Nutcracker Ballet; Chanukah; Wild Christmas Binge

. Dec. 18. 10 a.m. Shop more than 60 booths of antique, estate and vintage costume jewelry, silver and collectibles. All pieces are 6-inches-by-6-inches or less--perfect for stuffing in a stocking. Food is available. Free parking. Join the Cord Shows Customer E-mail List on their Web site's home page (CordShows.com) and receive a $1 discount on the price of admission. $7. John Jay High School, 60 N. Salem Rd., Cross River.  

. Dec. 18. 11 a.m. Enjoy the Peanuts gang as they sing and dance their way out of the funny pages onto the Play Group Theatre stage. $15. Play Group Theatre, 1 N. Broadway, White Plains.  

. Dec. 18. Noon. Visit the Mamaroneck Artists Guild's annual exhibit and holiday gift boutique called, The Gift of Art. Affordable original works of art in myriad styles and media--all made by MAG artists. Jewelry, ceramics and silk scarves are also available. Free. Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont.

. Dec. 18. 3 p.m. Seven Star School of Performing Arts presents the classic holiday show, directed and choreographed by Joffrey Ballet School member Charis Moses. More than 90 dancers will be involved in the production. $15. Brewster High School, 50 Foggintown Rd., Brewster.  

 Dec. 18. 8 p.m. For mature audiences, this is a spoof on "A Christmas Carol," told from the perspective of the alcoholic, miserable Mrs. Cratchit. $20. Westchester Sandbox Theater, 931c E. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck.

. Dec. 20. 7 p.m. Join Chabad of the Rivertowns at Legions Park in Ardsley for the first night of Chanukah and the menorah lighting. Music, latkes and donuts for all. Free. 700 Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley.

. Dec. 21. 3:45 p.m. Celebrate Chanukah with crafts, songs and a screening of "Grover and the Missing Menorah." For children 2-6 years old, accompanied by an adult. Free. JCC of Rockland, 450 W Nyack Rd., West Nyack.