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250th Anniversary of the Marines Exhibit
Free
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Marines with this historical exhibit, now through December 31 at the Rowland Freedom Center.
Find out more »Fighting Fires and Saving Lives: Dublin’s First Firefighters
Free
Discover the legacy of Dublin’s first volunteer firefighters in this gripping exhibit, on display August 26 – February 7, 2026, at Dublin Heritage Park & Museums.
Find out more »All Aboard Niles Canyon Railway’s Train of Lights
$40 – $70
Festively decorated antique coaches and open cars will depart twice a day for a 90-minute round-trip through Niles Canyon on select days from November 21 – December 30.
Find out more »Garden of d’Lights at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
$15 – $25
Explore a glowing holiday landscape at the Ruth Bancroft Garden, where lights, sculptures, and lasers transform the grounds into a sparkling winter escape, now through January 11.
Find out more »Holiday Events at Shadelands Ranch Museum
$5 – $65
Take a photo with Santa on November 29, then get your shopping done early at the Holiday Faire, and enjoy a three-course luncheon at Holiday Teas, November 29 – December 14.
Find out more »Snap “S’Elfies” at the Santa House in Martinez
$10
Visit Santa in his cozy Main Street cottage now through Tuesday, December 23, at Main Street Plaza. Bring your camera, or let Santa’s helpers take great family photos!
Find out more »Christmas at the Danville Livery + Santa Visits
Free
The most wonderful time of the year arrives at the Danville Livery with street entertainment, holiday rides, visits with Santa and much more on Saturday, December 6.
Find out more »San Ramon Valley Dance Academy: “Impressions of the Nutcracker”
$24 – $32
This fast-paced performance follows Clara on her journey with her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sweets at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center on December 13 & 14.
Find out more »Silveyville Christmas Tree Farm
Head to Silveyville for the perfect Christmas tree this season beginning November 22!
Find out more »Ongoing
Benicia Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
$22.50 – $37.50
Benicia Ballet Theatre brings their production of The Nutcracker to Fairfield on December 13 & 14.
Find out more »9:00 am
Every Sunday: Alamo Certified Farmers’ Market
Free
The quintessential small-town farmers’ market experience awaits you in Alamo, open every Sunday from 9am to 2pm.
Find out more »10:00 am
Bondolio’s Holiday Open House in Winters
Shop artisan pantry staples and taste delicious olive oils and more at this open house holiday marketplace in Winters on Sunday, December 14.
Find out more »12:00 pm
Visit with Santa at Jelly Belly in Fairfield
Free
Snap some festive photos with the big man in red between December 13 – 24 at the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield.
Find out more »Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide in Livermore
Free
Ravenswood Historic Site will be dressed in Victorian holiday décor for a festive celebration featuring live music, activities, treats, and more on Sunday, December 14.
Find out more »2:00 pm
Benicia’s Festive “Sing It Yourself Messiah”
$23 – $50
The community is invited to sing along with the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus to Handel’s masterpiece on Sunday, December 14, at the Benicia Clock Tower.
Find out more »7:00 pm
“Handel’s Messiah: A Sing-A-Long” in Fairfield
Share in singing Handel’s Messiah with the Musical Arts Performance Company during this sing-along on Sunday, December 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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