TOP LEFT: CAROL ROSEGG; BOTTOM LEFT: CALVIN MATTHEIS A CHRISTMAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. Dec. 4, 5 and 12, times vary. Delight in the hilarious story of an annual church pageant that includes the Herdman kids—the meanest kids ever. Their interpretation of the story makes this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has ever seen and, possibly, the best one ever. Tickets $13. Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. 408/245-2978. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. Dec. 4–18, times vary. A miracle happens when Kris Kringle is hired as Macy’s Santa. Tabard Theatre Company presents this holiday classic in the tradition of live radio programs from the 1940s, staged with live sound effects performed by a small cast, with each actor playing several characters. Tickets $15– $40. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 408/679-2330. A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Dec. 4–27, times vary. American Conservatory Theater presents the holiday classic, featuring a lively cast, gorgeous costumes and deliciously spooky ghosts. Tickets $20–$115. Geary Theater, 415 Geary St., San Francisco. 415/749-2228. CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the holidays at History Park, where all ages will enjoy the sounds of carolers, story time, a photo opportunity with Santa and a trolley ride. Tickets $5, free for children under 3. History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. 408/287-2290. SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN. Dec. 5–6, 12–13, 18–23, times vary. Vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of colorful lights roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot cider and listen to music, all while Santa visits the little ones. Tickets $23–29. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. 831/335-4484. THE CALTRAIN HOLIDAY TRAIN. Dec. 5–6, times vary. An ordinary Caltrain becomes a bedazzling spectacle as it makes its way down the Peninsula decorated with more than 60,000 glittering lights. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots program. Free. Visit caltrain.com for train schedule. 800/660-4287. COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION. Dec. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy live holiday music, refreshments, Christmas tree lights and the arrival of Santa Claus. Children can have their picture taken with Santa; please bring your own camera. Guests are encouraged to bring a can of food to benefit the Community Services Agency. Free. Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6331. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Support Second Harvest Food Bank while you shop. Purchase a ticket and receive food and wine tastings in Santana Row shops and restaurants, plus a wine glass and discounts. Donate canned food and get $5 off your ticket. Must be 21 or older. Tickets $40. Santana Row, 355 Santana Row, San Jose. 408/551-4611. 3 1 s t ANNUA L HOLIDAY GUIDE FESTIVE TIVO SANTA RUN ROCK ORCHESTRA Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the story of a young runaway seeking shelter from the cold who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater and experiences ghostly visions from the concert hall’s past. Tickets $28–$66.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. STORY
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