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This Weekend In NorCal: Hometown Parades & Light Festivals; Christmas Concerts; Holiday Markets
Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Northern California -- from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay, the Peninsula, to Marin and the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine County.
Some are free. Some have a fee.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, do see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 4.
Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Santa, Tree Lighting, Sing-Along: Downtown Concord
Hometown Holiday Celebration, Parade, and Tree Lighting - Pleasanton
Believe Holiday Boutique - Fremont
#HERSMILE Community Holiday Fair - Martinez
2016 Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! - Berkeley
Ages of the Moon - Berkeley
Albany High presents Madrigal Delights, December 2 and 3, 2016
Choir Concert - Moraga
Albany Jazz Band Winter Concert
Holiday Art Show and Gift Sale - El Cerrito
Annual Holiday Boutique - Martinez Arts Association
Doctors Giving Back Crab Feed - Dublin
Fenestra Winery's Holiday in the Vineyard, Dec. 3&4, Sat. and Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. - Livermore
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:
Craft Your Own Herb-Based Gifts - Healdsburg
Harmony Is in the Moment - Graton
Oyster Tasting with Chef Perry - Healdsburg
Italian Christmas Favorites at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company - Fairfield
Pre-Holiday Sale, Olive Oil Tasting, Joseph Kowalczyk Art Exhibit, and More! - Napa
Vacaville Commons' Holiday Magic Event
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PENINSULA/MARIN COUNTY
Winter Art Show and Allied Arts Holiday Market: Esther Baran Artwork - Menlo Park
Raggedy Ann and Andy come to the Los Altos History Museum
Marketplace: A pop-up boutique benefitting schools in Kenya - Mountain View
Caltrain Holiday Train: Station Stops from SF to Santa Clara
Gingerbread House Decorating Party at Hillsdale Shopping Center - San Mateo
Holiday Traditions from Around the World - San Mateo
Festival of Lights - Brisbane
CarTUNE Afternoon: Disney Delights - San Francisco
The Lion King - San Francisco
West California Pottery Annual Sale 10am-4pm - Mill Valley
Gospel Christmas Concert by the Lighthouse Singers Gospel Choir Dec 4 in San Rafael
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES
American Hat Makers Factory/Studio Sale 2016: Watsonville
Holiday Art & Craft Faire - Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10AM-4PM at the Simpkins Family Swim Center. - Santa Cruz
9th Annual Artisan’s Hand-Made Gift Sale - Santa Cruz
Holiday Art Show & Sale @ 17th Avenue Studios - Santa Cruz
Winter Art Market: Tannery, Santa Cruz
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SOUTH BAY
Gilroy Historic Walking Tour - Fifth Street Tour
Free Scottish Holiday Concert - Saratoga
Carol of Lights Celebration: Campbell
60th Annual Los Gatos Children's Christmas & Holidays Parade
Menorahs & Miracles: A Hanukkah Celebration - San Jose
Holiday Boutique for the American Cancer Society - Saratoga
Caltrain Holiday Train: Station Stops from SF to Santa Clara
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Have an event to promote? List it on your Patch's calendar! It's easy. Read more here: The Most Important Part Of Planning Your Awesome Local Event?
Heading to Southern California, by chance? Then see: This Weekend In SoCal: Seas 'n' Greetings Scuba Santa; 'Telenovela Christmas Carol'; Living Nativities; Snow!
--Images courtesy of #HERSMILE Nonprofit, Los Gatos Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade, Morguefile
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