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Oxnard

Catch the downtown Christmas parade with a “Christmas Under the Sea” theme with floats, marching bands, horses and Santa. Then walk a couple of blocks to Plaza Park for the Tamale Festival, where you can sample a variety of styles, from classic to epicurean, from Mexico’s Michoacán to Jalisco. When: Dec. 2 Cost, info: Free. Familyfriendly. Dogs on leash OK. (805) 247-0197, lat.ms/oxnardholidays

Brea, Torrance

Tap your toes as Irish performers play lively tunes on the fiddle, flute, accordion, concertina, traditional Irish harp and uilleann pipes at an Irish Christmas Concert. When: 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Curtis Theater in Brea; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. Cost, info: From $16 in Brea; from $20 in Torrance. irishchristmasin america.com

Ventura

Wander the Holiday Street Fair along Main Street to watch jugglers, singers and LED hulahoop dancers and visit artists’ booths, craft vendors and food stands. Adults can continue with the ticketed Winter Wine Walk and sample wine, craft beer and cuisine at more than 65 downtown locations. Prepare for “snowfall” during the last hour of the Wine Walk. When: Dec. 2

Cost, info: Free for all ages at street fair; from $55 for wine walk (must be 21 or older). Dogs OK on street; service animals in some additional areas; (805) 628-9588, venturawinterwine walk.com

Los Angeles

The Unique L.A. Holiday Market features gifts from more than 400 artists. Take a peek at one-of-a-kind jewelry, purses, clothing, ceramics, coffees, chocolates, gourmet foods and more at the California Market Center.. When: Dec. 2 and 3 Cost, info: Adults from $15, children (younger than 12) admitted free. No dogs. (213) 486-9821, uniquemarkets.com/ markets-la

Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Zoo’s two gorgeous and endangered snow leopards, Everett and Zoe, are honored at the Snow Leopard Festival and Sledding at the Zoo. The big cats romp on snow that’s brought in for them. Elsewhere, kids sled on 80 tons of snow under palm trees. When: Dec. 3 Cost, info: $3 plus zoo admission: adults $17, seniors (65 and older) $13, children (2-12) $10, tots (younger than 2 years) free. No dogs. (805) 962-5339, lat.ms/ sbsnowleopards

Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus is joined in song by Grammy Awardwinning opera singer Susan Graham and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a holiday concert with carols and traditional music. When: Dec. 3 Cost, info: Tickets are going fast. Adults and children from $15. No dogs. (323) 850-2000, lat.ms/philchildren