Holiday day trips

• “Holiday of Lights” at the San Diego County Fairgrounds in Del Mar is the largest animated drive-through light show on the West Coast with over 350 sparkling displays. Open November 24 through January 1, Sunday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. For further information call (858) 755-1161 or access www.sdfair.com.

• “Festival of Lights” at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido offers sliding down a snowy hill, holiday crafts, carolers, dancers and Santa. Larger-than-life light features include a 52-foot lighted train, nine-foot-tall nutcrackers,...