From steam trains through redwood forests to lighted excursions and family rides with Santa, these railways bring the spirit of the season to life.

• Royal Oak Holidays: themed weekends of festive activities Nov. 21-Dec. 21, including visits with Santa and skating at The ...

Communities across Michigan are illuminated in bright colors during the holiday season. Here's where to find the dazzling ...

If you or your kids used the "bored" word this past week, then you need to check out this week's list of events. Get your coat and get going!

Get in the know with the Chronicle's region-by-region guide to the best holiday light displays, illuminated events and brightly-lit activities.

Explore Michigan’s most enchanting Christmas spots, packed with lights, markets, snowy charm, and unforgettable holiday magic ...

There will be two holiday destinations in Holly this weekend – the final weekend of the Holly Dickens Festival in downtown and HollyDazzle down the road on Dixie Highway. What began as a small ...

That’s life in Crisfield, the “Crab Capital of the World.” This waterfront town sits right on the Chesapeake Bay. You can watch watermen bring in their daily catch of blue crabs and oysters. Gas ...

The zoo has written a glowing love letter to the city of Oakland, in its new exhibit: The Future of Oakland. "The Tribune ...

Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” lantern festival kicked off on Nov. 7 and has already drawn thousands to the popular annual event. New this year is the “Future of Oakland” exhibit, a centerpiece that ...

A man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train Tuesday morning in Oakland as city workers were attempting to remove parts of an encampment located along the train tracks, the city said in a statement.

Explore Northern California holiday events near Stanislaus County, from Bay Area light displays to Polar Express trains and zoos, all within a two-hour drive.