Holiday Happenings In Lamorinda & Nearby 2017

LAMORINDA, 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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ALAMO:
DEC. 8-9: Annual Holiday Home Tour: SR Valley,Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
DEC. 13: Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration

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

DEC. 2: Night of Snow
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

CONCORD:

DEC. 2: Tree-Lighting, Carriage Rides, Sing-Along & Santa

DEC. 2: CCC Historical Society Annual Meeting and Holiday Lunch at CMEC
DEC. 3: Super Holiday Boutique & Free Photos with Santa

DANVILLE:
DEC. 2: Pajamas & Polar Express Movie Night
DEC. 7: Tweens Invited To 'Homemade Holiday'

DEC. 8-9: Annual Holiday Home Tour: SR Valley,Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
DEC. 9: Holiday Boutique at Rolling Hills
DEC. 10: Lovin' Harmony Trio in Concert
DEC. 10: Winter Wonderland - Danville Community Band Holiday Concert
DEC. 16: Community Chanukah Celebration - Blackhawk Plaza

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

PLEASANT HILL:
NOV. 29: Light Up the Night, Holiday Fest, Carolers & Craft Fair: Downtown

DEC. 1: Diablo Choral Artists - Christmas Concert
DEC. 2: Super Holiday Boutique & Free Photos with Santa
DEC. 2: Breakfast With Santa
DEC. 6: Holiday Festival & LEGO Winter Village: Free

WALNUT CREEK:

Through JAN. 15: Outdoor Ice Skating

Through DEC. 10: Annual Holiday Faire: Shadelands Ranch Museum

Through DEC. 10: Victorian Holiday Tea: Shadelands Ranch
NOV. 30: Holiday Parade of Lights, Tree Lighting & Santa
DEC. 1-3: Handcrafted Holiday Sale - Community Arts
DEC. 2:Come and Sing Messiah!
DEC. 2: Seasonal Wreath Workshop
DEC. 2-3: Bedford Gallery Craft Fest
DEC. 3: Diablo Choral Artists - Christmas Concert
DEC. 8: The Holiday Stroll - Carolers & Live Music: Downtown
DEC. 8-9: Annual Holiday Home Tour: SR Valley,Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek

DEC. 8-9: Winter Ballet Gala
DEC. 9: Sip & Savor: Latkes & Vodkas
DEC. 17: Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration - Broadway Plaza
DEC. 17: Diablo Symphony and Local Choirs Present "Christmas Fantasia"

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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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