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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
In-person
Enter a winter wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge's annual holiday celebration, Snowland. The lodge is decked out in holiday cheer, with all the favorites like trivia, bingo, and dance parties ongoing. The immersive experience is filled with seasonal must-dos like visits with Santa Claus...
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San Mateo on Ice
San Mateo Central Park
In-person
Central Park in downtown San Mateo will turn into an ice skating rink starting November 10. Featuring 11,000 square feet of real ice, skaters can have fun on the ice during the day or under the stars at night.
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Snoopy's Home Ice
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
There are so many things to do, besides skating, at one of the most beautiful ice arenas in town. There are holiday events, kid skate dates, and more! Built in 1969 by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, the arena looks like a Swiss Alpine Village.
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Winter Wander-Land at Union Square
Union Square
A fantastic way to get in on all the holiday festivities in beautiful downtown San Francisco, check out the Winter Wander-Land at Union Square. Go shopping at Gump's Holiday Pop-Up, ice skating at the Holiday Ice Rink, see the Macy's Great Tree, check out the adorable adoptable pets at the...
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Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge
In-person
For more than 65 years, the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto has entertained families of all ages with its outdoor ice rink. Smaller in size and definitely designed with families in mind, the rink is a fun spot to celebrate the winter season.
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Illuminate SF
Downtown San Francisco
In-person
The day after Thanksgiving, San Francisco is illuminated for the annual Festival of Light. Artists whose creations have been seen all over the world bring their imagination and creativity to the city for all to see. Featuring more than 60 permanent and temporary installations, spanning 17...
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Magical Christmas Train at the River Fox Train
River Fox Train
In-person
Santa's elves are riding the train and welcoming families from the North Pole. Join in on sing-a-long, elfish games, and more festive activities. Santa also makes an appearance to say hi to all the kids. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug, and a...
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Magical Gingerbread House Workshop at Hillsdale Shopping Center
Hillsdale Shopping Center
In-person
The baking elves from Kathy's Creative Kakes are at Hillsdale Shopping Center helping you decorate your own gingerbread house. The houses are baked, cooled, and ready to decorate with icing, candies, and unique house decor. Choose from a medium or large chalet-style house that is big enough for...
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Tue, Dec 10
Glowfari
Oakland Zoo
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Oakland Zoo is up in lights for Glowfari, featuring hundreds of beautiful glowing animal lanterns scattered throughout. Families can walk around the animals of the forest with iconic wildlife, frosty friends of the Arctic, the Deep Ocean, and the swap of the Bayou.
4:30 PM
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Spirit of the Row in Santana Row
Santana Row
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Every Tuesday in December leading up to Christmas is a holiday festival on Santana Row. Local community groups are performing on the main stage like ballet performers, soloists, and choirs. Make sure to get the hot cocoa to go!
6:00 PM
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Santana Row Snow Showers
Santana Row
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It’s snowing on The Row! Santana Row brings the North Pole to San Jose for a fun, holiday celebration. Enjoy outdoor snow showers & holiday tunes every 30 minutes in Park Valencia in front of Maggiano’s.
6:00 PM
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FREE
Free Day at San Francisco Botanical Gardens
San Francisco Botanical Garden
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Enjoy free admission to the beautiful San Francisco Botanical Gardens on the second Tuesday of every month. Guests can explore the garden, check the plant shop and book store, and head to the library for some quiet reading time.
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Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park
PayPal Park
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Get ready for the biggest light show coming to San Jose for the holidays. Enchant features over 4 million sparkling lights creating an immersive story-themed maze that families can walk through. Additional activities include ice skating, entertainment, dining, holiday shopping, kids play space...
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The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum
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Sacramento hosts one of its most popular holiday experiences that is not to be missed. Guests begin with entertainment by Polar Express characters, then board the train to the North Pole with hot cocoa and sweet treats. On arrival, the magical elf and Santa himself board the train with a special...
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Swing into Stories in San Francisco
Various Parks
In-person
The YouthMobile is coming to the park in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to bring stories and songs to various parks around San Francisco.
09:30 AM
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Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibition
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
A new exhibit is at the Purple Museum. Come face-to-face with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes and travel back to the Cretaceous Period and learn about these mysterious animals. Climb into a Troodon’s nest and play with dinosaur eggs, put on an insect costume and buzz through a...
09:30 AM
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IlluminOdyssey
CuriOdyssey
In-person
Inspired by the science of light, CuriOdyssey is presenting its popular exhibit, IlluminOdyssesy, with interactive activities and kid-friendly glowing art. The four-level Redwood Halls transform into a glowing forest of science where families can walk through a botanical maze, play with...
10:00 AM
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Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square
In-person
Ice skating is back at San Francisco's favorite outdoor rink in Union Square. Enjoy special events like Learn to Skate, Polar Bear Skate, and Flashback Fridays. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, admire the beautiful tree, and celebrate the holidays.
10:00 AM
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Habitot Children's Museum at Bay Street Emeryville
Habitot Children's Museum
Habitot is going to space and inviting young kids 5 and under to come and explore the Space Station. Kids can wear astronaut helmets and space suits while managing the command station at Mission Control. The STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience brings creativity and imagination...
10:00 AM
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Polar Play Days at the Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive
In-person
It's snowy, chilly, and full of STEM-tastic activities at The Tech Interactive in San Jose for Polar Play Days. Build sweet candy structures to withstand a blizzard, slide into some serious fun at our new Sock Skating Rink, take a spin at ICESat-2, and so much more.
10:00 AM
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Holiday Bricktacular at Legoland Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
In-person
The holidays are in full swing at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Milpitas. Holiday Bricktacular has a ton of activities for kids of all ages including Holiday builds, creative workshops, and even a meet and greet with a LEGO gingerbread man. Families can create joy in the biggest-ever...
11:00 AM
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Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek on Ice
In-person
Walnut Creek's outdoor ice skating rink is open for the holidays with special events and open skating. Rent a cabana and enjoy a party for a group, head over for an evening on skates, or take a class to learn the basics of gliding on the ice.
11:00 AM
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Ornament and Friendship Bracelet Making at Pier 39
Pier 39
In-person
No better way to get into the holiday spirit than with ornament decorating and friendship bracelet making! Visit the Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland on Level 2 at the Bay End of Pier 39 to make one-of-a-kind creations to adorn your tree, or design seasonal jewelry to give your loved...
11:00 AM
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Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink & Winter Village
Vista Collina Resort at The Meritage
In-person
The Meritage Ice Rink in Napa is back this year ready to welcome the holidays. Family and friends can try their skating skills, purchase beverages from the onsite tasting room, and even reserve an igloo or fire pit to really make the evening special. The special tree lighting ceremony...
11:00 AM
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Downtown Ice in San Jose
Circle of Palms Plaza
In-person
In partnership with the Downtown San Jose Association, the ice rink at the Circle of Palms Plaza is open and ready to greet guests into the spirit of the season. Skate sessions are 90 minutes and include rentals. Skate buddies are also available.
12:00 PM
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Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
In-person
Christmas in the Park is a popular holiday event in downtown San Jose. Held for over 40 years, the park turns into a holiday extravaganza with musical and animated exhibits, colorful lights, and a 50 ft. Christmas tree. The forest of trees are decorated by San Jose schools, community groups, and...
12:00 PM
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Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru Light Show
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
In-person
Christmas in the Park is a popular holiday event in downtown San Jose. Held for over 40 years, the park turns into a holiday extravaganza with a drive-thru light display through the park, all set to holiday music.
5:00 PM
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Let's Glow SF
Downtown San Francisco
In-person
See downtown San Francisco in a whole new light at this free lights festival. Produced and funded by the Downtown SF Partnership, attendees can see animated pieces projected onto iconic buildings throughout the Financial District. Featuring local and international artists showcasing...
5:30 PM
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Holiday Heroes at Oracle Park
Oracle Park
In-person
The Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) presents its 15th annual Holiday Heroes, a one-of-a-kind holiday wonderland for kids of all ages. Guests will enjoy an array of festive holiday activities, get a chance to swing in the Giants batting cages, throw a pitch in the bullpen...
5:30 PM
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Northern Lights at LBC Sculpture Center
Sculpture Garden at the LBC
In-person
Bringing families into the magic of winter nightfall, Winter Lights attracts more than 25,000 people each year. The self-guided tour takes you through new sculptures by local artists, tunnels of twinkling lights, and much more.
6:00 PM
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Ice at the Veranda
The Veranda
In-person
The ice rink at The Veranda is open and ready to greet families for some holiday skating. Shop, dine, and check out all the activities around the plaza before or after your skate as the lights are up in all the holiday decor.
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Magical Gingerbread House Workshop at Hillsdale Shopping Center
Hillsdale Shopping Center
In-person
The baking elves from Kathy's Creative Kakes are at Hillsdale Shopping Center helping you decorate your own gingerbread house. The houses are baked, cooled, and ready to decorate with icing, candies, and unique house decor. Choose from a medium or large chalet-style house that is big enough for...
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Winter Lights Santa Rosa
Downtown Santa Rosa
In-person
A month-long holiday fest with ice skating, tree lighting, holiday shopping, and entertainment all the way until the end of 2024. The tree lighting ceremony is the day after Thanksgiving with free fun for the whole family including holiday drinks and treats, photos with Santa, and...
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Holidays at Filoli
Filoli
In-person
Holidays at Filoli are super popular with families, with the house and garden transformed into a winter wonderland. The main house is decorated with all the holiday cheer, while the garden is winterized and beautiful. Special add-ins include private fire pit experiences, flora parties, and...
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Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center
Marin Art and Garden Center
In-person
A magical holiday experience, the Livermore Pavilion is turning into a Winter Wonderland with a ton of activities for the whole family. Families can enjoy an outdoor skating rink with snow and music, cozy up at the warming hut with hot cocoa and cider, go shopping at the holiday pop-up shops...
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The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink
City Center Bishop Ranch
In-person
The Kristi Yamaguchi Ice Rink is open and greets families of all ages to skate in San Ramon. Open every day, rain or shine, and even on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Special days include Grinch Night, Pajama Night, Santa at the Rink, Family Photo...
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'Tis the Season for Science at Cal Academy
California Academy of Arts and Science
In-person
Indoor flurries, icy science experiments, and musical performances are going on now at the California Academy of Arts and Sciences. Families can check out the Naturalist Center and learn how animals thrive in arctic climates, tour a winter night sky at the Planetarium, see baby reindeer, or...
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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Northern California
In-person
Enter a winter wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge's annual holiday celebration, Snowland. The lodge is decked out in holiday cheer, with all the favorites like trivia, bingo, and dance parties ongoing. The immersive experience is filled with seasonal must-dos like visits with Santa Claus...
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26th Annual Fantasy of Lights
Vasona Lake County Park
In-person
Enjoy a walk or drive through a 1.5-mile magical display of lights while listening to holiday music. Highlighted displays include an erupting volcano in the Dinosaur Den, Santa shooting hoops, playful penguins, pirate cannons, and tunnels full of moving lights.
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San Mateo on Ice
San Mateo Central Park
In-person
Central Park in downtown San Mateo will turn into an ice skating rink starting November 10. Featuring 11,000 square feet of real ice, skaters can have fun on the ice during the day or under the stars at night.
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FREE
Winter Wander-Land at Union Square
Union Square
A fantastic way to get in on all the holiday festivities in beautiful downtown San Francisco, check out the Winter Wander-Land at Union Square. Go shopping at Gump's Holiday Pop-Up, ice skating at the Holiday Ice Rink, see the Macy's Great Tree, check out the adorable adoptable pets at the...
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Snoopy's Home Ice
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
There are so many things to do, besides skating, at one of the most beautiful ice arenas in town. There are holiday events, kid skate dates, and more! Built in 1969 by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, the arena looks like a Swiss Alpine Village.
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Public Skating at the Winter Lodge
Winter Lodge
In-person
For more than 65 years, the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto has entertained families of all ages with its outdoor ice rink. Smaller in size and definitely designed with families in mind, the rink is a fun spot to celebrate the winter season.
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Glow: Play in the Light at the Exploratorium
Exploratorium
In-person
Play experimental LED dungeon crawlers, see real objects float with movie screen technology, paint the walls with digital light, walk inside 3D illusions, and so much more. Tons of family programs will get everyone thinking and exploring the magic of light.
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FREE
Illuminate SF
Downtown San Francisco
In-person
The day after Thanksgiving, San Francisco is illuminated for the annual Festival of Light. Artists whose creations have been seen all over the world bring their imagination and creativity to the city for all to see. Featuring more than 60 permanent and temporary installations, spanning 17...
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Magical Christmas Train at the River Fox Train
River Fox Train
In-person
Santa's elves are riding the train and welcoming families from the North Pole. Join in on sing-a-long, elfish games, and more festive activities. Santa also makes an appearance to say hi to all the kids. Each ticket includes a 1-hour train ride, hot cocoa, a souvenir mug, and a...
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Wed, Dec 11
FREE
Family Storytime at the Salesforce Transit Center
Salesforce Transit Center
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Families can enjoy storytime at the Main Plaza for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers read by librarians from the SF Public Library every Wednesday through the end of the year.
10:00 AM
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FREE
Mart Littles: Music with Mr. Andrew
Marin Country Mart
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Meet outside Poppy Store every Wednesday for Music with Mr. Andrew. A morning music class that is super fun for little ones!
10:30 AM
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FREE
Santa Tour in Watsonville
Downtown Watsonville
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Santa is going on tour in Watsonville! The big man and his special guests are spreading holiday cheer throughout different parts of the city.
4:00 PM
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Glowfari
Oakland Zoo
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Oakland Zoo is up in lights for Glowfari, featuring hundreds of beautiful glowing animal lanterns scattered throughout. Families can walk around the animals of the forest with iconic wildlife, frosty friends of the Arctic, the Deep Ocean, and the swap of the Bayou.
4:30 PM
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