The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase.

THE HOLIDAYS

√ GINGERBREAD VILLAGE on display; daily through Dec. 25; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; free; 922-5811.

√ U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM, collection station, donate new and unused toys; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Dec. 17; Honolulu Hale; free; 768-6622.

√ CHRISTMAS WREATH EXHIBITION, creations of O'ahu residents who participated in the holiday wreath contest; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 4; Honolulu Hale, Lane Gallery; free; 768-6622.

HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS FIRE TRUCK RIDES, view Christmas light displays in the Capitol District and Downtown areas; 6-9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 28 (no tours Dec. 24-25); Mission Houses Museum; $7*; 531-0481.

√ HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS TROLLEY TOUR, 30-minute trolley ride through Downtown; nightly through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24-25); ticket sales at common area near Town & Country Surf Designs, Ward Warehouse; $4.50*; www.wardcenters.com/events.

THE SANTA CRUISE, dinner show with appearance by Santa; 5:15-7:15 p.m. nightly through Dec. 25; Atlantis Navatek Cruises, Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; upper deck: $110*, lower deck: $79.99*; 973-1311.

√ "STAR OF BETHLEHEM: THE MAGI'S STORY," explore some of the astronomical possibilities for the star that guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem; 7 p.m. today; Windward Community College, Hokulani Imaginarium; repeats 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Dec. 20 (11 a.m. show Dec. 20); $5*; 235-7433.

THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY, trolley ride through Downtown; 6:30-9 p.m. nightly Saturday through Dec. 24, trolley leaves every 30 minutes; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free with $20 in Aloha Tower Marketplace receipts; 566-2337.

STAGE

√ "SEUSSICAL JR.," presented by 'Aiea Intermediate School; 7 p.m. today-Saturday; 'Aiea Intermediate School Cafeteria; free; 483-7230, ext. 273.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth; 4:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20 and also Dec. 21; Tenney Theatre; 5 and older; $16*; 839-9885.

"RING OF FIRE," play by local playwright Nancy Moss, presented by The Actors' Group; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28 (no shows Dec. 25-26); Mendonca Building, second floor; $16*; 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

"PETER PAN," based on the play by James M. Barrie; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays (matinees: 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20) through Dec. 21, with extended dates 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23; Diamond Head Theatre; $12*-$42*; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

COMEDY

HAWAII COMEDY THEATER, Comedy Polynesia, 8 p.m., $25*; Sharkey's Comedy Club, 9:30 p.m., $15*; Wednesdays and Saturdays; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel, Kapuni Room; 531-4242.

COMEDY ON THE MOON, with Shawn Felipe, Lanai, Champ Kaneshiro; 8 p.m. Thursdays; Brew Moon; 18 and older; $10; 593-0088.

IMPROV COMEDY, featuring the troupe Second Class Citizens; 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20; Laughtrack Theater, 1123 Bethel St.; $10*; 384-3362.

AT THE MALLS

√ ALA MOANA CENTER (free events unless noted): Billabong "A" Team Autograph Session, 8-9:30 p.m. today; Central YMCA Dance Central, 12-12:45 p.m. Saturday; Na Hula O Kaleiokapualani, 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday; Honolulu Boy Choir, 8-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Vocal and Dance Expressions by Star of the Sea "Li'l Stars," 12-12:45 p.m. Sunday; Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy 2-2:30 p.m. Sunday; "A Class Act" Vocal and Dance Expressions, 4-4:30 p.m. Sunday; Kapi'olani Community College synthesizer ensemble, 4-4:30 p.m. Monday; The Honolulu Chorale, 6-6:30 p.m. Monday; Kapalama Elementary School concert choir, 8-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Kaimuki Middle School concert band, 8-8:45 p.m. Wednesday; Waipahu Elementary School song and dance performance, 12-12:45 p.m.; Merry Tuba Christmas, 8-8:45 p.m. Thursday. Ongoing: The Candy Cane Train ($7), daily through Dec. 28; Photos with Santa (for a fee), 10 a.m. daily through Dec. 24; keiki hula show, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free; 955-9517.

√ WARD WAREHOUSE: An Afternoon with Santa, crafts, cookies, visit from Santa, 12-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Keiki Christmas Hula, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Ongoing: line dance classes, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; lauhala weaving demonstration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; free; www.wardcentre.com.

√ PEARLRIDGE CENTER, UPTOWN (free events unless noted): Aloha Friday Mele with Baba Alimoot & Friends, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today; St. Elizabeth School Praise Choir, 5:30-6:30 p.m. today; Pearlridge Elementary School Choir, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday; 'Ewa Elementary School Chorus, 1-2 p.m. Saturday; The Footnotes, 3-4 p.m. Saturday; Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha, 7-8 p.m. Saturday; Na Leo Nahenahe O Na Kupuna, 1-2 p.m. Sunday; Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Performing Arts Program, 7-8 p.m. Sunday; Pali Momi Healthy Monday Screenings, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Monday; Na Poki'i O Na Ali'i Singers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Ongoing: Salvation Army Angel Tree, during center hours daily through Dec. 17; photos with Santa (for a fee), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3:30-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 24; Pearlridge Express keiki train rides ($3), during center hours Saturday through Jan. 4.

√ WINDWARD MALL (free events unless noted): Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drive, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Kainalu Elementary Chorus and Percussion Corp, 2-3 p.m. Saturday. Ongoing: Snowing Tree, 1-8 p.m. at the top of the hour; daily through Dec. 24; Santa photos (for a fee), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24; Dear Santa Letter Writing Station (bring a 42-cent stamp), during mall hours through Dec. 24; free; 235-1143.

KAHALA MALL: Ongoing: Santa photos (for a fee) at Santa's Photo Candyland, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today through Saturday, Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24, with breaks at 1-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Salvation Army Angel Tree, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Dec. 20; 732-7736, www.kahalamallcenter.com.

MUSIC & DANCE

√ ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND: 12-1 p.m. today, 'Iolani Palace; 6 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei City Lights Parade; 3-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Filipino Community Center; 12-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Kapolei Hale; free; 922-5331.

√ HAWAII BALLROOM DANCE ASSOCIATION: Saturday Ball Dance, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Jan.3, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse, $5; Friday Ohana Night General Dance, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Dec. 19, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse, $3; Saturday Social Dance, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 13 Aliamanu Middle School cafeteria, donations accepted; 222-7851, 848-7789.

√ KUHIO BEACH TORCHLIGHTING AND HULA SHOW, 6-7 p.m. daily except Mondays, Kuhio Beach hula mound; free; 843-8002.

√ SWING DANCE CLUB OF HAWAII, swing, two-step, hustle, fox trot, country and more; 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Dream to Dance Studio; $5; 255-6095.

√ HOT SALSA SOCIAL, Latin music, dance till you drop with light pupu and no alcohol; 8:30 p.m. Fridays; The Dance Space; $5*; 256-7556, www.hawaiisalsa.com.

ETC.

BOX CAR RACING, FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, 2-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and most holidays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, plus major school holidays; American Box Car Racing International, Kunia; 94-640 Kupuohi St., Waipahu; $7*; 947-3393, www.boxcarracing.org.

√ YOUTH SPEAKS HAWAII, slam poetry workshops for ages 13-19, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage, Chinatown; free; 387-9664.

√ CRIBBAGE LESSONS, with Fred White; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Honolulu Design Center, Ice Bar; free; 956-1250.

"MEGALODON: LARGEST SHARK THAT EVER LIVED," interactive exhibit presents the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks; continues through Jan. 11; Bishop Museum; $15.95* general, $8.95* kama'aina; 847-3511.

"BODIES ... THE EXHIBITION," touring exhibit features preserved whole and partial human body specimens; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, through December; Ala Moana Center, ground level next to Nordstrom; $26*; 877-273-4375, www.bodiesticket.com.

√ WORLD ART BAZAAR, one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Honolulu Academy of Arts' Art Center at Linekona; free; 532-8703.

STAR OF HONOLULU'S PREMIER WHALE WATCH CRUISE, 2 1/2 hour cruise, with educational and fun whale activities; 12-2:30 p.m. Monday; Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; repeats daily through April 30; $39*; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE, 6:45 p.m. with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue ($25, poolside seating), followed by fireworks display, 8 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; 949-4321, ext. 77881.

HAWAIIAN RAILWAY TRAIN RIDES, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 91-1001 Renton Road, 'Ewa; narrated, 90-minute roundtrip to Kahe Point; $10*; 681-5461.

√ NORTH SHORE SURF AND CULTURAL MUSEUM, vintage surfboard collection, photos, videos and more; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays; North Shore Marketplace; free; 637-8888.