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Blinky’s Drive Thru

November 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Enjoy the Exciting Drive-Thru Light Show! Experience the magic of Christmas in the Park like never before at Blink’s Drive-Thru at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds! Cruise through dazzling light tunnels, festive buildings, and giant candy canes—all perfectly synced to your favorite holiday tunes. Create unforgettable memories with family and friends as you take in millions of lights from the comfort of your car.

Find more holiday fun for kids and families at our holiday calendar of special family events, Santa visits, Nutcracker ballets, and more at CelebrateFamily.us Holidays [LINK]

Tickets/Pricing

  • $25 Monday through Thursday
  • $30 Friday through Sunday
  • $40 for special event days

Image credit/courtesy of Christmas in the Park and Blinky’s Drive Thru

$25 – $40
344 Tully Rd
San Jose, CA 95111 United States

Nutcracker by Bay Area Youth Ballet

December 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Today: The Nutcracker performed by Bay Area Youth Ballet.

The Nutcracker ballet, is a Christmas family tradition. This holiday season prepare to be transported on a magical journey with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.


BayAreaNutcracker.com: Don’t miss the tradition! Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for the complete Bay Area Nutcracker ballet schedule. Click here to find a show near you.


This performance is 2 hours long, including one 15 minute intermission, and is appropriate for all ages.

Show Dates and Times:
December 11, 2026 at 6:30pm,
December 12, 2026 at 4pm,
December 13, 2026at 2pm

Ticket Prices:
Adult $30-$40; Senior $25-$35;Youth (ages 3 – 12) $20-$30

Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed. REPORT EVENT

$20 $20-$40
3300 College Drive
San Bruno, California 94066 United States

SF Children’s Winter Holiday Fair

December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Children's Winter Holiday Fair

Come share the warmth, joy and festive traditions of Eastern Europe with the entire family!

Come one, come all to the Children’s Winter Holiday Fair – a delightful event that brings the joy and festive traditions of Eastern Europe to San Francisco.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with holiday dance performances in Russian and English and traditional Eastern European food. Your kids will enjoy hands-on crafts, activities and book give-aways alongside tasty homemade treats. Parents can sip on warm mulled wine while browsing our collection of artisan crafts and gifts.

For a finale, Father Frost will join us and celebrate the coming of the season. Every child 12 and under will receive a surprise gift bag and take a photo with the big guy. Don’t miss this chance to revel in the holiday spirit and take home some wonderful memories!

Proudly presented by Russian Center of SF and San Francisco Pacific Academy.

Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.

Image credit/image courtesy of Russian Center of SF and San Francisco Pacific Academy

$15 – $20
2450 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115 USA
(415) 921-7631
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Holiday LEGO Snowman Build Event | BN Concord

Store Events

November 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Kid and teen fun at your local Barnes and Noble stores.Barnes and Noble

Join us in store for a LEGO snowman holiday themed build event. This event is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts that are 10 and older but all are welcome. Event kits are limited so be sure to call our store today to reserve your spot!

For more store events for kids, visit our Kids Store Events page.

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 Barnes and Noble

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.
2025 Diamond Blvd Suite 125
Concord, CA 94520 United States
925-349-3500

Holiday LEGO Snowman Build Event | BN Brentwood

November 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Kid and teen fun at your local Barnes and Noble stores.Barnes and Noble

Join us in store for a LEGO snowman holiday themed build event. This event is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts that are 10 and older but all are welcome. Event kits are limited so be sure to call our store today to reserve your spot!

For more store events for kids, visit our Kids Store Events page.

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. 

Image credit/image courtesy of Barnes and Noble

Free
2475 Sand Creek Rd Suite 100
Brentwood, California 94513 United States
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