‘ tis the season 32nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY GUIDE Smuin Christmas Ballet 78 South Bay Accent CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CHRIS HARDY; ROCKY ARROYO; SEEMONTEREY.COM; OPPOSITE TOP: ROBERT SHOMLEY FANTASY OF LIGHTS. Dec. 3–4, 4 to 9 p.m. (Walk-through), Dec. 6–31 (Drive-through), 6 to 10 p.m. (Drivethrough). Vasona Lake County Park transforms into a dazzling spectacle to be enjoyed from the warmth of your car or on a brisk stroll for the more exercise inclined. Tune in to a special radio station for audio on the 1.5-mile drive. Ticket prices vary. Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408/335-2201. COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION. Dec. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Savor live music, refreshments, Christmas tree lights and the arrival of Santa Claus. Bring your own camera to take pictures of the wee ones with Santa. Get into the spirit by bringing a can of food to contribute to the Community Services Agency. Free. Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6331. 25th ANNUAL UNION STREET FANTASY OF LIGHTS. Dec. 5, 3 to 7 p.m. Thousands of twinkling lights showcase one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping districts, transforming the Marina into a dazzling backdrop for Santa and his team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, ponies, face painters, balloon artists, singers and musicians. Free. Union Street, San Francisco. 800/310-6563. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & WINE STROLL. Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ’Tis the season to give to those in need. Pair charity with retail therapy at Santana Row’s Holiday Open House, which benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. Enjoy wine tastings, carolers, hot cocoa and photos with St. Nick. Bring a donation of canned food and enter to win a $250 gift card. Tickets $40. 377 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Festival of Lights program draws on a variety of traditions celebrated around the world. Enjoy holiday favorites and internationally inspired interfaith additions to the canon of Christmas carols. Tickets $5–$15. Mission Santa Clara de Asís, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408/554-4015. CHRISTMAS IN THE ADOBES. Dec. 9–10, 5 to 9 p.m. Stroll through the streets of Historic Downtown Monterey and tour 19th-century adobes. Highlights include fandango dance lessons at Custom House and bagpipe music at the Robert Louis Stevenson House. Refreshments, games, history and fun await the entire family during Monterey’s signature holiday event. Tickets $25–$40. Pacific House Museum on Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 831/649-7111. LIVE 105’S NOT SO SILENT NIGHT. Dec. 9–10, times vary. Amp up the season’s soundtrack at this two-day jolly jam fest featuring Blink FESTIVE EVENTS Dec. 7–11, times vary. Presented by the Smuin Ballet, this graceful showcase goes beyond traditional tutu territory. Tap, swing and other dance styles pay homage to the holidays with toe-tapping flair. Tickets $56–$72. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. White Christmas Christmas in the Adobes
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