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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We invite you to join us for the most charming tradition of the season: a Santa Sing-A-Long at the Farmers Market in the morning and Double Feature at night.
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!
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.
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.
oin Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.
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!
Join us for an enchanting winter evening filled with cookie decorating, bouncing on inflatables, and enjoying a cozy hot cocoa station.
You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland's Rockridge district.
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.
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.
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!
Come downtown for our annual holiday event on December 6th from 11am to 2pm along Old Redwood Hwy between E Cotati and Charles.
The Petaluma Wildlife Museum and Classroom Safari invite you to join us for Winter Slothfest!
Join us for the Pacifica Polar Palooza — a fun-filled FREE winter celebration for all ages!
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 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.
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.
Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 28th Annual "It's a Wonderful Night" holiday celebration!
The Santa Rosa Nativity Exhibit will share its 2025 collection of over 200 Nativity Art Pieces. Admission is free.
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.
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.
Children of all ages can receive a letter via Novato Parks & Recreation from jolly old Santa and his elves!
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!
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