The events listed below are holiday related events this December. Event listings are checked at the time of posting but schedules may change without notice. Links are available below to all venues for your convenience. Please confirm information with the website. And come back often! Events are updated and added frequently.
Letters may be mailed/dropped off November 7-December 12 Corte Madera Parks and Rec has made special arrangements with Santa to accept mail for delivery to the North Pole.
Children of all ages can receive a letter via Novato Parks & Recreation from jolly old Santa and his elves!
Magical moments. Sparkling memories.
This year, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
Stars, snowflakes, and holiday lights join winter-themed activities throughout our Creativity Museum during our annual Winter Wonderland celebration!
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Downtown San Rafael Elf Hunt!
Kids of all ages are invited to drop off letters to Santa at Marinwood's North Pole Mailbox located on the front patio of the Community Center. Don't forget to include your return address for Santa to respond.
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Holiday season comes alive at PIER 39 beginning mid-November with twinkling lights, decorations throughout The PIER, holiday photo opportunities and a majestic 60’ Live Christmas Tree in Entrance Plaza.
The Santa Rosa Nativity Exhibit will share its 2025 collection of over 200 Nativity Art Pieces. Admission is free.
Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 28th Annual "It's a Wonderful Night" holiday celebration!
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), in coordination with the East Cut Community Benefit District, invite you to join us for the weekend of December 5th-7th at its sixth annual Winterfest celebration at Salesforce Park.
Join us for a festive stroll filled with sparkle, music, and family fun. Enjoy heartfelt holiday shopping—supporting local artisans and neighborhood businesses. This event is free and open to the public.
Discover festive in-store events, special promotions, and plenty of holiday cheer! Live music from local bands: Magic Nostalgia, Donovan Plant & The Leafs, Marjolein Shiamatey Classical Quartet, and the San Francisco Rock Project.
Join us for the Pacifica Polar Palooza — a fun-filled FREE winter celebration for all ages!
The Petaluma Wildlife Museum and Classroom Safari invite you to join us for Winter Slothfest!
Come downtown for our annual holiday event on December 6th from 11am to 2pm along Old Redwood Hwy between E Cotati and Charles.
This festive event offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a holiday parade featuring live performers and decorative floats, photo opportunities with Santa, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with the Antioch community!
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled holly-jolly day of Christmas cheer featuring free Santa Visits, a kids’ snow zone, a merry magic show, and photos with our adorable Teddy Bear and Ballerina characters.
Join friends and neighbors and experience the ultimate holiday celebration as we magically transform our town into a wonderland full of cheer and classic family fun.
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We've gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography.
You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland's Rockridge district.
Join us for an enchanting winter evening filled with cookie decorating, bouncing on inflatables, and enjoying a cozy hot cocoa station.
Ranger Seth and Santa's helpers are excited to welcome you to the Ho ho holiday carnival, with fun Midway games, festive arts & crafts, and plenty of holiday treats. And, of course, a special meet-and-greet with Santa himself!
oin Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.
Santa and his merry minstrels will be visiting The Laurel on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1pm - 4pm! Free for all families, this is a chance to take photos of the kids with Santa and keep them engaged with music, carols, crafts, and shared community joy.
Homestead Valley’s annual Winter Holiday Celebration brings out young and old for sweet and savory treats, holiday crafts and carols lead by talented resident musicians and singers.
Step into a world of winter wonder at WinterFest!
Photos with Santa, live music and caroling, craft beverages, family zone, holiday shopping, artisan vendors, and more!
The Mill Valley Lumber Yard Holiday Faire is back! Join us December 11–14 for a festive weekend filled with live music, unique holiday shopping, photos with Santa, a dog parade, crafts, delicious food, warm drinks, and cozy moments by the fire pit.
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