Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park.
Holiday Train | Billy Jones Railroad at Oak Meadow Park Schedule: The Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 11 – December 28, 2025 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), excluding December 24th. All hours are weather permitting.
Holiday Train Tickets: Train: $10 Carousel: $5. Children under age 3, free with paid adult. Express Ticket: $10. Includes 1 train ride & 1 carousel ride.
REPORT EVENT | Image credit/image courtesy of Billy Jones Railroad
Kick off the holiday season at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony at City Center Bishop Ranch.
Enjoy enchanting skating performances, the festive sounds of carolers, and the excitement of Kristi Yamaguchi herself cutting the ribbon to officially open the rink. Glide into the holiday spirit as the ice rink welcomes skaters through the New Year. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration!
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Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park.
Holiday Train | Billy Jones Railroad at Oak Meadow Park Schedule: The Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 11 – December 28, 2025 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), excluding December 24th and 25th. All hours are weather permitting.
Holiday Train Tickets: Train: $10 Carousel: $5. Children under age 3, free with paid adult. Express Ticket: $10. Includes 1 train ride & 1 carousel ride.
REPORT EVENT | Image credit/image courtesy of Billy Jones Railroad
The Nutcracker performed by the SF Ballet at the War Memorial Opera House, December 4 – 27, 2026.
The SF Ballet offers a number of options for adults and kids. Their ‘standard’ performance, family dance along workshops, sensory friendly version for both adults and kids, a benefit luncheon and a Nutcracker Nightcap
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.
Nutcracker Performance Dates and Times
Tuesday – Sunday Performance Times are 7 pm and 2 pm depending upon the date. Additional performance times are at 11 am and 4 pm on some special dates.
Minimum age for SF Ballet performance is 3 yrs. No babe in arms.
Join us at the Willow Glen Community Center for a morning full of spring fun for kids ages 12 and under.
Hop on over to our Willow Glen Community Center Spring Egg hunt event! Enjoy an egg hunt in our community garden for ages 12 and under. Your little bunnies will also have the opportunity to create Spring-themed arts and crafts, play in our jump house, and take a photo with the Spring Bunny. We are EGG-Cited to see you there!
Looking for other Easter events in the Bay area? Check out our Easter Fun page.
Things to Consider:
Only enrolled/paid participants can participate in egg hunt
Families will sign up for Egg hunt time slots in front of our garden
Participants must bring their own basket for the egg hunt
Egg hunt will continue as long as there are eggs in the garden
We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing
Must be accompanied by an adult 18+
$20 – $24
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.
