Saturday, Dec. 3
Corica Park's 2nd Annual Small Business Holiday Fair — In person, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Corica Park Pro Shop (1 Clubhouse Memorial Drive)
Free, all ages. Shop for the holidays and help celebrate the vibrancy of Alameda's small business community. The Corica Park's second annual Holiday Fair is a collaboration with the Alameda Chamber of Commerce. More info: 510-747-7800.

Christmas Tree Lane Opening — In person, Thompson Avenue
Free, all ages. Check out the holiday decorations at this year's Christmas Tree Lane. More info: www.facebook.com/christmastreelane/

Sunday, Dec. 4
Temple Israel of Alameda presents: Alameda Holiday Fest: a Shopping Expo — In person, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Temple Israel of Alameda (3183 Mecartney Road)
Free, all ages. This event features 25 vendors and local artists selling a variety of gift-giving options to complete your holiday shopping in one spot while keeping your money in the local economy. More info: 510-522-9355.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 9-18
A Christmas Carol — In person, varying times & locations
Free, all ages. The Foodbank Players will perform nine productions of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The play tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his path to compassion. Performance on Fridays and Saturdays will take place at First Congregational Church, 1912 Central Ave., while Sunday performances will take place at The Healing Garden, located at 1435 Webster St., Friday shows will begin at 7 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday shows will begin at 2 p.m. More info: http://foodbankplayers.org.

Saturday, Dec. 10
Breakfast With Santa — In person, 10 a.m. to noon; Albert H. DeWitt O'Club (641 West Redline Ave.)
All ages. Join Santa for breakfast, arts & crafts, and take a photo with the big guy. Santa will read one of his special stories at 11:15 a.m. The event is $19 for ages 13 & up; $10 for ages 2 – 12; and FREE for ages 2 & under. More info: ARPD at 510-747-7529.

Sunday, Dec. 11
Breakfast with Alameda Civic Ballet — In person, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Elks Lodge (2255 Santa Clara Ave.)
All ages. Enjoy omelets, waffles and other delicious breakfast food. Proceeds will benefit Alameda Civic Ballet and the Rachel Shahinian and Annika Zinsley Memorial scholarship fund. Event is free for children 5 and under, $6 for ages 6 to 12, $15 for ages 13 and up. RSVP : 510-305-9576.

Wednesday, Dec. 14
The Beatles: ‘Abbey Road’— In person, 6 p.m.; Alameda Main Library – Stafford Room (1550 Oak St.)
Free, adults & teens. Enjoy an entertaining illustrated lecture presented by professional musician Dulais Rhys. Dulais discusses this final, but controversial, Beatles album. More info: 510-747-7713 & refdesk@alamedaca.gov