Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebrations

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Tree and menorah lighting ceremonies are a coveted community celebration, with live performances, activities for kids, and holiday spirit.

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Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating
Nov 28
Mac Dutra Park
Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating
Mac Dutra Park

We’re lighting up the big tree in Mac Dutra Park! Kids are invited to bring handmade ornaments to hang on the tree.

Mac Dutra Park
Glen Ellen: Gardens Aglow
Dec 5
Sonoma Botanical Garden
Glen Ellen: Gardens Aglow
Sonoma Botanical Garden

This holiday season, the Garden becomes a twilight wonderland for three weekends in December where twinkling paths set the stage for Gardens Aglow, a merry and bright celebration for the whole family.

Sonoma Botanical Garden
Let's Glow SF
Dec 5
The Ferry Building
Let's Glow SF
The Ferry Building

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2025 holiday season.

The Ferry Building
Fantasy of Lights Walk-Thru
Dec 9
Vasona Lake County Park
Fantasy of Lights Walk-Thru
Vasona Lake County Park

Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through large animated displays while listening to holiday music on your car radio, or bask in the warm glow of the holiday lights as you leisurely stroll through the park with family and friends. 

Vasona Lake County Park
Los Gatos: Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru
Dec 9
Vasona Lake County Park
Los Gatos: Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru
Vasona Lake County Park

Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through 1.5 miles of large animated displays while listening to holiday music on your car radio.

Vasona Lake County Park
Hanukkah Concert & Celebration
Dec 14
Marin Country Mart
Hanukkah Concert & Celebration
Marin Country Mart

Join us for a menorah lighting, latke from Loveski and sufganiyot from Johnny Doughnuts…plus Hanukkah goodies and gifts.

Marin Country Mart
Menorah Lighting with JCCSF
Dec 14
Ghirardelli Square
Menorah Lighting with JCCSF
Ghirardelli Square

The JCCSF’s Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up returns to Ghirardelli Square for its eighth year, celebrating early to kick off the holiday in style! Join us as we anticipate the arrival of Hanukkah with an evening full of light, laughter, and creativity.

Ghirardelli Square
San Francisco: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting
Dec 14
Union Square
San Francisco: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting
Union Square

Spreading the Light of the Miraculous!

Union Square
San Anselmo Chanukah Celebration
Dec 14
San Anselmo Town Hall
San Anselmo Chanukah Celebration
San Anselmo Town Hall

The Fairfax Board of Volunteers is thrilled to welcome you to the 2nd annual Fairfax Chanukah Celebration!

San Anselmo Town Hall
Burlingame: Chanukah on Burlingame Ave
Dec 14
Downtown Burlingame
Burlingame: Chanukah on Burlingame Ave
Downtown Burlingame

Drone Menorah, Menorah lighting at 6:00 PM, Gelt drop, live music, crafts, latkes, jelly doughnuts, dreidel mascot.

Downtown Burlingame
Mill Valley: Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Dec 14
Downtown Mill Valley
Mill Valley: Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Downtown Mill Valley

Live music, menorah lighting, latkes, sufganyot, hot beverages, chocolate gelt, winter food buffet, craft and dreidels.

Downtown Mill Valley
San Francisco: Castro Menorah Lighting
Dec 15
Jane Warner Plaza
San Francisco: Castro Menorah Lighting
Jane Warner Plaza

Join us in spreading the warmth of Hanukkah lights in the Castro as we hold a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Jane Warner Plaza on Monday, December 15, at 6 PM. See you there!

Jane Warner Plaza
Greenbrae: Latkes and Lights
Dec 17
Bon Air Center
Greenbrae: Latkes and Lights
Bon Air Center

Join us at Bon Air as we, with Mollie Stone’s, host a Hannukah celebration!

Bon Air Center
San Francisco: Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 18
Thrive City
San Francisco: Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration
Thrive City

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us at Thrive City's Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration!

Thrive City
Downtown San Rafael's Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop
Dec 21
Downtown San Rafael
Downtown San Rafael's Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop
Downtown San Rafael

Music, dancing, Giant Menorah lighting, treats, chocolate gelt drop, and so much more!

Downtown San Rafael
Larkspur: Magnolia Chanukah Celebration
Dec 29
Downtown Larkspur
Larkspur: Magnolia Chanukah Celebration
Downtown Larkspur

Food, Live Music, joyous spirits and more!       

Downtown Larkspur
Menorah Lighting and Party at Town Center Corte Madera
Jan 1
Town Center Corte Madera
Menorah Lighting and Party at Town Center Corte Madera
Town Center Corte Madera

Community Chanukah Celebrations | Latkes & Gelt | Giant light up dreidel | Chanukah Music

Town Center Corte Madera