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Ghirardelli Warehouse Sale; Living 'Dickens' Fair: NorCal Weekend
Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA – Don't sit inside this weekend! 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 County.
Some are free. Some have a fee.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 10.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Los Gatosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
EAST BAY
Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale: San Leandro
'Check, Please' - Newark Memorial H.S. Performing Arts, Newark
Alvarado Winterfest 2017- Santa, Choirs & Food Trucks: Union City
Legendary Shadi Holiday Display: El Cerrito
Children's Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
'Nutcracker' - Bankhead Theater: Livermore
Breakfast with Santa: Garre Vineyard & Winery, Livermore
Holiday High Teas 2017: Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, Oakland
Pop 'n Latkes -Hanukkah Festival Giving, Dancing, Light: Berkeley
Downtown Holiday Ice Skating: Martinez
Golden Follies Holiday - Toe-Tapping Revue: Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton
NORTH BAY / WINE COUNTRY
Pioneer Christmas, Bale Grist Mill Park: St. Helena
Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Silverado Resort, Napa
Winterfest 2017 - Lighted Boat Parade & Jingle Bell 5K: Sausalito
Holiday Fest & 'Grinch' Screening: Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Santa on Firetruck, Caroling & Wreath-Making: Fairfax
'Festival of Lights' Hanukkah Bash: Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
Hotel Healdsburg's Holiday Tea: Healdsburg
THE PENINSULA
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2017 - Living Theater: Cow Palace, Daly City
Gamble Garden Holiday Green Sale 2017 - Palo Alto
Masterworks Chorale Family Holiday Concerts Dec 9 & 10 - San Mateo
'Annie' at Hillbarn Theatre: Foster City
TheatreWorks Presents "The Santaland Diaries" - Los Altos Hills
Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus: Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY / BEACHES
Festivos on the Rancho: Castro Adobe State Park, Watsonville
Holiday Tree Walk, Roaring Camp Railroads: Felton
Holidays on the Ranch: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz
Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Fest: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz
Zinnia's Annual Holiday Open House: Scotts Valley
SOUTH BAY
Fantasy of Lights 2017 Drive-Thru: Vasona Lake Park, Los Gatos
Gilroy Gardens 'Holiday@Night' with Ice Skating, Santa, Train Rides: Gilroy
Holiday Cable Car Rides & Lights Tour: Willow Glen, San Jose
Holiday Boutique, Fortino Winery: Gilroy
Holiday Crafts at Wildlife Refuge: Alviso/Milpitas
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PHOTO courtesy of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City: Professor Flockmocker's workshop by curious inventions, dubious facts, and unconventional science. Photo credit: Rich Yee
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