The Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach, California, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation and education and visited by 1.7 million people per year, it is home to more than 11,000 animals, including sharks you can touch, penguins, sea jellies, and more. December 1-23 it will feature Aquarium Holidays that will include festive décor, animal appearances, visits from Santa, and a snow play area. Visit aquariumofpacific.org
Toys for Tots
The principal Toys for Tots activity which takes place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine