Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Saratoga?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events In Saratoga And Santa Clara County

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Saratoga.

Saratoga Holidays: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2023

See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Saratoga & South Bay.

Saratoga Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you in Saratoga, beach towns & South Bay.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Saratoga

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Fireworks Near Me: Saratoga July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Saratoga, South Bay & beach communities.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Near Saratoga

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts & celebrations in Saratoga, beaches & South Bay.

Easter Events In Saratoga: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Saratoga, South Bay & beaches.

Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: Saratoga & South Bay

Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more in Saratoga, South Bay & beach cities.

Holiday Events In Saratoga 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings

Your South Bay & beaches guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks & more in Saratoga and nearby.

Halloween Trick-Or-Treats, Haunts & Pumpkin Patches 2022: Saratoga

Your guide to trick-or-treat trails, corn mazes, Day of Dead, fall fests, haunted houses & more throughout Saratoga, beaches and South Bay.

Saratoga Halloween: Trick-Or-Treats, Haunts & Pumpkin Patches 2022

Your guide to trick-or-treat trails, corn mazes, Day of Dead, fall fests, haunted houses & more throughout Saratoga, beaches and South Bay.

Pumpkin Availability Near Saratoga For 2021

Pumpkin patches in the Saratoga area are gearing up for the peak season.

2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In California

The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in California and other U.S. states.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Saratoga Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Saratoga Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother’s Day: Share Your Favorite Photo On Saratoga Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Saratoga Patch.

Saratoga Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Despite the pandemic, it might still be possible to safely find a quality Christmas tree this year within driving distance of Saratoga.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Saratoga

Looking for a Saratoga-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best Saratoga-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Saratoga-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Holiday Closure Schedule For Saratoga City Offices, Services

Saratoga City Hall will be closed from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

Holiday Happenings In Saratoga & Nearby 2017

Your hometown event guide to the upcoming Celebration of Light, "Elf" screening, holiday concerts and more!

Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas In Saratoga & Nearby 2017

Treat the kids and create memories! And don't forget .... make your reservations soon as these events book up quickly.

Saratoga Halloween Sex-Offender Safety Map 2017

Check the map to make sure your kids are trick-or-treating in safe neighborhoods.

Halloween Happenings In Saratoga, Nearby 2017

'Tis the ghostly season! Find the parades, carnivals, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and all the sweet and spookiness coming up nearby.

4th Of July Fireworks, Events In Saratoga, South Bay: 2017 Guide

Fireworks, parades and other Independence Day events taking place in Santa Clara County and the South Bay over the July 4th holiday weekend.

Looking to Give or Volunteer this Holiday Season in Saratoga, Nearby?

There are worthy organizations in need of volunteers and contributions, and fundraisers underway for Bay Area residents struck by tragedies.

Hitting The Road This July 4th Weekend, Saratoga? You Definitely Won't Be Alone!

A whopping 3.9 million travelers statewide are expected to drive to holiday destinations.

Community Members Invited to Mother's Day Tea, Tour

The Mother's Day Tea and Tour event will be held Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at the Ainsley House in Campbell.

Easter Prep: How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Are you planning for Easter, Saratoga? We have an egg-cellent tip just in time for your celebration.

'Beautiful Phenomenon' to Appear Christmas Morning Over Saratoga: Astronomer

"This rare event won't happen again until 2034," NASA says. "... So make sure to look up to the skies on Christmas Day."

Kaiser Permanente nurse hand-makes holiday joy for colleagues at Santa Clara

Neonatal Intensive Care staff gets beautiful, intricate Christmas ornaments made by Kaiser Permanente co-worker

Have Lil' Readers On Your Holiday Shopping List, Saratoga? Good Books Abound

"Adventures With Waffles" is a wonderful family read-aloud. Plus, we have a slew of other top recommendations ...

Weekly Snow Report for Saratoga Residents Headed to Tahoe

Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow. Send us your snow photos!

Holiday Party Cocktail: How to Make a Crystal Cosmopolitan

This winter libation will be the star of your next holiday gathering.

Turkey Talk-Line Can Help Saratoga Cooks This Thanksgiving

For more than 30 years, Butterball has been fielding tens of thousands of questions each holiday season.

Fear Returns to the Fairgrounds: Pirates of Emerson to Open

One of the the most well-known haunted attractions in the Bay Area opens this weekend. Discount tickets can be found at Costco this year!

First Day of Fall Arrives

Following weeks of blazing temperatures that fueled brutal fires across the state, Californians are looking forward to the change of season.

Labor Day Travel Expected to Increase Slightly in the Golden State

About 4 million travelers are expected to get away this holiday weekend. The top destinations include San Diego and San Francisco.

Local Vets Warn Pet Owners Of No. 1 Holiday Hazard

Firework noise disturbs animals, true. But "garbage gut," they say is worse. So ixnay on things like leftover corn cobs ... and onions ...

Best 4th of July Recipes: Burgers, Barbecued Ribs, Berry Trifle

We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!