Holiday Happenings In Palo Alto & Nearby 2017

PALO ALTO, 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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ATHERTON:
DEC. 3: Children's Holiday Tea Party & Santa
DEC. 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17: It's a Wonderful Nutcracker
DEC. 13: 2017 Holiday Showcase

BELMONT:
DEC. 2: Carlmont Choirs Holiday Sing-Along & Santa: Free

BURLINGAME:

NOV. 29: Christmas at Kohl Mansion Holiday Boutique
DEC. 1: Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade
DEC. 2: Caltrain Holiday Train: Stops In SF, Burlingame, Redwood City, MV

DEC. 2: Santa "Paws" Photos -Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
DEC. 3: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "Ubi Caritas: Where There is Love"
DEC. 12: Chanukah Celebration: Menorah Lighting, Latkes & Snow

CAMPBELL:
Through DEC. 10: Holiday Teas & Tours: Ainsley House

DEC. 2: Annual Carol of Lights Celebration - Santa & Snow
DEC. 3: ECYS Preparatory Orchestras Fall Concert - Heritage Theater
DEC. 6: Family & Frost Festival - Santa & Toy Drive
DEC. 8: Bay Choral Guild and the Redwood Symphony present Messyah !
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. 1: Tree Lighting, Caroling, Santa & 'Grinch' Screening
DEC. 2: Breakfast with Santa
DEC. 3: Jazz Vesper Service
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

EAST PALO ALTO:
DEC. 3: East Palo Alto - Belle Haven Chamber Holiday Show: Redwood City

FOSTER CITY:
DEC. 6: Tree Lighting, Kids' Activities & Santa 2017

HILLSBOROUGH:
NOV. 30: Holiday 'Light Up the Town' & Santa 2017

LOS ALTOS:
Through DEC. 5: 30th Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit

DEC. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting - Choirs, Train Rides & Santa: Downtown
DEC. 2: Annual Holiday Faire & Boutique - Waldorf School

DEC. 8: Egan School Holiday Craft Faire 2017
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. 2: Annual Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade

DEC. 2-3: Annual Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Faire
DEC. 2-3: Fantasy of Lights 2017 Walk-Thru: Vasona Lake Park
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. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting, Live Entertainment & Hot Cocoa
DEC. 2: Breakfast with Santa
DEC. 2: Christmas Festival & Lunch: Russian Orthodox Church
DEC. 2: Winter Art Show and Allied Arts Holiday Market at Esther Baran Artwork
DEC. 3: Caltrain Holiday Train: SF, Millbrae, San Mateo, Menlo Park Stops

DEC. 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17: It's a Wonderful Nutcracker
DEC. 13: 2017 Holiday Showcase

MOUNTAIN VIEW:
DEC. 2: Caltrain Holiday Train: Stops In SF, Burlingame, Redwood City, MV

DEC. 4: Tree-Lighting - Holiday Festivities & Santa
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"

DEC. 1: 7th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Caroling, Choirs & Treats
Through DEC. 10: Marketplace: A pop-up to benefit schools in Kenya
DEC. 2: Breakfast with Santa: Stanford Shopping Center
DEC. 2: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "Ubi Caritas: Where There is Love"
DEC. 2: Holiday Sale, Original Works at Art Center
DEC. 3: Caring Santa For Special-Needs Children: Stanford Shopping Center
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. 2: Caltrain Holiday Train: Stops In SF, Burlingame, Redwood City, MV

DEC. 2: Hometown Holidays - Parade, Santa, Snow & Tree Lighting
DEC. 3: East Palo Alto - Belle Haven Chamber Holiday Show

DEC. 5: Holiday Celebration - Toys for Tots: Silicon Valley American Marketing Association
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. 1: Night of Holiday Lights with Santa

DEC. 10: Home Depot Menorah Workshop
DEC. 16: Breakfast With Santa

SAN JOSE:
Through JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor Holiday Rink
DEC. 1-3: JOY! - Tandy Beal & Co. Holiday Production

DEC. 3: Menorahs and Miracles: Hanukah at the Children's Discovery Museum
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. 2-3, 9-10: Nutcracker Sweet! -Peninsula Ballet Theatre
DEC. 3: Caltrain Holiday Train: SF, Millbrae, San Mateo, Menlo Park Stops

DEC. 7: Kris Kringle Kookie Decorating at Hillsdale Shopping Center
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. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

DEC. 2-3: Featherettes Holiday Craft Fair 2017: Fremont H.S.
DEC. 16: "BELIEVE" Christmas Show

WOODSIDE:

Through DEC. 19: Holiday Teas: Filoli Estate
Through DEC. 23: Santa Saturday: Filoli Estate

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ALSO FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES:

• Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas Nearby 2017

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

• Holiday Happenings At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2017

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