LumiNight; 'The Nutcracker'; Menorah Lightings: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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 slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Sunday, Dec. 22.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities have been updated since posted on Patch.

EAST BAY:

Grand Menorah Lighting: Nob Hill Foods, Alameda

"East 14th": The Marsh Berkeley, Berkeley

The Harmonic Labyrinth: Virtuoso Arias and Concertos: First Congregational Church, Berkeley

"Vinegar Tom": The Ashby Stage, Berkeley

East Bay Holiday Party: Coco Cabana, Dublin

Menorah of Warmth: City Hall, Fremont

"Nutcracker": Ohlone College Smith Center, Fremont

Victorian Christmas: Patterson House, Fremont

Christmas Caroling: Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore

Saturday Morning Runs: Sunrise Mountain Sports, Livermore

Christmas at the Carousel: Tilden Regional Park, Orinda

"Disney's Frozen Jr.": Amador Theater, Pleasanton

Hanukkah Mitzvah Night: Congregation Beth Emek, Pleasanton

LumiNight: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Family Crafts, Nature Exploration: Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol

"Holiday Pops!": James Logan Center for the Performing Arts, Union City

Grand Menorah Lighting: Broadway Plaza Event Plaza, Walnut Creek

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Breakfast with Santa: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Napa Valley, American Canyon

Brunch with Santa: Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield

Chanukah at the River: Water Street Promenade, Petaluma

Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" & Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales": Petaluma Historical Museum, Petaluma

"Motown for Kids": Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley

Habitat Restoration: Lake Lagunitas, Marin County

Holiday Marketplace: The CIA at Copia, Napa

"Invite the Muse" Writing Course: AANV Clubhouse, Napa

Makers Market on First Street: Napa

Chanukah Menorah Lighting: City Hall, Novato

Living Nativity: Christ Church North Bay, Novato

"The Nutcracker": Napa Valley Performing Arts Center, Yountville

THE PENINSULA:

Free Screening: "The Star": Fellowship Bible Church, Belmont

Chanukah in Burlingame: Burlingame

Santa Claws Workshop: Peninsula Humane Society, Burlingame

"Deck the Halls" Concert: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Palo Alto

"Pride and Prejudice": Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto

Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Winter Wonderland": Saint Ann Chapel Anglican Church, Palo Alto

Scavenger Hunt: Palo Alto

The Choral Project's "Winter's Gifts: Spirit": First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto

"The Nutcracker": Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto

"The Princess & The Frog": Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto

Ballapalooza: Birdman Bat, Redwood City

Bethlehem A.D.: Redwood City

"Nutcracker": Fox Theatre, Redwood City

"Winter Wonderland": St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Redwood City

IlluminOdyssey: CuriOdyssey, San Mateo

SAN FRANCISCO:

A Chanticleer Christmas: St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco

Carolina Lugo's & Carolé Acuña's Ballet Flamenco: Peña Pachamama, San Francisco

"Cinderella The Panto!": Presidio Theatre on the Main Post, San Francisco

Festival of Lessons and Carols: San Francisco Renaissance Voices: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, San Francisco

Glowing Hanukkah Party: Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

Hanukkah Drop-In Art Studio for the Holidays: Spin Studio: Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco

Holiday National Park Cruise Tour: Pier 33, San Francisco

Kitka's Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs-Weathering the Storm: Old First Church, San Francisco

"Nutcracker Sweets": Cowell Theater, San Francisco

Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Winter Wonderland": Trinity+St. Peter's Episcopal Church, San Francisco

Santa: Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Presents "The Chirstmas Ballet": Yerba Buena Center For the Arts, San Francisco

"That Don Reed Show": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

The Harmonic Labyrinth: Virtuoso Arias and Concertos: St. Mark's Church, San Francisco

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

"Christmas with the Chorale": Holy Cross Catholic Church, Santa Cruz

Farley's Winter Wonderland: Holiday Lights Walk Thru: Santa Cruz

"The Nutcracker": Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz

Toy Trains: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz

Winter Pop-Up: Abbott Square, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Bunny Adoption Show: Pet People, Los Gatos

Latkes & Ladoos: A Celebration of Light: Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, Los Gatos

"Art Pop: A Fabulous (But Temporary) Artisan Market: Mountain View

Tunes on the Terrace: Clos LaChance Winery, San Martin

"Nutcracker": McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center, Saratoga

Windham Hill's "Winter Solstice": Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Boat Parade; 'The Nutcracker'; Menorah Lightings: SoCal Weekend

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