A magical holiday tradition returns! The Antique Gas &amp; Steam Engine Museum will put on its annual Holiday Lights event, which transforms the historic museum grounds into a winter wonderland with light display from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20. Bring the whole family to enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, animals, festive hay rides, warm drinks, delicious food and a visit with Santa. Admission is $10, in advance online; $12 at gate; free for kids 3 and younger. The museum is at 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave. <a href="https://www.agsem.org/holiday-lights-2025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.agsem.org/holiday-lights-2025</a>

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CARLSBAD, Calif. — Oceanside United Reformed Church will host its annual Festival of Lessons &amp; Carols on Wednesday, December 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Army &amp; Navy Academy Chapel, 2549 Ocean St., Carlsbad, 92008, located on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad.
This beloved Christmas Eve service weaves together ten Scripture readings—from Genesis through the Gospels—that proclaim God’s promise of a Savior and the fulfillment of that promise in Jesus Christ. Between and around the lessons, the congregation sings twelve traditional Christmas carols. After the service, guests are invited to enjoy Christmas cookies and warm cider.
“As we mark twenty-five years as a congregation, we can think of no better way to end this anniversary year than by gathering with our neighbors to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ,” said Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Hyde, pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church. “Our Festival of Lessons &amp; Carols is our gift to the community—our doors and our hearts are open to you.”
The event is free and open to the public. Street parking is available, and the chapel includes a quiet area for families with small children.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.oceansideurc.org/christmas-eve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oceansideurc.org/christmas-eve</a> or connect with the church on social media:
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Say Peace Out to 2025 with flower power flair at our New Year’s Eve celebration! Get ready for a night of good vibes and tasty treats as we highlight the importance of native plants and their pollinator pals.
Throughout the evening, you can meet the animal ambassadors of the Living Coast, enjoy local food trucks, sip on specialty cocktails, make your own flower power crown, and explore how local flora and buzzing pollinators keep our world thriving. Come dressed in your grooviest get-up and get down on the dance floor as we welcome the new year with peace and petals.<a href="https://www.thelivingcoast.org/programs-events-upcoming-events/peace-out-2025/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET&nbsp;TICKETS</a>

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