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Friday, November 22

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Friday, November 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

Saturday, November 23

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, November 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mountain View Senior Center
Holiday Bazaar
It’s that festive time of year! The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Mountain View Senior Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This event is a handmade craft fair showcasing over 40 vendors selling a variety of items from jewelry, knitting, ceramics, wood carvings and more. ...

Sunday, November 24

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Sunday, November 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Friday, November 29

2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)
Friday, November 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 16, 2024–January 26, 2025. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your ...

Black Friday at SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Friday, November 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
Black Friday at SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Saturday, November 30

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, November 30 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Saturday, November 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Sunday, December 1

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Friday, December 6

Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Friday, December 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 per person, children 12 and under free
| Gamble Garden
Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Ring in the holidays at the Gamble Garden Winter Festival! Enjoy free coffee and one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere. Friday, December 6, 10am-4pmSaturday, December 7, 10am-4pm $5 per person, includes 1 raffle ticket to win a beautifully decorated ...
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, December 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Saturday, December 7

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, December 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival & Parade (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.
| Courthouse Square
Redwood City's "Hometown Holidays" Festival & Parade (2024)
Get ready for a jolly day of festive fun at Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays on December 7th, from 10am-6pm! Whether rain or shine, downtown and Courthouse Square will be packed with fun for the whole family. Enjoy a spectacular parade, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, ...
Palo Alto’s 20th Annual Holiday “Once Upon a Time” LEGO® Show (Dec. 7-Jan. 11)
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: $4*
*Cash only
| Museum of American Heritage
Palo Alto's 20th Annual Holiday "Once Upon a Time" LEGO® Show (Dec. 7-Jan. 11)
Join the Bay Area LEGO® Users Group, the Bay Area L-Gauge Train Club, and the Museum of American Heritage for the 20th Annual Holiday LEGO® Show. This year’s show features LEGO® designs inspired by “Once Upon a Time.” All donations in addition to the $4 ...

Sunday, December 8

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

Wednesday, December 11

Winter Holiday Ukulele Jam at Mountain View
Wednesday, December 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1st floor program room
| Mountain View Public Library
Winter Holiday Ukulele Jam at Mountain View
Registration is recommended. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are also welcome.  Join us for a special winter holiday edition of our Sing and Play Along Ukulele Jam! Participants will learn and perform songs with a seasonal theme. Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to join us to sing and play together. ...
Winter Holiday Ukulele Jam
Wednesday, December 11 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mountain View Public Library
Winter Holiday Ukulele Jam
Registration is recommended: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/13076985 Join us for a special winter holiday edition of our Sing and Play Along Ukulele Jam! Participants will learn and perform songs with a seasonal theme. Beginners and ukulele enthusiasts are welcome to join us to sing and play together. Ukulele instructor Chuck ...

Thursday, December 12

Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Thursday, December 12 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)

The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor shower, which is visible from November 19 to December 24, will peak on December 12-13, 2024. During peak activity and perfect weather conditions, which are rare, the Geminids produce approximately 100-150 meteors per hour for ...

Saturday, December 14

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, December 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Saturday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...