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• Columbia State Historic Park: Candy Cane Making. through Dec. 21, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Columbia Candy Kitchen. Watch the making of candy canes; all sizes and types available for purchase. Columbia State Historic Park, Main and State streets. 532-7886.

• Railtown 1897 State Park. Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 13-14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., trains depart hourly. Santa arrives on the Santa Express. Railtown 1897 State Park, Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown. $3-$8. 984-3953. www.railtown1897.org.

• Christmas Party, Dinner, Dance & More. Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. dinner; 7-11 p.m. dance. Music by Roberto Rosa, with a silent auction and raffle. Unity Church, 2467 Veneman Ave., Modesto. $18. 578-5433.

• Light Up a Life Tree lighting. Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Honor a loved one and friends or celebrate any occasion by donating a symbolic light to the holiday tree. Reception to follow presented by Community Hospice. Memorial Medical Center, Briggsmore Avenue and Coffee Road, Modesto. $15; tree lighting free. 578-6370. www.hospiceheart.org.

• Livingston Lighted Christmas Parade and Gift Fair. Dec. 5, 5 p.m. gift fair; 7:30 p.m. parade. The gift fair and parade begin on Main Street at Memorial Park to the end of D Street. Downtown Livingston. Free. 394-8830. www.livingstoncity.com.

• Murphys Holiday Open House. Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. Carolers, performers, children's parade, complimentary snacks and beverages. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the community tree, then head to Native Sons Hall for pictures. Downtown Murphys, Main Street. Free. 728-8471.

• Turlock Lights on Parade Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. appetizers and drinks, 7 p.m. City of Turlock celebrates "The Spirit of Christmas Past." Free. 668-5594.

• Twain Harte Christmas Parade: Winter Wonderland. Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. community singing; 6 p.m. parade. Tree lighting, parade, community singing, free pictures with Santa. Downtown Twain Harte. Free. 586-4482. www.twainhartecc.com

• Lamplight Docent Tour. Dec. 5-6, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Docents in period costume perform a series of skits depicting life in Columbia during the holiday season. Proceeds benefit Friends of Columbia State Historic Park. Columbia State Historic Park, Main and State streets. $15 Fridays, $15-$20 Saturdays. www.friendsofcolumbiashp.org.

• Modesto Celebrations of Lights Parade. Dec. 6. 5:30 p.m. City of Modesto's annual nighttime holiday parade with floats, bands, Santa and Mrs. Claus starts at the corner of 15th and I streets. Free. 577-5344.

• Ceres Christmas Festival. Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m. Smyrna Park, Ceres. City of Ceres event includes visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments, entertainment and festive wagon rides through the grand opening of Christmas Tree Lane. Free with canned food donation. 538-5700

• A Miner's Christmas. Dec. 6-21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends only. Costumed interpreters re-create the mining camp of the 1850s. Columbia State Historic Park, Main and State streets. Free. 536-1672. www.friendsofcolumbiashp.org.

• Dickens Faire. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children's activities and street fair. McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St., Modesto. Free. 491-4317.

• Riverbank Christmas Parade. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. 40th annual Christmas Parade in downtown Riverbank with floats, bands, antique cars, Santa Claus and more. Free. 863-7116

• Angels Camp Holiday Parade. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Floats, bands, clowns, Santa Claus and more. Main Street, Angels Camp. 736-1333.