Light up the rainy season by attending the 14th annual Festival of Light celebration, Friday, Nov. 24, in Ashland.

Seaside Holiday Gift Fair

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 24-26 Seaside Do all your shopping for the season at this event, featuring pottery, jewelry, glassware, woodcrafts, birdhouses, toys, teddy bears, candles, soap, quilts and dog treats. Free gourmet food tasting will also be available. Hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave.; Santa Claus will be there noon-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free parking. More info: 503-738-6391