Squeeze in a little more joy before year’s end

Global Winter Wonderland

Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento

When: Through Jan. 3; 3-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; open New Year’s Day

Admission: $18; $14 children ages 3-11 and seniors

Details: calexpo.com; globalwinterwonderland.com

Two themed areas are certain to make gardeners’ eyes light up at this electrical spectacle, which continues through New Year’s weekend. “Spring” is a fantasy garden of outrageous flowers. “Fall” is dedicated to harvest time with glowing pumpkins as big as cars. Besides all the lights, find ice skating and family entertainment.

Noon Year’s Eve Family Festival

Where: Crocker Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31

Admission: Free

Details: crockerartmuseum.org

Get your family’s New Year celebration off to an early start with this fun-filled event, representing cultures from many lands. In addition, the museum is open free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

E-waste drop-off

Where: Mahany Park, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville

When: 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 2

Admission: Free

Details: 916-746-1550, roseville.ca.us/explore

Got new gadgets for Christmas? Usher out the old with this free drive-up and drop-off event. Safely recycle old televisions, computers, printers, DVD players and other electronics.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published December 25, 2015 at 6:00 AM.