Holiday Event Guide: East Palo Alto & Nearby 2018

SOUTH BAY AND PENINSULA, CA – Ho-ho-ho! Holiday time is here! Make the most of it, and enjoy community events that abound throughout your town and the Peninsula and South Bay regions.

Peruse our annual event guide -- a round-up of the region's top festivities.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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ATHERTON:

DEC. 2: Family Holiday Tea Party & Santa. Get tickets for this community hosted by Friends of Holbrook-Palmer Park.
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BELMONT:

DEC. 8 & 15: Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop 2018: Briar Shop. Fun event at cute store.

DEC. 9: Folksongs Of Winter Holidays With Adam Miller. Event is free!
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BURLINGAME:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Chanukah Menorah, Donuts, Latkes & Snow. Features huge Lego Menorah!

DEC. 5 & 8: Santa "Paws" Photos. Proceeds benefit Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.

DEC. 6: Visit With Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera.

DEC. 6: SMHS/BHS "Season of Song" Winter Chorale Concert. Join Choirs of Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools.

DEC. 7: Holiday Parade, Tree-Lighting & Santa 2018: Downtown . Live entertainment and kiddie rides, too!

DEC. 23-24:What's Happening at BurlPres this Christmas? Worship services include petting zoo, 3-D glasses & candlelight event.
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CAMPBELL

DEC. 1: Holiday 'Carol of Lights Celebration' 2018: Downtown. Snow, Santa, petting zoo & more festivities.

DEC. 3: Community Chanukah Candle Lighting Celebration. Community event at The Pruneyard.

DEC. 8-9: 'A Winter Wonderland' Holiday Ballet. "A ballet that's a bit different from the typical holiday season."

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CUPERTINO:

NOV. 30: Tree-Lighting, Santa Visits & Movie. Bundle up. All activities are outside!

DEC. 1: Breakfast With Santa. Often a sell-put. Don't delay in reserving your seats.

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DALY CITY:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

Through DEC. 23: Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2018: Cow Palace. A one-of-a-kind adventure into Victorian holidays.
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EAST PALO ALTO:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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FOSTER CITY:

Through DEC. 16: 'A Christmas Carol' Musical 2018: Hillbarn Theatre. Classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge through a lavish and thrilling score.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Light It Up! Hanukkah Extravaganza. "Extravaganza of festivities, light and imagination."

DEC. 5: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa. Includes activities for the little ones.
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HALF MOON BAY:

DEC. 7: Holiday 'Night of Lights' Parade . A small-town tradition with Santa & tree lighting.

DEC. 8: Breakfast With Santa & Holiday Crafts. Space is limited, so save your seats.

DEC. 13: Coastside Women's Club Holiday Luncheon. Proceeds support local youth.

DEC. 15-16: Christmas Antiques & Collectibles Show. It's a shopping trip down memory lane
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LA HONDA:

DEC. 2: La Honda Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Raffle, refreshments & crafts.
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LOS ALTOS:

Through JAN. 6: Christmas Gifts from Yesteryear on Display at Historic Home. Holiday-themed exhibit for young and old at Los Altos History Museum.

NOV. 30: 2018 Downtown Holiday Tree-Lighting & Santa. Enjoy refreshments, holiday music and visits with Santa.

DEC. 1: Annual Holiday Faire and Boutique. Jam-packed event at Waldorf School.
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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

Dec. 5—23: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents "The Santaland Diaries." Written by David Sedaris. "Rollicking one-man cure for an overdose of holiday hype."

DEC. 9: PACO Holiday Extravaganza with Special Guest TwoSet Violin. With dancers from Pacific Ballet Academy for suite of Nutcracker favorites.
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LOS GATOS:

DEC. 1: Advent Retreat. At Skyland Community Church.

DEC. 1: Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade. A small town tradition in its 62 year!

DEC. 1-2: Festive Holiday Open House on the Summit. "Wine tasting, shopping and seasonal merriment."

DEC. 1-2: Fantasy of Lights Walk-Thru 2018: Vasona Lake Park. Just two nights for the amazing walk-through experience.Get your tickets!

DEC. 2: Menorahs & Miracles: A Hanukkah Celebration. With JCC Los Gatos at Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.

DEC. 4-30: Annual Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru 2018: Vasona Lake. "A spectacular 1.5 mile drive-thru extravaganza of holiday lights and displays."

DEC. 8: Chanukah Latkes & Ladoos: Celebration of Light. RSVPs due Nov. 30.

DEC. 8: MakerSpace Open Studio | Salt Dough Snow. At NUMU.

DEC. 9: Holiday Boutique. "Enormous Selection of Arts, Crafts, Handmade Items and Surprises."

DEC. 14: CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - a musical experience. Features William Jessup University Choir and Orchestra.

DEC. 15: MakerSpace Open Studio | Canning Jar Wreaths. At NUMU

DEC. 29: Maker Space Open Studio | Snow Globes. Yule have a ball!
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MENLO PARK:

NOV. 30: Holiday Tree-Lighting, Carolers & Santa. Free hot cocoa and cookies, too.

DEC. 1: Breakfast With Santa. Reservations required. Four seating sessions.

DEC. 1: 2018 Russian Christmas Festival. "Traditional food, live music, handcrafted souvenirs and fun activities for children, even a petting zoo!"

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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MILLBRAE:

DEC. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting & Ornament Fundraiser. Order personalized ornament for the tree!

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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MILPITAS:

DEC. 1: 'A Charlie Brown' Tree-Lighting Ceremony. An annual tradition!

DEC. 8: Milk & Cookies With Santa. Always popular, so don't delay in getting tickets.

Through DEC. 24: Make Magical Memories At Great Mall. Many holiday events, including pet photos with Santa.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Through DEC. 2: Western Ballet's The Nutcracker. "A holiday tradition filled with delight" at Performing Arts Center.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 3: Tree-Lighting Celebration & Santa. Bring can of food to benefit Community Services Agency.

DEC. 5-9: Smuin Presents "The Christmas Ballet." Beloved Bay Area tradition with two acts of classical & cool.

DEC. 7-8: Peninsula Youth Theatre's 'Elves & Shoemaker'. Ideal theater for little ones at only 45 minutes long.

DEC. 8: 6th Annual German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt). Open-air Bavarian market & festivities right in MV.

DEC. 16: Schola Cantorum's Annual Holiday Concert. Joy to the World!

DEC. 17: Schola Cantorum's Annual Messiah Sing. "Conducted by Gregory Wait in his final season as music director, this is an event not to be missed!"
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PACIFICA:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: Elf Market & Holiday Extravaganza. Festive fun with local school chorus, Santa & gingerbread houses.

NOV. 30-DEC. 16: 'It's A Wonderful Life' 2018: Spindrift Players. Perfect theater for the holidays.

DEC. 2: Rockaway Beach Tree-Lighting Festival & Santa. Live music, entertainment, pony rides, snow flurries & much more!

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PALO ALTO:

NOV. 30: Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2018: Lytton Plaza. Entertainment & hot chocolate!

DEC. 1: Holiday Ceramics and Jewelry Sale. At Palo Alto Art Center.

DEC. 1: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "For the Beauty of the Earth." Concert will conclude with traditional holiday carols.

DEC. 1: Breakfast With Santa 2018: Stanford Shopping Center. Entertainment & treats included.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 4: Klezmer Khanike w/ the gonifs klezmer band Hanukkah Music at Noon. Celebrate Hanukkah with traditional foods and music.

DEC. 5: Menorah Lighting At City Hall. With special presentation to honor public servants.

DEC. 6: Hanukkah Celebration 2018: Stanford Shopping Center. Entertainment, lighting ceremony, crafts for the little ones and more.

DEC. 6: Pet Photos With Santa 2018: Stanford Shopping Center. Fido loves Santa!

DEC. 15: The Choral Project's WINTER'S GIFTS: JOURNEYS. Music from cultures and faith traditions from around the world.
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REDWOOD CITY:

DEC. 1: Hometown Holidays, Santa, Tree-Lighting & Snow. Enjoy parade, entertainment & play in the snow.

DEC. 1: Pawliday Party at Pets In Need. Photos with Santa for pups & their humans.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Annual Chanukah Fest & Giant Menorah Lighting. Music, latkes, donuts & gelt!

DEC. 2: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "For the Beauty of the Earth." Concert concludes with carol sing-along.

DEC. 7 & 9: Ballet America's Nutcracker 2018: Fox Theatre. "A first-rate production of this ballet favorite."
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SAN BRUNO:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 5: Toy Drive & Holiday Mixer 2018: YouTube. Raffle proceeds to benefit recent fire victims.

DEC. 6: Holiday Season Tree-Lighting. A community tradition with music & more.
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SAN CARLOS:

NOV. 30: Night of Holiday Lights & Festivities. A community tradition!

DEC. 1: Breakfast With Santa. Save your seats, they'll go fast.

DEC. 1: Santa By Helicopter 2018: Hiller Aviation Museum. Christmas carols with West Bay Community Band.

DEC. 1: 2018 Artist's Holiday Open Studios. A festive afternoon.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

Through JAN. 21: Holiday Ice-Skating Rink 2018-19: Union Square. A holiday tradition with a fun event roster.

Through DEC. 31: Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday Extravaganza. "Parodies of traditional Christmas carols, hilarious spoofs of pop culture and political characters, and the legendary gigantic Yuletide Hat."

Through DEC. 1: Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce: Curran. "Celebrating the holiday season in all of its dysfunction."

Through DEC. 31: 'Winter Walk' Holiday Promenade 2018: Union Square. A pop-up event with amazing food, drinks & entertainment.

NOV. 30-DEC. 15: The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Jewelry Box." "Follow a young Brian as he heads to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present."

NOV. 30-JAN. 6: Winter Park Ice-Skating Rink 2018-19: Civic Center.Christmas tree forest, food and beverage stalls, and local holiday arts and crafts.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting 2018: Union Square. A long-time tradition in Union Square!

DEC. 2-JAN. 6: Conservatory Of Flowers' 'Night Bloom'. "Stunning intersection of art, technology and nature."

DEC. 6-9: Michael Feinstein & Holly Jolly Holiday: Feinstein's At Nikko. Holiday show with the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Feinstein.

DEC. 6-29: A.C.T.'s 'A Christmas Carol' - In its 42nd year, the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns.

DEC. 7-8: 'Brassy & Sassy' with SF Gay Men's Chorus. With special guest, acclaimed coloratura soprano Marnie Breckenridge.

DEC. 7-30: A Noh Christmas Carol. Theatre of Yugen's beloved adaptation of Dickens classic.

DEC. 9: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "For the Beauty of the Earth." "Concert will conclude with traditional carols and an invitation for the audience to join the boys in song."

DEC. 13: Silent Skate Party. Headphones for all skaters at Union Square.

DEC. 13: The Skivvies Present 'I Touch My Elf': Feinstein's. "Stripped-down, mashed-up versions of holiday favorites and more."

DEC. 13-24: Smuin Presents "The Christmas Ballet" - A beloved Bay Area tradition.

DEC. 16: 'A Dickens Of A Holiday' with A.C.T: Macy's. Enjoy arts and crafts, strolling carolers, holiday-themed treats and libations!

DEC. 16: 2018 SFMade Holiday Fair at CCA. Every awesome item is made in SF!

DEC. 21-23:Cinderella. "An annual holiday treat, this timeless tale, brought to whimsical, magical life just in time for the holiday season."

DEC. 31: Norm Lewis: New Year's Eve 2018: Feinstein's. "Celebrate New Year's Eve with one of Broadway's most sought-after leading men."

JAN. 1: Polar Bear Skate. Kick off the New Year & ice skate in your beachwear!
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SAN JOSE:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas. "A festive cocktail of hits."

DEC. 1: Origami: Paws on Paper Holiday Edition! Try something different this holiday.

DEC. 2: Menorahs & Miracles: A Hanukkah Celebration. At Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.

DEC. 4: Hammer Theatre Center Presents "Cool Yule." With the SJSU Jazz Orchestra.

DEC. 7-9: Tandy Beal's JOY Holiday Show - Circus, Dance & Music. An exuberant, family-friendly holiday spectacular.

DEC. 16: Symphony Holiday Pops Concert. "Dance is the inspiration for this jovial concert."

DEC. 22: The Jingle Ball - Singles Dance Party. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals.
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SAN MATEO:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: Winter Wonderland 2018: Central Park. Two evenings of free family fun.

DEC. 1: Breakfast with Santa 2018: Hillsdale Shopping Center. Don't delay as one session already sold out.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 6: SMHS/BHS "Season of Song" Winter Chorale Concert. Join Choirs of Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools.

DEC. 8: Gingerbread House Decorating 2018: Hillsdale. Great family activity.

DEC. 8-9: Holiday Festival of Dance. "This year's production is entitled 'The Snow Tree' and is sure to warm hearts both young and old."

Through JAN. 13: 'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday Skating Rink 2018-19. Cool family fun at Central Park!
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SANTA CLARA:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 16: The Choral Project's WINTER'S GIFTS: JOURNEYS. Music from cultures and faith traditions from around the world.
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SARATOGA:

DEC. 8: Prospect High School Holiday Craft Faire 2018. Join high School Music and Sports Boosters along with your favorite local crafters.

DEC. 9: San Jose Wind Symphony Presents "Visions of Sugar Plum Fairies." Concert features Christmas classics, Hanukkah hits, audience sing-a-longs and rollicking Sleigh Ride.

DEC. 13: Ugly Sweater Party 2018: Mountain Winery. Rock that ugly winter garment!
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

DEC. 1: Santa's Arrival: City Hall. Bring your camera.

DEC. 1: Paint-Swirl Ornaments Family Craft. Create family treasures for the Christmas tree!

DEC. 4: Chocolate Menorah & Chanukah Fest. Latkes, donuts, chocolate fountain & kids' activities.
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SUNNYVALE:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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WOODSIDE:

DEC. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23: Afternoon Holiday Tea 2018: Filoli Estate. A luxurious experience with delicious treats at famed house & gardens.

DEC. 8, 15, 22: Santa Saturdays 2018: Filoli. Photos, crafts, sing-alongs & storytime with Mrs. Claus.

DEC. 20: Winter Solstice 2018: Filoli. Celebrate shortest day of year with lighting ceremony & musical entertainment.
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FOR PATCH'S ENTIRE SF BAY AREA HOLIDAY GUIDE: Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: SF Bay Area 2018

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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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