This time of year brings out the joy and gratitude in everyone, regardless of religious beliefs, including many of our communities and local businesses joining in on holiday activities. Here are a handful of options to enjoy while celebrating the season with loved ones.
HOLIDAYS ON FOURTH STREET
Fourth Street Shops, Berkeley
Now until - February 2026, when the lights will come down
Fourthstreet.com
OAKLAND ZOO GLOWFARI
HOLIDAYS ON FOURTH STREET
Fourth Street Shops, Berkeley
Now until - February 2026, when the lights will come down
Fourthstreet.com
OAKLAND ZOO GLOWFARI
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
Now until Jan 25, 4:30–9 pm
Oaklandzoo.org
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
3Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley
Nov 28-Jan 11
3crosseschristmasvillage.com
HOLIDAY EVENTS
South Shore Center, Alameda
Nov 28-Dec 24
Alamedasouthshorecenter.com
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE
3200 Block of Thompson Ave, Alameda
Dec 3 - New Year's Eve
Facebook.com/christmastreelane
OAKLAND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Jack London Square, Oakland
Nov 29, 5:45–8 pm
Visitoakland.com
WINTER WONDERLAND
Tilden Park, Berkeley
Dec 4 - Dec 21
Tildenmerrygoround.org
LIGHT UP THE SEASON
Hayward City Hall Rotunda & Plaza
Dec 6, 4–8 pm
www.hayward-ca.gov/community-events/light-up-the-season
LIGHTED YACHTS & BOATS PARADE
Oakland/Alameda Waterfront
Dec 6 around 5:30
Lightedyachtparade.com
WINTER ON SOLANO AVENUE
Solano Ave, Albany/Berkeley
Dec 7, noon–5 pm
Solanoavenueassn.org
HOLIDAY STROLL
Montclair Village, Oakland
Dec 11, 4–8 pm
Montclairvillage.com
FAIRY WINTERLAND
699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
DEC 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28, 12–7 pm
Fairyland.org
SHADI HOLIDAY DISPLAY
7501 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito
Dec 13–26
Shadiholidaydisplay.com
Hope these help you make the most of the season. See you around the East Bay!
Now until Jan 25, 4:30–9 pm
Oaklandzoo.org
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
3Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley
Nov 28-Jan 11
3crosseschristmasvillage.com
HOLIDAY EVENTS
South Shore Center, Alameda
Nov 28-Dec 24
Alamedasouthshorecenter.com
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE
3200 Block of Thompson Ave, Alameda
Dec 3 - New Year's Eve
Facebook.com/christmastreelane
OAKLAND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Jack London Square, Oakland
Nov 29, 5:45–8 pm
Visitoakland.com
WINTER WONDERLAND
Tilden Park, Berkeley
Dec 4 - Dec 21
Tildenmerrygoround.org
LIGHT UP THE SEASON
Hayward City Hall Rotunda & Plaza
Dec 6, 4–8 pm
www.hayward-ca.gov/community-events/light-up-the-season
LIGHTED YACHTS & BOATS PARADE
Oakland/Alameda Waterfront
Dec 6 around 5:30
Lightedyachtparade.com
WINTER ON SOLANO AVENUE
Solano Ave, Albany/Berkeley
Dec 7, noon–5 pm
Solanoavenueassn.org
HOLIDAY STROLL
Montclair Village, Oakland
Dec 11, 4–8 pm
Montclairvillage.com
FAIRY WINTERLAND
699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
DEC 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28, 12–7 pm
Fairyland.org
SHADI HOLIDAY DISPLAY
7501 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito
Dec 13–26
Shadiholidaydisplay.com
Hope these help you make the most of the season. See you around the East Bay!
