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Yule-Tide Market

December 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Give & shop for a great purpose this holiday season through the

Ocean Institute Yule-Tide Market!

 

This holiday market will bring local makers, artists, and craftspeople together with the community for a unique holiday shopping experience filled with high quality one-of-a-kind handmade goods.

Enjoy an eco-friendly event and purchase gifts for their loved ones in a way that will make a positive impact on participating small businesses as well as a treasured local institution. 

Free to the public!

Date: December 11, 2021

Event Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location:  Ocean Institute main parking lot

MEET THE VENDORS:

Adri Dreams Jewelry 
ANSHI
Beehives & Butterflies Co. 
Bud’s Boards 
Cella + Rose 
Crystal Alquimia 
DeKohr Studio
Elephant Parade  
FKN Bread
Haus of Trade 

Jedidiah Coffee
Just Succ It
Kangapoo
LaTeenyBits
Laura Seeley Studio
Mesa Supply Co. 
Oak & Patina
Ocean Minded Art
On Board Organic Skincare

Poppy & Payson
Seven Sails Clothing
Shaka Love
Simply Jess Skincare 
Succulent ParTEA
Sunday Arvo Surf Club 
The Cluttered Wall
Tiffany Dnaka Graphics
TexaCali Boutique Shop  

FOOD TRUCK: 
Baja Surfing Taco
ENTERTAINMENT: 
Sheroes Entertainment
EDUCATION PARTNERS: 
Honey Girl Grows

Tree of Life Nursery

Food Truck: Baja Surfing Taco – Dana Point

Coffee Cart: Jedidiah Coffee – Laguna Beach

Ticketed Experiences:

General Admission at Ocean Institute:

9:00am – 3:00pm

This will be a festive celebration filled with Santa photo opportunities, mermaid photo opportunities and more!

Our staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections, sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration there is something for everyone!

Ticket must be purchased for all individuals (adults and children).

Santa + Mermaid Photo Schedule:

9:00am – 11:30am  Santa Photos
10:30am – 11:00am Mermaid Photos
12:30pm – 1:30pm  Santa Photos
1:30pm – 2:00pm  Mermaid Photos
2:00pm – 3:00pm Santa Photos

*Santa will be touch-less, we will have a spot set up for kids and families to sit for the photo opportunity. Santa will also be wearing a face covering. 

Pricing:

Adults: $15.00

Seniors: $10.00

Kids: $7.50

Members receive free admission: use code WEEKEND plus member number for member discount (Example: Weekend1010010)

Merry Fishmas: Mermaid and Elf Show

Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm

Length: 30-minutes

Join us for a musical sing-along show with a Mermaid from Sheroes Entertainment! Don’t miss out on this FINtastic experience. 

Do you know how Santa delivers presents under the sea?

Mermaid Cascade doesn’t either, but she wants to find out! Help her learn more as she explains what she does know about Christmas on land and under the sea. Join her in spreading joy and cheer by singing along to classic Christmas songs and discover what life is like under the sea during the holidays! This experience does not include a swim show.

Pre-purchase tickets below, these events will sell out. Access to General Admission at Ocean Institute included in ticket purchase. 

Pricing:

Guest(s): $35

About Mermaid Cascade: Cascade loves to spend her time singing with the whales and helping take care of the fish in the nursery. She is known for her cheerful demure and beautiful siren songs. She is also very passionate about protecting the waters in California. She wants you to know that you have the power to make a difference in this world if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.

Entertainment provided by:

Thank you to our sponsors!

Details

Date:
December 11, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm