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.
A magical holiday workshop where kids build their own adorable house and decorate it with paint, glitter and special festive embellishments.
You're invited to join our annual Holiday Wreath Workshop and create a beautiful, fresh wreath to celebrate the season!
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Starring Will Ferrel and Zooey Deschanel.
Pictures with Cargo Bike Santa & Holiday Karaoke + Sing-Along at Judah & Great Highway Park.
History Park will transform into a winter wonderland! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Children's Heritage Holiday at History Park!
Annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, family-friendly stage programming, holiday decor, and seasonal drinks.
Join us on the playground in Morgan Hill for a magical holiday celebration! All ages and abilities are welcome!
Join us for an evening of holiday fun!
Free Event for all ages. Take in the boat parade and fireworks from the waters edge.
The featured skaters of Redwood Ice Theatre Company (RITC) are a talented group of professional figure skaters, world competitors, and Olympic-level athletes who have graciously joined us for various productions over the years.
When her kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, the fearless princess Anna sets out with an unlikely band of friends to find her sister, Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell.
Fairy Winterland family play days and an adults-only musical night market make Fairyland your winter destination for a season full of magic!
A scenic run along the Sausalito Waterfront! Join the Dipsea Kids in this annual event! Pre-Registration is suggested.
A special visitor from the North Pole will be aboard to welcome the kids! The ship is fully decorated in her holiday finery and Santa will have a special gift for the kids.
The Holiday Lighted Bike Ride is a fun, festive, family-friendly bike ride on quiet neighborhood streets on the west side of Petaluma. The 5.4 mile loop ride starts and finishes at McNear Park (11th and F Streets) — and it’s FREE!
Experience the beloved holiday hit Home Alone on the big screen like never before, with John Williams’s exuberant score performed live by the San Francisco Symphony.
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville.
Join a family-friendly bicycle ride in Sunnyvale to see glittering holiday lights in our community!
Join us as our river otters run around, play, and wrestle in the snow to celebrate the holiday season!
Join us on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving at 5:00 PM for a festive evening full of cheer in Vacaville's downtown at Merriment on Main.
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, is excited to host the Annual Sonoma Lighted Tractor Parade.
Over 25 local artists with handcrafted goods and fresh brick oven pizza. There will be jewelry, fiber garments, ceramics, wood wares, brooms, wreaths, leather work, beeswax candles and much more.
Join us for A Very Merry Weekend at Montgomery Village!
Join us as our river otters run around, play, and wrestle in the snow to celebrate the holiday season!
Slide into the winter season with the Academy’s evening event for science fans of all ages!
Entertainment starts at 11:30am with the Pacific Empire Chorus and Butterball the Clown. Cheer on Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by tugboat at Noon.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Featuring The Music of Soji Sai Afrobeat
The Clown Prince of Fools is back with classic slapstick humor, hambone hijinks, and silly shenanigans in his annual foolishly fun show that invites audience members (ages 3 and up) to dive into the imagination of Unique Derique.
Join us on December 21, 2024, from 3-6 pm at Unity Plaza for a festive holiday celebration filled with joy and fun!
Come out to meet author Joanna Ho at a very merry Winterland Read-Aloud of her new holiday book bringing magic to life!
Dog costumes & ugly holiday sweaters encouraged!
Stories for the Whole Family: The Gift of the Magi Dulce, Domum (Home Sweet Home, from the Wind in the Willows), A Christmas Carol (Featuring Terry McGovern as Ebenezer Scrooge), Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Clause With Special Guest Appearance by the Petaluma Children's Carolers.
Free Holiday Movies in the Neptune Court
Holiday Movie Night featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Polar Express.
The hilarious Will Ferrell stars in a story of an elf who doesn’t quite fit in New York City.
Sonoma Clean Power presents a free outdoor variety show featuring professional figure skaters and dancers, produced by Redwood Ice Theatre Company.
Celebrate the holiday season and make ornaments to take home for friends or family. Paint, draw, doodle, and decorate.
Deck out your bike in Christmas cheer and join us at 830 Grant Ave in Novato on Saturday, December 14th!
Join us for our annual Magical Holiday in Morgan Hill!
The Laurel's annual holiday tradition, the SANTA STROLL, returns on Saturday, December 14th.
Roll up your sleeves for our crafting zone in the alley, stroll and shop local goods throughout the district, stop in the vendor lane on 49th st, enjoy holiday promotions at various businesses, take in the music and cheer throughout the day.
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Starring Will Ferrel and Zooey Deschanel.
Get crafty and make presents and decorations for the winter holidays this year at the Randall Museum’s annual Winter Crafts Day.
Enter the magical world of Santa's workshop where the magic, music, and spirit of the season are in the air and fun holiday crafts are at every station!
Join a family-friendly bicycle ride to see glittering holiday lights in our community!
Free Holiday Movies in the Neptune Court
Crafts, Santa, food, merriment and more!
Bring the beauty of nature to your front door with a festive, homemade wreath.
Our seasonal programs showcase live music, entertainment, activities, and specials offered by businesses along Solano Avenue.
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