December 1, 2023
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
A highlight of the holiday season is always the dramatic lighting of the City Center tree.
This year’s holiday launch event with holiday music from the Monte Vista High School Band, SideNote a cappella singers, the story of The Nutcracker by Diablo Ballet, and Santa’s arrival in his red convertible T-Bird.
After the performances, enjoy visits with Santa and roaming entertainers like jugglers and stilt walkers.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
December 2, 2023
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5:45 pm
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8:00 pm
Ring in the holiday season with Jack London Square’s annual tree lighting festivities, from 5:45 pm to 8 pm located at the plaza near Plank.
There will be live entertainment featuring:
– Laser light shows
– Photos with Santa, Frosty, Holiday Teddy Bear and The Peppermint Princess – Special performances by Oaktown Jazz Workshops’ Performance Ensemble and The Lyric Performing Arts Academy
This event is free and open to the public.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of Jack London Square
Free
November 24, 2023
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4:30 pm
Sing along to a collection of holiday tunes with the SF Boys Chorus, just before Santa comes to officially illuminate Ghirardelli Square with Christmas Lights.
Afterward, visit Santa in the Carillon to take a photo and receive a Ghirardelli Chocolate chocolate square.
Schedule of Events:
4:30 pm – Boys Chorus Performance
5:30 pm – Santa Arrives and Lights the Square
5:40 pm – Santa Photos in the Carillon
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
December 2, 2022
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5:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Downtown San Leandro will transform into a winter wonderland with an evening full of holiday entertainment, games, cookie decorating, interactive arts and crafts for kids and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Holiday movies will be playing on an outdoor screen and Santa Claus will be posing for pictures with little ones at Estudillo Plaza.
The festive night will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Estudillo Plaza and go until 9 p.m.
Free
December 15, 2023
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Black Diamond Ballet Theatre performs its full-length, professional production of the Nutcracker at the El Campanil Theatre in Pittsburg.
A wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family! Join us for another great show as Black Diamond Ballet delights audiences with new costumes and exciting choreography. This is a show you do not want to miss!
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Performance Dates and Times:
- Friday, December 6 at 1 pm
- Saturday, December 7 at 2 pm Sensory-Friendly
- Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm
- Saturday, December 14 at 7 pm
- Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm
- Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm
Ticket Prices $20.00 to $36.00
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at REPORT EVENT
$17 – $32
