Usher in the holiday season on Fourth Street at the Fourth Street Berkeley Dazzling Holiday Light Celebration, where the Christmas lights are turned on for the first time! Throughout the season families can enjoy a variety of enchanting activities and events under the twinkling lights. With the lights shining bright until February, it’s the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit!

Delight in the sounds of the season with performances by the Monte Vista Band and a group of incredible singers, all leading up to Santa’s grand arrival.

Enjoy an all-ages evening filled with live music, family activities, seasonal bites, and plenty of holiday cheer.

It's the brightest evening in Sonoma Wine Country as we celebrate the Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza 2026 with food, wine, beer, music and thousands of bright lights.

Come kick off the holiday season in Santa Rosa at the Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration!

As we illuminate our enchanting Christmas tree, it’s you who really lights up. Join us for one joyous all-ages evening to kick off the holiday season.

Come kick off the holiday season with us at Yerba Buena Gardens with a tree lighting, hot cocoa, and more!

Jack London Square invites the community to attend the center’s spectacular tree lighting event to be held on on Saturday, November 28th from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Plaza near Plank. 

Join us in the Temple Hill Auditorium for the “Magic of Christmas” orchestra concert and rediscover the season’s wonder on Nov 28 at 6 PM.

Jack London Squares invites the community to attend the center’s spectacular tree lighting event to be held on on Saturday, November 29th from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Plaza near Plank. 

Save the date! The annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting is taking place across the street from an illuminated City Hall on Wednesday, December 2nd, 4-7pm!

Kick off the winter holiday season at Piedmont's annual celebration of light.

Join us for the 5th Annual Holiday by the Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sausalito's waterfront tradition that brings the community together to kick off the holiday season.

Kick off the holiday season with the magic of the Parade of Lights at Broadway Plaza!

This fun and festive event includes a free visit with Santa, free train rides on the Lafayette Express, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and more! Arrive early to see Santa’s arrival and plan to stay in downtown Lafayette for dinner!

Celebrate the holidays on the Plaza with the annual Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting! Bring the whole family to enjoy a winter wonderland downtown with carriage rides, live music, a holiday night market, and much more! 

Join us at 5 p.m. for Mare Island’s annual Light Night Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, a magical evening that brings the community together to welcome the holiday season.

Experience the enchantment of the season at our Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Join us as we commemorate the City of Emeryville’s remarkable 130-year legacy at this year’s Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting.

Join us for the annual Holiday Frolic event! 

Kick off the season at Downtown San Rafael’s Holiday of Lights: Winter Wonderland - a festive community gathering featuring the annual holiday tree lighting, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and joyful entertainment for all ages.

Get holly and jolly this holiday season by attending the Holiday Tree Lighting Event!

Get in the holiday spirit with our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Novato!

Join us for a magical evening at Imagination Park as we gather to light up the holiday tree!

Kick off the holiday season with a magical tree lighting! Families can also enjoy free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids’ activities, holiday treats, and live performances!

Tree Lighting Ceremony includes Musical Entertainment, Tree Lighting by the Mayor and City Council, and a Special Appearance by Santa.

Join an evening of fun and welcome in the Holidays with the Theater Square tree lighting event!

The Calistoga Tractor Parade is a nationally recognized annual holiday parade featuring lighted and decorated vehicles, including tractors, construction and utility vehicles and floats.

Join Us for Festival of Lights!

Celebrate the season at Winterfest, Mill Valley’s annual holiday gathering! Bring family and friends for an afternoon of festive fun, featuring performances by Happy Feet, RoCo Dance and Marin Conservatory of Dance, plus electric toddler train rides, a visit from Santa, and the community tree lighting.

Held on the first Sunday of December, this crowd-pleaser brings guests in via a shuttle bus where the event is held steps away from the Pacific Ocean.

Please join us for a magical evening in Hercules!

Music, dancing, Giant Menorah lighting, treats, chocolate gelt drop, and so much more! Don't miss the exciting gelt drop by the San Rafael Fire Department and their ladder truck!

Celebrate the magic of the season at WinterFest! Take a ride on the Polar Express train, visit Santa, create festive crafts, and enjoy live performances throughout the evening.

Big changes are coming to one of Pittsburg’s favorite traditions! For the first time ever, the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on the same night—Saturday, December 6th—for one magical community celebration.