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What’s Open on Christmas?
Movies, art, music, cycling, hiking secret stairs, and watching penguins -- lots of fun choices for families on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve!
Christmas Lights: Crippsmas Place in Fremont
From Dec. 9 to 27, enjoy the Crippsmas Place neighborhood decorations and light displays. Walk or drive to enjoy this East Bay lights display.
Life-Sized Nativity Scene in El Cerrito: Shadi Holiday Display
In a hillside lot in El Cerrito, a stucco version of Bethlehem pops up every holiday season. Stop by and check out this lighted display ...
Dec 9-17: Winterfest at the Tilden Steam Trains
Seeing Father Solstice and riding on the steam trains done up in Christmas decorations can be lovely or terrible. Check out our tips!
Holiday Outing: Christmas at the Tilden Carousel
The Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round transforms every year to a magical winter wonderland. Look for cocoa, ornaments to buy, and sometimes Santa!
Holiday Tea at the Claremont Hotel
This elegant holiday tea at the historic Claremont is perfect for family time that doesn't center around Santa or gifts. My daughter and I were ...
Christmas Fun: USS Potomac Santa Cruise in Oakland
Back for 2023. Ride on a presidential yacht with Santa Claus. Unlimited cookies, cocoa, and views of the Oakland skyline with souvenirs.
Visit with Black Santa in Oakland & More
Find Black Santa Claus for photos in Oakland from Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve.
10-ish Places to Mail Your Letters to Santa
Here's how to send your children's letters to Santa Claus, some with special mailboxes to the North Pole and some ways even easier!
Lighted Yachts & Boats on Parade for the Holidays
Add these lighted yacht parades to your holiday bucket list. Twinkling boats pass by in a floating Christmas light spectacular.