Holiday Ice Rinks; Menorah Lightings: 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. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 17.

SAN FRANCISCO

Breakfast with Santa at Hyatt Regency – San Francisco

Deck the Halls in North Beach Holiday Pop-Up Bar – San Francisco

Geary Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol" – San Francisco

Hanukkah Candle Lighting – San Francisco

Learn to Skate at Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square – San Francisco

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square – San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony Presents "Home Alone" – San Francisco

Teddy Bear Tea at The Ritz-Carlton – San Francisco

Union Square Candle Lighting Ceremony – San Francisco

EAST BAY

Hanooka Festival of Lights & Latkes – Berkeley

Menorah Lighting – Berkeley

Santa on Solano – Berkeley

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair – Berkeley

East Bay Children's Theatre Presents "Christmas In Oz" – Castro Valley

Sister City Beer, Music & Food Truck Celebration – Concord

Community Chanukah Celebration – Danville

Shadi Holiday Display – El Cerrito

Crippsmas Place – Fremont

Fremont Symphony Orchestra's "Holiday Sparkler" – Fremont

Winter Wonderland Workshop – Hercules

Bankhead Theater Presents "The Nutcracker" – Livermore

Chanukah Under The Stars & Menorah Lighting – Livermore

Holiday Photo Booth at Premium Outlets – Livermore

The Great Yule Log Hunt – Livermore

Valley Dance Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" – Livermore

Newark Symphonic Winds' "Annual Free Holiday Concert" – Newark

Brunch With Santa at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate – Oakland

All Out Comedy Improv – Oakland

Holiday High Tea at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate – Oakland

Craneway Crafts Fair – Richmond

Sensational Solstice High Peaks Hike – Sunol

NORTH BAY / WINE COUNTRY

Santa's Sleigh Visits – American Canyon

Holiday Tea at Hotel Healdsburg – Healdsburg

Community Wide Chanukah Celebration – Mill Valley

Enriching Lives Through Music's Winter Concert – Mill Valley

Marin Theatre Company Presents "Shakespeare in Love" – Mill Valley

Christmas Bird Count for Kids – Napa

Family Art Class – Novato

Holiday Drop 'N Shop – Novato

Sundays on Sherman Winter Edition – Novato

Holiday Parade of Lights – Penngrove

Chanukah at the River – Petaluma

Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project – Point Reyes Station

Marin Dance Theatre's Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop – San Rafael

Breakfast with Santa at RangeCafe Bar and Grill – San Rafael

The Royal Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" – San Rafael

Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops at the Charles M. Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa

Kids Night at the Charles M. Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa

Winter Classes for Kids at the Charles M. Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa

Snacks with Santa at Bay Area Discovery Museum – Sausalito

Chanukah Celebration – Sebastopol

Teddy Bear Tea – Sonoma

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center Presents "The Nutcracker" – Yountville

THE PENINSULA

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City

Hillbarn Theatre Presents "Annie" – Foster City

The Great Big Chanukah Gelt Drop – Los Altos

TheatreWorks Presents "The Santaland Diaries" – Los Altos Hills

Chanukah Legoland – Palo Alto

Menorah Parade – Palo Alto

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents "Around the World in 80 Days" – Palo Alto

Chanukah Festival – Redwood City

Hakone Centennial Garden Exhibit – Redwood City

Holiday Family Storytime: "A Very Merry Dorktale" – Redwood City

Peninsula Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" – Redwood City

Breakfast With Santa – San Carlos

Chanukah on Ice – San Mateo

San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo

SSF Parks and Recreation's Civic Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" – South San Francisco

Santa Saturday – Woodside

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY / BEACHES

Holiday Lights Train – Felton

Nightly Menorah Lighting – San Jose

Breakfast with Santa at Dream Inn Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" – Santa Cruz

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

Gabriella's Snow Day – Scotts Valley

SOUTH BAY

Academy of Classical Ballet Presents "A Winter Wonderland" – Campbell

Chanukah Menorah Lighting – Cupertino

RSJ Magical Hanukkah – Los Gatos

Nightly Menorah Lighting – San Jose

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles' 40th Anniversary Exhibitions – San Jose

Hanukkah Celebration at Westfield Valley Fair – Santa Clara

Celebration of Light – Saratoga

Winter Solstice Holiday Concert – Saratoga

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

• Living Nativity; Ice Rinks; Menorah Lightings: SoCal Weekend

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Photo via Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square