Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland; Outdoor Ice Skating: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events for the weekend 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. 24 to Sunday, Dec. 25.

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:

European Model Train Exhibit, Alamo

Christmas Eve Service @ Church on the Corner, Albany

'Five Palms' Outdoor Skating Rink: Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley

The Marsh presents "Fool La La: Holiday Gift!" Berkeley

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

'Ice At The Veranda' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink, Concord

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

Sundar Shadi Holiday Display, El Cerrito

Christmas Eve Service, El Cerrito

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

Christmas Eve at Asbury UMC, Livermore

Simbang Gabi, Livermore

Christmas Services at Grace, Martinez

Christmas Eve Service and Baby Shower for Mary, Pleasant Hill

Widmer World' Annual Holiday Display, Pleasanton

Christmas Eve Candle Light Services, Pleasanton

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

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

Chanukah On Ice & Menorah Lighting: Outdoor Skating Rink, Walnut Creek

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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice-Skating Rink, Napa

Christmas Eve Service, Napa

Christmas Eve Service @ Presbyterian Church of Novato, Novato

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

Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

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THE PENINSULA:

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

Holiday Home-Decoration Contest: Millbrae

'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, Palo Alto

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, San Carlos

Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols, San Carlos

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

'San Mateo On Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: Central Park, San Mateo

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SAN FRANCISCO:

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

SF Union Square Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, San Francisco

SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays': Castro Theatre, San Francisco

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Christmas Eve Concert: San Francisco

Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents "The Christmas Ballet" - San Francisco

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

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

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

Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland: Santa Cruz

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Santa Cruz

Holiday Lights: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

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SOUTH BAY:

Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights, Santa & Ice Skating, Gilroy

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

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

Advent Activities, San Jose

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

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Heading To Southern California? See: Ferris Wheel Holiday Show; Walk- & Drive-Thru Lights: SoCal Weekend

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