The Veranda, the East Bay’s favorite shopping, dining and entertainment destination, welcomes back everyone’s favorite — and longest lasting — outdoor winter skating attraction: Ice at the Veranda! Opening Friday, Nov. 7, and running through Feb. 16, advance tickets are always recommended. Season passes are also available, which include unlimited skating during operating hours and […]
Polar Play Days return Nov. 22 with hands-on science for the season: interactive exhibits, seasonal STEAM labs, and holiday DIY crafts. Only at The Tech Interactive in Downtown San Jose. Plan your day at thetech.org. What to expect: Interactive exhibits Seasonal STEAM labs and pop-up experiments Make-and-take holiday crafts Fun for families, friends, and curious […]
Dash away to a winter wonderland destination with Merry Meritage in Napa Valley! Starting November 25, the renovated Meritage Resort and Spa will transform into a spectacular winter wonderland in the heart of Wine Country, becoming California's North Pole. With holiday activities to delight everyone in the family, the magic starts from the moment you […]
Escape to Merry Meritage and experience a magically festive world at The Meritage Resort and Spa. Enjoy Napa’s largest outdoor ice rink, festive events, and holiday fun for everyone this season. Merry Meritage, a beloved annual tradition for Bay Area locals and families from all over California and beyond, is back for the most wonderful […]
Make Good Market is back for a weekend dedicated to celebrating community and craft, featuring workshops and demonstrations, holiday goodies, and sweet treats. The Tile Factory will play host to over 35 special guests and vendors—old and new—with a wide array of goods including home textiles and furniture, apparel, jewelry, glassware, and art. The Heath […]
🎄 PUPPET WARS presents: “Silent Night, Broken Strings” 🎄 FAMILY FRIENDLY LIVE at Almanac Adventureland – Alameda | Saturday, December 6th | 6:30 PM The puppets return for one final battle of the year… and this time, it’s holiday havoc! Join us for Puppet Wars: Silent Night, Broken Strings — our very first Christmas-themed pro […]
This holiday season, there’s a brand-new reason to celebrate in the city: a fresh, kid-powered take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is lighting up the stage at San Francisco’s Young Performers Theatre (YPT). Written by 13-year-old actress and playwright Katherine Gargiulo and performed entirely by children ages 4 to 13, this inventive adaptation brings […]
The Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center is excited to announce its aloha-filled, family-friendly annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair which will take place at the beautiful Harvey Milk Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday December 7, 2025 from 10-5pm. It will be a day to shop for unique Hawaiian arts & crafts, to experience delightful Hawaiian […]
Join us for an evening celebrating the hope of humanity at the 20th Annual World Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony — a San Francisco tradition that unites thousands of wishes from around the world into one luminous symbol of peace. Standing 22 feet tall and adorned with more than 20,000 hand-folded origami cranes, the World […]
The Magic of Holiday Heroes Presented by Zenni Optical Returns in its 16th Year to Oracle Park on Tuesday, December 9 To Bring the Holiday Spirit While Raising Funds for Underserved Children and Families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Guests at Holiday Heroes will enjoy an array of interactive activities including a100-foot slide, a […]
