It’s not always easy coming up with five things to do. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here are some swell ways to get out of the house.

Contact reporter Jo Ann Kirby at (209) 546-8256 or jkirby@recordnet.com. Follow her on Twitter @jkirbappeal.

Winter Wonderland Carnival

Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a totally different place in the winter and they have a carnival to celebrate featuring a scenic wagon ride, games, prizes, music, hot cocoa, cookies and more.

What: Winter Wonderland Carnival. When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday.

Where: Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Highway 4 east of Arnold.

Tickets: $8.50 to $12.50.

Information: This event sells out, so buy tickets in advance at bigtrees.org or call (209) 795-1196

Holidays on the Farm

Go sledding at Dell’Osso Family Farm where there is a snow tube mountain, zip lines, ice skating and more.

What: Holidays on the Farm.

When: today through Jan. 3.

Where: Dell’Osso Family Farm, 501 S. Manthey Rd., Lathrop.

Admission: Free, there is a charge for activities.

Hours and Information: (209) 982-0833 holidaysonthefarm.com

Jazz Jam

Make music together! Grab your musical instruments and join in a jazz jam with others on the Miracle Mile.

What: Jazz Jam.

When: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., today.

Where: Whirlow’s Tossed and Grilled on the Miracle Mile, 1926 Pacific Ave., Stockton.

Admission: Free.

Information: (209) 466-2823 or whirlows.com

Astronomy in the Park

Check out the night heavens through some really cool telescopes courtesy of the Stockton Astronomical Society, weather permitting. If skies are clear, be prepared to view the moon, Mars, Neptune and some other planets and stars.

What: Astronomy in the Park.

When: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday.

Where: Oak Grove Regional Park, I-5 and Eight Mile Road, Stockton.

Admission: Free, there is a parking fee.

Information: (209) 462-0798

Wine Tasting

Take the out-of-town relatives to Lodi wine country where there are wineries galore. Start out at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center where you can taste local wines and get all the information you need on area tasting rooms.

What: Wine tasting.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Where: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi.

Admission: Free, there is a fee for wine tasting.

Information: lodiwine.com