Sawdust Winter Fantasy, Winter Fest OC, plus more things to do around O.C. this week.

THROUGH DEC. 21
SAWDUST WINTER FANTASY
Each year, the Sawdust Art Festival grounds become a whimsical winter wonderland complete with holiday decor, seasonal food, falling snow, carolers, and Santa Claus. Peruse art of all forms handcrafted by local artists while enjoying the holiday festivities. In addition to Christmas shopping and enjoying the festive decorations, visitors can catch live entertainment throughout the festival grounds including marionette shows and music. Sawdust Festival Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3030
https://sawdustartfestival.org

THROUGH DEC. 21
“SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL”
Following the same miserable character from Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “Scrooge! The Musical” is a touching twist on the classic tale with a bit more humor, drama, and music. Follow along as Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who despises all things Christmas and joy, embarks on the path of redemption one fateful Christmas Eve after being visited by the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 714-777-3033
https://chancetheater.com

THROUGH DEC. 30
IRVINE PARK RAILROAD CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Visit the North Pole right in the middle of Orange County at Irvine Park Railroad’s Santa’s Village, Christmas Train, and Train of Lights. The Santa’s Village experience includes visits from Santa, carnival rides and games, cookie decorating, crafts, ice fishing, and more. Take a trip on the railroad through elaborate light displays on the Train of Lights. Through Dec. 23, visitors can go on the Christmas Train to visit Santa at the North Pole and deliver their own wish list. Irvine Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 714-997-3968
https://irvineparkrailroad.com

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
WINTER FEST OC
Find fun festivities for the whole family all month long at the fairgrounds. Falling snow, ice tubing, elaborate light displays, Santa meet and greets, live shows, and festive photo backgrounds are just some of the offerings that will be available. For an additional cost, visitors can go on carnival rides, ice skate, play in the inflatable obstacle courses, visit the igloo bar, or play mini golf. OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
https://winterfestoc.com

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
FIRE & LIGHTS FESTIVAL
At the picturesque Newport Dunes, more than 50 holiday decorations and Christmas trees will float along the shore in a dazzling display of lights. Thursday through Sunday each week, in addition to experiencing the light display, visitors can take photos with Santa, roast s’mores at the fire pits, play in the inflatable park, visit the igloo bar, and watch fire dancing performances. There will also be a Christmas tree lot with trees to purchase all season long. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, 949-729-3863
https://newportdunes.com

DEC. 4 THROUGH 6
TCHAIKOVSKY’S “SWAN LAKE”
Conductor Tianyi Lu will lead the Pacific Symphony through an incredible selection of emotional and timeless music. Each performance begins with Cassandra Miller’s “Swim,” a string heavy piece, followed by Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G Major” with pianist Alexandra Dariescu. A collection of romantic suites from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” closes out the evening. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799
https://pacificsymphony.org

DEC. 5
TYLER HENRY
The world-renowned performer known for his reality TV show “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry” and his Netflix series “Life After Death with Tyler Henry” will take the stage to do personal live readings of audience members. Henry has toured around the country doing live readings for years in what he calls “An Evening of Hope and Healing” promising audience members the chance to connect with departed loved ones. Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714-712-2700
https://groveofanaheim.com

DEC. 5
CHRISTMAS THROWDOWN
Enjoy an evening of country music as four rising stars take part in KFROG 95.1’s Christmas Throwdown. The lineup includes country singer-songwriters Tucker Wetmore and Mackenzie Carpenter, country-pop artist Dasha, and soul-country artist Hudson Westbrook. Expect to hear some of the genre’s latest hits, including “Austin (Boots Stop Working),” “I Wish You Would,” “Wind Up Missin’ You,” and “House Again.” Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, 949-391-6025
https://greatparklive.com

DEC. 5 THROUGH 21
“FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS”
It wouldn’t be a Fancy Nancy Christmas without heaping amounts of tinsel, glitter, and sparkles. Little Nancy wants to buy a new sparkly tree topper, so she sells some of her gowns to raise money for the cause. She simply can’t wait to adorn her beautiful tree and indulge in festive decorations and Christmas cookies, but things don’t go the way she planned. The precocious children’s book character with an impressive vocabulary navigates saving the holidays in this silly musical for the whole family. Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, 888-455-4212
https://chancetheater.com

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DEC. 6 THROUGH 10
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
The Pacific Chorale will kick off the holiday season with its annual Carols by Candlelight performances. The group’s chamber singers will perform a selection of traditional and contemporary beloved carols selected by conductor Robert Istad. The intimate performance features organ and piano in the candlelit and picturesque church setting. Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach, 714-662-2345
https://pacificchorale.org

DEC. 6 THROUGH 28
“A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS: 10TH ANNIVERSARY LYTHGOE FAMILY PANTO”
Slapstick comedy and current pop hits collide with the classic story of Snow White in this witty Lythgoe Family pantomime play. For a decade, the production company has brought its twists on classic fairy tales to the Laguna Playhouse stage with ridiculous holiday-themed performances. This year, Snow White and the seven dwarves sing and dance to the likes of Lady Gaga with silly, sparkly costumes and puppetry. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787
https://lagunaplayhouse.com

DEC. 7
HANDEL’S GLORIOUS MESSIAH
The musical masterpiece has wowed audiences for three centuries with its powerful vocals and instrumentation lasting nearly three hours. The Pacific Chorale singers and the Pacific Symphony orchestra will come together to perform the piece complete with its famous vocal solos, the “Hallelujah” chorus, and shocking timpani. The performance will be led by conductor Robert Istad, the artistic director of Pacific Chorale. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5799
https://pacificsymphony.org