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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 November 11, 2017

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.  Check out our Holiday Performances article too!  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 15th
Special Events, Family Nights too!
 

Downtown Holiday Ice Martinez  - Open from Nov 18th - Jan 7th



Tree Lighting at Pier 39 San Francisco - Nov 19th


Walnut Creek Railroad Society Holiday Shows Nov 17th  and Nov 18th -19th
Nov 24th and Nov 25th-26th



Christmas at the Carousel at Tilden Park  -  beginning Nov 24th

Holidays at Shadelands Ranch in Walnut Creek - Nov 25th - Dec 10th


Light Up the Night in Downtown Pleasant Hill - Nov 29th


Broadway Plaza Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting - Nov 30th


It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration - Dec 1st


Holiday Frolic & Light Parade in Martinez - Dec 1st 


Santa's Bag Boutique in Lafayette - Dec 1st-3rd


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


Breakfast with Santa - Pleasant Hill - Dec 2nd


Tree Lighting & Mayor Sing-a-Long, Santa's Grand Arrival Concord - Dec 2nd


Holiday Show - Synchronized Swimming Spectacular - Dec 2nd



Holiday Festival in Pleasant Hill - Dec 6th 


Holiday Tree Lighting - Moraga Commons Park - Dec 7th


Fairy Winterland - Children's Fairyland Oakland - Dec 15th-23rd