NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Holiday season is in full swing in Napa Valley and the North Bay.
Pick up your calendar and don’t miss a moment…the new year will be here in the blink of an eye.
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The Hanukkah “Festival of Lights” ends on Friday, December 15th. This year he will celebrate Christmas on Monday, December 25th, and New Year’s Eve will follow on Sunday, December 31st.
Peruse our annual guide to find Santa, menorah lighting, The Nutcracker ballet, Christmas concerts, theatrical productions, winter ice rinks, walk-throughs and drive-throughs, holiday light extravaganzas, and more .
Happy Holidays to everyone from Patch!
Note: Always check with the organizer before posting to see if the event is proceeding as planned.
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Antioch:
Until December 17: Black Diamond Ballet “The Nutcracker”: El Campanile Theater. “Enjoy an afternoon or evening of enchantment and artistic excellence.” There will also be shows to please the senses.
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Benicia:
December 13: Meghan Campbell Memorial Hanukkah Menorah Lighting. At the City Park Gazebo.
December 16-17: Benicia Ballet Theater “The Nutcracker”: Solano Community College. “Share the magic of traditional storytelling with an unexpected twist.”
December 17: Sing It Yourself Messiah. Have fun at the historic clock tower.
Until December 22: History Museum Christmas Tree Fundraiser. We offer a variety of children’s activities during the weekend.
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Corte Madera:
December 12: Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting.sponsored by Chabad of Larkspur – Corte Madera.
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Cotati:
December 16: Kids DIY-U Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck: Lowe’s. Please register your time zone.
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Davis:
December 31: “Seussical the Musical” New Year’s Eve Show & Dinner. Catering diner and “witty, wild and quirky” show.
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Dixon:
December 15: The Christmas “Tunnel Carol” Tradition. Join the singers in an underground tunnel with amazing tunnel acoustics.
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Fairfax:
December 14: Hanukkah Festival and Menorah Lighting: Bolinas Park. There will be music, crafts, a photo booth, food and more.
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Fairfield:
December 14: Annual Hanukkah Wonderland: Jelly Belly. Comes with a menorah filled with jelly beans!
December 16-17: Benicia Ballet Theater “The Nutcracker”: Solano Community College. “Share the magic of traditional storytelling with an unexpected twist.”
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Herzburg:
December 16: Holiday Drop and Shop for Kids 3-10. It’s a fun time for little ones while their parents shop or run errands.
December 19: Creativebug: DIY Gift Box. Pre-registration is recommended but not required.
December 20: Gingerbread House Workshop for Children. In the K-6th grade library.
December 31: John Courage Trio’s New Year’s Eve Party: The Elephant in the Room. The Gill Brothers Band will be a special guest.
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Larkspur:
December 12: Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting. Sponsored by Chabad of Larkspur-Corte Madera.
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Mill Valley:
December 17: “Winterfest” Holiday Entertainment and Fun for Kids. Jumpy house, cornhole, and movies too.
December 17: Christmas Carols by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Next is cocoa and cookies.
December 21: Christmas Jug Band & Special Guest Kathy Kennedy, Sweetwater. Get ready for musical and holiday whimsy!
December 30: Single dance party before New Year’s Eve. At the Club at Harbor Point, lighthouse grill.
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Napa:
December 15-17: Napa Dance “The Nutcracker” and Orchestra: Performing Arts Center. “The combination of this beloved ballet and live symphony is truly amazing and we are really looking forward to it!”
December 17: Sing Napa Valley’s “Christmas Carol” Concert. A professional soloist from the SF Opera Chorus plays Scrooge.
December 17: Santa’s Workshop at Ackerman Heritage House. “Our iconic Victorian carriage house will become Santa’s workshop.”
December 17: 3rd Annual Holiday Krampus Pop-up Market. Cocktails, Entertainment, Krampus, Minions, Santa!
December 24: Family Christmas Eve Morning Service & candlelight christmas eve service.in first christian church.
Until January 7: “Merry Meritage” Holiday Ice Rink and Winter Village. Enjoy the igloo experience and fire pit!
Until December 25: Santa Visit and Story Time: Meritage Resort. No reservation required.
December 31: new year’s eve celebration.in Carneros Resort and Spa Includes dinner and dancing.
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Novato:
December 16: “Come One, Come All Christmas Caroling” Cocoa & Cookies. Anyone can sing the promenade with jingles performed by professional singers.
December 17: Marin Conservatory Dance “The Nutcracker” – “Celebrate the holidays with the original version of ‘The Nutcracker’!”
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Auckland:
December 15-16: KITKA Female Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs. Seasonal songs from the Balkans, Baltic Sea, Caucasus, Mediterranean and Slavic regions.
December 16-17: Oakland Ballet School “Ron Guidi’s Secret Nutcracker”: Performing Arts Center. Saint He Leandro, set to the classical music of Tchaikovsky.
December 16-17: Winter Open House: Homesteading Holiday Socials, Tastings, and Sales. at Mariposa Grove.
December 16-17: Oakland Ballet “The Nutcracker” with Symphony: Paramount Theater.and auckland symphony orchestra & Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir.
Until December 30: “Fairy Winterland” Holiday Celebration: A Children’s Wonderland. Tour Black She Santa and the Festival of Lights parade before returning to the North Pole on December 23rd.
December 31: New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Celebration: Chabot Space Science Center. Perfect for families with small children.
Until January 28: Oakland Zoo ‘Growfari’ Holiday Lantern Festival. “The much-loved family experience is back with hundreds of all-new, larger-than-life animal lanterns.”
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pen glove:
December 17: Holiday Parade of Lights. Regional traditions with lighted tractors and more.
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Petaluma:
December 15-17: 2 Capote and Thomas’ Holiday Classic on Stage: Polly Klaas Community Theater.enjoy Truman Capote’s “Memories of Christmas” and Dylan Thomas’ “A Welsh Child’s Christmas.”
December 16: Wacky Holidays: Christmas Jug Band, Big Easy. Get ready for a trippy musical holiday!
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Rohnert Park:
December 15-17: Santa Rosa Dance Theater “The Nutcracker”: Spreckels Performing Arts Center. “It’s snowing, the flowers are dancing, and the children are overjoyed.”
December 16: San Francisco Gay Men’s Choir “Holiday Spectacular”: Green Music Center. A concert experience that combines the charm of the season with compassion and community.
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San Anselmo:
December 20: Winter concert for violin and cello. It’s free at the library.
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San Francisco:
December 13-30: Science fiction ballet “The Nutcracker” with orchestra: War Memorial Opera House. “This stunning production is a kaleidoscope of Tchaikovsky’s beloved music performed by over 150 dancers and a science fiction ballet orchestra.”
December 15-17: “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” Holiday Rock and Roll: Curran Theater. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come to life!
December 16: ugly sweater bar crawl. Tickets are on sale now.
December 16: Holiday Bingo with the Sisters of Eternal Luxury. “A festive version of bingo at the charming Hotel Zeppelin.”
December 16-17: Dance Along Nutcracker “The Nutmare Before Christmas”: Yerba Buena Arts Center. “We’re going to waltz! We’re going to march! We’re going to pirouette! We’re going to sing together!”
December 16-17: Stapleton School of Performing Arts “The Nutcracker”: Palace of Fine Arts. Saturday night’s performance will be followed by a family-friendly Nutcracker Ball.
December 16-23: “Elf” Movie Party: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Includes games, props, and a loud chorus!
December 17: KITKA Female Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs. Seasonal songs from the Balkans, Baltic Sea, Caucasus, Mediterranean and Slavic regions.
December 19: Nutcracker!Magical Christmas Ballet: Golden Gate Theater. “A beloved family tradition.”
December 24: SF Gay Men’s Choir “Holiday Spectacular”: Castro Theater. A heartwarming holiday tradition that’s been going on for 34 years.
Until December 23: “The Golden Girls: Christmas Episode”: Victoria Theater. Four drag legends perform a much-anticipated holiday tradition.
Until December 24: “A Christmas Carol”: ACT Toni Lembe Theatre. American Conservatory Theater’s celebrated production of Charles Dickens’ classic work.
Until December 26: Chase Center “Winter Wonderland” Ice Skating Rink. The event is free!
December 27: River Otter Snow Days: Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39. Watch otters frolic in a snowy wonderland.
Until December 30: “Dear San Francisco” Holiday Version: Club Fugazi. A homage to science fiction with world-class acrobatics.
Through December 31: Macy’s and SPCA Annual Holiday Window. The tradition returns with kittens and puppies in need of forever homes.
December 31: SF New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2023-24: Embarcadero. “Let us say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year 2024 with 200,000 fellow San Franciscans.”
December 31: new year’s eve pub crawl party. Equipped with multiple SF hotspots.
December 31: New Year’s Eve “Dear San Francisco”: Club Fugazi. Two special performances on NYE.
December 31: Thrive City Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve at Noon: Chase Center. Enjoy arts, crafts, treats, and dancing.
Until January 15: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square. Special events include Simba’s Saturday, Flashback Friday, and Polar Bear Skate.
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San Rafael:
December 14: Hanukkah Cocktail Making Workshop and Kids Event: Osher Marine JCC. Dinner for young people is also included!
December 15: Hanukkah “Shabbat Schmooz” Celebration and Menorah Lighting: Osher Marine JCC. A free event featuring music, wine, latkes, and donuts.
December 31: New Year’s Eve Stand-up Comedy Showcase. Lol while welcoming the new year.
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Santa Rosa:
December 15-17: Santa Rosa Dance Theater “The Nutcracker”: Spreckels Performing Arts Center. “It’s snowing, the flowers are dancing, and the children are overjoyed.”
December 18: Nutcracker!Magical Christmas Ballet: Luther Burbank Arts Center. “The pinnacle of European classical ballet”
December 23: New World Ballet “Duke Ellington Nutcracker” & Orchestra: Luther Burbank Center. “New World Ballet and the Marcus Shelby Orchestra come together for this special holiday production.”
Through December 31: “Winter Lights” Outdoor Holiday Skating Rink: Downtown. There are also fun projects that go along with the theme.
Until January 16: “Northern Lights” Winter Walkthrough: Luther Burbank Center Sculpture Garden. The twinkling tunnel and lights are free.
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Sonoma:
December 16: “Santa Claus Is Coming” Photos and Fun for Kids: Sonoma Marketplace. Please bring your camera!
December 19: Pop-up workshop “Holiday lanterns”. At the community center.
December 19: Christmas line dancing and lessons. For all levels and all ages.
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Shuishun City:
December 14: Suisan Waterfront Hanukkah Fest and Menorah Lighting. Enjoy entertainment, latkes, donuts and music.
December 28: 1st Kwanzaa Celebration. Free community event with food, music, dancing, and more.
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Vallejo:
December 14: Drive-In Hanukkah and Grand Menorah Lighting: City Hall. Along with music and holiday food.
Through January 7: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom “Holiday in the Park.” Featuring holiday activities including Santa, dazzling lights and entertainment.
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