The 12th annual Festival of Nativities will feature more than 400 Nativity sets from around the world, as local high school choirs, musicians and entertainers perform each evening. The festival also features a performance of the Nativity at 6 and 8 tonight. There will be two rooms dedicated to children’s activities, including craft projects, storytime, woodcarving and a chance to dress up in costumes.
When: Noon to 9 p.m. today and Sunday.
Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10509 S.E. Fifth St., Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Web: http://festivalofnativities.org
The festival is one of many options for getting out and about this weekend.
2. Hometown Celebration
Ridgefield celebrates the holiday season and the history of the community with activities throughout downtown. The Hometown Celebration will include 5K and 10K fun runs, an arts and crafts bazaar, displays, performances by musicians in the Ridgefield Community Library, holiday treats, horse-drawn carriage rides, pictures with Santa and the community tree lighting.
When: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.
Where: North Main Avenue and Pioneer Street, downtown Ridgefield.
Admission: Free, $15-$20 for 5K, $20-$25 for 10K, food donations encouraged.
Web: http://fyi98642.com/hometown-celebration-is-december-1 or http://runridgefield.com/HolidayFunRun.html
3. A ballet splendor
Northwest Classical Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” as the company’s dancers transport audiences from Christmas Eve festivities to the Land of Sweets as Clara’s nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince, saving Clara from the Mouse King. The production includes original choreography by artistic director Maricar Drilon.
