'Glowfari'; Lighted Boat Parades; German Holiday Mart: 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, Dec. 10 to Sunday, Dec. 11.

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

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EAST BAY:

A Very Krampus Christmas Sale, Alameda

Holiday Pop-Up Market Local Artists & Crafters, Alameda

Shop Local Alameda

European Model Train Exhibit, Alamo

Santa On Solano, Albany

Creating Unique Holiday Gifts for Family, Friends & Others, Albany

Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities, Albany

Santa On Solano, Berkeley

SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular': Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

'Musical, Holiday Lights Show' Residential Drive-By: Castro Valley

Seniors for Seniors Free Gift-Wrapping Event, Castro Valley

Always Yours Bakery Cafe Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary, Castro Valley

Breakfast With Santa & 'Grinch' Movie: The Veranda, Concord

'Santa’s Flight Academy' Holiday Photo Experience: Sunvalley Mall, Concord

Canterbury Village Holiday Market, Concord

A Joyous Christmas Concert, Concord

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Holiday Open House, Crockett

A Celebration Of Christmas, Danville

ICDT! Presents Seussical Jr., Danville

Blackhawk Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays" Danville

Hanukkah Candle Making For Families With Young Children: Tassajara Park, El Cerrito

'Crippsmas Place' Neighborhood Holiday Display & Charity Fundraiser, Fremont

Military Toys for Tots Comedy Takeover with Kabir Singh (AGT) LIVE, Fremont

Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert's 1st Fremont Toy Drive/Meet & Greet, Fremont

Christmas Festivities At McConaghy House, Hayward

Christmas Festivities At Meek Mansion, Hayward

Christmas in Hercules

Holiday Pop Up Shop, Hercules

Holiday Showcase presented by Performing Ensemble, Lafayette

Valley Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker': Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Livermore High School's Holiday Boutique, Livermore

Christmas Concert, Livermore

Santa Beer Crawl: Downtown, Martinez

Star Quest Holiday Children's Show, Martinez

Glowfari: Holiday Lantern Festival: Oakland Zoo, Oakland

A Chanticleer Christmas, Oakland

Orinda Ballet Academy 'A Sweet Dream Nutcracker' Orinda

Holiday Spirit & Sweater Stroll: Downtown, Pleasanton

Craft Fair, Pleasanton

Santa's Workshop & Kids' Holiday Crafts, Piedmont

Impressions of Nutcracker Sweet, San Ramon

Simply Christmas Concert, San Ramon

San Ramon Library Foundation Holiday Book Sale, San Ramon

'Holiday Concert: Home for the Holidays' Diablo Symphony Orchestra, Walnut Creek

Free Holiday Concert - "Winterfest!" - Contra Costa Wind Symphony, Walnut Creek

Visit To North Pole & Santa - Live Theatre Experience: Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

Diablo Women's Chorale "Bells and Noels" Walnut Creek

W.C. Elks FREE THROW Contest, Walnut Creek

'A Christmas Carol': Lesher Center, Walnut Creek

Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market & Wrapping, Walnut Creek

'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday Skating Rink, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Christmas Parade & Holiday Market: Benicia

A Walk Through Bethlehem, Benicia

Annual Festival Of Trees: Veterans Memorial Hall, Dixon

Holiday Craft Faire, Santa & Wreathmaking: Pavilion, Fairfax

12th Annual Holiday Boutique, Healdsburg

Healdsburg Chorus Concert - "Season of Light" - Healdsburg

TD 128 Sip, Soup and Sweaters, Healdsburg

Santa’s Workshop for Youth, Families and Community, Healdsburg

Sacred & Profane - A Chamber Chorus, Healdsburg

Celebratory Sing-along Pipe-organ Concert for the Christmas Season, Healdsburg

Jazz Holiday Swingin' Dance Party & Concert, Healdsburg

Lark Theater presents The Accidental Tourist - one ticket/bring a friend free, Larkspur

Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Mill Valley

Santa’s Helpers Holiday Gift Faire, Napa

First Annual Cookies and Carols Festival, Napa

Michelle Lambert Live at Be Bubbly Napa Valley, Napa

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Napa

Santa Is Coming To Town, Napa

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Petaluma

Petaluma Chorale Holiday Concert, Petaluma

Cookies With Mrs. Claus - A Children's Cookie Class, Petaluma

Ross Valley Players Perform A Reading of A Christmas Carol, Ross

Holiday Tea with Crown & Crumpet, Ross

Marin Ballet Nutcracker, San Rafael

Menorah Workshop with Chabad Center of Novato, San Rafael

Hanukkah Inside/Out FREE Family Celebration, San Rafael

ELM Winter Concert, San Rafael

The Nutcracker Workshop, Santa Rosa

'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Santa Rosa

Symphony Pops: A John Denver Rocky Mountain Christmas Featuring Jim Curry, Santa Rosa

Winterfest: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks, Sausalito

Winterfest Jingle Bell 5K & Kids' Fun Run: Sausalito

Holidays Along the Farm Trails Event, Sebastopol

Home Tour & Artisan Boutique: Sebastopol

Vacaville Ballet Co. 'Nutcracker': Performing Arts Theatre, Vacaville

Grand Victorian Holiday Homes Tour: Vallejo

Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

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THE PENINSULA:

The Nutcracker, Atherton

Christmas Concert Series at Burlpres | A Christmas Recital featuring Jessica Cates, Soprano, Burlingame

Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Ice Skating Rink: Cow Palace, Daly City

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

Elf the Musical, Foster City

Holiday Jazz & Vibrant Dining at Fattoria e Mare, Half Moon Bay

Festival Of Lights Hanukkah Party: Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills

KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs, Menlo Park

German Holiday Market - Weihnachtsmarkt, Mountain View: UPDATE: CANCELED Due To High Wind Forecast.

Art Guild of Pacifica's 2022 WINTER ART FAIRE, Pacifica

Children's Theatre 'Nutcracker' Palo Alto

Hometown Holidays Parade, Festivities & Santa, Redwood City

A Holiday Tamalada, Redwood City

Holiday Art & Gift Sale, Redwood City

4-H Holiday Craft Fair, San Bruno

Holiday Workshop & Toy Drive, San Carlos

StarVista Gift Drive | Gift Drop Day, San Carlos

'IlluminOdyssey' Winter Light Holiday Experience: CuriOdyssey, San Mateo

Nutcracker Ballet, San Mateo

Filoli Santa Days: Woodside

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SAN FRANCISCO:

'Dear San Francisco' Holiday & NYE Edition: Club Fugazi, San Francisco

Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco

Christmas with Intermediate Chorus & Handbells of SF Boys Chorus, San Francisco

World Premiere of New 'Sleeping Beauty' Panto for the Holidays, San Francisco

Floating Features - Cinema On The Bay Holiday Edition, San Francisco

SF Elks Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Competition, San Francisco

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor Holiday Rink, Monterey

Holiday Lights Train: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Boardwalk: WINTER WONDERLAND, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Warriors Jewish Heritage Celebration Game 2022: Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA, Santa Cruz

The Musical Legacy of Paul Simon Concert, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

Holiday Teas & Tours at Ainsley House, Campbell

Miracle on 34th Street, Campbell

Guinea Pig Adoption Show with Cavy Haven, Campbell

Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights, Santa & Ice Skating, Gilroy

'Fantasy Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru & Walk-Thru: Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos

Holiday Carriage Rides, Los Gatos

Holiday Greetings! Show and Silent Auction, Milpitas

Winchester Mystery House 'Holidays with the Historian': San Jose

Blinky's Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose

Willow Glen Christmas Lights Tours, San Jose

'Carols In The California' with Symphony SJ Chorale: San Jose

History Park Heritage Holiday Light Show, San Jose

Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, San Jose

The Nutcracker, San Jose

Holiday WinterFest & Ice Rink: California's Great America, Santa Clara

SVGMC's EVERGREEN Holiday Concert, Santa Clara

THE CELTIC YEAR: A Dance for Every Season, Saratoga

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Heading To Southern California? See: 'Glowfari'; Lighted Boat Parades; German Holiday Mart: NorCal Weekend

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