'Tis the Season for Holiday Happenings in Dublin

The City of Dublin has many wonderful events planned this holiday season for “kids” of all ages. Don’t miss these fun and festive activities! You’ll also have a chance to help provide some joy for Dublin residents in need.

32nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM
Dublin Civic Center (100 Civic Plaza)
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the traditional lighting of the tree. Enjoy musical entertainment, caroling, and the arrival of a very special visitor from the North Pole. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served following the event.

Children’s Holiday Tea Party:
Saturday, December 5, 11:00 AM
Dublin Heritage Park and Museums (6600 Donlon Way)
Merry Old St. Nick pays a visit, as children and their families enjoy holiday sweets and a festive sing-along. Tickets are $25 per person. Please call (925) 556-4500 for reservation information.

Country Holiday Teas
Sunday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 PM
Dublin Heritage Park and Museums (6600 Donlon Way)
Make the Country Holiday Tea at the Heritage Park a new tradition for your friends or family! Tea is served in the charmingly rustic Sunday School Barn. You’ll enjoy an array of traditional sweets, such as scones with lemon curd, dainty tea sandwiches, delightful sweets, and, of course, plenty of steaming hot tea served in beautiful china cups. The cost is $25 per person. Call (925) 556-4500 for reservation information.

Holiday DancEscape Social:
Friday, December 11, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Dublin Senior Center (7600 Amador Valley Boulevard)
Listen to the sounds of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and other Big Band era classics while you foxtrot, swing, tango, and waltz, too! Even if you don’t dance, the music is toe-tapping fun!
Tickets purchased in advance: $10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident; or $15 at the door.

Breakfast with Santa:
Saturday, December 12; Seatings at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.
Shannon Community Center (11600 Shannon Avenue)
Santa Claus is coming to Dublin! Families are invited to enjoy a delicious hot pancake breakfast served with sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice, followed by the arrival of Santa Claus! Be sure to register early, because this event is always a sell-out. Photos with Santa will be available following the breakfast. This event benefits the Dublin High School Irish Guard and Band. The cost is $12 for residents and $14 for non residents. Call (925) 556-4500 for ticket information.

2015 Warm the Winter Chill
This winter season, participate in this charitable donation effort coordinated by the City of Dublin. Visit the Dublin Civic Center, the Senior Center, or the Shannon Community Center and Preschool to select a gift tag representing wishes from Dublin residents in need. Purchase the item on the tag and deliver it, along with the tag, to the Dublin Civic Center, Shannon Community Center, or Senior Center by December 11 at 5:00 PM. Your generosity will help to offer a little community warmth to our residents in need! For more information, please call (925) 833-6645.