2022 Holiday Gift Guide | Upcoming Bay Area Events

Use our Gift Guides to find events for concert buffs, sports fans, or theater and family events. Upcoming events from Baby Shark to New Edition, D1 Basketball to the NFL Pro Bowl. Gifts for Everyone on Your List.

We’ve found 50+ events in the Bay area and nearby. Browse the complete list below or check out the pages on 🎶 Concerts 🎭 Theater | ⚽ Sports | 🎉 General Events.

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2022 NCAA Men’s D1 BBALL Tourny \| Chase Center \| March 24-26, 2022
Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations \| \| Nov 9 – Dec 4, 2022
Andre Rieu \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 21, 2022
Andrea Bocelli \| SAP Center \| June 18, 2022
Aziz Ansari \| Fox Theater \| Jan 08, 2022
Baby Shark Live \| San Jose CPA \| Feb 20, 2022
Baby Shark Live \| Paramount Theatre \| March 10, 2022
Backstreet Boys \| Concord Pavilion \| Aug 09, 2022
Bad Bunny \| SAP Center \| Mar 3, 2022
Beyond Van Gogh \| San Jose Convention Ctr \| Sept 24 – Jan 30, 2022
Brick Fest Live \| Santa Clara Fairgrounds \| March 22, 2022
Coldplay \| Levi’s Stadium \| Apr 23, 20211
Come From Away \| San Jose CPA \| July 12- 18, 2022
Dancing with the Stars \| City National Civic \| March 18, 2022
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood \| Paramount Theatre \| March 22, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen \| San Jose CPA \| June 8-19, 2022
Disney Princess: The Concert \| San Jose Civic \| Feb. 26, 2022
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias \| SAP Center \| Mar 19, 2022
Golden State Warriors Tickets \| Chase Center \|
Hadestown \| Orpheum Theater \| Jun 7 – Jul 3, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Bay Area \| Jan 14 – 16, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Oracle Arena \| January 14-15, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Chase Center \| January 15, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| SAP Center \| January 16, 2022
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child \| Curran Theatre \| Jan. 11 –
Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey \| Golden Gate Theater \| JUN 14, 2022
Il Divo \| San Jose CPA \| February 2, 2022
Jeff Dunham \| SAP Center \| Apr 20, 2022
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat \| Montgomery Theater \| Feb. 18-26
Justin Bieber \| SAP Center \| Feb 28, 2022
L.O.L. Surprise! Live \| San Jose Civic \| March 11, 2022
Marc Anthony \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 17, 2022
MercyMe \| SAP Center \| Apr 01, 2022
Monster Jam \| Oakland Coliseum \| Jan 8-9, 2022
New Edition \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 18, 2022
New Kids On The Block \| SAP Center \| Jun 01, 2022
NFL Pro Bowl \| Allegiant Stadium \| Feb 2, 2022
NFL Super Bowl 2022 \| SoFi Stadium \| Feb 13, 2022
Oklahoma \| Golden Gate Theater \| AUG. 16 – SEP. 11, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers \| Levi’s Stadium \| Jul 29, 2022
RENT \| San Jose CPA \| April 8-10, 2022
REO Speedwagon \| San Jose Civic \| January 15, 2022
Riverdance \| San Jose CPA \| February 25-27, 2022
Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory \| San Jose CPA \| Jan 18-23, 2022
San Jose Barracuda Tickets \| SAP Center \|
San Jose Earthquakes Tickets \| PayPal Park \|
San Jose Sharks Tickets \| SAP Center \|
Santa Cruz Warriors Tickets \| KP Arena \|
Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire \| Concord Pavilion \| Jun 22, 2022
SF 49ers Tickets \| Levi’s Stadium \|
Shawn Mendes \| Oakland Arena \| Sep 17, 2022
Stars On Ice \| SAP Center \| May 22, 2022
The Band’s Visit \| Golden Gate Theater \| Jan 11 – Feb 6, 2022
The Masked Singer National Tour \| San Jose Civic \| July 26, 2022
The Prom \| Golden Gate Theater \| JUN. 21 – JUL. 17, 2022
The Simon & Garfunkel Story \| San Jose CPA \| January 12, 2022
To Kill A Mockingbird \| Golden Gate Theater \| SEP. 13 – OCT. 9, 2022
Tootsie \| San Jose CPA \| April 19-24, 2022
West Side Story \| California Theatre \| April 16-May 1, 2022

2021 Christmas in the Park | Downtown San Jose

A much beloved holiday tradition in San Jose that takes place in downtown across the street from the Tech Museum and the Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice.

Enjoy free entertainment, holiday displays and Christmas trees decorated by community groups and businesses in the area. Highlights include free pictures with Santa and entertainment every night.

Fri, Nov 26, 2021 to Sun, Jan 2, 2022 | Noon to midnight.

Cost: Free! But bring cash for hot chocolate and other goodies, plus WinterWonderland.

Christmas in the Park is across the street from the Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown San Jose outdoor ice rink and The Tech Interactive.

Visits with Santa

Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities. Santa’s area will be a festive, outdoor setting located near the park’s North end.

Dates/Times
November 26 – December 24, 2021
Check the Christmas in Park calendar for daily times. Santa is scheduled to hang out every day from 6:30 pm – 9 pm.

Santa is vaccinated, but will be practicing social distancing per county recommendations. Masks are not required, but are recommended.
More information [LINK]

Movie Nights

Come to the park each Saturday night for Family Movie Night. All movies start at 6 pm.
Christmas in the Park at Downtown San Jose Movie Nights

Zoom Santa

This is a free experience offered by Christmas in the Park and Zoom Santa. Dates and times available from November 27 – December 23, 2021
RSVP/More Information [LINK]

Blinky’s Holiday Hunt

Blinky’s Holiday Hunt is an on-site scavenger hunt through Christmas in the Park.

Locate the items around the park, complete the form and you will be entered to win a prize package. More details at Christmas in the Park [LINK]

View our complete holiday calendar of special family events, Santa visits, Nutcracker ballets and more at CelebrateFamily.us Holidays [LINK]

September Fun and Facts for Families

Special events, new movies, events that are popular with the CelebrateFamily.us community, here is a summary of six things to know for this month.

Home Depot Kids Workshop Day

September 4, 2021 9 am – 11

JC Penney Kids Zone Day

September 11, 2021. This month’s project is a Teacher Appreciation Gift.

Free Amazon Prime Games for September

Tools Up!
Knockout City
Sam & Max Hit the Road
Candleman The Complete Journey
Puzzle Agent
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
Unmemory

Each month Prime members can download select PC games for free! Claim by Claim by October 1, 2021. There is also free game content and in-game loot available. [LINK]

Free and Discount Days at the Museum

Computer History Museum – Free | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
Contemporary Jewish Museum – Free | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
de Young Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
de Young Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents | 9/4/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor – Free | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor Museum – Free for Bay Area Residents | 9/4/2021 | Link
Oakland Museum of California – Free Admission | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
Tech Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/4/2021 | Link
Computer History Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
Contemporary Jewish Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
de Young Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
Oakland Museum of California – Free Admission | 9/5/2021 | Link
Oakland Museum of California – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
Tech Museum – Free Admission | MoU | 9/5/2021 | Link
de Young Museum – Free Admission (1st Tuesday) | 9/7/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor Museum – Free Admission 1st Tuesday | 9/7/2021 | Link
de Young Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents | 9/11/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor Museum – Free Bay Area Residents | 9/11/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents | 9/18/2021 | Link
Legion of Honor Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents | 9/25/2021 | Link

New Movies This Month

Spirit Untamed PG | 8/31/2021 | VOD and DVD/Blu-Ray Release Date
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins PG 13 | 9/2/2021 | Buy to watch at home.
Jungle Cruise PG-13 | 9/2/2021 | Buy to watch at home.
Cinderella PG | 9/3/2021 | Prime Video
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings PG 13 | 9/3/2021 | In theaters
The Boss Baby: Family Business PG | 9/14/2021 | On Blu Ray and DVD
Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo! Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog | 9/14/2021 | VOD and DVD/Blu-Ray Release Date
Dear Evan Hansen PG 13 | 9/24/2021 | In theaters

CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: It is better to purchase a movie from Amazon (during early access) that to rent from Disney+ (as soon as the movie is released).

Unless I read the terms wrong, if you rent the movie ($30) you can watch the movie as long as you have Disney+. But if you buy from Amazon, you own the movie and can watch whenever.

Special Events This Month

Monster Jam 9/3 – 9/5 [LINK]
Highland Games 9/4-9/5 [LINK]
Nor Cal Ren Faire [LINK]
Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles 9/26 – 9/28 [LINK]
Oakland A Fireworks Games 9/24 [LINK]
Museum Day 9/18 [LINK]

Free Bowling on National Bowling Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate National Bowling Day on August 14, 2021.

Free Bowling with Coupon from GoBowling.com

GoBowling has a coupon for a free game of bowling – every day from August 14 – August 31 (at select locations).

Visit GoBowling.com to find the locations. Register at their site for more coupons and to be kept up to date on promotions. You can also click on their link and send coupon links to friends. Enjoy.

Fine Print: One game each day from Aug 14 -31, 2021. Hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, if lanes are available. Max amount of coupon is $8. Does not include shoe rental.

Link to send coupons to friends: http://gobowling.com/nbd

Link to find local centers that will accept the coupon. https://gobowling.com/Find-A-Center

National Bowling Day Specials at AMF/Bowlero/Bowlmor

Become an MVB Rewards Member and celebrate National Bowling Day all weekend long from Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15 with a special $12 All-You-Can-Bowl coupon for up to 4 guests!

MVB Rewards members that are opted in to receive email, will receive their coupon before National Bowling Day so you can celebrate on the lanes with us!

MVB Rewards is free to join.

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2021 Free Comic Book Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Free Comic Book day (FCBD) is one of my favorite days of the year. Comic book stores throughout the world will be giving away free comics, posters and other swag. There will be special comics issued just for this day. Comics will be available for all age groups.

Note: For 2021 Free Comic Book Day will be held on August 14, 2021.

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) and plans to commemorate this anniversary include themed t-shirts, posters and a commemorative 20th anniversary logo.

What Can You Expect on Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Books! Comic book stores around the world will celebrate with new free comics created especially for Free Comic Book Day, all you have to do, is go into the store.
Most stores will have the FCBD comics in special section or table where visitors can help themselves.
There is usually a limit of 3 free comics at any location, but this varies.
Lots of stores combine FCBD with other events such as artist signings, sales and family friendly events. Check the FCBD website for links and information.
Sales and discounts on comic books and other items in the store.

Libraries Participate in Free Comic Book Day Too!

Check with your local library for Free Comic Book Day events and swag.

Where Can I Find Info About Stores Participating in Free Comic Book Day?

Visit Free Comic Book Day.com Store Locator and enter the zip code. There you’ll find information about comic shops in your area.

If you are looking for comics for younger kids, look for the Kids Comic Book logo/icon.

Where Else Can I Find Free Comic Books

Free comic books (and graphic novels ) are available at Amazon.com., [LINK] including past editions of comic books for FCBD.

Also free comic books and graphic novels can be checked out at local libraries through Overdrive.com.

Don’t forget to tag #CelebrateFamilyus to let us know what you find!

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2022 NCAA Men’s D1 BBALL Tourny \| Chase Center \| March 24-26, 2022
Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations \| \| Nov 9 – Dec 4, 2022
Andre Rieu \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 21, 2022
Andrea Bocelli \| SAP Center \| June 18, 2022
Aziz Ansari \| Fox Theater \| Jan 08, 2022
Baby Shark Live \| San Jose CPA \| Feb 20, 2022
Baby Shark Live \| Paramount Theatre \| March 10, 2022
Backstreet Boys \| Concord Pavilion \| Aug 09, 2022
Bad Bunny \| SAP Center \| Mar 3, 2022
Beyond Van Gogh \| San Jose Convention Ctr \| Sept 24 – Jan 30, 2022
Brick Fest Live \| Santa Clara Fairgrounds \| March 22, 2022
Coldplay \| Levi’s Stadium \| Apr 23, 20211
Come From Away \| San Jose CPA \| July 12- 18, 2022
Dancing with the Stars \| City National Civic \| March 18, 2022
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood \| Paramount Theatre \| March 22, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen \| San Jose CPA \| June 8-19, 2022
Disney Princess: The Concert \| San Jose Civic \| Feb. 26, 2022
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias \| SAP Center \| Mar 19, 2022
Golden State Warriors Tickets \| Chase Center \|
Hadestown \| Orpheum Theater \| Jun 7 – Jul 3, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Bay Area \| Jan 14 – 16, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Oracle Arena \| January 14-15, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| Chase Center \| January 15, 2022
Harlem Globetrotters \| SAP Center \| January 16, 2022
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child \| Curran Theatre \| Jan. 11 –
Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey \| Golden Gate Theater \| JUN 14, 2022
Il Divo \| San Jose CPA \| February 2, 2022
Jeff Dunham \| SAP Center \| Apr 20, 2022
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat \| Montgomery Theater \| Feb. 18-26
Justin Bieber \| SAP Center \| Feb 28, 2022
L.O.L. Surprise! Live \| San Jose Civic \| March 11, 2022
Marc Anthony \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 17, 2022
MercyMe \| SAP Center \| Apr 01, 2022
Monster Jam \| Oakland Coliseum \| Jan 8-9, 2022
New Edition \| Oakland Arena \| Mar 18, 2022
New Kids On The Block \| SAP Center \| Jun 01, 2022
NFL Pro Bowl \| Allegiant Stadium \| Feb 2, 2022
NFL Super Bowl 2022 \| SoFi Stadium \| Feb 13, 2022
Oklahoma \| Golden Gate Theater \| AUG. 16 – SEP. 11, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers \| Levi’s Stadium \| Jul 29, 2022
RENT \| San Jose CPA \| April 8-10, 2022
REO Speedwagon \| San Jose Civic \| January 15, 2022
Riverdance \| San Jose CPA \| February 25-27, 2022
Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory \| San Jose CPA \| Jan 18-23, 2022
San Jose Barracuda Tickets \| SAP Center \|
San Jose Earthquakes Tickets \| PayPal Park \|
San Jose Sharks Tickets \| SAP Center \|
Santa Cruz Warriors Tickets \| KP Arena \|
Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire \| Concord Pavilion \| Jun 22, 2022
SF 49ers Tickets \| Levi’s Stadium \|
Shawn Mendes \| Oakland Arena \| Sep 17, 2022
Stars On Ice \| SAP Center \| May 22, 2022
The Band’s Visit \| Golden Gate Theater \| Jan 11 – Feb 6, 2022
The Masked Singer National Tour \| San Jose Civic \| July 26, 2022
The Prom \| Golden Gate Theater \| JUN. 21 – JUL. 17, 2022
The Simon & Garfunkel Story \| San Jose CPA \| January 12, 2022
To Kill A Mockingbird \| Golden Gate Theater \| SEP. 13 – OCT. 9, 2022
Tootsie \| San Jose CPA \| April 19-24, 2022
West Side Story \| California Theatre \| April 16-May 1, 2022

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