Two parades, two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies and four Nevada basketball games are on tap during a packed week in northwestern Nevada, along with Santa visits, a streamlined “Nutcracker” performance and a fireworks show. Bundle up and enjoy a chilly, festive week. Here are the highlights.

Northern Nevada weather, Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Monday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 30s to upper 40s. Mostly clear overnight, with lows near 20 in the valleys and down near 10 at upper elevations.

Tuesday-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 40s in the valleys. Mostly cloudy overnight, with lows in the 20s in the valleys and into the mid-teens at upper elevations.

Thursday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon rain in the valleys and afternoon snow near Lake Tahoe. Highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Mostly cloudy overnight with a continuing chance of precipitation, with lows in the 20s in the valleys and the mid-teens at upper elevations.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of precipitation, with highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Overnight lows in the 10s and 20s.

Saturday-Sunday: Partly sunny, with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s. A chance of snow at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight, with highs ranging from 30 down to the upper teens.

Northern Nevada roadwork, Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Oddie Boulevard: Access to Montello Street at Oddie Boulevard will continue to be closed through Wednesday, and lanes adjacent to the median on Oddie Boulevard will be closed between Silverada Boulevard and Sutro Street as part of the Oddie Wells Project.

U.S. 395 in Cold Springs: Traffic will be reduced to one lane from south of the Cold Springs interchange to the California state line from Monday through Friday for signage and lighting improvements. Speed limits will be reduced and intermittent, brief ramp closures will also take place.

I-80 exit 48, Fernley: Southbound US-95A underneath I-80 on the east end of Fernley will remain closed through the end of the year as NDOT continues a retrofit project on interstate bridges in the state.

Northern Nevada events, Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Nevada women’s basketball vs. San Diego, Nov. 29: After two wins in two games at the University of Denver Classic, the Pack returns home for an afternoon matchup as they take on the West Coast Conference’s San Diego Toreros at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. in Reno. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. For tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

Nevada men’s basketball vs. Montana, Nov. 29: The Wolf Pack looks to keep their hot start rolling this week with two home games. The first is against the Montana Grizzlies on Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. in Reno. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. For tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

39 North Pole Village, Nov. 30-Dec. 2: Sparks’ Victorian Square Plaza will be transformed into 39 North Pole Village complete with local arts and crafts, light displays, live music, food trucks and a visit from Santa Claus. For full schedule and details, visit 39northdowntown.com.

V&T Candy Cane Express and Electric Holiday Train O’ Lights, Dec. 1-3: Christmas-themed train rides return to the V&T Railroad on weekends in December. For details, visit virginiatruckee.com.

Virginia City Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Concert, Dec. 1: The Comstock’s tree lighting is set for 6 p.m. at the corner of C and Union streets in Virginia City. Then at 7, enjoy the 601 Christmas Concert at Piper’s Opera house. For details, visit visitvirginiacitynv.com.

Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 1: The annual tree lighting takes place between 6:30 and 7 p.m. near the large gazebo at Victorian Avenue and 11th Street, and includes live entertainment and free hot chocolate. For details, visit cityofsparks.us.

The Struts, Dec. 1: The heavier side of British rock is represented by the Struts, who have a new album called “Pretty Vicious” out in November. Their best-known songs include “Fallin’ With Me,” “Kiss This” and “Could Have Been Me.” They’ll play at 8 p.m. in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $40-$50. For details, call 800-427-7247 or visit harrahstahoe.com.

Nevada women’s basketball vs. UC Santa Barbara, Dec. 2: The Pack faces the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos for the first time in over nine years at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. in Reno. It’s Youth and Family Day; tipoff is set for 1 p.m. For tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

Virginia City Lighted Christmas Parade, Dec. 2: It’s not a holiday without a parade down Virginia City’s C Street, and this one kicks off at 5 p.m. For details, visit visitvirginiacitynv.com.

Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, Dec. 2: The 36th annual parade down Victorian Avenue starts at 1 p.m., and the party continues with light displays, food, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Stick around for a fireworks show at 6 p.m. For details, visit cityofsparks.us.

Nevada men’s basketball vs. LMU, Dec. 2: The Pack, looking to avenge a loss last Dec. 3, will host the Loyola Marymount Lions on Saturday night at Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. in Reno. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. For tickets, call 775-348-7225 or visit nevadawolfpack.com.

Peanutcracker – The Story in a Nutshell, Dec. 3: Kids and families will love this abbreviated 45-minute version of the classic holiday ballet “The Nutcracker.” Two performances take place at the Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St. in Reno; showtimes are at 2 and 5 p.m. For details, visit pioneercenter.com.

Pasquale Esposito, Dec. 3: An artist who has gained more fame thanks to PBS specials, Esposito began as an opera singer and has since brought that range and style to pop and jazz music. This show will be “An Italian Christmas.” He performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Celebrity Showroom, Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $35-$65. For details, call 775-356-3300 or visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.