Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday Happenings In Los Altos & Nearby 2017
Your hometown event guide to upcoming tree and menorah lightings, choirs, gingerbread houses, "SantaLand Diaries" and more!

LOS ALTOS, CA – Mark your calendars as there is so much to see and do this holiday season.
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ATHERTON:
DEC. 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17: It's a Wonderful Nutcracker
DEC. 13: 2017 Holiday Showcase
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BURLINGAME:
DEC. 12: Chanukah Celebration: Menorah Lighting, Latkes & Snow
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CAMPBELL:
Through DEC. 10: Holiday Teas & Tours: Ainsley House
DEC. 14 and 17: Holiday Open House & Refreshments: Ainsley House
DEC. 16: Winter Wonderland - Santa & Crafts: Free at Library
DEC. 16-17: Winter Wonderland Ballet: Heritage Theatre
CUPERTINO:
DEC. 17: Advent Poetry and Prose
DEC. 17: Lessons and Carols by Candlelight
DEC. 23: The Jingle Ball - Singles Dance Party
DALY CITY:
Through DEC. 17: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2017 - Living Theater: Cow Palace
LOS ALTOS:
DEC. 17: The Great Big Chanukah Gelt Drop
JAN. 1: 2018 New Year's Day Fun Run
LOS ALTOS HILLS:
DEC. 5 - 23: TheatreWorks Presents "The Santaland Diaries"
LOS GATOS:
DEC. 5-30: Fantasy of Lights 2017 Drive-Thru: Vasona Lake Park
DEC. 9: Breakfast or Snack with Santa
DEC. 17: RSJ Magical Hanukkah: Addison-Penzak JCC
MENLO PARK:
DEC. 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17: It's a Wonderful Nutcracker
DEC. 13: 2017 Holiday Showcase
MOUNTAIN VIEW:
DEC. 6-10: SMUIN Presents "The Christmas Ballet"
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa
DEC. 20: 'An Irish Christmas 2017' - Performing Arts Center
PALO ALTO:
Through DEC. 17: Palo Alto Children's Theatre Presents "Madeline's Christmas"
Through DEC. 10: Marketplace: A pop-up to benefit schools in Kenya
DEC. 5-9: Holiday Luncheon: Gamble Garden
DEC. 9: Gamble Garden Holiday Green Sale 2017
DEC. 9: Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Winter's Warmth"
DEC. 10: Holiday Family Day, Art Center: Free
DEC. 12: Menorah Lighting at City Hall
DEC. 17: The North Pole Review by Fratello Marionettes
DEC. 17: Lessons and Carols at St. Ann Chapel Anglican Church
DEC. 29: Breakfast at Mitchell's - Senior New Year's Brunch
REDWOOD CITY:
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa: St. Matthias Church
DEC. 15 and 17: Hip Hop Nutcracker 2017 - Peninsula Ballet Theatre
DEC. 16-17: Nutcracker 2017 - Peninsula Ballet Theatre
DEC. 17: Annual Chanukah Festival - Latkes, Donuts & Music
SAN CARLOS:
DEC. 10: Home Depot Menorah Workshop
DEC. 16: Breakfast With Santa
SAN JOSE:
Through JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor Holiday Rink
DEC. 8: Holiday Speed Dating - Singles Party
DEC. 8-10, 15-17, 19-20: Holiday Cable Car Rides & Lights Tour: Willow Glen
DEC. 9: Christmas in the Park's Breakfast with Santa: Fairmont
DEC. 10: El Camino Youth Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
DEC. 16: Charles Dickens's Scrooge: Christmas Carol starring Kellan Baker
DEC. 17: Hello Gorgeous! Barbra Streisand Holiday Show
SAN MATEO:
Through JAN 15: Holiday Outdoor Ice Skating
DEC. 9-10: Nutcracker Sweet! -Peninsula Ballet Theatre
DEC. 9: Santa's Craft Workshop at Hillsdale Shopping Center
DEC. 9-10: Holiday Festival of Dance 2017
DEC. 10: Menorah-Building Workshop: Home Depot
DEC. 22: 'The Nutcracker' with Russian Ballet
SUNNYVALE:
DEC. 16: "BELIEVE" Christmas Show
WOODSIDE:
Through DEC. 19: Holiday Teas: Filoli Estate
Through DEC. 23: Santa Saturday: Filoli Estate
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