San Leandro Christmas Lights 2026

Downtown San Leandro rings in the holiday season with its annual community tree lighting ceremony. Attendees can take photos with Santa, ride the holiday train, and watch live entertainment on the community stage. The celebration also features a kids zone...

Guests walk through the zoo to view hundreds of illuminated, hand-painted animal lanterns arranged in regional habitat themes such as California forests, the San Francisco Bay, and Florida Everglades. Visitors can ride a festively lit Gondola up to the California...

Visitors explore 14 illuminated zones featuring glowing 3D animal installations, interactive light-up playgrounds, and a dramatically lit Dinos Rule! exhibition. Families can pose for photos in an immersive frozen zone and enjoy open zoo rides throughout the evening. Seasonal food...

Visitors can browse a marketplace featuring local retailers, enjoy live music, and take part in family-friendly activities. Seasonal bites and festive drinks are available throughout the market. The evening culminates in a grand finale as Embarcadero Center lights up with...

Passengers take a round-trip excursion through Niles Canyon aboard antique coaches and open cars adorned with holiday lights and decorations inside and out. The experience features festive music, refreshments, and night scenery along the canyon. Depending on the ticket selected,...

Visitors can explore downtown to see architectural icons transformed into colorful, colossal canvases with animated light projections. Featured landmarks include the Ferry Building, Salesforce Tower, 101 California St, and the Hobart Building. The visual displays showcase creative digital works by...

Visitors can experience a seasonal expansion of the museum's iconic exhibits with light. The exhibition features illuminated spaces and luminous light sculptures created by invited artists.

Visitors can stroll along three blocks of sparkling holiday lights while enjoying complimentary cookies and warm drinks like cider and hot chocolate. The celebration features live music by The 3 Elements, magic shows by Brian Scott, and an art project...

Step into a winter wonderland at the Fairmont San Francisco, where their iconic life-sized Gingerbread House takes center stage. This colossal creation, built with real gingerbread and adorned with pounds of candy, is a must-see holiday spectacle. For an extra...

Discover the magic of the 23rd Annual South San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival on December 13, 2025. This vibrant event celebrates the Filipino symbol of hope, the parol, with stunning lantern displays, community workshops, and a festive 'Taste of Christmas'....

Discover the enchanting Garden of D'Lights, a self-guided holiday light experience at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. Wander through three acres of illuminated cacti, succulents, and unique plants, transformed into a dazzling waterwise wonderland with thousands of colorful lights, art installations,...

Get ready for the enchanting 3Crosses Christmas Village, a beloved holiday tradition returning for Winter 2025! This magical destination promises a festive atmosphere filled with dazzling light displays, animated decorations, and a charming village setting. It's the perfect place to...

Step into a world of wonder at IlluminOdyssey, an immersive and interactive light experience. This captivating exhibit transforms CuriOdyssey's Redwood Hall into a glowing forest, inviting visitors to explore the science of light through playful, hands-on installations. Discover the magic...