Ghirardelli Warehouse Sale; Candy Cane Hunt: NorCal Weekend

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. 8 to Sunday, Dec. 9.

SAN FRANCISCO

A Noh Christmas Carol – San Francisco

A.C.T. Presents "A Christmas Carol" – San Francisco

Deck the Halls Holiday Pop-Up Bar – San Francisco

Drop-In Art Studio: Shimmer Fiber Wraps – San Francisco

Fillmore Farmers' Market – San Francisco

Girls on the Run 5K – San Francisco

Inner Sunset Farmers' Market – San Francisco

Misfit Maker + Creative Marketplace – San Francisco

Opera Parallele Presents "The Little Prince" – San Francisco

Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "For the Beauty of the Earth" – San Francisco

Ragazzi Continuo Presents "An English Christmas" – San Francisco

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square – San Francisco

San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade – San Francisco

Sunset Holiday Mercantile Fair – San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Presents "A History of World War II" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Jewelry Box" – San Francisco

EAST BAY

Alameda Holiday Home Tour – Alameda

Breakfast with Santa – Alameda

Mayor's Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony – Alameda

Holiday Children's Book, Puzzle and Toy Swap – Albany

Santa on Solano – Albany

Artist's Reception: Guy Colwell: "Being in the Living World" – Berkeley

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios – Berkeley

Botanical Holiday Craft Workshop – Berkeley

Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar – Berkeley

SF Performances: Alexander String Quartet & Robert Greenberg – Berkeley

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair – Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane" – Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "One Life Stand" – Berkeley

The Marsh Berkeley Presents "That Don Reed Show" – Berkeley

Winter on the Waterfront and Lighted Boat Parade – Berkeley

Crab Feed Fundraiser – Castro Valley

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Hanukkah Party – Castro Valley

A Taste of Christmas Tea – Clayton

Gingerbread House Boutique – Concord

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party – Concord

Breakfast with Santa – Dublin

"Doctors Giving Back" Crab Feed – Dublin

Pancake Breakfast and Toy Drive – El Cerrito

Candy Cane Hunt – Fremont

Yoko's Dance & Fremont Opera Orchestra Presents "The Nutcracker" – Fremont

Chanukah Balloon Party – Lafayette

"Girls Crushing It" Pop-Up Shop – Lafayette

Breakfast with Santa – Livermore

Chanukah Under the Stars – Livermore

Christmas Concert – Livermore

Pooch Parade Dog Walk – Livermore

Valley Dance Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" – Livermore

Yuletide: A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood – Livermore

Santa Beer Crawl – Martinez

Milk and Cookies with Santa – Milpitas

Breakfast with Santa – Moraga

Drivers for Survivors' Holiday Pancake Breakfast – Newark

Holiday Pancake Breakfast with Santa – Newark

Allen Temple Athletic Ministry Crab Feed – Oakland

The Christmas Revels – Oakland

"Winter Reflections" Concert – Oakland

Real Reindeer & Toys Come to Life – Orinda

Piedmont Community Church's Christmas Concert – Piedmont

A Classic Rock Christmas – Pleasanton

Breakfast with Santa – Pleasanton

Cascada de Flores – Pleasanton

Carolyn's Creole Kitchen's Hot Garlic Crab Dinner – Richmond

Tap-Dancing Christmas Trees & Market Hall Holiday Sidewalk Stroll – Rockridge

Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale – San Leandro

Holiday on the Farm – San Ramon

Snacks with Santa – Union City

Center REPertory Presents "A Christmas Carol" – Walnut Creek

Community Arts Jazz Band and Flock of Flutes Concert – Walnut Creek

Horse Celebration and Family Fun Day – Walnut Creek

Shadelands Ranch Museum Holiday Faire – Walnut Creek

Winter Ballet Gala – Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY / WINE COUNTRY

Legends of the Celtic Harp Presents "A Winter Gift" – Benicia

Breakfast with Santa – Corte Madera

Fairfax Craft Faire – Fairfax

Holiday Wreath Making and Caroling – Fairfax

Healdsburg Community Band Holiday Show – Healdsburg

Healdsburg Holiday Boutique – Healdsburg

Winter Cookie Workshop – Healdsburg

Makers Fair – Mill Valley

Menorah Lighting – Mill Valley

Napa Valley Ballet Academy Presents "The Nutcracker" – Napa

Santa's Helpers Holiday Gift Faire – Napa

Margaret Todd Holiday Crafts Faire – Novato

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony – Novato

St. Lucia Festival – Petaluma

Crab Feed Fundraiser – San Rafael

Holiday Craft and Bake Sale – San Rafael

KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs – San Rafael

Oceans Aglow: Family Night Hike and Campfire – Sausalito

Ramekins Santa's Brunch – Sonoma

Jingle All The Way – St. Helena

Pioneer Christmas at Bale Grist Mill Park – St. Helena

Grand Victorian Homes Tour – Vallejo

L'Shem Shemayim: Chanukah Concert and Sing Along – Vallejo

THE PENINSULA

Folksongs of Winter Holidays with Adam Miller – Belmont

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop – Belmont

Santa "Paws" Photos – Burlingame

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City

Old Tree Trail Hike – La Honda

PACO Holiday Extravaganza with Special Guest TwoSet Violin – Los Altos Hills

Craft+Work Studio Holiday Market – Pacifica

Holiday Greens Sale – Palo Alto

Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents "Schoolhouse Rock Live" – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents "Tuck Everlasting" – Palo Alto

Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike – Pescadero

Snake Park Saturday – Pescadero

Ballet America's "Nutcracker" – Redwood City

Breakfast with Santa: FireFighters Toys for Tots Fundraiser – San Mateo

College of San Mateo Farmers' Market – San Mateo

Gingerbread House Decorating – San Mateo

Holiday Festival of Dance – San Mateo

San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo

Santa Saturdays – Woodside

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY / BEACHES

Birding for Beginners – Davenport

Drawing for the Love of Nature – Davenport

Old-Growth Redwood Tours – Felton

Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop – Felton

Craft Fair by the Sea – La Selva Beach

Boardwalk Holiday Ice – Santa Cruz

Family Lagoon Watch – Santa Cruz

Look Collective Art Exhibit – Santa Cruz

Monarch Butterfly Tours – Santa Cruz

River Health Day along the San Lorenzo River – Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Chorale Presents "Christmas with the Chorale" – Santa Cruz

Winter Artisan Fair – Santa Cruz

Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Holiday Book Sale – Scotts Valley

Holidays in the Plaza – Watsonville

SOUTH BAY

"A Winter Wonderland" Ballet – Campbell

A Comedy of Errors with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival – Cupertino

Breakfast with Santa – Gilroy

Friends of the Gilroy Library Saturday Book Sale – Gilroy

Holiday Boutique – Los Gatos

Latkes & Ladoos: A Celebration of Light – Los Gatos

MakerSpace Open Studio: Salt Dough Snow – Los Gatos

Sunday Brunch with Santa – Los Gatos

German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) – Mountain View

All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed – San Jose

Prospect High School Holiday Craft Faire – Saratoga

San Jose Wind Symphony Presents "Visions of Sugar Plum Fairies" – Saratoga

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Wiener Winter Festival; Sand Snowman Contest: SoCal Weekend

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