SF Bay Weekend: 'Christmas Carol'; Lighted Boat Parade; Hanukkah Fests

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 10.

Always double-check with organizers that events are proceeding as planned.
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EAST BAY:

Alameda Landing Holiday Celebration, Alameda

PHOENIX Holiday Makers Market, Alameda

Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market, Alameda

Adopt-a-Family Bikes Drive, Alamo

Annual Senior Center Holiday Market, Albany

Veretski Pass Klezmer Trio: The Lost Jewish Melodies of Ukraine, Albany

Black Diamond Ballet 'Nutcracker': El Campanil Theatre, Antioch

Family Program: Holiday Crafts from Nature, Berkeley

Emmy & Tony Winner Billy Crudup In 'Harry Clarke': Repertory Theatre, Berkeley

22nd Annual Holiday "Unique" Boutique, Castro Valley

Christmas Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Castro Valley

Walnut Creek Elks Free Throw Contest, Concord

Breakfast With Santa: The Veranda, Concord

Historical Society "Magic of Kaleidoscopes," Concord

'Ice At The Veranda' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink: Concord

Grand Community Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: The Veranda, Concord

Carquinez Model Railroad Society’s Winter Open House & Garage Sale, Crockett

A Celebration of Christmas Music, Danville

Yoko’s Dance Academy 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Ohlone College, Fremont

Cook For A Cause, Fremont

Library Band Hour Community Concert, Fremont

"Christmas in Hercules," Valley Bible Church, Hercules

Messiah Sing Along, Kensington

Free Holiday Concert - Contra Costa Wind Symphony, Lafayette

High Tea at Hollie's, Lafayette

Enchanted Winter Market & Snowflake Boutique, Lafayette

Valley Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Bacchus Brothers and Loren O at Almost Famous Wine, Livermore

Live at Longevity: The Burton Stinson Trio, Livermore

Radiance School of Ballet Presents "This is Christmas"- Livermore

Deacon Dave’s 'Casa Del Pomba' Christmas Lights Display: Livermore

Red's Blues at Roxx on Main, Martinez

Star Quest's "Happily Never After" - Martinez

Santa Beer Crawl, Martinez

"Impressions: Jazz Band Concert" at Saint Mary's College, Moraga

Children's Christmas Party, Newark

Oakland Gay Men's Chorus "Make the Yuletide Gay," Oakland

Comedy Oakland at Calabash, Oakland

Local Artisan Fair, Oakland

Diablo Choral Artists "Season of Light"- Pleasant Hill

Great Model Train and Toy Show, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Skatesational Holiday Skate & Toy Drive, Pleasanton

The Miracle of Christmas, Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton

Robot Garden Fixit Clinics, Pleasanton

Annual 'Widmer World' Christmas Lights Display: Pleasanton

Artisan Market, San Leandro

Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno: Navidad en Mexico, San Leandro

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Grand Opening & Free Sandwiches: San Leandro

Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Succulent Ornaments Class, San Ramon

Northgate Winter Fair, Walnut Creek

Center Rep's 'Christmas Carol': Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

Diablo Women's Chorale: Under A Winter's Sky, Walnut Creek

Calicraft Holiday Market - Featuring Top Chef Tu David Phu + Craft Vendors, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Christmas on the Hill Candlelight Concert, Angwin

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Benicia

Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Party, Benicia

Christmas Parade & Holiday Market: Benicia

Museum Of History Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser: Benicia

Kids Ornament-Making Event: Benicia

Davis Children’s Version Of The Nutcracker: Veterans Memorial Theatre, Davis

'Jingle & Mingle' Santa Photos & Food/Toy Drive: Dixon

Healdsburg Chorus' "Do You Hear What I Hear?"- Healdsburg

'Dragon Lady': Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley

Napa Valley Wine Trolley "Holiday Lights Tour" - Napa

Santa’s Workshop at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Napa County Landmarks' 32nd Annual Holiday Candlelight Walking Tour, Napa

Santa’s Helpers Holiday Market, Napa

'Merry Meritage' Holiday Ice Skating Rink & Winter Village: Napa

Grand Menorah Lighting and Fire Truck Gelt Drop, Novato

Annual Holiday Crafts Faire, Occidental

Winter Fest, Penngrove

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: Petaluma

Petaluma School Of Ballet 'Nutcracker': Rohnert Park

Holiday Concert with Childrens' Choir + Free Movie "A Boy Called Christmas"- St. Helena

Chanukah Celebration, San Anselmo

Marin Girls Chorus 36th Annual Winter Concert, San Rafael

'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: Downtown Santa Rosa

Holidays Along the Farm Trails, Sebastopol

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PENINSULA:

The Nutcracker, Atherton

Great Dickens Christmas Fair: Cow Palace, Daly City

Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto

Chanukah Festival, Mountain View

German Holiday Market, Mountain View

Art Guild Winter Art Faire, Pacifica

Pet Photos with Santa at Stanford Shopping Center Palo Alto

Artifactory Holiday Fair, Palo Alto

Festive Holiday Wreaths Class: Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink: Palo Alto

"The Grand Christmas History of the Andy Landy Clan" - Redwood City

Winter Craft Fair, San Bruno

Holiday Store @ Family Tree, San Carlos

'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink: San Mateo

Randy's Gift Drive, San Mateo

Ukrainian Christmas Event, Woodside

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SAN FRANCISCO:

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market, San Francisco

Macy's & SPCA Annual Holiday Windows: San Francisco

Disney’s 'The Lion King': Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco

'A Christmas Carol': A.C.T. Toni Rembe Theater, San Francisco

SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular': San Francisco

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square, San Francisco

Chase Center 'Winter Wonderland' Ice Skating Rink: San Francisco

'The Golden Girls: The Christmas Episodes': Victoria Theatre, San Francisco

Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco

'Dear San Francisco' Holiday Version: Club Fugazi, San Francisco

Broadway SF 'MAMMA MIA!': Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Bluesadelix In The Mountains, Ben Lomond

Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Fairgrounds, Monterey

'Christmas On The Wharf' Festivities: Monterey

'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor, Holiday Rink: Monterey

UCSC Chamber Singers, Santa Cruz

'Holidays On The Ranch': Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights Train & Santa: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Santa Cruz

'Boardwalk Winter Wonderland' Santa & Holidays, Santa Cruz

West Cliff Outdoor Holiday Market, Santa Cruz

"The Naughty List" Pub Crawl, Santa Cruz

Tannery Arts Center Winter Art Market, Santa Cruz

Castro Adobe Open House: Castro Adobe State Historic Park, Watsonville

Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

SVGMC'S Fabulous Queer Concert Extravaganza Rings in the Holiday Season, Campbell

South Bay Dance Center 'The Nutcracker': Campbell

Friends of Library Book Sale, Gilroy

Gilroy Gardens 'North Pole Nights' Santa & Holiday Ice Rink: Gilroy

'Fantasy Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos

Rabbit Adoption Show, Los Gatos

'Christmas On The Hill' Free, Lights Extravaganza: West Hills Community Church, Morgan Hill

'Downtown Ice' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink: San Jose

'The Original San Jose Nutcracker': Center For Performing Arts, San Jose

'Christmas At The California' Symphony & Chorale Concert: San Jose

'Enchant' Christmas Light Maze, Village & Ice Skating Trail: PayPal Park, San Jose

Winchester Mystery House Holiday Candlelight Tours: San Jose

The Menagerie's 5th Annual Holiday Oddities Market, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose

Holiday Lights Pedicab Tour of Willow Glen, San Jose

Affairs of the Heart Concert, San Jose

WinterFest & Holiday Ice Rink: California’s Great America, Santa Clara

Community Carol Sing, Saratoga

San Jose Wind Symphony Presents 'Holiday Lights'- Saratoga

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ALSO SEE: SF Bay Area Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• LA Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Christmas Parades; Hanukkah Fests
• OC Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Hanukkah Fests; Celtic Christmas
• San Diego Weekend: 2 Lighted Boat Parades; Zoo Jungle Bells; Birdstock Fest
• Inland Empire Weekend: Santa Village; Menorah Lightings; Tom's Farm Holiday Train

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