AMADOR CITY: Calico Christmas Tree Lighting. amador-city

ANAHEIM: Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village. downtownanaheim

APPLE VALLEY: Winter Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting. 2 - 6:30 p.m. applevalley

AUBURN: Festival of Lights Parade Parade-"The Light in a Child's Eyes" Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. . the Auburn Chamber of Commerce 885 -5616. | Region: Gold Country

BIGGS: Community Christmas Tree Lighting. biggs-ca.gov

BRENTWOOD (L.A.): Nutcracker Ballet, December 3-4, 10-11, 2011. A Los Angeles family tradition since 1972, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's annual lavish production of The Nutcracker transports audiences to a magical world. Time: 1 & 5 p.m. 0 approx. Location: Wadsworth Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Brentwood, CA. 800 982-2787. ticketmaster

CALISTOGA: Lighted Tractor Parade. Time: 7 p.m. Parade route: Lincoln Ave. from Cedar to Fairway, Calistoga, CA 94515. 942-6333. calistogachamber

CAMPBELL: Carol of Lights. caroloflights

CARLSBAD: Tree Lighting at the Rancho. carlsbadca.gov

CITRUS HEIGHTS: Capitol Pops Concert. Free Capitol Pops Concert Band's Holiday Concert invites the public to attend. Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Rusch Park Auditorium, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, California. 725-1585. citrusheights

CHOWCHILLA Chowchilla Lions Club 44th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. ci.chowchilla

CLAREMONT: The Nutcracker, Inland Pacific Ballet. Dec. 3, 1 p.m. Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 1 p.m. Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 1 p.m. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Location: Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College, 450 N. College Way, Claremont, CA. 607-1139, ipballet / TheBestNutcracker

CONCORD Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony. cityofconcord

ENCINITAS: 2 Holiday Tree Lightings include the Heritage Tree on December 2, 2011, lit by the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association and City of Encinitias Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2011. cityofencinitas

ENCINITAS: Holiday Parade. Parade route: from D St. on the Coast Highway to J St. Time: 5:30 p.m.

633-2760. cityofencinitas

GLENDALE: Glendale Montrose Christmas Parade. Route: Honolulu Avenue from Orangedale to Verdugo Road. Time: 6 p.m. montrosechristmasparade

GRIDLEY: Christmas Craft Faire - with Gingerbread House Competition and Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 East Hazel Street, Gridley, CA. buttecountyfair

GROVER BEACH: Magical Holiday Memories Parade. Parade Route: Begins at 16th Street, travels west down Grand Avenue and finishes at the Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach, CA

Time: 10 a.m. 473-4580

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 2011. Performed by Ballet Etudes, Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. 2 - 20. 847-6657. balletetudes

LA QUINTA: Art Under the Umbrellas Over 70 artists participate at each Art Under the Umbrellas event, located along the closed-off streets of this charming outdoor venue in Old Town La Quinta. Don't miss an enjoyable day outdoors perusing artist wares, exploring Old Town shops, and dining in Old Town restaurants. Art patrons will find quality artwork, while tourists will discover treasured mementos. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission & Free Parking! oldtownlaquinta

MONTEREY: Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Dec. 2-4, 2011. Varies. Location: Monterey Conference Center is on your right, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA. montereycowboy

OROVILLE: Frontier Christmas Celebration. Performances of the Nutcracker and the Night Before Christmas, music, Christmas crafts and gold panning, pictures with Santa, food and beverages and more. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Location: Lake Oroville Visitors Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Rd., Oroville, CA. (538) 2219. orovillechamber. net

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Street Fantasy of Lights. 21st Annual Union Street Holiday event includes a month long celebration of holiday happenings Union Street between Van Ness & Steiner, Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard San Francisco, CA. Time: 3 - 7 p.m. sresproductions

SAN FRANCISCO: Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Held weekends through December 18, 2011, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ticket: 5 approx. Location: The Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave. San Francisco, CA 510-1558 dickensfair

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2011, Time: 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. 421-4222. beachblanketbabylon

SANTA ROSA: Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair. 37th Annual Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair includes 60+ booths with handcrafted items sold by the artists, fantastic prize give-away, free entertainment, Rosie the Trolley rides, and visit with Santa! One stop holiday shopping. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 543-3737. santarosarec

SOQUEL: Art in the Cellars, December 3 -4, 2011. Stroll through the cellars at historic Bargetto Winery, enjoy award-winning wines, live music & local art. Soquel, CA 475-2258. bargetto

WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale. Visit local factories for great discounts on brand names! Watsonville, CA 768.3240. watsonvillefactorysale

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