Holiday Happenings In Berkeley & Nearby 2017

BERKELEY, CA – Mark your calendars as there is so much to see and do this holiday season.

Bookmark this page to use a guide, and Happy Holidays, from Patch!
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ALAMEDA:

Through JAN. 15: 'Little Ice Rink' - South Shore Center
DEC. 1: Alameda Sings! Songs of Love & Light Free Winter Concert
DEC. 1: 'Elf' Movie In Park & Kids' Crafts

DEC. 2: 2017 Reindeer Run
DEC. 2: Holiday Tea: USS Hornet
DEC. 2: Annual Lighted Yacht Parade & Winter Wonderland
DEC. 2: Tree Lighting & Mistletones' Rockin' Holiday Show
DEC. 3: Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble to present "Rejoice! Rejoice!"
DEC. 3: Christmas stories read fireside by Santa
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa
DEC. 17: Café Flamenco: Colores de Navidad
DEC. 23: Holiday Traditions Free Open House - Crafts & Stories: Crab Cove
DEC. 28: Big Fat Year End Comedy Show

DEC. 31: USS Hornet New Year's Eve Big Band Gala 2017-18

ALBANY:

DEC. 2: FOAS Holiday Market & Bake Sale

DEC. 2-17: Santa on Solano: Photos & Snacks: Albany - Berkeley

DEC. 9: Holiday Children's Book & Toy Swap
DEC. 15: Songs on Solano - Holiday Caroling
DEC. 31: Noon Year's Eve - Ring in 2018, Party, Music & Crafts

BERKELEY:
DEC. 2: Tots Winter Carnival - Ages 2-4

DEC. 2: Night of Snow

DEC. 2-17: Santa on Solano: Photos & Snacks: Albany - Berkeley
DEC. 3: Snow Day in the Gourmet Ghetto
DEC. 3: Brunch with Santa: Claremont Hotel
DEC. 9: Holiday Nature Crafts for Kids, UC Botanical Garden
DEC. 9: Winter on Waterfront & Lighted Boat Parade
DEC. 9-10: Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar
DEC. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24: Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair 2017

DEC. 10: Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble to present "Rejoice! Rejoice!"
DEC. 10: UC Botanical Garden - Botanical Crafting for the Holidays
DEC. 12-20: Menorah Lighting - Chabad of East Bay: Claremont

DEC. 17: Hanukkah Celebration for Families with Young Children
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Balloon Drop -Lawrence Hall of Science

CASTRO VALLEY:
Through DEC. 17: 'Christmas In Oz' - East Bay Children's Theatre

DEC. 1: Tree Lighting, Photos with Santa & Music

DEC. 8: Holiday High Tea

DEC. 15: Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Hanukkah
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Cabaret: Center For Arts

EL CERRITO:
Through DEC. 10: Over the River and Through the Woods, Contra Costa Civic Theatre
DEC. 3: Mochitsuki Sunday - come join the fun!
DEC. 9: Holiday Pancake Breakfast with Santa
DEC. 10: El Cerrito Holiday Pottery Sale
DEC. 10- 26: Legendary Shadi Holiday Display

HERCULES:
DEC. 3: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa

DEC. 5: Tree Decorating & Sincerity Girls Holiday Concert
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa & Craft Fun
DEC. 16: Winter Wonderland Workshop - Fun for All Ages
DEC. 30: Noon Year's Eve Celebration - Family Fun

LAFAYETTE:
NOV. 30 - DEC. 16: 'A Civil War Christmas' - Town Hall Theatre

DEC. 1: 'It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette' Holiday Celebration
DEC. 1-3: Santa's Bag Boutique
DEC. 7: Sounds of Season with DVC Guitar Ensemble: Free

DEC. 10: Children's Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
DEC. 24: Christmas Eve Brunch & Dinner: Park Bistro & Bar
DEC. 25: Christmas Grand Buffet: Park Bistro & Bar, Lafayette Park Hotel

MORAGA:
DEC. 1 - 3: 2017 Hacienda Holiday Faire
DEC. 2: Free Photos with Santa!
DEC. 2: LIVE NATIVITY at MVPC
DEC. 7: Tree Lighting, Cocoa, Cookies & Santa

DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa: Hacienda de las Flores
DEC. 15: Jingles with JetBlacq Holiday Show at Rheem Theatre

OAKLAND:
DEC. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting & Music: Jack London Square

DEC. 1 - JAN. 1: ZooLights - Train Ride, Cocoa, S'Mores, New Laser-Light Show
DEC. 2: Annual Lighted Yacht Parade & Winter Wonderland

DEC. 2: Yule at the Zoo/CA Revels
DEC. 2: 32nd Holiday Concert: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
DEC. 2-17: Holiday High Teas 2017: Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
DEC. 3: Urban Air Market: Jack London Square
DEC. 8-17: 32nd Annual Christmas Revels
DEC. 9: Voci Women's Vocal Ensemble to present "Rejoice! Rejoice!"
DEC. 15: Friday Nights @ OMCA - Winter Fest
DEC. 15: KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs by Candlelight
DEC. 17: Brunch with Santa: Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

DEC. 17: KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Annual Wintersongs Community Sing
DEC. 23-24: Oakland Ballet Presents Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker

ORINDA:
DEC. 8 - 10: 'A Sweet Dream Nutcracker' - Orinda Ballet Academy

PIEDMONT:
DEC. 1 & 3: Community Church's 'Love's Pure Light' Holiday Concert

DEC. 7: Holiday Tree Lighting
DEC. 9: Santa Breakfast 2017

PINOLE:
DEC. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting, Choirs & Santa
DEC. 20: Holiday Music with Sincerity Choral Group: Free

RICHMOND:
DEC. 3: Richmond Art Center 55th Annual Holiday Arts Festival
DEC. 9: Holiday Faire in Point Richmond

SAN LEANDRO:
DEC. 1: 'It's a Wonderful Night' & Holiday Tree Lighting

DEC. 1 - 2: Creekside 14th Annual Craft Show
DEC. 2: Gingerbread Extravaganza! Family Fun
DEC. 2-3: Model Train Show, Holiday Bake Sale & Santa
DEC. 3: 'Santa Cares' For Special Needs: Bayfair
DEC. 7: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa: Free
DEC. 9: Winter Wine & Dine @ All Saints Episcopal Church
DEC. 9 & 10: Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Warehouse Sale

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FOR MORE HOLIDAY FUN THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA:

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Ice Rinks: SF Bay Area 2017

ALSO FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:

• Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas 2017

• Holiday Bazaars, Boutiques & Craft Shows 2017: SF Bay Area

• Holiday Happenings At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2017

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