Reindeer Rendezvous

Daily thru Jan. 6, noon
California Academy of Sciences
(55 Music Concourse Dr.)
Taking a break only to chauffeur Santa around on the 25th, two live reindeer will appear in the East Garden. Learn more about these animals, their looks and traits, and how they can travel up to 3,000 miles per year (even without the flying sleigh). Free with museum admission ($19.95–$29.95), 415-379-8000,
www.calacademy.org/holidays