Holiday Lights Train; Menorah And Tree Lightings: 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, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 28.

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

EAST BAY:

Barrel Room Jam with Tyler Gene: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Chanukah On Ice: Dublin Iceland Ice Skating, Dublin

Christmasville In Emeryville: Christmasville, Emeryville

Community Chanukah Celebration: Rittler Park, Alameda

Community Christmas Tree Lighting: Main Street Plaza, Martinez

Grand Menorah Lighting Broadway Plaza: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Hanukkah Farm Festival: Urban Adamah, Berkeley

Holiday Craft Faire: Shadelands Ranch Museum, Walnut Creek

Holiday Pop-Up, Art and Craft Show: Concord Visitor Center, Concord

"Nutcracker Piñata": San Leandro High School Arts Education Center, San Leandro

Quarry Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Little Turkey Race: Quarry Lakes Recreational Area, Fremont

Sammy Johnson: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley

Santa House: Main Street Santa House, Martinez

Socks 4 Charity Music Festival: Dumbarton Court, Newark

The Blue House Band: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina, Berkeley

Uncorked and Unplugged with Nick Tyrrel: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna: Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Chanukah Celebration and Drone Gelt Drop: Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma

Christmas in My Hometown: Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, Vacaville

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

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

Light Up the Night Chanukah Festival: Village Court, Santa Rosa

Main Street's Wine Walk and Shop Small: Main Street, Benicia

Santa's Riverboat Arrival: Petaluma Turning Basin/River Plaza, Petaluma

Sunny Cove Holiday Sidewalk Art Show: Sunny Cove Drive, Novato

THE PENINSULA:

Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk: Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park, Half Moon Bay

Mussel Rock Cleanup: Mussel Rock Park, Daly City

Poetry at Florey's: Florey’s Book Co., Pacifica

SAN FRANCISCO:

An Evening With Lena Hall: Feinstein's Live at the Nikko, San Francisco

Bill Graham Menorah Day and Chanukah Celebration: Union Square, San Francisco

Cartooning Basics: Intro to Digital Animation: Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco

"Dark Kabaret": The Great Star Theater, San Francisco

Holiday Art Pop-Up Shop: Ferry Building, San Francisco

Noe Valley Cleanup: Vicksburg Street and 24th Street, San Francisco

QuaranPalooza: Giving Thanks: Virtual via QuaranPalooza, San Francisco

Storytime Science: Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco

The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show: Le Meridien San Francisco, San Francisco

The Highland Winter Festival: Music Concourse, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Chanukah Train: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Dinner and a Show with Dirty Cello: Michael's on Main, Soquel

Historic Ranch Ground Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights Train: Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

Rock of Ages Chanukah Celebration: Temple Beth El Jewish Community Center, Aptos

West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market: Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

"A Nice Family Christmas": Limelight, Gilroy

Blinky's Illuminated Holiday: A Magical, Musical Drive-Thru Experience: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose

California's Great America WinterFest: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Community Hanukkah Zumba: Virtual via JCC Los Gatos, Los Gatos

"Hair Spray": Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade: First, State and Main, Los Altos

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Festival Of Lights; Menorah And Tree Lightings: SoCal Weekend

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