California Corner

KLAMATH--Redwood National and State Park will glow with 10,000 lights during Christmas in the Redwoods, nightly through Dec. 24. At 6 p.m. Friday, a 25-minute show will feature synchronized lights and music. Trees of Mystery museum and trail, U.S. Highway 101. 6 p.m. Free. (800) 638-3389.

ARROYO GRANDE--The Victorian-era downtown will be accented with lights, carolers and Santa Claus during Christmas in the Village, nightly through Dec. 24. Orchestra music will waft from the gazebo area while businesses offer free refreshments. 4:30-8 p.m. Free. (805) 473-2250.

PALM DESERT--See thousands of lights at WildLights, at the Living Desert today through Dec. 23, then Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Food, entertainment, an electric train and miniature villages are featured. Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave. 6-8:30 p.m. $5; ages 3-12, $3.50. (760) 346-5694.

SAN DIEGO--The Culligan Holiday Bowl Parade begins on Harbor Drive at 10 a.m. Dec. 29 . A festival follows at 11:30 at Broadway Pier, with games, ship tours and the University Battle of the Bands (Washington versus Kansas State, playing in the Holiday Bowl later in the day). Downtown. Parade and festival free; parade grandstand seats $7.50-$10. (619) 283-5808.

SANTA CRUZ--Ring in the New Year at a First Night revel downtown on Dec. 31, 3 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Admission to indoor food, dance and entertainment is $10; ages 6-18, $5. (831) 425-7277.

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Schenden’s e-mail address is lkschenden@msn.com.