Calendar events for December 2008 and January 2009
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COLUMBIA, CALIF.
A Miner’s Christmas
When, where: Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20, Columbia State Historic Park
Highlights: In this Gold Country town, costumed docents reenact the holidays in an 1850s mining camp, with storytelling, chestnut-roasting, cider-drinking and music performances. For kids, there are 19th century games and toys, and the chance to make candy canes and Victorian crafts.
Cost: Free
Info: (209) 588-9128, www.parks.ca.gov
SAN FRANCISCO
Renegade Craft Fair
When, where: Dec. 19 and 20, Fort Mason Center Herbst Pavilion
Highlights: More than 150 crafters converge to sell their creative wares to holiday shoppers.
Cost: Free
Info: www.renegadecraft.com
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.Phantastic Masquerade BallWhen, where: Dec. 31, W Scottsdale
Highlights: Ring in 2010 with dinner in the ballroom, a hosted reception, exciting performances, VIP access to the after-party at the pool and a midnight Champagne toast.
Cost: $799 per couple ($649 per single), including all of the above, plus overnight accommodations, a masquerade mask and a 4 p.m. checkout.
Info: (480) 970-2100, www.whotels.com/scottsdale
DEL MAR, CALIF.
Holiday of Lights
When, where: Nightly through Jan. 3, Del Mar Fairgrounds
Highlights: The West Coast’s largest animated drive-through light show delights with more than 400 displays along the 1 1/2 -mile route. There are also carolers, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and Santa’s Pub and Piano Bar.
Cost: $14 per car with up to five people; $19 per vehicle with six or more; $10 per person for a hayride, which includes the Holiday of Lights tour, hot chocolate or cider and a cookie; infants ride free
Info: (858) 755-1161, www.sdfair.com/holidayoflights
SOLVANG, CALIF.
Julefest Celebration
When, where: Through Jan. 8, throughout Solvang
Highlights: This annual event in America’s Danish capital features concerts, caroling, open houses at local shops and galleries, holiday decorations and open wine-tasting rooms. The Nativity Pageant is Dec. 12 and the Winter Solstice Candlelighting is Dec. 18.
Cost: Free
Info: (800) 468-6765, www.solvangusa.com
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