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Published: November 30, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS

Today

Festival of Trees Tampa Bay: holiday celebration set in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, gingerbread and vignettes, children's craft area, live entertainment and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; $4-$8 (children 2 and younger are free); Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 797-8712

Week Ahead

John's Pass Village Christmas Carnival: features rides and games, foods from the village, holiday specials, free gift wrapping, musical programs and live entertainment; noon Thursday; free; John's Pass Village, 150 Boardwalk Place, St. Petersburg; (727) 391-6025

THEATER

Ongoing

"Steppin' Out": a celebration of Irving Berlin hits with jazz and modern influences; 2 and 7:30 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-9000

ARTS

Today

Tarpon Springs Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Fest: Artists showcase and sell folk art and crafts, handmade jewelry, paintings, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, soaps and body products; 10 a.m. today; free; along Court Street; (954) 472-3755

The Holizaar: A Hand-Made Holiday Extravaganza: St. Pete Craft Heroes and Studio@620 host selected art and craft masters helping participants make handmade holiday items; noon today; free; Studio 620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Holiday Glass Show & Artist's Open House: features glass art and sculptures by Susan Gott, blown glass for sale and glass casting demonstrations; 10 a.m. today; free; Susan Gott Phoenix Studio, 811 E. Knollwood St., Tampa; (813) 237-3473

Buckler's Holiday Craft Fair: features personalized holiday gifts, home decor, yard art, homemade sweets, custom jewelry, candles and soaps, handcrafted furniture, pet items and artwork; 10 a.m. today; $5 (free for children 12 and younger); Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. U.S. 301, Tampa; (813) 621-7821

Ongoing

Exhibition opens: "Courage and Compassion: The Legacy of the Bielski Brothers" exhibition; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through February; $6-$12 (ages 17 and younger are free); Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth Street S., St. Petersburg; (727) 820-0100

Week Ahead

"Arty" Ornament Sale: features one-of-a-kind ornaments; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; free admission; The Creative Native Gallery, 5307 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa; (813) 841-3038

Christmas Craft Show: annual event features holiday crafts of all types and designs, plus refreshments; 9 a.m. Monday; free admission; Hawaiian Isles R.V. Park, 4120 Cockroach Bay Road, Ruskin

OTHER

Today

Wild West Weekend: The live performance includes a train robbery by the Hole-in-the-Head Gang; trains depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today; $10-$14 (children 2 and younger are free); Florida Railroad Museum, 83rd Street East and Highway 301, Parrish; 1-877-869-0800

Ongoing

Operation Twinkle: local businesses partner to light up the city; 7 p.m. today through Wednesday; free; downtown Dunedin, 542 Main St.; (727) 812-4533

Symphony in Lights: Light show is choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and will run every hour on the hour; 6 p.m. today through Wednesday; free; The Shops at Wiregrass, Bruce B. Downs Blvd and State Road 56, Wesley Chapel; www.symphonyinlights.com

Week Ahead

Victorian Christmas Stroll: an old-fashioned holiday setting of the former Tampa Bay Hotel with decorated trees displayed in antique cabinets, three-story Victorian-styled dollhouse and carolers; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Dec. 23; $4 to $10; Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 258-7302

Movie screening: free showing of animated film "Wall-E"; 1 p.m. Tuesday; free; Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.; (727) 942-5628

St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail: features waterfront and land displays, cruisers, yachts, fishing boats, sailboats, sports boats, runabouts as well as family activities; noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 7; Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg; (954) 764-7642

Lights of Love: South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation presents live holiday music and tree lighting ceremony; 6:45 p.m. Thursday; free; McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 757-8478

Sara Minton

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