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ANAHEIM: The Nutcracker with Anaheim Ballet. City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Anaheim, CA anaheimballet |axs 2-50

ANTIOCH: Ballet Company of East County The Nutcracker December 16-18, 2016 El Campanil Theater 602 W. 2nd St. Antioch, CA elcampaniltheatre

ATASCADERO: Atascadero Charles Paddock Zoo Holiday Magic December 17, 2016, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, California charlespaddockzoo | zoos

AUBURN: Old Town Christmas, 5-9 p.m.
530-451-6822
Streets of Old Town Auburn
Auburn, CA 95603 26th Annual
Old Town Country Christmas the whole community is invited to share in the holiday fun. Crafters and artists sale one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Great food and entertainment, pictures with Santa. Shops and restaurants open. oldtownauburnca

BAKERSFIELD: Holiday Lights at CALM. Lightasmic features animated zoo-themed holiday designs in a special light display delighting all ages. Location: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA. 3.50 approx. calmzoo

CALABASAS: California Dance Academy Nutcracker Ballet December 17-18, 2016 Location: 22855 West Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302 0 californiadanceacademy

COSTA MESA: The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays, singing songs from their newest release, Our Christmas Wish Dec. 16-17, at 8 p.m. 5- 95 Box Circle. Location: Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. 755-5799, PacificSymphony

COSTA MESA: Snoopy House Holiday Display, nightly through Dec. 23, 2016, 5:30-9 p.m. | Santa Visit 7-9 p.m. Location: City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.

DANA POINT Boat Parade of Lights

Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

DIXON: Wreaths Across America

DOWNEY: Southern California Dance Theatre The Nutcracker December 17-18, 2016. Location: Downey Civic Theatre 8435 Firestome Blvd Downey, CA 90240 downeytheatre 7-up

FOLSOM: Folsom Zoo Wild Nights, Holiday Lights December 2-23, 2016, 5-8 p.m. Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 403 Stafford Street Folsom, CA folsomzoofriends

FORT BRAGG: Mendocino Botanical Gardens Festival of Lights, 5-7:30 p.m. Entertainment: Pura Vida, plus special visit from Santa Claus. , age 16 & under free, gardenbythesea

FRESNO: Chaffee Zoo Lights November 25-December 30, 2016, 5-8 p.m. Fresno Chaffee Zoo 894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, California fresnochaffeezoo

GARDEN GROVE: The Holiday Gem. Backed by a 7-piece band, stunning costumes, and tap dancing elves, enjoy Christmas classics like Winter Wonderland and White Christmas. Time: 2 & 8 p.m. Location: The Gem Theatre, 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA. 6 admission, less for seniors, students. onemoreproductions 741-9550 X 221.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Cruise of Lights Boat Cruise of decorated waterfront homes December 16-18 & 22-23, 2016

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Coast City Ballet The Nutcracker December 17-18, 2016 Location: Huntington Beach Historic Theater, 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA coastcityballet -18

IRVINE: Nutcracker Ballet with Festival Ballet Theatre December 10-24, 2016. 0-55 approx. Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive Irvine, CA thebarclay

LAGUNA BEACH: Laguna Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet December 15-18, 2016 Tickets approx. prices 6, saddleback.edu/arts McKinney Theatre-Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92692 lagunanutcracker

LIVERMORE: Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker Ballet December 10-18, 2016 Bankhead Theater 2400 First Street

Livermore, CA 94550 valleydancetheatre Tickets

LONG BEACH: David Benoit, Charlie Brown Christmas. Carpenter Performing Arts Center Address: 6200 Atherton St. David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown with Special Guest Sara Gazarek benoit

LONG BEACH: CHILL - at Queen Mary. Alice in Winterland interactive holiday lights adventure, ice tubing, ice skating, cocktail bars, food vendors, gift shop, and Polar Express 4-D show in free ship admission. Time: 12-10 p.m. queenmary

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Ballet The Nutcracker December 10-18, 2016 4- up, ticketmaster Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. longbeachnutcracker

LOS ANGELES: Zoo Lights November 18 - January 8, 2016, 6-10 p.m. LA Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive Los Angeles, CA lazoo

LOS ANGLES: Los Angeles Ballet The Nutcracker. Royce Hall, UCLA The Nutcracker December 16-18, 2016 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA losangelesballet | roycehall | ticketmaster

NAPLES: Christmas Boat Parade around Naples Island, Long Beach. Starts at dark.

OAKDALE: Live Drive Nativity December 16-18, 2016, 6-8 p.m. Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene, 1700 West F Street Oakdale, CA oakdalefamilychurch

PORTOLA: Western Pacific Railroad Museum Santa Trains. Time: 5-8 p.m. -10. Location: 700 Western Pacific Way Old Town Portola, CA wplives

SAN FRANCISCO: Zoo Lights December 16-30, 2016, 5-8 p.m. event excludes Dec.24 & 25. Location: San Francisco Zoo 3939 W. Land Park Drive Sacramento, CA sfzoo Santa is sending Belle, Holly, Peppermint, and Velvet to spread holiday cheer

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2016, Time: 6 & 9 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. beachblanketbabylon

SAN FRANCISCO: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair returns in an elaborate party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in theatrically lit music halls, pubs, and Christmas shops at Cow Palace in San Francisco. 0-31.89. dickensfair

SANTA BARBARA: La Pastorela December 17 & 18, 2016

SANTA ROSA: Christmas with Aaron Neville - at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Time: 8 p.m. Ticket 9- 9, lutherburbankcenter or 546-3600. Location: 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA.

SUNSET BEACH: No Boat Parade, parade. 6 p.m. sunsetbeachca

THOUSAND OAKS: The Nutcracker December 17-18, 2016, 2 & 7 p.m. Fred Kavli Theatre - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 0, 38, 46

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UKIAH: Mendocino Ballet The Nutcracker December 16-18, 2016. Mendocino College Center Theatre 1000 Hensley Creek Rd. Ukiah, CA mendocinoballet

VACAVILLE: Sweet Peas Winter Wonderland Craft & Shopping Faire December 17, 2016, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
891 Alamo Dr.
Vacaville, CA
Free entry & parking
Vendor opportunities: 474-9807 Noelle DeMartini succulentsbynoelle@gmail
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Celebrate the season with gifts for yourself or loved ones in this festive shopping experience featuring local artists. Shop for quality, hand-crafted holiday decor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body product, edibles and more all sold by the artists! This fair is not only for people but pets as well! Christmas Trees, wreaths and living garland available for purchase. Terrific Shopping Awaits! Santa's Helpers have been hard at work to create an old time shopping market, with over 50 exhibitors you're sure to find that special something, including home décor, art, antiques, collectibles, Jewelry, crafts, specialty items & gourmet foods! Sip on hot apple cider as you stroll aisle to aisle discovering treasures at each stop. We will have carolers, elves with candy canes and Santa himself. Live Music by Peter Andreason

YOUNTVILLE: Napa Regional Dance Company Nutcracker Ballet, December 17, 2016 - 2 & 7 p.m. December 18, 2016 - 2 p.m. Lincoln Theater 5- 5, approx. 100 California Drive Yountville, CA