Holiday Happenings In Saratoga & Nearby 2017

SARATOGA, 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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APTOS:
DEC. 1 & 2: Women's Christmas Tea: Twin Lakes Church
DEC. 2: Holiday Craft Fair, Tree Lighting & Santa

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

CAPITOLA:
DEC. 15 - JAN. 7: Seaside Ice Skating: Esplanade Park

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

DAVENPORT:
DEC. 17: Holiday Wine Tasting - Singles Party

FELTON:
Through DEC. 10, select dates: Holiday Tree Walk, Roaring Camp Railroads
Through DEC. 23, varying dates: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

GILROY:
DEC. 1-31: Gilroy Gardens 'Holiday@Night' with Ice Skating, Santa, Train Rides

DEC. 2: 3rd Annual Winterfest Crafter's Faire
DEC. 2: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting: Downtown
DEC. 9 - 10: Holiday Boutique, Fortino Winery
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa

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

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

SANTA CLARA:
DEC. 1: Valle Monte League's 50th Anniversary of Christmas Tree Elegance
DEC. 17: The Choral Project's WINTER'S GIFTS

SANTA CRUZ:
Through JAN. 7: Holiday Ice Skating at Beach Boardwalk
Through JAN. 7: Classic Holiday Movies Near Ice Rink: Beach Boardwalk
Through DEC. 23: Holiday Lights Train

NOV. 30: Holiday Lighthouse Lighting 2017
DEC. 1 - 3: Music for the Feast of Christmas
DEC. 1-3: Winter Open House - Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
DEC. 2: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 2017
DEC. 2: Holiday Art & Craft Faire at Simpkins Family Swim Center
DEC. 2: Breakfast with Santa: Chaminade Resort
DEC. 2: Holiday Parade 2017: Downtown
DEC. 2 & 3: 10th Annual $25 And Under Artisan Gift Show
DEC. 2-3: Santa Cruz ParkStore Holiday Sale 2017
DEC. 8: Boardwalk Holiday Bash
DEC. 9: Holidays on the Ranch: Wilder Ranch State Park
DEC. 10: Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Fest: Seymour Marine Discovery Center
DEC. 14: Chanukah Train & Menorah Lighting
DEC. 15-17: 'Nutcracker' Ballet with Live Orchestra
DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa & Storytime: Dream Inn
DEC. 16: The Santa Cruz Chorale presents, "Christmas with the Chorale."

SARATOGA:
DEC. 2-3: Holiday Art Show & Sale - By Saratoga artist Holly Van Hart
DEC. 8: Free Family Holiday Movie 'Elf' at Community Center
DEC. 8: Sounds of the Season Concert
DEC. 16: Celebration of Light: Blaney Plaza, Saratoga Village
DEC. 17: Winter Solstice Holiday Concert: Montalvo Arts Center

SCOTTS VALLEY:
DEC. 1-2: 'No Room at the Inn 2017' Nativity Displays
DEC. 2: Business With Pleasure's Holiday Open House
DEC. 2: Holiday Book Sale at Scotts Valley Library
DEC. 9-10: Zinnia's Annual Holiday Open House

DEC. 17: Gabriella's Snow Day -Santa, Music & Games: Skypark

SOQUEL:
DEC. 2-3: BARGETTO WINERY'S Holiday Art in Cellars

SUNNYVALE:
DEC. 2: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

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

WATSONVILLE:
DEC. 1-3: Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair: S.C. Fairgrounds
DEC. 2: American Hat Makers Factory Sale 2017
DEC. 3: Christmas Tea 2017: Bockius-Orr House
DEC. 3: Holiday Tree Lighting & Multicultural Celebration
DEC. 9: Festivos on the Rancho: Castro Adobe State Park
DEC. 15-17: Green Valley Christian Center presents a musical - "ALMOST THERE"
DEC. 23: Christmas Eve Eve Magic Bizzaro Extravaganza

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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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