pickwick-ice?utm_source=ym&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailydeal&utm_term=73549&utm_content=los-angeles&kigdb=ffc75264-eea2-11df-b2f1-0024e8696030

$ Money Saving Tip $

I recently found out how to make your own foaming soap! I love foaming soap but it’s usually expensive. Here’s how to make your own! (You’ll need to buy foaming soap once, and then use the container once it’s empty).

• Fill an empty foaming soap bottle with approx. 1/2 inch of liquid hand soap (clear soaps work the best).
• Slowly fill the rest of the bottle with warm tap water.
• Put lid back on, and gently tip upside down & side to side to mix. Don’t shake, as it will get too sudsy.
• You can also do this with your dish soap! I used Dawn to refill my Dawn Direct Foam bottle and it worked great!

Ongoing Events

January 2-31. Knott’s Berry Farm and the Orange County Food Bank are partnering once again to help local families facing hunger with our tenth annual Canned Food Drive. From January 2-31, 2012, guests that donate two or more cans of food will receive regular admission for only $27.99! This is a great deal for guests, and the donated food is fulfilling a significant need in our area.

Upcoming Events

January 28. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project. I would recommend getting there early.

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 1-6

Activities

January 7. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Every first Saturday of the month). Home Depot's Free Kids Workshop. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

January 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free day at the Autry Museum (across from the L.A. Zoo). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323)667-2000.

Ongoing Events

Rite Aid had many toys 50% off when I was there this week. This included Lego racers, which were $3.50 instead of $7.

January 2-31. Knott’s Berry Farm and the Orange County Food Bank are partnering once again to help local families facing hunger with our tenth annual Canned Food Drive. From January 2-31, 2012, guests that donate two or more cans of food will receive regular admission for only $27.99! This is a great deal for guests, and the donated food is fulfilling a significant need in our area.

Upcoming Events

January 14. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project. I would recommend getting there early.

January 16. 12-8 p.m. Free admission to LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Join us for a free day at the museum (all day) and enjoy live performances on the museum’s plaza at 12:30 pm and 2:45 pm. Bilingual tours, programs, and other activities occur throughout the day. To ensure a safe and pleasant visitor experience tickets to the Boone Children's Gallery on Target Free Holiday Monday will be timed and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your free timed ticket in the Boone Children's Gallery on the day of the event. Timed tickets allow for a thirty minute visit.

Kristin’s Kickbacks 12-30

Activities

January 1. 9 a.m. Get tickets for February free day at the Huntington Gardens. Call 800-838-3006 or get tickets online at http://www.huntington.org/default.aspx.

January 1. 11a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission to the Autry Museum! (across from the L.A. Zoo). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323)667-2000.

January 3. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO^® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. This month make a lego flower. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.

January 3. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening at Kidspace Museum. This museum in Pasadena is a lot of fun for children and normally $10 a person, so this is a great deal! (It offers free admission the first Tuesday of the month from 4-8 p.m.) 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org.

January 4. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Open House at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Choose from these $1 Caramel Lattes: Caramel Latte (hot or iced) or Caramel Cream Tea Latte.

Upcoming Events

January 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free day at the Autry Museum (across from the L.A. Zoo). 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323)667-2000.

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 12-9

Activities

December 3-18. Knott's Merry Farm and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will once again be teaming up to provide hundreds of toys for needy families throughout the southland December 3-18. With a purchase of a $20 gift from one of several merchandise locations in Knott's Marketplace, guests will receive FREE admission to Knott's Merry Farm. Those wishing to bring their own new, unwrapped gift valued at $20 or more, will be given a voucher to purchase a regular Knott's Merry Farm admission for only $20.

December 11. 4-6 p.m. Metrolink Holiday Toy Express 15th Anniversary. Join thousands for this sensational holiday event, as a 450-ton train covered with glittering ornaments and ablaze with 50,000 twinkling lights rolls into the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station at 201 N Front Street. Meet Santa and enjoy free entertainment with Frosty’s Jazz Society, stilt walkers, spinning plate workshops, the Marimba Trio, on-air media talent from abc 7 and 94.7 The Wave, and hot chocolate and cookies on the platform from 4 to 6pm. Make sure to bring new, unwrapped toys and sporting equipment for the ABC 7 Spark of Love Toy Drive in cooperation with the Burbank Fire Department. All toys collected will go to Burbank kids in need. For more information, please call 238.5180 (Thanks to Mercy for this Kickback!)

December 12. Free movie screening. 6:30 p.m. Experience the hilarity of the holiday classic Elf! This family comedy about an elf of ungainly size who is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity stars Will Ferrell, Edward Asner and Bob Newhart. The film will be shown on a giant screen in the parking lot behind Burbank City Hall (at 3rd Street and Orange Grove). Refreshments will be available for purchase. The screening is free, but you are encouraged to dress warmly and bring your own deck chairs! For further information please call 818.238.5180.

December 14. 7p.m. Christmas musical at The Church On the Way presented by the Children’s Music Department. This year’s presentation, called “His Christmas Presence” features The Lamb’s Choir, Kidz Choir, Youth Ensemble, Hip-Hop Dancers, and more! And this year, our kids are asking everyone to share God's love with the homeless children at The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission buy bringing an unwrapped toy or gift.

December 16. 6:30-8:30pm Music Center Holiday Sing-Along *FREE* MUSIC CENTER PLAZA • 135 N. GRAND AVE. [directions]
GO METRO: 2 blocks from Civic Center Station (1st St.) Celebrate the sounds of the season with a FREE, family-friendly evening of singing together among the twinkling lights of the plaza. Bundle up, bring your friends and family, and sing along with live musical accompaniment. Lyric sheets are provided. Tickets: Admission is FREE, but tickets are required and donations are welcome. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes prior to the event, while supplies last. See site for more details. MORE INFO: www.musiccenter.org

December 17-21. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Back to Bethlehem is a FREE community event held at The Church at Rocky Peak in Chatsworth, CA. Travel back in time and interact with villagers in our outdoor re-creation of the town of Bethlehem. Participate with town merchants and craftsmen. Avoid the Roman centurions and tax collectors! See for yourself an overworked innkeeper, excited shepherds, three mysterious travelers, angelic visitors and a young couple with a newborn baby. Back to Bethlehem is a Christmas event for the whole family! Closed in the event of heavy rain or heavy winds at the time of the event. 22601 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Ongoing Activities

NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 16, 2011. 14th Annual Downtown on Ice at PERSHING SQUARE • 532 S. OLIVE ST. [directions]
GO METRO: 1 block from Pershing Square Station (5th St.)Tickets: $2 skate rental / $6 per hour
Regular Hours: Mon-Thurs, 12-10pm & Fri-Sun, 10am-10pm
Extended Holiday Hours (12/9-1/2): Daily, 10am-10pm

MORE INFO: (213) 847-4970 / www.laparks.org

Current Deals

Spend $50 at a Target store and get a $10 gift card now through Dec. 10. Only catch is you have to get the coupon through Target’s Facebook page. (Thanks to Bargain Babe for this deal!)

Subway is offering $2 6 inch subs during December. This price is good for the cold cut combo or meatball sandwiches. (Thanks to Gina for telling me about this deal!)

I recently received an email from the L.A. Zoo with a discount code for any friends interested in joining! This membership offer ends December 31, 2011. Use promo code: 11111FFW

Upcoming Events

DECEMBER 24. 3:00-6:00pm (2:30pm - DOORS OPEN) LA County Holiday Celebration *FREE* DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION • 135 N. GRAND AVE. [directions]
GO METRO: 2 blocks from Civic Center Station (1st St.)For 52 years, this 3-hour-long extravaganza has honored the spirit of LA's many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song, and dance. Community and professional choirs, music ensembles, folk and traditional artists, and dance companies perform while the program is broadcast live throughout Southern and Central California on KCET. Attendance and parking are free. No reservations or tickets are necessary, but seating is first come, first served.

MORE INFO: www.lacountyarts.org

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 12-2

If you have an activity you want me to include on my list, please try to email me a week ahead at chrisrosenquist@aol.com.

Activities

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 3. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Every first Saturday of the month). Home Depot's Free Kids Workshop. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

December 3. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project. I would recommend getting there early.

December 3. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., World City at Keck Amphitheatre, Disney Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Travel to Eastern Europe through the music of all-female vocal ensemble Kitka and the puppet magic of the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre. Free tickets will bedistributed starting at 10 a.m. for the 11 a.m. show, and at 11 a.m. for the 12:30 p.m. show. Free. www.musiccenter.org/worldcity.

December 3. 3:30 p.m. Family Drawing Hour: Put Your Best Face Forward at the Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A. After looking at portraits in the galleries, families can try their hands at doing an expressive portrait. Space limited; sign-up starts at 3 p.m. at the Information Desk. Ages 7 and older. Free admission; $15 parking. 310-440-7300.

December 6. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. L.A. Kids free sports and crafts program sign up at Winnetka Park. I’m going early to sign my boys up for classes. Here’s a link if you’d like to read more about the program or find a participating park near you: http://www.laparks.org/lakids/class.htm

December 6. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO^® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. This month make a lego flower. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.

December 6. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening at Kidspace Museum. This museum in Pasadena is a lot of fun for children and normally $10 a person, so this is a great deal! (It offers free admission the first Tuesday of the month from 4-8 p.m.) 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org.

Ongoing Activities

NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 16, 2011. 14th Annual Downtown on Ice at PERSHING SQUARE • 532 S. OLIVE ST. [directions]
GO METRO: 1 block from Pershing Square Station (5th St.)Tickets: $2 skate rental / $6 per hour
Regular Hours: Mon-Thurs, 12-10pm & Fri-Sun, 10am-10pm
Extended Holiday Hours (12/9-1/2): Daily, 10am-10pm

MORE INFO: (213) 847-4970 / www.laparks.org

Current Deals

Spend $50 at a Target store and get a $10 gift card now through Dec. 3. Only catch is you have to get the coupon through Target’s Facebook page. (Thanks to Bargain Babe for this deal!)

Subway is offering $2 6 inch subs during December. This price is good for the cold cut combo or meatball sandwiches. (Thanks to Gina for telling me about this deal!)

I recently received an email from the L.A. Zoo with a discount code for any friends interested in joining! This membership offer ends December 31, 2011. Use promo code: 11111FFW

Upcoming Events

December 14. 7p.m. Christmas musical at The Church On the Way presented by the Children’s Music Department. This year’s presentation, called “His Christmas Presence” features The Lamb’s Choir, Kidz Choir, Youth Ensemble, Hip-Hop Dancers, and more! And this year, our kids are asking everyone to share God's love with the homeless children at The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission buy bringing an unwrapped toy or gift.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

DECEMBER 16. 6:30-8:30pm Music Center Holiday Sing-Along *FREE* MUSIC CENTER PLAZA • 135 N. GRAND AVE. [directions]
GO METRO: 2 blocks from Civic Center Station (1st St.)

Celebrate the sounds of the season with a FREE, family-friendly evening of singing together among the twinkling lights of the plaza. Bundle up, bring your friends and family, and sing along with live musical accompaniment. Lyric sheets are provided. Tickets: Admission is FREE, but tickets are required and donations are welcome. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes prior to the event, while supplies last. See site for more details. MORE INFO: www.musiccenter.org

December 17-21. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Back to Bethlehem is a FREE community event held at The Church at Rocky Peak in Chatsworth, CA. Travel back in time and interact with villagers in our outdoor re-creation of the town of Bethlehem. Participate with town merchants and craftsmen. Avoid the Roman centurions and tax collectors! See for yourself an overworked innkeeper, excited shepherds, three mysterious travelers, angelic visitors and a young couple with a newborn baby. Back to Bethlehem is a Christmas event for the whole family! Closed in the event of heavy rain or heavy winds at the time of the event. 22601 Santa Susana Pass Rd, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

DECEMBER 24. 3:00-6:00pm (2:30pm - DOORS OPEN) LA County Holiday Celebration *FREE* DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION • 135 N. GRAND AVE. [directions]
GO METRO: 2 blocks from Civic Center Station (1st St.)For 52 years, this 3-hour-long extravaganza has honored the spirit of LA's many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song, and dance. Community and professional choirs, music ensembles, folk and traditional artists, and dance companies perform while the program is broadcast live throughout Southern and Central California on KCET. Attendance and parking are free. No reservations or tickets are necessary, but seating is first come, first served.

MORE INFO: www.lacountyarts.org

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 11-25

Activities

November 27. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. (Los Angles County Museum of Art). These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. If you don’t make it there, you can also listen online for free at: http://www.lacma.org/programs/SundaysLive.aspx#audio

November 29. 6 p.m. Free Christmas Tree Lighting at The Commons in Calabasas. Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Show, Santa Meet and Greet, Children’s Crafts.4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, CA 91302 (Thanks to Macaroni Kid for this kickback!) http://www.shopcommons.com

December 1. 9 a.m. Get tickets for January free day at the Huntington Gardens. Call 800-838-3006 or get tickets online at http://www.huntington.org/default.aspx.

December 1. 6 p.m. Visit Myrtle Avenue for the annual Monrovia Tree Lighting and holiday parade, “Santa, Snowmen and Song.” Monrovia Library Park. 321 South Mrytle Avenue (Fountain Area). http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/component/content/article/65-departments-community-services-recreation-/180-special-events. (Thanks to Townloop.com for this kickback!)

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

Current Deals

I recently received an email from the L.A. Zoo with a discount code for any friends interested in joining! This membership offer ends December 31, 2011. Use promo code: 11111FFW

There is a great deal on Groupon this weekend! Get a $20 voucher for Old Navy, for only $10! The voucher is good until December 24, 2001. Here’s the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gx-nat-old-navy-social

Picaboo has a sale going on right now! I love Picaboo! You download their software onto your computer, and then it’s so easy to make your project! All of your pictures are right there—no need to upload to their website. Save up to 40% on all Classic book styles, cards, calendars and collage posters. Use code: CRANBERRY. Ends 11/30.

Upcoming Events

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 3. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Every first Saturday of the month). Home Depot's Free Kids Workshop. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

December 6. 5 p.m. FREE LEGO^® mini model build at the Glendale Galleria LEGO store, the first Tuesday of each month. One free per child. This month make a lego flower. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. 2148 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, 91210. (818) 549-0733.

December 6. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Free evening at Kidspace Museum. This museum in Pasadena is a lot of fun for children and normally $10 a person, so this is a great deal! (It offers free admission the first Tuesday of the month from 4-8 p.m.) 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Kristin's Kickbacks List Week of 11-18

Activities

November 17-20. 2pm – 5pm. Buy one get on free on Starbucks Holiday Drinks. Participating drinks include: Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte.

November 18. 6 p.m. Free weekly jazz concerts at LACMA. BP Grand Entrance. No reservations needed.

November 19. 10 a.m. FREE Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes. Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build a project. The kids get goggles and an apron and a kit to build an item. They use hammers their size and get a patch afterward for completing the project. I would recommend trying to get there early as it’s become quite popular.

November 19-20. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Snow Days at the L.A. Zoo. The Zoo’s tigers, bear, snow leopards, and more will have their habitats transformed into a winter wonderland when the flurry of snow arrives.This two-day event offers an educational and unique opportunity for guests to learn about animal adaptations to different environments and climate change. Families can visit the enchanting Snow Princess for storytelling and more!(11am - 3pm, Adventure Theater in the Winnick Family Children's Zoo). This event is free to GLAZA members and with paid Zoo admission.

November 20. 6 p.m. FREE weekly concerts at LACMA. (Los Angles County Museum of Art). These one-hour concerts are presented free to the public on Sundays in the Leo S. Bing Theater. If you don’t make it there, you can also listen online for free at: http://www.lacma.org/programs/SundaysLive.aspx#audio

Upcoming Events

December 2. 12:30-4 p.m. Heritage Christmas Boutique at Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley. Come shop at the Annual Christmas Craft Boutique. There will be handmade items prepared by the students, moms and dads. There will be a Snack Bar and Bake Sale with proceeds going to Life Impact International. Help stop Human Trafficking.

December 3. 10 a.m. Candy Cane Christmas Craft Boutique at Lighthouse Bible Church. 4910 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Please come to the boutique and finish all your Christmas shopping! Feel free to tell others about this event.

December 16. 7 p.m. Christian Performing Arts Center Christmas Show.Birmingham Charter High School, 17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa. Tickets are $7, and it's reserved seating. They can be purchased through the website:www.cpacstudio.com This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."