Seasonal & Holidays

Bring On The Virtual Santas And Parades —​ A List Of Upcoming Christmas Events

Dancing Santa​s, virtual Santas, light show​s, nativity scene​s, parades, and light shows start off the holiday season.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Christmas season is on, Contra Costa County.

With dancing Santas, virtual Santas, light shows, nativity scenes, parades, and light shows, there is something for everyone beginning with parades and winter fests Saturday. The grinches can wait it out with cookies in some places or with some holiday shopping deals in others.


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BENICIA

Sunday: Winterfest 2025, City Park, 150 Military West, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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CONCORD

Saturday: Breakfast with Santa at Dave and Buster’s, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Saturday: Concord Annual Gift & Craft Fair, Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Becker Family Light Show
5390 Aspenwood Court

Nightmare Before Christmas House
876 St John Circle

Lights on Maplewood
3812 Maplewood Drive

LAFAYETTE

Sunday: It's A Wonderful Life In Lafayette Holiday Celebration, Lafayette Plaza, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Free Lafayette Express train rides, Santa photos, complementary hot chocolate, holiday treats, and tree lighting at 5:30pm.

MARTINEZ

Navarro Christmas House of Martinez
190 Escondido Drive

2188 Forsythia Drive

521 Isabel Drive

PITTSBURG

Saturday: Twilight Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, downtown, 5p.m.-7p.m.

PLEASANT HILL

Saturday: Downtown Pleasant Hill Annual Holiday Celebration, Plaza in front of Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, 5p.m.-7 p.m.

WALNUT CREEK

Garden of D'Lights - Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
1552 Bancroft Road

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