Nov 21 – 22North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens (Opening)GilroyBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Park admission/membership+✓
Nov 21 – 22Holidays at Filoli & Thistlewyck VillageWoodsideBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)2026prices TBA+✓
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMMagic Tree House — Planetarium ShowCupertinoBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed+✓
Nov 23 – Jan 10Holiday Lights at FiloliWoodsideBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets ( prices on ticket calendar)2026+✓
Nov 27 – Jan 3WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery KingdomVallejoBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$39 – $2025+✓
+✓Sun, Nov 15Sun, Nov 15 · 2 PM – 3 PMThe Amazing Bubble ManRhythmix Cultural Works, AlamedaKids Theater & Live ShowsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$19 – $29
+✓Starts Nov 21Nov 21 – 22North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens (Opening)Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, GilroyAttractions & Theme ParksBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Park admission/membership
+✓Fri, Nov 20Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMWalnut Creek Holiday Tree LightingCivic Park, Walnut CreekHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Fri, Nov 20Fri, Nov 20 · 6 PM – 7 PMCity Center Bishop Ranch Tree LightingCity Center Bishop Ranch, San RamonHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Starts Nov 21Nov 21 – 22Holidays at Filoli & Thistlewyck VillageFiloli, WoodsideHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)2026prices TBA
+✓Sat, Nov 21Sat, Nov 21 · All dayTriton Holiday Art FairTriton Museum of Art, Santa ClaraStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See site
+✓Sat, Nov 21Sat, Nov 21 · 10 AM – 5 PMCraft Fest at Bedford GalleryBedford Gallery / Lesher Center, Walnut CreekArts / Crafts / Music & DanceFree
+✓Starts Nov 23Nov 23 – Dec 31North Pole Nights at Gilroy GardensGilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, GilroyHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$3 – $65
+✓Sat, Nov 21Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMMagic Tree House — Planetarium ShowFujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College, CupertinoSTEM / Coding & ScienceBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed
+✓Sat, Nov 21Sat, Nov 21 · 4:30 PM – 7 PMFamily Diwali with Non Stop BhangraRhythmix Cultural Works, AlamedaHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$19 – $29
+✓Starts Nov 23Nov 23 – Jan 10Holiday Lights at FiloliFiloli, WoodsideHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets ( prices on ticket calendar)2026
+✓Sun, Nov 22Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMStorytime with Anna at The Foster MuseumThe Foster Museum, Palo AltoStorytimes & Library EventsFree
+✓Fri, Nov 27Fri, Nov 27 · 4 PM – 7 PMSanta Rosa Winter Lights Tree LightingOld Courthouse Square, Santa RosaHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Starts Nov 27Nov 27 – Jan 1Christmas in the ParkPlaza de César Chávez, San JoseHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Fri, Nov 27Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM – 8 PMGhirardelli Square: Santa Lights the SquareGhirardelli Square, San FranciscoHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree (RSVP)
+✓Fri, Nov 27Fri, Nov 27 · 5 PM – 8 PMLighting of the Old Oak Tree (50th)Downtown Danville, DanvilleHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Starts Nov 27Nov 27 – Jan 3WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery KingdomSix Flags Discovery Kingdom, VallejoHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$39 – $2025
+✓Fri, Nov 27Fri, Nov 27 · 6 PM – 8 PMHalf Moon Bay Nights of LightsMac Dutra Plaza, Half Moon BayHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Fri, Nov 27Fri, Nov 27 · 6 PM – 7:30 PMNiles Festival of Lights Parade & Tree LightingNiles Town Plaza, FremontStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsFree
+✓Starts Dec 1Dec 1 – 25San Carlos Christmas Tree LaneEucalyptus Ave, San CarlosHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Sat, Nov 28Sat, Nov 28 · 5:45 PM – 8 PMJack London Square Tree LightingJack London Square, OaklandHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Sat, Nov 28Sat, Nov 28 · 6 PM – 7 PMChristmas in the Park Opening Night Tree LightingPlaza de César Chávez, San JoseHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Starts Dec 4Dec 4 – 13Let’s Glow SFFerry Building, San FranciscoHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
