Glowfari; Holiday Lights Train; WinterFest: 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, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 27.

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

EAST BAY:

Alameda County Sheriff's Office Holiday Toy Drive: Collection sites in Dublin, Oakland and San Leandro

Christmas at The Livery: Danville Livery, Danville

Christmas Tree Lighting: Main Street Plaza, Martinez

Contra Costa Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Downtown Martinez Santa House: Main Street Santa House, Martinez

Garden of D'Lights: The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek

Glowfari: A Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival: Oakland Zoo, Oakland

Holiday Sparkle Sip and Shop: Downtown Martinez

Holidays On Fourth Street: Fourth Street, Berkeley

Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Movie Night: "The Polar Express": Campbell Theater, Martinez

"Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812": Ashby Stage, Berkeley

Nutcracker Pinata: San Leandro High School Arts Education Center, San Leandro

Pacific Chamber Orchestra "Handel's Messiah": Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Pictures With Santa: NewPark Mall, NewarkCity

Piedmont Scout Tree Lot: Coaches Field, Piedmont

Quarry Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Little Turkeys Race: Quarry Lakes Regional Park Recreation Area, Fremont

Santa: Shadelands Ranch Museum, Walnut Creek

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Presents "The Christmas Ballet": Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek

Tender Mercies with Thirsty: Almost Famous Wine, Livermore

The Marsh Presents "The Mark of the Minotaur": The Marsh Berkeley, Berkeley

The Marsh Presents "The Never Too Late Show Starring Don Reed": The Marsh Berkeley, Berkeley

Train of Lights: Niles Station, Fremont, and Sunol Station, Sunol

Turkey Leftovers and Wine Tasting: Boa Ventura De Caires Winery, Livermore

Vienna Boys Choir "Christmas in Vienna": Zellerbach Hall, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

"Christmas in My Hometown": Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, Vacaville

Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire: Rohnert Park Community Center, Rohnert Park

Holiday Bazaar: Petaluma Boulevard, Petaluma

Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

Jelly Belly Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration: Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield

Photos With Santa: The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera

Read to a Dog: Healdsburg Regional Library, Healdsburg

Ron George's Big Band Christmas: Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, Vacaville

Santa's Riverboat Arrival and Small Business Saturday: River Plaza, Petaluma

"Two Trains Running": Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley

Wine Walk and Shop Small: Participating businesses, Downtown Benicia

THE PENINSULA:

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

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

Holiday Boutique: San Bruno Senior Center, San Bruno

IlluminOdyssey "Science of Light" Exhibit: CuriOdyssey Science Playground and Zoo, San Mateo

San Mateo On Ice: Central Park, San Mateo

Winter Lodge: Winter Lodge, Palo Alto

SAN FRANCISCO:

Bruce Lee Birthday Bash Film Screening: "The Way of the Dragon": Great Star Theater, San Francisco

"Dear San Francisco": Club Fugazi, San Francisco

Detroit Steps Maintenance Day: Detroit Steps, San Francisco

Heights to Bay Cleanup: Alta Plaza Park, San Francisco

Holiday Art Pop-Up: Creativity Explored, San Francisco

Holiday Craft Making: Ferry Building, San Francisco

Pianist Mark Valenti: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, San Francisco

Richmond District Cleanup: Internet Archive, San Francisco

Stand-Up Comedy Show: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Tachiria Flamenco: Peña Pachamama, San Francisco

The Guardsmen Tree Lot: Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason, San Francisco

The Marsh Presents "Grandma and Me": The Marsh San Francisco, San Francisco

Valencia-Guerrero Cleanup: Dog Eared Books, San Francisco

Winter San Francisco Crystal Fair: San Francisco County Fair Building, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Bites and Brews: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

Holiday Lights Train: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Surfin' Santa: Capitola Beach, Capitola Village, Capitola

Tree Identification: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton

West Cliff Outdoor Market: Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz

Winter Wonderland at the Boardwalk: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Blinky's Holiday Drive-Through: Christmas In The Park: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose

Gilroy Gardens Holiday: Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy

Holiday Sing-Along With TACO (Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra): Civic Center Plaza, Mountain View

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade: Parade begins at First and State, Los Altos

Pacific Ballet Academy's "Nutcracker Ballet": Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View

"The Book Of Morman": San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

WinterFest: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Lightscape; Ice Rinks; Lights At The Lakes: SoCal Weekend

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