KIDS Events This Week BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. Gaslight Theater. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428. Bianco Theater Company presents a musical comedy of the rough and tough Herdman kids who take over the annual church Christmas pageant. Shows continue through December 31 and take place at 11 a.m. on Saturdays (and special shows on Monday, Decmeber 23 and 30, Friday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 31). Tickets cost $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and kids. Call 886-0860. CHILDREN'S NUTCRACKER. Berger Performing Arts Center. 1200 W. Speedway Blvd. A Time to Dance Studio presents the children's ballet classic on December 7-8 at 2 p.m. oon Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $7.50. Features dancers of all ages. Call 320-1566 for tickets or details. FALL FOLLIES. New Kiva Motions Puppet Theatre. Red Barn Theater, 948 N. Main. The theater has been renovated for a new performance of Sunday puppet shows at 1:30 p.m. Such a Day is based on an Eastern European folktale for all ages where an elderly couple tries to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. Tickets cost $3 per person, $5 for two children, $2 for those with AHCCCS card or low income bus pass. Call for details at 887-5144. FESTIVALS OF LIGHT. Tucson Children's Museum. 200 S. Sixth Ave. 792-9985. Sundays in December feature a different holiday presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. December 8: learn about Diwali, a festival from India in celebration of Rama's victorious return from exile where small lamps and fireworks are lit symbolizing triumph of good over evil. Free with museum admission. HOLIDAY LIGHTS. Reid Park Zoo. 22nd Street between Country Club Road and Alvernon Way. 791-3204, ext. 17. Annual festival features jingle bells, hot cocoa, twinkling lights and Santa daily, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: $3 for adults, $1 children under 14, free for kids 2 and younger. Monday to Thursday: $2 adults, $.50 kids under 14. Call 791-4022 for details. JUST FOR KIDS NUTCRACKER. Tucson Symphony Center. 2175 N. Sixth Ave. Tchaikovsky's classic features the TSO Harp Trio and 11-year-old harpist Hannah Palmquist performing on Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m. Suggested donation is $1. Call 882-8585. KID'S CLUB. Tucson Mall. 4500 N. Oracle Road. 293-7330. The club is a free, year-round program for kids ages 10 and under held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Each session features different entertainment and activities plus giveaways from mall merchants. Activities include music, dance puppetry and more. For details, call 293-7330. PARA LOS NINOS CHRISTMAS PARTY. El Pueblo Neighborhood Center. 101 W. Irvington Road. 622-6973. Chicanos Por La Causa Tucson holds its 19th annual party on Saturday, Decmeber 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring toys and stockings for the children plus entertainment, food, prizes and community awareness for all. Call 622-2190. SANTA CLONES. Red Barn Theatre. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. A musical drama is presented by the Red Barn Children's Drama Group on Fridays at 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays through December 14. Tickets cost $3 for adults, $2 for kids under 13. Call 622-6973. YOGA FOR KIDS. Providence Institute. 1126 N. Jones Blvd. Mark Naseck teaches Indigo Yoga for kids ages 4 through 13 every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Call the Institute or visit www.providenceinstitute.com for more information. Announcements BICAS BUILD-A-BIKE PROGRAM. Bicas. 44 W. Sixth St. 628-7950. BICAS offers the build-a-bike program for all. Take part in the eight-session course and fix up old bikes for the community. Classes are ongoing. Cost ranges from $15 to $60. Call 628-7950 for information. LIBRARY STORYTIMES. Storytime teaches children an appreciation for reading, and events are tailored to specific age groups including babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers and family. Admission is free. Call 791-4391 for more information. STEP INTO THE SUNSHINE. Performing arts classes for youth age 3 to 18 where children learn to sing, dance and show their skills all around Tucson. First class is free. Tuition starts at $20. Three studio locations. Call 885-9141 for details. TOY TRAINS. Gadsden Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum. 3975 N. Miller Ave. 881-2050. Learn about the action of toy trains of all sizes and shapes. Special holiday hours are Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. YOUTH ARTS TRAINING. Tucson Arts Brigade. 901 N. 13th Ave. 388-9553. Enroll anytime in art classes. Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and Mixed Media: Beginners (4 to 6 year olds), Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m.; Advanced (7 to 12 year olds), 3 to 5 p.m. Open Studio (5 years and older), Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. Teachers are working artists who explore art from around the world. Each class costs $18 or $100 for six classes. Call to register at 388-9553.