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ALAMEDA: North Pole Swim December 15, 2024, 12-3 p.m. at Encinal Swim Center. Swim with Santa, take pictures with Santa, enjoy crafts and holiday games. Location: 230 Central Ave., Alameda, CA. $15, alamedaca.gov | (510) 522-4590

ALAMEDA: Christmas Tree Lane, December 1-31, 2024, 5:30-10 p.m. every night rain or shine, an annual favorite holiday tradition for 85 years, is a community gift to the public. Free to see and experience. Saxophone Band performs Dec.15, 2024, 7 p.m.

ALTADENA: Christmas Tree Lane December 7-31, 2024. For 104 years, Altadena's Deodar trees have been lit for public enjoyment at a magical place called Christmas Tree Lane.

ANTIOCH: Black Diamond Ballet's The Nutcracker December 6-15, 2024 at El Campanil Theater.  Location: 602 W. 2nd St. Antioch, CA $23-41, elcampaniltheatre.com 

ARCATA: Holiday Craft Market December 14-15, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.15) at Arcata Community Center. Holiday music, food, and great shopping for handcrafted items. Location: 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Arcata, CA.  $2 admission to benefit  Youth Development Scholarship Fund, cityofarcata.org

ANAHEIM: Disneyland Festival of Holidays November 15, 2024-January 6, 2025. Christmas Fantasy Parade is back along with Haunted Mansion's Nightmare Before Christmas, It's a Small World Christmas-themed ride, festive costumes, towering Christmas trees for photos, great fan merchandise, gifts, and candy and sweets decorated like Mickey Mouse. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA. $Tickets, disneyland.com

ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.

AUBURN: Placer Theatre Ballet Nutcracker December 6-15, 2024. Location: Placer Theatre, 275 Orange Street, Auburn, CA. $20-30, placertheatreballet.org

BAKERSFIELD: CALM Zoo Holiday Lights November 30, 2024-January 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Stroll through millions of lights in holiday-themed lands featuring over 200 displays. $18, calmholidaylights.org

BEVERLY HILLS: Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles presents Sugar Plum Fairies December 14-15, 2024 at Saban Theatre. Chorus of 200 light up the stage with 25 songs and dancing.  Location: 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. $45-125, gmcla.org

BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 across from City Hall on 2nd Street celebrates its 8th season in Contra Costa County. $17, brentwoodonice.com

CAMPBELL: JOURNEY with Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus December 13-15, 2024 at Campbell United Methodist Church. The Journey is the reward in this holiday themed concert. Location: 1675 Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA $35, svgmc.org/tickets

CARLSBAD: Holidays at Legoland California November 23, 2024-January 5, 2025 | Fireworks on December 7, 14, and 21- 30, 2024. Meet Lego characters, see the Lego Christmas Tree made of 360,000 Lego & Duplo bricks, life-size Lego reindeer & Santa, hear the Brass Band, and enjoy the fun. Location: One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, CA $79-94, legoland.com/california

CHICO: Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in City Plaza features events like Ugly Sweater, Barbie, Adult Skate and Silent Disco. $5-25, chicorec.gov/chico-ice-rink

CLAREMONT: Living Nativity December 12-15, 2025 with timed entry 5-7:30 p.m. at Granite Creek Community Church. Location: 1580 N Claremont Blvd., Claremont, CA. Free tickets required due to popularity. Go to granitecreek.org/living-nativity/

CLOVIS: Live Nativity December 14-15, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Memorial United Methodist 1726 Pollasky Ave Clovis, CA. It's free. No donation required. mem-umc.org/mem-umc/

CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 9, 2024-February 2025 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.

CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 21, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. is one of the most scenic seaside ice skating rinks in the U.S. Public invited. $, hoteldel.com

CORONA DEL MAR: Nights of 1000 Lights December 5-22, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Sherman Library and Gardens. Light displays, live music, Santa and hot chocolate & s'mores. $50, slgardens.org

 

COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $35-110, winterfestoc.com

COSTA MESA: American Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker December 12-22, 2024 with Pacific Symphony Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. $39-250, scfta.org

DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA.  daviscraftandvintage.org

ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 5-8:30 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $26-35, sdbg.org

FAIRFIELD: Benicia Ballet Theatre Nutcracker  December 14-15, 2024 at Solano Community College Theatre. Location: 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Farfield, CA 94534. $, beniciaballet.com

FERNDALE: Lighted Tractor Parade December 15, 2024, 6-8 p.m. The parade chugs its way down Main Street to the backdrop of the World's Tallest Living Christmas Tree in the charming  Victorian Village of Ferndale.

FELTON: Holiday Lights Train November 29-December 23, 2024. Evening ride on a beautifully lit vintage train which begins in the Santa Cruz mountains at Roaring Camp Railroads. $tickets,  roaringcamp.com

FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Wild Nights, Holiday Lights December 6-22, 2024. Nighttime lights experience illuminates Folsom's beloved Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Location: $10; $6 optional Starlight Express Train Ride, folsomzoofriends.org

FREMONT: Twilight Time Holiday Open House at the Patterson House December 6-22, 2024, 4:30-8 p.m. Location: Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont, CA 94555 $, fremont.gov

FRESNO: IllumiNature November 26, 2024-January 31, 2025 at Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a special holiday event featuring lighted lantern displays that entertain and amaze! $, fresnochaffeezoo.org

FRESNO: Holiday Sweets & Winter Treats at Kearney Mansion Museum November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays $12, valleyhistory.org

GILROY: North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens theme park November 29-December 30, 2024 includes Ice Skating, Santa's Workshop, Rudy's Roadtrip, Tinsel's Groove Train, Lighting Displays, stage shows and more. $40-50, gilroygardens.org

HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Skating November 23, 2024- January 12, 2025 at Civic Park, Downtown Hanford. Make it a date with the family and friends for fun holiday ice skating. $, hanfordwinterwonderland.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Live Nativity International Celebration December 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Free, donations welcomed, oldworldhb.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: A Christmas Carol presented by ACTS Drama Group December 6-15, 2024 at Calvary Chapel of the Harbour, 4121 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Free admission, free beverages & cookies, ccoth.com | carol

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Harbour Boat Parade December 14-15, 2024 Dusk - 9 p.m. Celebrating 62 Years… Yacht Rockin' the Holidays is the 2024 theme Parking is a Huntington Harbour Mall, Algonquin St., Huntington Beach, CA hhboatparade.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Ballet E'tudes The Nutcracker December 7-15, 2024 at Huntington Beach High School Auditorium. Location: 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Tickets: $, balletetudes.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Ballet Repertory Theatre's The Nutcracker December 7-24, 2024 at Golden West College Mainstage Theater. Location: 15751 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Box office (714) 895-8150 x1 $30, gwctheater.com

INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru November 19-December 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at Empire Polo Club. Holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Location: 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $15-40, magicoflights.com

IRVINE: Festival Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker   December 7-24, 2024 at Irvine Barclay Theatre. Location: 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA. $50-120 approx. thebarclay.org

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE: Enchanted Forest of Light November 17, 2024-January 5, 2025 features an after-dark, mile-long walkthrough of holiday lights in Descanso Gardens, a unique Southern California botanic garden that's magical during the day, and mesmerizing at night. $22, descansogardens.org

LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy November 22-December 22, 2024, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. every Friday through Sunday rain or shine!  Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, $5 child, sawdustartfestival.org

LAGUNA HILLS: Journey to Bethlehem December 13-15, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Crossline Community Church 23331 Moulton Parkway Laguna Hills, CA $5 donation, ticket required, crosslinechurch.com

LAKE FOREST: Holiday Lights Dec.13-15, 2024, 5-9 p.m. at Heritage Hill. Free to attend with free parking. Inclement weather may cancel the events. Location: Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free,  ocparks.com/heritagehill or (949) 923-2230

LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Ballet Nutcracker December 14-15, 2024 at Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Location: 750 West Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA., $25-30, lpac.org

LIVERMORE: Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet December 14-22, 2024 at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA.  $39-49, valleydancetheatre.com

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker December 14-22, 2024 Music performed live by Long Beach Ballet Orchestra with David Hickman at Terrace Theater. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $38-145, plus fees longbeachnutcracker.com 

LONG BEACH: A Victorian Holiday Celebration at the Bembridge House December 15, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.  Location: 953 North Park Circle, Long Beach, CA. $12.51, lbheritage.org  | holiday homes

LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Lights, Animals Aglow November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Los Angeles Zoo. Special holiday display seen only at night with lit lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, glowing rivers, and a magical Holiday Forest with majestic pine trees and the return of Santa himself. Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, $29-35, lazoo.org

LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 21, 2024-January 12, 2025. Sharpen your blades and skills or just go to chill with themed events and great music. $25, holidayicerinkdowntownla.com

LOS ANGELES: LA Kings Holiday Ice November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025. Located in the heart of LA's entertainment district (LA Kings, LA Lakers, concerts and shows at Crypto Arena,) there's an exciting, big city vibe to this urban complex where skating tickets are only sold on site. Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $25 general admission includes skate rental, lalive.com/ la-kings-holiday-ice-la-live

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Ballet - The Nutcracker  December 13-15, 2024 at Royce Hall, UCLA. Location: 10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA. $, losangelesballet.org

MODESTO: Central West Ballet The Nutcracker December 13-22, 2024 at Gallo Center for the Arts. Location: 1000 I St., Modesto, CA. $27-73, galloarts.org

MONROVIA: Winter Carriage Rides Sundays, December 15, 22 & 29, 2024, 3-6 p.m. in Library Park.  for Winter Carriage Rides in Old Town. Ride on a horse drawn carriage as you take in the holiday charm of Old Town. Rides are on a first come, first serve basis, $5 per rider, check in at Library Park. monroviaca.gov

MONTEREY: Skating by the Bay November 22-December 31, 2024 at Custom House Plaza. $20 includes skate rental, iceskatingbythebay.com

MT. SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 16, 2024-February 23, 2025 in Shastice Park. Skating in an open-air rink the size of  National Hockey League rinks (85 feet wide and 200 feet long) is an ice skater's dream. Affordable admission, too! Location: 800 Rockfellow Dr., Mt. Shasta, CA. $10 + $2 skate rental as needed, msrec.org/ice-rink

NAPA: Merry Meritage Ice Skating Rink November 18, 2024-January 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at Meritage Resort. Wine Country's only Winter Village is a holiday delight where add-on rental fire pits & igloos enhance your visit and adults can purchase wine & beer at rinkside tasting rooms. Location: 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $25, meritageresort.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Western Ballet's The Nutcracker December 13-15, 2024 at Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts. Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. $47, mvcpa.com

NEWPORT BEACH: A Christmas Experience December 14-15, 2024, 5 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church 1000 Bison Ave Newport Beach, CA 92660  libertybaptistchurch.org

OAKLAND: A Chanticleer Christmas December 15, 2024, 5 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the Light Venue: Cathedral of Christ the Light Address: 2121 Harrison Street Oakland, CA. $45-91, chanticleer.org

OAKLAND: Make the Yuletide Gay! with Oakland Gay Men's Chorus December 15, 2024, 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland. 90-minute concert packed with Christmas classics. Location: 2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA. $33.85, oaklandgmc.org/tickets

OXNARD: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane December 8-26, 2024, 6-10 p.m. in historic district features elegant and festive home lighting displays.

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Everline Resort Winter Ice Skating Rink November 29, 2024-March 2025, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. With direct lift service to Palisades Tahoe, site of the historic 1960 Winter Olympics, Everline Resort's ice skating rink adds to the fun. The resort offers snowshoe rentals, as well, plus perks to locals. Location: Everline Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA. $30 includes skate rental and 60 minutes of ice skating, everlineresort.com

PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 19, 2024-April 13, 2025, is a beloved, 65-year tradition bringing outdoor ice skating to an area that rarely sees snow. $25, winterlodge.com

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 9, 2024-January 31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures. $35-65, southcoastbotanicgarden.org

PARADISE: Northern California Ballet Nutcracker December 13-15, 2024 at Paradise Performing Arts Center. Location: 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise, CA. $22, northerncaliforniaballet.com

PERRIS: Southern California Railway Polar Express November 20-December 31, 2024. Family adventure on a magical train ride complete with dancing chefs, caroling, cookies and cocoa, re-creates the classic children’s story. $84.25 general admission, socalrailway.org

PLEASANTON: Great Train Show December 14-15, 2024 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. See and experience 250 + Tables of Trains for Sale, 50+ Exhibitors from Across the Country, Huge Operating Model Train Displays, Free Workshops and Demonstrations, and Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show Location: Pleasanton, CA $, trainshow.com

POMONA: Hot Tub & Swim Spa December 13-15, 2024 at Fairplex.  Sale Save thousands on the largest selection of Hot Tubs & Swim Spas! Location: 1101 West McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA $ admission, parking, fairplex.com

RIVERSIDE: Mission Inn Festival of Lights November 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025. The National Historic Landmark dazzles with millions of holiday lights in Christmas displays called one of the best in the U.S. Free, missioninn.com

ROHNERT PARK: Holiday Spectacular with San Francisco's Gay Men's Chorus, 5 p.m. at Sonoma State University. 90 minutes filled with festive cheer from more than 150 men of the Chorus. Location: Green Music Center Weill Hall, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA. $30-117, gmc.sonoma.edu

SACRAMENTO: Theatre of Lights November 27-December 24, 2024 performed from a balcony overlooking the the streets of Old Town. Based on Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas poem 'Twas the night before Christmas. Free, oldsacramento.com

SAN DIEGO: Jingle, the Big Band Holiday Spectacular with San Diego Gay Men's Chorus December 14-15, 2024 at Balboa Theatre. 200 singers, dancers and musicians present San Diego's most fun holiday show. Location: 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA. $31.50-up, sdgmc.org

SAN DIEGO: Golden State Ballet's The Nutcracker December 13-22, 2024 with live music performed by San Diego Symphony at San Diego Civic Theatre. Location: 1100 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA. $35-129, goldenstateballet.org

SAN DIEGO: A Christmas Carol November 29-December 24, 2024 at Old Town Cygnet Theatre. Location: 4040 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 $, cygnettheatre.com | carol

SAN FRANCISCO: Mission Dolores Basilica Choir Candlelight Concert December 15, 2024, 5 p.m. at Mission Dolores Basilica. Location: 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, CA.   $23-35, missiondolores.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Golden Girls Christmas Episodes December 5-22, 2024 at The Victoria Theatre 2961 16th Street San Francisco, California 94103 $, thegoldengirlslive.com 

SAN FRANCISCO: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair November 23-December 22, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Cow Palace. Eat, drink and be merry at this huge Victorian party with characters you'll remember from  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. $33-up, dickensfair.com

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker December 6-29, 2024 at War Memorial Opera House. Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo  and accompaniment by SF Ballet Orchestra. Location: 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA $49-395, approx., sfballet.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Stapleton School of the Performing Arts Nutcracker December 13-15, 2024, 1 & 5 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA $23.18-71.21, stapletonschool.org

SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 13, 2024-January 12, 2025, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. Walk through the Zoo to see thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs, showcasing animal and nature scenes depicting wild places from around the world. Location: 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35  sbzoo.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Capistrano Lights December 7-29, 2024 at Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. All-ages, family event includes nightly musical tree lighting and decorative light displays. Admission allows you to spend the day starting at 9 a.m. and stay for the holiday programming starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $20, missionsjc.com

SAN MATEO: In the Stillness - The Masterworks Chorale Holiday Concert December 15, 4-5:30 p.m. at Congregational Church of San Mateo. Featuring works by Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Sally Beamish and more. Embrace the warmth of the holiday season with this treasured tradition followed the famous holiday cookie reception!  Location: 225 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo CA. $15-$30, masterworksbayarea.org

SANTA CLARA: Great America WinterFest  November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025. Ice Skate in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia and marvel at spectacular live shows. More than 60 rides and holiday attractions. Location: 237 W to Great America Parkway.  $ tickets

SANTA CLARA: Bethlehem December 12-16, 2024, 6:30-9 p.m. at Santa Clara First Baptist Church. Location: 3111 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA. Free, scfbc.org/bethlehem/

SARATOGA: David Benoit's Charlie Brown Christmas Concert December 15, 2024, 7 p.m. at Montalvo Arts Center. Location: 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga, CA. $, montalvoarts.org

IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 1, 2024-January 5, 2025 next to the Giant Wheel. Skating, shopping and dining all in one place! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $25, irvinespectrumcenter.com

OAKLAND: Temple Hill Days of Christmas November 29-December 31, 2024. A beacon for spectacular holiday lights, Christmas concerts, theatrical performances, nativity and creche presentations on panoramic Temple Hill. Free, templehill.org

OAKLAND: Fairy Winterland December 14-15, 18-23, & 26-30, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Children's Fairyland. Snow Queen, Black Santa and many more surprises. $19 general admission, fairyland.org

OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari November 8, 2024-January 6, 2025, 5-9 p.m. The Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival features wading wildlife along Africa's Nile River, ancient Egyptian structures, dinosaurs, barnyard animals and Avian Odyssey train ride. Advanced ticket purchase required: $26-41 adult, oaklandzoo.org

POMONA: Imaginarium at Fairplex November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025. Over 5 million lights in colorful displays, holiday foods and Cirque performances stir the imagination in this all ages, limited engagement. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $28-up, imaginarium360.com/fairplex/

REDDING: Garden of Lights November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at McConnell Arboretum. Walk on the world-famous Sundial Bridge to the the Arboretum where over one million animated lights are on display select nights. $20-25, reddinggardenoflights.org

RIVERSIDE: Inland Pacific Ballet The Nutcracker December 14-15, 2024 at Fox Performing Arts. Location: Center 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA. $24-84 approx., riversidelive.com

SACRAMENTO: Imaginarium November 22, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Cal Expo. Some exciting, new twists at the largest holiday light show in Northern California! Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $25-up, imaginarium360.com

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration November 15, 2024-January 5, 2025, 10 a.m. daily, including Christmas and New Year's Day! . Rudolph's Christmas Town with the Red-Nosed Reindeer, music-activated Tunnel of Lights, The Christmas Shoppe, Donner & Blitzen's Laser Light Show and optional Christmas Nights at a low price! Location: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA. $Tickets, seaworld.com

SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells Aurora at San Diego Zoo December 12, 2024-January 4, 2025 includes light shows, reindeer games, brass band music, jugglers & acrobats, and forest pathways through holiday, lighted trees to visit polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer. $74 ticket, approx. sandiegozoo.org

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bay Parade of Lights December 8 & 15, 2024, 5-8:30 p.m. Peace on Earth is the 2024 theme of the 54th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights .Cost: Free to watch. sdparadeoflights.org

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker December 6-29, 2024 at War Memorial Opera House. Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo  and accompaniment by SF Ballet Orchestra. Location: 301 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA $49-395, approx., sfballet.org

SAN JOSE: Christmas in the Park November 29, 2024-January 1, 2025, 12-10 p.m. daily. The two-acre park features a holiday fantasy with over 40 musical and animated exhibits, glimmering lights and a 65-foot illuminated Christmas Tree. This free attraction for the child in all of us is a holiday tradition beloved by all. Location: Plaza De Cesar Chavez, 194 S. Market St., San Jose, CA. Free, christmasinthepark.com

SAN JOSE: Holiday Lights Drive Thru November 21, 2024-January 1, 2025, 5-11 p.m. in History Park San Jose. More than one mile of  magical scenes and displays synced to favorite holiday tunes.  $25-31, approx., christmasinthepark.com

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice November 15, 2024-January 20, 2025 in Circle of Palms Plaza on Market Street. $21, sjdowntownice.com

SAN JOSE: San Jose Dance Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet December 6-15, 2024 at Center for the Performing Arts. Location: 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA. $39.50-115, sanjosetheaters.org 

SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 16, 2024-January 26, 2025 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $, curiodyssey.org

SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 15, 2024-January 12, 2025 in Central Park.  Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $21 approx., onicerinks.com

SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 8, 2024-January 5, 2025 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com

SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet The Nutcracker December 14-15, 2024 Arlington Theatre 1317 State Street Santa Barbara, CA $30-65, thearlingtontheatre.com

SANTA MONICA: ICE November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025 at 5th & Arizona. DJs spin tunes on Wed., Classical Music Sunday sessions. $22 includes skate rental for hour session, iceatsantamonica.com

SAUSALITO: Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour December 1-31  

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2024-March 31, 2025

TAFT: Polar Express Holiday Light Tour December 15-20, 2024. $5, Trains leave at 5, 6 & 7 p.m. Haybale Rides begin at Westside Tech, first come first serve. taftchamber.com

TEMECULA: Temecula on Ice December 12, 2024-January 5, 2025 at Town Square Park. Most cities of Temecula's size would be lucky to have one seasonal ice rink but Temecula has two. The city-sponsored ice rink next to City Hall is a venue with a beautiful setting and access to dining and shopping you can easily walk to. Location: 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA. $19 skate rental included, temeculaca.gov

TEMECULA: Peltzer Ice Rink, November 9, 2024-Janaury 20, 2025 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. 8,400 square-foot real ice rink, complimentary gliders, picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, local food truck eats, and a bar serving Peltzer Wine. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $20 + $2 skate rental, peltzerfarms.com

TEMECULA: Mark Erickson's Nutcracker December 13-23, 2024 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Location: 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590. $39-47, tickets.temeculatheater.org

VACAVILLE: Live Nativity December 13-15, 2024, 6 & 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church.Two shows each night - 6 & 7:30 p.m. Full 45 to 50 minutes presentation using choirs, music, actors, lights, sound, and animals. Location: 401 W. Monte Vista Ave. Vacaville, CA. Free, tbcvacaville.com

VACAVILLE: The Nutcracker Ballet by Vacaville Ballet Company  December 12-15, 2024 at Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. Location: 1010 Ulatis Drive Vacaville, CA  $25, vpat.net

VISTA: Jingle Terrace Live December 6-21, 2024, 5:30-9 p.m. at Brengle Terrace Park Moonlight Amphitheatre. Location: 1250 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA. Free, moonlightstage.com

TWAIN HARTE / LONG BARN: The Long Barn Lodge Ice Skating November 22, 2024 - Mid-March 2025. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada mountains at around 5,000 feet elevation, Long Barn Lodge has the only ice skating rink in the area. Location: 25957 Long Barn Rd., Long Barn, CA facebook.com/ thelongbarnlodge $15, skate rental is $5. Closed Monday & Tuesday

UKIAH: Ukiah on Ice December 2, 2024-January 12, 2025 next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street. Seasonal holiday ice rink open daily for holiday fun! Location: 310 S. State St., Ukiah, CA. $12, cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice

UNIVERSAL CITY: Universal Studios Hollywood Christmas November 29, 2024-January 6, 2025 showcases the holiday makeover of three major attractions: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Grinchmas with costumes, colors and decor. The thrills remain true to form! $95-up, tickets

VALENCIA: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park, November 28, 2024-January 5, 2025, 5 p.m. rocks each night with 2 million lights in 7 themed areas featuring dance, music & light shows, cocktail bars, holiday sweets, s'more fire pits & Santa Claus. Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA. $49-75, sixflags.com/magicmountain

VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Holiday in the Park November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025, 12-7 p.m. most days. Special holiday guests, entertainment, foods, rides & attractions like Arctic Penguins. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA 94589 $35-39, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom

VISALIA: Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet (formerly Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker) December 15, 2024, 1 & 5 p.m. at Visalia Fox Theatre. $, nutcracker.com  

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice November 22, 2024-January 12, 2025. Skate 90 minutes for $20, ice skate rental included or $20 Ice Slide. Location: Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA. walnutcreekonice.com

WATSONVILLE: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Drive Through November 29-December 24, 2024, 5:30-9 p.m. at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Location: 2601 East Lake Ave Watsonville, CA 95076 $20-25 per car, fairgrounds-foundation.org/ holiday-lights

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Corbin Jones Big Band Holiday Extravaganza! December 15, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at The Piazza at Pendry West Hollywood. The Corbin Jones Big Band will  The 22-piece ensemble performs swingin', funky, and emotional renditions of holiday classics. Location: 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. RSVP and Info: weho.org/wintersounds

WOODSIDE: Holidays at Filoli November 16, 2024-January 12, 2025. Georgian revival-style mansion with 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens at an historic 654-acre estate (as seen in Falcon Crest show) is all decked out with 20 miles of Holiday lights, food delights, Santa visits and add-on experiences like firepit nights. $41-45, filoli.org

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.