Here are some of the Yuletide festivities that are happening now or coming up.

ONGOING

Christmas Train: Enjoy a ride through Irvine Regional Park to “The North Pole,” where children will meet Santa. After dark, colorful decorations and a tunnel of Christmas lights will be on display. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 27 through Dec. 23. $12, free for children 2 and younger. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. 714-997-3968 or irvineparkrailroad.com

Winter Fantasy: This annual event at the Sawdust Art Festival showcases works from over 175 artists, holiday entertainment, outdoor cafés, art classes and demonstrations, a petting zoo and an appearance by Santa. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 27 and Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. General, $7; kids (6-12), $4. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 949-494-3030 or sawdustartfestival.org

Disney-style Tree Lighting: Fashion Island’s annual holiday event will feature custom Disney holiday music and lights in the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdales Courtyard. 5 p.m. daily through Jan. 3. Free. 401 Newport Center Drive. 949-721-2000 or shopfashionisland.com

Disney Magic Holiday Lights: The Irvine Spectrum Center’s Edwards Courtyard will present holiday music and light displays every hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov.27-Jan. 3. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine. 949-753-5180 or shopirvinespectrumcenter.com

Home for the Holidays Christmas Boutique: Shop for traditional and contemporary holiday décor at Roger’s Gardens. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 24. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. 949-640-5800 or rogersgardens.com

The Queen Mary Chill: Tour the Ice Kingdom of sculptures standing as high as 21/2 stories. Event also includes ice tubing, ice skating and holiday music. Various times through Jan. 10. $24.99-$44.99 (prices vary by date). 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. 877-342-0738 or queenmary.com

DEC. 16

Boat Parade of Lights: Hundreds of decorated boats of all sizes will sail around Bay Island and Newport Harbor during the 107th annual event. Parade runs nightly through Dec. 20. 6:30 p.m. 303 Palm St., Newport Beach. 949-675-0551 or christmasparadeboats.com

DEC. 17

Cruise of Lights: This annual, 45-minute narrated boat tour will sail through Huntington Harbour for a viewing of thousands of lights on boats, decks, docks and homes. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17-23. Adults, $19 ($17 on Dec. 17); kids (2-12), $12. 16889 Algonquin St., Huntington Beach. 714-840-7542 or cruiseoflights.org

Holiday Puppet Extravaganza: Professional puppeteers will perform a show about Eli the energetic elf at Yorba Linda Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Free. 18181 Imperial Highway. 714-777-2837 or www.ylpl.net

DEC. 18

Winter Fest: This new, family festival will feature ice-skating, ice tubing, the world’s largest walk-through ornament, live entertainment, reindeer feedings, VIP private cabanas and more at the OC Fair & Event Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the event every day until Christmas Eve. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Dec. 18-Jan. 3. Special holiday hours apply Dec. 24-25. $10-45. Tickets online or at the door. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. WinterFestOC.com

DEC. 20

Holiday Festival: The Muckenthaler’s annual festival includes family activities, performances, an arts and crafts fair, food vendors and a visit from Santa Claus. Home and gallery tours also are scheduled. Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. 714-738-6595 or themuck.org

AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Festival of Lights: Along with the dazzling light display at the Mission Inn, the Festival of Lights includes live entertainment. Friday-Jan. 2. The Switch- On Ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. today. Main Street and Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside. Free. riversideca.gov/fol

Hollywood Christmas Parade: The 84th annual event marches on with bands, parade floats and more. Grand Marshals Penn and Teller will be joined by parade co-hosts Laura McKenzie and Erik Estrada, guest hosts Dean Cain and Montel Williams and other celebrities. Purchase reserved seats or arrive early for curbside sitting/standing. 5 p.m. Sunday. Parade starts on Hollywood Boulevard at Orange. thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

Los Angeles County Christmas Tree Lighting: The official lighting of the Los Angeles County Christmas tree will be led by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich at Grand Park. Event includes music from chamber music ensemble Brass Pacifica and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Concert Choir. Free hot beverages will be served. 5-6 p.m. Tuesday. 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org

L.A. Zoo Lights: View holiday displays made up of thousands of LED lights, flurries of illuminated snowflakes, 3-D animation, glittering light tunnels and more at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. 6-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Jan. 3. $9-16 (prices vary by day). 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. lazoo.org

Music Center Holiday Sing-Along: Celebrate the holidays by singing under the stars to live accompaniment at The Music Center Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 18. Free. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org