Seasonal & Holidays
Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2022: San Rafael, North Bay
Your event guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more in San Rafael, Marin Co. and nearby.
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Keep the ho-ho-ho-ing going!
While several such holiday events as tree lightings and parades are over, festivities still abound for Hanukkah and Christmas 2022 throughout San Rafael, Marin and the North Bay area.
The Jewish Festival of Lights begins Dec. 18, running through Dec. 26, while Christmas falls this year on Sunday, Dec. 25.
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Peruse Patch's annual guide to menorah lightings, Santa stops, "Nutcracker" ballets, Christmas concerts and other holiday extravaganzas.
Do note: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.
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BENICIA:
DEC. 17: Holiday Rush. Shopping, Santa & food trucks at Veterans Memorial Hall.
DEC. 17-18: The Nutcracker by Benicia Ballet Theatre. At Solano Community College Theatre.
DEC. 18: City Hanukkah Celebration. At City Park Gazebo, with refreshments & goody bags.
DEC. 19-21: Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Nightly lightings at 6 p.m.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve at the Empress Theatre with Camp Jeff Band. Featuring top musical talent!
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CALISTOGA:
DEC. 3-FEB. 5: Winter In The Wineries Passport. Get one for yourself ... or could make a great holiday gift!
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CORTE MADERA:
DEC. 18: Community Chanukah Celebration. Grand gumball menorah, latkes & doughnuts at Menke Park.
DEC. 22: Public Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Party at Town Center. Admission is free, but RSVPs requested.
THROUGH DEC. 24: Photos With Santa: The Village at Corte Madera. Visits are free, photos offered for purchase.
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DAVIS:
DEC.: Children's Nutcracker. The community tradition continues with live broadcast.
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DIXON:
DEC. 16: Christmas 'Carols In The Tunnel' - A community tradition!
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FAIRFAX:
DEC. 18: Fairfax Chanukah Celebration. With food, drinks, crafts & lighting of 9-foot menorah at Bolinas Park.
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FAIRFIELD:
DEC. 18: Indie Pop Star Michelle Lambert Plays Fairfield’s Village 360. At the Artisan Holiday Craft Show.
DEC. 20: Jelly Belly Chanukah Wonderland: Jelly Belly Factory. Don't miss lighting of giant, jelly bean-filled menorah.
DEC. 21: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Downtown. Juggling & light show by Jeremiah the Juggler, too.
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GLEN ELLEN:
JAN. 1: 10th Annual First Day Hike at Jack London State Historic Park. A great kick-off to 2023!
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GREENBRAE:
DEC. 19: 'Latkes & Lights' Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Bon Air Greenbrae. Admission is free.
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HEALDSBURG:
DEC. 16: Community Posada & Hanukkah Celebration. Featuring Mexican & Jewish traditions & cultures with food, music & gifts.
DEC. 16: Holiday Lighted Bike Ride. All ages are welcome.
DEC. 17: The Raven Theater's Holiday Sing-Along. "Wonderful way to come together as a community."
DEC. 19: Crafting and Cocoa. Fun at the library.
DEC. 19: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Oakville Grocery. With live music, latkes, gelt & more.
DEC. 21: Once Upon a Gingerbread House. Registration required. For grades 7-12.
DEC. 21 & 28: Wednesday Holiday Film Series at The Rio. A classic line-up!
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MILL VALLEY:
DEC. 14: Chanukah Storytelling & Crafts. For ages 5 & up.
DEC. 18: Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi 'Charlie Brown Christmas': Sweetwater Music Hall. Featuring Jason Crosby.
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NAPA:
THROUGH JAN. 8: Merry Meritage Holiday Ice-Skating Rink. At Meritage Resort with fire pits, warm drinks & weekend markets.
DEC. 16-18: Napa Regional Dance Co. 'The Nutcracker': Performing Arts Center. A winter tradition for 21 years.
DEC. 17: Breakfast With Santa. Don't forget your camera!
DEC. 17: Jingle Jam. Free, family-friendly Christmas party, but registration required.
DEC. 17: Open Air Artisan Faire | Makers Market - First Street. Outdoor shopping with live music.
DEC. 18: Handel's Messiah. With "Sing Napa Valley."
DEC. 18: Hanukkah Blessing & Reception. At Silverado Resort & Spa.
DEC. 20: Ackerman Heritage House Social Afternoon Tea Ceremony. Sip to the holidays!
DEC. 22: Public Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration. With gelt, live music, latkes, doughnuts, dreidels & more.
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Celebration '23. Buffet dinner & after-party at Meritage Resort & Spa.
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NOVATO:
DEC. 18: Grand Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: City Hall. Don't miss the fire-juggling show by Frisco Fred!
DEC. 20: Community Chanukah Party, Music, Latkes & Doughnuts. Open to all with fun & games.
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PENNGROVE:
DEC. 18: Holiday Parade of Lights. "Holiday cheer with lighted farm vehicles."
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PETALUMA:
DEC. 16: "A Back Porch Jug Band Christmas" - At the Big Easy.
DEC. 16-18: 6th Annual Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition. Singing with Santa on Sunday.
DEC. 18: Chanukah Celebration, Menorah Lighting & Drone Gelt Drop: Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds. Free with registration.
DEC. 18: Prince of Peace Choir Concert. Free at First Presbyterian Church.
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POPE VALLEY:
DEC. 3-FEB. 5: Winter In The Wineries Passport. Get one for yourself ... or could make a great holiday gift!
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ROHNERT PARK:
DEC. 17: SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular': Green Music Center. "The music will be joyous, the costumes will be fabulous & the dancing will be thrilling."
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ROSS:
DEC. 17-18: Holiday Tea with Crown & Crumpet. Book soon at Marin Art & Garden Center.
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ST. HELENA:
DEC. 3-FEB. 5: Winter In The Wineries Passport. Get one for yourself ... or could make a great holiday gift!
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SAN ANSELMO:
DEC. 16-18: Beauty and the Beast. Could be a fun, family outing over the holidays.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
THROUGH DEC. 16: The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot. A Bay Area tradition since 1947.
DEC. 17-18: Creativity Explored Holiday Pop-Up. Saturdays & Sundays at Ferry Building & supporting neurodiverse & disabled Bay Area artists.
DEC. 17-18: Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets. Unique 50-minute version designed for families with young children.
DEC. 17-18: Dollie & Me Holiday Tea. At The Westin St. Francis.
DEC. 17-18 & 24: Breakfast With Santa: Hyatt Regency SF, Embarcadero Center. Don't miss the 2022 Snow Village display in the lobby.
DEC. 18: Holiday Craft Making. Ideal for families.
DEC. 18: JCCSF Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up & Menorah Lighting: Ghirardelli Square. Have light-up, glittery, glow-in-the-dark outfits? Wear 'em!
DEC. 18: Bill Graham Chanuakah & Menorah Lighting: Union Square. "Lighting it up since 1975."
DEC. 18: KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs. "Abundant feast of sacred & secular songs for holiday season."
DEC. 24: SF Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays': Castro Theatre. The return to historic Castro Theatre for first time in three years.
DEC. 24: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Christmas Eve Concert. At Great American Music Hall.
THROUGH DEC. 24: Smuin Contemporary Ballet's "The Christmas Ballet" - "Declared 'sheer joy…the finest toast to the season' by the San Francisco Chronicle."
THROUGH DEC. 24: 'A Christmas Carol': American Conservatory Theater. A holiday tradition for San Francisco Bay Area families for nearly 50 years.
THROUGH DEC. 30: World Premiere of New 'Sleeping Beauty' Panto for the Holidays. "Slapstick humor, one-line zingers, outrageous characters & send-ups of current events."
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Dear San Francisco' Holiday & NYE Edition: Club Fugazi. ""Leap into the holiday season with the show thousands have fallen head over heels for!"
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve with ALESSO + Open Bar. "Regarded as one of best New Year’s events in the country!"
THROUGH JAN. 16: SF Union Square Safeway Holiday Ice Rink. Bay Area tradition with themed Drag Queens On Ice, Learn to Skate, Flashback Fridays, Polar Bear Skate & more.
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SAN RAFAEL:
DEC. 18: Chanukah Giant Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop. In downtown plaza.
DEC. 31: 12th Annual New Years Eve Stand-up Comedy Showcase. "Say goodbye to a crazy year laughing with friends!"
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SANTA ROSA:
DEC. 16-18: Free Holiday Skating Variety Shows at Snoopy's Home Ice. No tickets required.
DEC. 18: Montgomery Village Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting. "A great celebration with an awesome band!"
DEC. 21: Dave Koz & Friends: 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour. "Seasonal favorites in a high-energy show."
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Sundays feature a holiday market.
DEC. 31: 'Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!': Charles M. Schulz Museum. Two balloon drops!
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SONOMA:
DEC. 16: Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal. "Back by popular demand!"
DEC. 17: Here Comes Santa Claus. Visit with Santa at Sonoma Marketplace.
DEC. 17: Christmas + Hanukkah Cookie & Ornament Decorating. Family fun & materials provided.
DEC. 17-18: Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert. Tickets on sale.
DEC. 31: New Year's Eve Virtual Comedy, Wine & Chocolate Experience. Enjoy from home.
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SUISUN CITY:
DEC. 22: Chanukah & Menorah Lighting: Waterfront. Enjoy latkes, donuts & Chanukah cookies.
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TIBURON:
DEC. 14: Kol Shofar's Community Hanukkah Celebration. Enjoy arts & crafts, ping pong, fire dancing, and latkes & sufganiyot galore!
DEC. 18: Community Menorah Lighting. "Celebration with a sing-along, dreidel, sufganiyot and blessings!"
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VACAVILLE:
DEC. 18: 'Menorah On Main' Chanukah Fest, Lighting & Car Parade. With latkes, gelt, dreidels & more.
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VALLEJO:
THROUGH JAN. 1: Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Select days feature Santa, Mrs. Claus, Christmas tree forest & snow.
DEC. 22: Drive-In Chanukah & Menorah Lighting: City Hall. Juggling & light show by Jeremiah the Juggler, too.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve at Empress Theatre with the Camp Jeff Band. With David Sikes, lead bass guitarist with BOSTON.
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YOUNTVILLE:
DEC. 15: 'Latke Throw Down': Community Center. Tickets at the door, but RSVPs requested.
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