Blinky's Lights; Filoli Santa Days; Menorah Lightings: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Northern California — from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 17 to Sunday, Dec. 18.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.
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EAST BAY:

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Fest, Latkes, Donuts & Grand Can-Orah, Alameda

Procrastinator's Peculiar Holiday Pop-Up Market, Alameda

European Model Train Exhibit, Alamo

Santa On Solano, Albany

Baymele Klezmer Trio - Hanukkah Concert, Albany

North Berkeley Winter Festival: Saul's Latke Party & Klezmer Jam, Berkeley

Santa On Solano, Berkeley

Handel's Messiah Sing-Along, Berkeley

'Musical, Holiday Lights Show' Residential Drive-By: Castro Valley

Breakfast With Santa & 'Grinch' Movie: The Veranda, Concord

Drive-Through Nativity Scene, Concord

'Santa’s Flight Academy' Holiday Photo Experience: Sunvalley Mall, Concord

Chanukah Extravaganza, El Cerrito

Sundar Shadi Holiday Display, El Cerrito

'Crippsmas Place' Neighborhood Holiday Display & Charity Fundraiser, Fremont

Holiday Craft Show, Fremont

Christmas Festivities At McConaghy House, Hayward

Christmas Festivities At Meek Mansion, Hayward

LGNDS Holiday Showcase, Hercules

Wreaths Across America, Lafayette

Valley Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker': Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Caroling Around Livermore, Livermore

Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Downtown, Martinez

Lowell Ensemble Holiday Concert, Martinez

Harmonies of the Season, Moraga

Newark Symphonic Winds - Free Holiday Concert & Sing-along, Newark

Glowfari: Holiday Lantern Festival: Oakland Zoo, Oakland

Hanukkah Celebration: Lake Temescal, Oakland

Harmonies of the Season, Oakland

Vivaldi "Magnificat in G minor" in Montclair, Oakland

Widmer World' Annual Holiday Display, Pleasanton

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting, Donuts & Dreidels, Piedmont

Community Chanukah Celebration: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

'Fun On the Farm' Christmas Cards Craft: Forest Home Farms Historic Park, San Ramon

SRPC's Annual Christmas Event for Kids, San Ramon

GRAND Christmas-New Year Dinner Party, San Ramon

Bay Philharmonic Presents: A Holiday Spectacular, Union City

Holiday Movie Marathon, Walnut Creek

Visit To North Pole & Santa - Live Theatre Experience: Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

'A Christmas Carol': Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday Skating Rink, Walnut Creek
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

The Nutcracker by Benicia Ballet Theatre, Benicia

City Hanukkah Celebration, Benicia

Community Chanukah Celebration, Corte Madera

Fairfax Chanukah Celebration, Fairfax

The Raven Theater's Holiday Sing-Along, Healdsburg

Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi 'Charlie Brown Christmas': Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley

Napa Regional Dance Co. 'The Nutcracker': Performing Arts Center, Napa

Breakfast With Santa, Napa

Handel's Messiah, Napa

Hanukkah Blessing & Reception, Napa

Grand Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: City Hall, Novato

Holiday Parade of Lights, Penngrove

Chanukah Celebration, Menorah Lighting & Drone Gelt Drop: Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

6th Annual Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition, Petaluma

Prince of Peace Choir Concert, Petaluma

SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular': Green Music Center, Rohnert Park

Holiday Tea with Crown & Crumpet, Ross

Beauty and the Beast, San Anselmo

Chanukah Giant Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop, San Rafael

Free Holiday Skating Variety Shows at Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa

'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Santa Rosa

Montgomery Village Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting, Santa Rosa

Christmas + Hanukkah Cookie & Ornament Decorating, Sonoma

Here Comes Santa Claus, Sonoma

Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert, Sonoma

Community Menorah Lighting, Tiburon

'Menorah On Main' Chanukah Fest, Lighting & Car Parade, Vacaville

Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

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THE PENINSULA:

Chanukah on Burlingame Avenue with Chabad NP, Burlingame

A Celtic Christmas Carol Festival, Burlingame

Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Ice Skating Rink: Cow Palace, Daly City

Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto

Elf the Musical, Foster City

Chanukkah Concert and Party with Isaac Zones, Foster City

'Christmas in OZ': Coastal Repertory Theatre, Half Moon Bay

Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting, Los Altos

Mountain View Chanukah Celebration, Mountain View

Bayer Ballet’s “Snow Queen” - Mountain View

Holiday Tea At The Mazza Castle, Pacifica

Children's Theatre 'Nutcracker' Palo Alto

Hanukkah Celebration, Menorah Lighting & Concert: Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto

Children's Theatre 'The Gingerbread Man' Palo Alto

Choral Project & San José Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert, Palo Alto

Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting, Redwood City

Free Photos With Santa: The Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno

'IlluminOdyssey' Winter Light Holiday Experience: CuriOdyssey, San Mateo

Brunch With Santa At Pinstripes: Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo

Outdoor Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: SSF City Hall, South San Francisco

SSF Civic Ballet 'Nutcracker' - South San Francisco

Filoli Santa Days: Woodside

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SAN FRANCISCO:

Bill Graham Chanuakah & Menorah Lighting: Union Square, San Francisco

'Dear San Francisco' Holiday & NYE Edition: Club Fugazi, San Francisco

KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs, San Francisco

SF Union Square Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, San Francisco

Creativity Explored Holiday Pop-Up, San Francisco

Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco

World Premiere of New 'Sleeping Beauty' Panto for the Holidays, San Francisco

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Santa Cruz 'The Nutcracker': Cabrillo Crocker Theater, Aptos

'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor Holiday Rink, Monterey

Holiday Lights Train: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Boardwalk: WINTER WONDERLAND, Santa Cruz

Santa On The Wharf, Santa Cruz

West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

Academy of Classical Ballet 'A Winter Wonderland' Campbell

Harpers Hall Ensemble Christmas Concert, Cupertino

Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights, Santa & Ice Skating, Gilroy

Winter Solstice Market, Gilroy

'Fantasy Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru & Walk-Thru: Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos

Holiday Carriage Rides, Los Gatos

Winter Clothing & Items Drive, Milpitas

Chankah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Downtown Amphitheater, Morgan Hill

Santana Row Chanukah Concert & Menorah Lighting, San Jose

Winchester Mystery House 'Holidays with the Historian': San Jose

Blinky's Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose

Willow Glen Christmas Lights Tours, San Jose

History Park Heritage Holiday Light Show, San Jose

Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, San Jose

The Nutcracker, San Jose

Holiday WinterFest & Ice Rink: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Peace on Earth, Holiday Wishes from Around the World, Saratoga

Gingerbread Village Display: Public Library, Sunnyvale
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Heading To Southern California? See: 'Holiday Road' Walk-Thru Wonderland; Menorah Lightings: SoCal Weekend

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