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Holiday Happenings

Enjoy some of the many local holiday events tree lightings, Santa visits, festivals and more!

By Macaroni Kid Walnut Creek December 2, 2016

If you are ready for holiday fun, you are in luck.  Here is a summary of local holiday activities for you and your family to enjoy this season.  Be sure to see our Holiday Performances article (coming soon) for all the scoop on the Nutcracker and other holiday performances. Event organizers can complete a Submit an Event Request to let us know about holiday events. CLICK ON THE HIGHLIGHTED LINKS FOR DETAILS.


Walnut Creek On Ice - Open through Jan 16th
Special Events, Family Nights too!


Downtown Holiday Ice Martinez  - Opening Postponed from 11/19 - Jan 8th


Tree Lighting at Pier 39 San Francisco - Nov 19th


Walnut Creek Railroad Society Holiday Shows
Nov 18th  and Nov 19th-20th
Nov 25th and Nov 26th-27th


Winter Wonderland at Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round - Nov 25th - Dec 23rd

Holidays at Shadelands Ranch in Walnut Creek - Nov 26th - Dec 11th


Light Up the Night in Downtown Pleasant Hill - Nov 30th


Broadway Plaza Parade of Lights, Open House & Tree Lighting - Dec 1st

Holiday Tree Lighting - Moraga Commons Park - Dec 1st


It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration: 12/2  4-6:30pm


Holiday Frolic & Light Parade in Martinez at Main St Plaza - Dec 2nd


Santa's Bag Boutique at the Lafayette Community Center - Dec 2nd-4th


ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo - Dec 2nd - Jan 1st  (Closed 12/24-12/25)


Breakfast with Santa - Pleasant Hill - Dec 3rd


Tree Lighting & Mayor Sing-a-Long, Santa's Grand Arrival Concord - Dec 3rd


Holiday Show - Synchronized Swimming Spectacular - Dec 3rd



Teddy Bear Tea - The Gardens at Heather Farm - Dec 3rd-4th

THIS EVENT SELLS OUT QUICKLY EACH YEAR.


Orinda Tree Lighting and Family Holiday Fun - Dec 3rd


Holiday Festival  - Pleasant Hill - Dec 7th 


Orinda Theater Square Free Family Holiday Fun - Dec 10th


Fairy Winterland - Children's Fairyland Oakland - Dec 16th-23rd