* What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a marathon of "A Christmas Story." Events include the Show Me How the Piggies Eat eating contest, the Shoot Ralphie's Eye Out sharpshooting contest and the Dress Like Randy race, in which contestants wear layers of winter clothes. Don't miss a chance to win a Major Award -- a deluxe leg lamp like the one Ralphie's father won in the movie. 5 p.m. Friday, The District at Green Valley Ranch.
CAR AUCTION AT THE SOUTH POINT
* The 34th annual Las Vegas Fall Auction is coming to the South Point at 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Classic, antique and rare automobiles will be for sale. Admission $10, children age 5 and younger are free. (800) 968-4444 or www.kruseinter national.com.
ICE SKATING
* Lace up your skates for a day of ice skating at Lake Las Vegas. The floating ice rink at MonteLago Village is open from 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and younger.
HARP CONCERT
* Harpist Caryn Gott and her students will present a holiday concert from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the reading room of the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. 492-7252.