Walnut Creek Christmas Lights 2026

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...

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 can watch live performances across multiple stages, including dancers, magicians, and a fire dance performance. Families can ride the holiday train, meet Santa, and watch the community tree lighting. The celebration also features a holiday arts and crafts fair...

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...

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...

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,...

Visitors celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of a 90-foot tree alongside live musical performances and entertainment by the Hardwood Classics. Attendees can meet special guests including a Warriors Legend, the Valkyries' mascot Violet, and SpongeBob and Patrick. The...

Discover the Tunnels of Joy, a beloved holiday tradition where a Brentwood neighborhood transforms into a magical wonderland of lights. Visitors are encouraged to park and stroll through the streets, immersing themselves in the festive spirit and admiring the dazzling...

Experience Antioch's annual Holiday Delites Celebration in historic Rivertown. This festive event features a lively holiday parade with performers and floats, a 'Sip & Shop' experience, and the magical tree lighting ceremony. It's a perfect opportunity for families to gather...

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...