The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
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Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Activate at Stonestown Galleria
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
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The California Academy of Sciences - 9:30 AM
The California Academy of Sciences - 9:30 AM
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Lesher Center for the Performing Arts - 3:30 PM Pick
Lesher Center for the Performing Arts - 3:30 PM Pick
The Physics Show
Foothill College Physics
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Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting
Wed Dec 3, 2025
4:00pm to 7:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: free
Location:
Civic Center Plaza
Join the community for the annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting event at beautiful City Hall. So many things to do for families of all ages including holiday performances, food, live music, a toy giveaway for kids, snow "flurries", and DIY activities for kids and adults. Appearances by the Grinch and of course, Santa Claus himself!
This event begins at 4 p.m., with the tree lighting. This is a free event and is open to the public.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
