From over 7 major theme parks and attractions lit up for the holidays and offering special parades, ice skating extravaganzas and shows, to hundreds of parades, boat parades, nutcracker ballets and tree lightings, this weekend and next offer so much to see and do, you’ll have to pace yourself. At Disneyland the say it’s a small world, and the holiday lights at that theme park attraction showcase the concept that humans are all in this boat together, whirling through space and one fantastic trip, sharing a common bond. The holidays bring out the best in people and this weekend is one of the best to experience cheer & goodwill.

If you’re short on things to do, here are a few resources we’ve cooked up:

• California events - a calendar of general things to see and do
• Nutcracker Ballets – not all of them, but quite a few
• Tree Lighting Ceremonies – over 100!
• Holiday & Christmas Parades – Wow, lots of marching bands and Santa Claus!
• Boat Parades – Beautiful to look at and a whole lot of fun if you live near the ocean, bay or a lake

Theme parks celebrate the holidays:

• Six Flags Vallejo
• Disneyland
• Knott’s Berry Farm
• Legoland California