Christmas Around Sacramento, part 1

What's the best way to feel the holiday spirit? For me, nothing beats grabbing a warm drink and touring all the dazzling lights throughout the Fab 40's:

But if you're looking for other Christmas-y things to do this weekend, there are plenty to choose from all around Sacramento. Here are a few of the highlights:

Dec. 12-15: Winter Wonderland

Fairytale Town, 1-7pm all days; www.fairytaletown.org, (916) 808-5233

Dec. 13-15: The Nutcracker

The classic ballet, performed at the Community Center Theater; sacballet.org, (916) 808-5181

Dec. 14: Snow Much Fun

Coloma Community Center (4623 T St.), 3-7pm; (916) 808-5641

Dec. 14: A Simple Emigrant Christmas and Candlelight Tours

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park; www.suttersfort.org, (916) 445-4422

Dec. 14: Christmas Memories

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, 10am-5pm; www.parks.ca.gov, (916) 323-3047

Dec. 14: Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk

Crocker Park (211 O Street), 7:30am registration; 2013Jingle Bell Run/Walk, (916) 368-5599

Dec. 14: Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays

Concert at Memorial Auditorium, 8pm; www.sacramentochoral.com, (916) 808-5181

Dec. 14: Santa Parade

California State Capitol Park, 10am-12pm; www.sacholidays.com, (916) 451-620

Dec. 15: YMCA Holiday Art, Craft and Gift Festival

Sacramento Area YMCA (2021 W Street), 12-7pm; (916) 452-9622