California Corner

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

SAN DIEGO--Balboa Park celebrates Christmas on the Prado Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, with four entertainment stages, carolers, crafts and holiday delicacies, along with free admission to park museums. 5-9 p.m. both days. Free. (619) 239-0512.

EUREKA--Crafts makers and musicians will converge under the redwoods next weekend, Dec. 3-5, for the Humboldt Artisans Holiday Craft & Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St. Noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $1; free to seniors and ages 17 and younger. (707) 444-8817.

SAN JOSE--Christmas in the Park begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday. About 60 animated holiday displays will adorn Plaza de Cesar Chavez through Jan. 2. Next Sunday, Dec. 5, the Holiday Parade begins at 11 a.m. down Santa Clara and Market streets. Downtown. Free. (408) 277-3303.

INDIO--The International Tamale Festival next Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5, will include a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. There will be entertainment, food and children’s activities 9 a.m.-dusk both days. Free. (760) 347-0676.

VENTURA--Nine blocks of the historic downtown area will host the 23rd annual Holiday Street Festival next Sunday, Dec. 5, with more than 500 food and craft booths, children’s activities and performances. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Tel. (805) 654-7830.