Holiday Movie Night | Half Moon Bay

December 15, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2023

This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!

  • December 15: Holiday Movie Night
    “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.

Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!

Free
235 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 USA
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(650) 726-8380
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2023 Ugly Sweater Party | Half Moon Bay

December 8, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2023

This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!

  • December 8: Ugly Sweater Party
    Bring out your best (or worst?) ugly holiday sweater and join us downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party. Our panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most atrocious attire. Ugly Sweater Party courtesy of Cantina @ San Benito House
  • Friday, December 15: Holiday Movie Night
    “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.

Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!

Free
235 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 USA
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(650) 726-8380
View Venue Website

2023 Lighted Parade and Santa Claus | Half Moon Bay

December 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2023

This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!

  • Friday, December 1: Annual Lighted Parade and Santa Claus
    The Annual Lighted Parade with Santa Claus starts around 6:15 — come early to stake out your spot! Santa will be in Mac Dutra Park after the parade. The Kid’s Zone will take place next to the park on Kelly with fun activities for kids of all ages. Parade Courtesy of Republic Services.
  • December 8: Ugly Sweater Party
    Bring out your best (or worst?) ugly holiday sweater and join us downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party. Our panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most atrocious attire. Ugly Sweater Party courtesy of Cantina @ San Benito House
  • Friday, December 15: Holiday Movie Night
    “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.

Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!

Free
235 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 USA
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(650) 726-8380
View Venue Website

2023 Christmas Tree Lighting | Half Moon Bay

November 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2023

This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we’ve gone back to our roots and there will be 4 Nights of Lights! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!

  • Friday, November 24: Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorating
    We’re lighting up the big tree in Mac Dutra Park! Kids are invited to bring handmade ornaments to hang on the tree. Tree Lighting courtesy of McDonald’s HMB.
  • Friday, December 1: Annual Lighted Parade and Santa Claus
    The Parade is back! The Annual Lighted Parade with Santa Claus starts around 6:15 — come early to stake out your spot! Santa will be in Mac Dutra Park after the parade. The Kid’s Zone will take place next to the park on Kelly with fun activities for kids of all ages. Parade Courtesy of Republic Services Friday,
  • December 8: Ugly Sweater Party
    Bring out your best (or worst?) ugly holiday sweater and join us downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party. Our panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most atrocious attire. Ugly Sweater Party courtesy of Cantina @ San Benito House
  • Friday, December 15: Holiday Movie Night
    “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” Bring the whole family and join us in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the holiday favorite starring Will Ferrell. Movie courtesy of Jupiter & Main.

Come join us on Main Street during the Nights of Lights for holiday spirit, fun activities, music, and more!

Free
235 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 USA
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(650) 726-8380
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2024 Cherry Blossom Festival | SF Japantown

April 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am 6:00 pm

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown SF.  All are welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture in San Francisco’s Japantown!

The festival will be held within the borders of Laguna and Fillmore Streets and Geary Boulevard. There will be food booths, cultural performances, martial arts,  and live bands.

Special events at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival include:
Annual Queen Program
Annual Grand Parade: The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade brings color and cheer to the streets of San Francisco and Japantown! A lively procession of taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats will celebrate the Festival and the Japanese traditions that thrive here in Northern California.
Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate along with scores of participants who will be coming from Japan to join in staging the exhibits, demonstrations, and entertainments. Classical and folk dancers will perform both weekends. Experts in karate, kendo, aikido, and judo will demonstrate their skills, and collectors of samurai swords and armor will display their treasures.

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 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Free
1610 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115 United States
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