 |
|||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||
|
Calendar
of Fun Things To Do - S.F. Bay Area...and beyond
Dec. 2-31 — Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday
Shows Dec. 2 -Apr. 5 — "Yves
Saint Laurent" Exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum,
S.F. The exhibition contains over 120 Yves Saint Laurent haute
couture garments (including the famous Jean Paul Gaultier cone
bra worn by Madonna), accessories and sketches of Yves
Saint Laurent's works. San Francisco is the exhibit's
final destination and its only U.S. venue. Dec. 3-7 — Smuin
Ballet's 15th Anniversary Season " The Christmas Ballet" 2008
Edition at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts,
Mountain View. Bring your family to this FUN Magical performance
and celebrate Smuin Ballet's 15th Anniversary Season. 415-495-2234 Click to buy StubHub Gift Certificates! Top 20+ Special Holiday Gift Ideas Dec. 3 — Foster
City Tree Lighting Ceremony, Foster City Recreation Center
Lagoon Patio. Enjoy light refreshments, festive holiday music
and more. A special "holiday visitor" will be in attendance.
Tree lighting begins at 6pm. In the spirit of giving, please
bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to the Shelter
Network, helping families in need. Free Admission. 6-7pm. 650-286-3380 Dec. 3— Rockefeller Center
Christmas Tree Lighting, Rockefeller
Center, New York. The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Lighting
Ceremony signals the beginning of the holiday season in New
York. Tree Lighting takes place the Wednesday after Thanksgiving.
The Tree Lighting
Ceremony will be a star-studded event broadcast live on NBC
8-9pm (PT). Dec. 3, 6-7, 10, 13-14, 15-23 — Christmas
Train, Sacramento RiverTrain, Sacramento,
CA. The Christmas Train is a special treat for children
of all ages. Your Christmas journey includes Santa, Elves, Storytellers,
Musicians, plus hot cocoa and cookies. You can even wear your
pajamas! Tickets sell out fast, so be sure to book well in advance.
Tickets: Adult $31, Child $24. 800-866-1690 Dec. 5— Los Altos Tree
Lighting Ceremony, Downtown Los
Altos. See the Holiday Season in with the annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony in Los Altos. 650-949-5282 Dec. 5-24 — "A Christmas
Carol",
A.C.T. Geary Theater, 415 Geary at Mason, S.F. Don't miss this
classic A.C.T. Dickens show featuring Ebenezer Scrooge,
Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmases
Past, Present, and Future. Fun for the whole family! Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 18-24 — Santa
Claus at Jelly Belly, Jelly Belly
Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Come and visit
Santa at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield. Bring your
own camera, or get a professional photo with Santa. 707-399-2266. Dec. 5 — Monterey's
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Monterey. The lighting
takes place in front of Colton Hall Museum on Pacific Street
at Madison. Join the Mayor and Santa Claus in an evening
of carols, entertainment and refreshments. The celebration begins
at 6:15pm. Dec. 6-7 — Caltrain
Holiday Train & Toys for Tots - FREE in SF, Peninsula
& South Bay Dec 6 — Union
Street "Fantasy of Lights" Celebration,
Union Street, S.F. Join in the month-long celebration of events
this season on Union Street bet Van Ness & Steiner, Fillmore
Street
from Union to Lombard. Holiday Celebration 3-6pm. See Santa and
the
Snow
Queen, carolers, jugglers, face-painters and fun
entertainers. Kids can visit with
Santa at Cudworth Mansion (2040 Union) and have their picture
taken for free (from 5-7pm). Dec. 6 — Napa
B&B Tour & Taste Event, Napa. Tour Napa B&Bs — each
inn will host a wine reception, featuring a Napa Valley winery.
Live entertainment and limo transportation will be provided.
2-7pm. Dec. 6 – Holiday
Yacht Parade, Jack London Square & Estuary, Oakland.
Enjoy the biggest and brightest event of the year — over
100 lighted yachts parading the Estuary. 5pm. Dec.-Ongoing — "The
Best of Broadway" San Francisco 2008-2009 Season, Dec. 6 — Oakland
Holiday Parade, Downtown Oakland. 2 pm. Holiday Parade
features Giant Helium Balloons, Floats, Marching Bands, Dancers,
Guest Celebrities and Santa Claus. Parade runs from Broadway
and 11th Street to 20th Street, to Harrison Street. Parade
benefits Children’s Hospital Oakland Foundation and
the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
510-874-4810 Dec. 6 — Lighted
Boat Parade at Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. Lighted
Boat Parade features 50 beautifully-decorated power and sailboats
parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Charter boats available.
Fun family event. Hot drinks and snacks available at various
locations through the south harbor. Boat parade sponsored
by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club — and includes a canned food
drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Dec. 6-7 — "Deco
the Halls" Art Deco and Modernism Holiday Sale, Concourse
Exhibition Center, 8th & Brannan Street, S.F. 1900-1980 Arts & Crafts,
Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Vintage Western, Mid-Century Modern furniture,
accessories, art, pottery, books, jewelry, vintage clothing,
collectibles. General Admission: $10, Deco Society Members &
Seniors $8. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Vintage Fashion Show
Saturday at 2pm.
Swing Dance
Performance on Sunday at 2:30-pm. Architectural
Walking
Tours Sat & Sun at 11am. Dec. 6-7 — 30th
Annual Celebration of Craftswomen, Herbst Pavilion at
Fort Mason Center, S.F. "Celebration of Craftswomen" is
the nation's largest women's crafts fair. This fun two-weekend
event features decorative ceramics and glass, sculpted wood and
metals, jewelry, clothing, household furniture and accessories,
fine art sculpture, photography, paintings and children's toys.
Live entertainment, gourmet food and drink, Silent Auction and
Raffle. 10am-5pm. 415-431-1180 Dec. 6-21 — The Great
Dickens Christmas Fair, Cow Palace,
South S.F. Five Weekends (including the Friday after Thanksgiving)
of Holiday Fun featuring lively and colorful characters from Dickens' London.
Entertainment includes continuous performances on five stages
and in the streets. And for the kids — Punch & Judy
Puppet Shows, Victorian Fairies, Father Christmas, Interactive
Theatrical Performances, Games and Holiday activities, and
Victorian Arts & Crafts. International foods and English
specialties like Fish & Chips and English Bangers. British
Ales, wine and champagne too. Adults: $22, Senior/Student/Military
(photo ID req'd $19, Child (5-11) $10. Parking $10 per car.
Discount for Advance Tickets. No pets allowed. 11am-7pm. Dec. 6-24 — Santa
at Cannery Row, Steinbeck Plaza, Monterey. Bring your kids to visit
Santa — every Saturday and Sunday 12 noon-4pm until Christmas Eve. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 — Holidays
at Dunsmuir Historic Estate, Oakland. Spectacular Decorations, scheduled
Mansion Visit, Holiday Teas, Costumed Carolers, and more! Saturday & Sunday
11am-5pm. Advance reservations recommended. Tickets in Advance: Adults $12;
Seniors (62+) $11; Juniors (6-13) $7; Group (10 or more) $10. 925-275-9490 Dec. 7 — "Santa's
Sweets" Holiday Treat (Smuin Ballet),
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View. Bring your family
to "Santa's Sweets" — a FUN reception for kids and adults
alike. The event takes place after "The Christmas Ballet" 2pm
Matinee. Don't forget your camera for pictures with Santa and the dancers. 415-495-2234 Dec. 7 — San Jose Holiday
Parade & ParadeFest @ Christmas in the Park, San Jose.
The San Jose Holiday Parade is considered one of the "Top 25" Parades
in America. It's the largest parade of its kind in Northern California,
and one of the largest in California. Come
and see Giant Helium Balloons, over two dozen Marching Bands,
Creative Floats, Clowns, Santa Claus...and more. Parade begins
at 8:30am and will be televised live on NBC at 9am. Parade route:
Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue (near the HP Pavilion),
proceeding east on Santa Clara Street. It will turn right on
Market Street marching south past Plaza De Cesar Chavez Park
and ending at San Carlos Street. Don't miss this fun family event.
11-7pm. 408-793-4170 Dec. 7 — Antiques by
the Bay "Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire",
at the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station, Alameda. Northern
California's largest antiques and collectibles show is a must-see
for antique and collectible lovers. 9am-3pm $5; 7:30-9am $10;
6-7:30am $15 (vendors set up at 4am). Free admission for children
16 and under. Dec. 7-Jan. 1 — Holiday
Concerts at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Celebrate the Holiday
Season — see a Festive Holiday Concert at Davies Symphony
Hall. Fun for the whole family! 415-864-6000 Dec. 7 — "Deck The
Hall" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Treat your children
to this festive Holiday Party featuring a magical presentation
onstage at Davies Symphony Hall. The pre- and post-show parties
include entertainment, arts and crafts activities, decorated
trees and refreshments. Recommended for ages 3-10. Morning Party:
11am-12:30pm. Afternoon Party 3pm-4:30pm. Tickets: $34. 415-864-6000 Dec. 11-12 — "Choral
Christmas Spectacular " at Davies Symphony Hall,
S.F. Dec. 11-28 — San Francisco Ballet "Nutcracker",
War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness at Grove, S.F. This timeless
tale is a San Francisco holiday tradition and fun for the entire
family. Captivating music, dance and costumes (over 170 storybook
characters). 415-865-2000 Dec. 12-13 — Smuin
Ballet's 15th Anniversary Season " The Christmas Ballet" 2008
Edition, Sunset Center, Carmel.
415-495-2234 Dec. 13 — "Santa's
Sweets" Holiday Treat (Smuin Ballet),
Sunset Center, Carmel. Bring your family to "Santa's Sweets" — a
FUN reception for kids and adults alike. The event takes place
after "The Christmas Ballet" 2pm Matinee.
Don't forget your camera for pictures with Santa and the dancers. 415-495-2234 Dec. 13 — "A Gospel
Christmas" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Show time
8pm. Prices start at $15.
415-864-6000. Dec. 13-14 — Holiday Kwanzaa & Christmas
Gift Show, Oakland Marriott Convention
Center, 10th & Broadway, Downtown Oakland. Holiday Gift Shopping
from 100 exhibitors. Top Bay Area performers. Sat & Sun 11am-8pm.
General Admission $5, Children under 12 Free. 510-534-1594 Dec. 13, 20-21 — Brunch with Santa at
Jelly Belly, Jelly Belly Candy Company,
One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus
for a yummy brunch 10:30am-12 noon. See Frosty, Rudolph and Mr.
Jelly Belly too. FUN Family entertainment and photo ops! Advance
ticket sales required; spaces are limited. Ticket sales will
be offered exclusively through JellyBelly.com. Dec. 14 — "Peter and
the Wolf" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Delight your
children with this charming Holiday Concert. Christmas carols
and a traditional sing-along make this perfect for music lovers
of all ages. Show times: 1pm and 4pm. Prices start at $15. Dec. 15-17 — "Colors
of Christmas" at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F. Enjoy
some of the greatest Christmas music and the most memorable pop
hits ever. Shows start at 8pm. Tickets $20-80. 415-864-6000 Dec. 15-18, 20-24—"Santa
Train" — Napa Valley Wine Train, downtown Napa
Valley. Your kids will love this fun Santa Train ride from Napa
to Yountville. Start your journey with a visit (and picture)
with Santa. Sing Carols with Santa and his elves along the route.
Children ride free — limit 2 children per adult. Wine Train
is located in Downtown Napa, just off Soscol and First Streets.
800-427-4124 or 707-253-2111 Dec. 17-21, 23-24, 26-28 — Smuin
Ballet's 15th Anniversary Season " The Christmas Ballet" 2008
Edition, Yerba Buena Center for
the Arts, S.F. 415-495-2234 Dec. 20 — "Christmas
Pipe Dreams" at Davies Symphony
Hall, on Van Ness Avenue, S.F. Show time: 8pm. Tickets
start at $15. 415-864-6000. Dec. 20 — Marin County
"Lighted Boat Parade" 6 - 8 pm Dec. 21 — "Happy Chanukah" - Chanukah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec 21st Dec. 21 — "Home
for the Holidays" with
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Irvin Mayfield at Davies Symphony
Hall,
S.F. Celebrate the Holidays with big-band New Orleans-style
jazz. Grammy-nominated
artist Irvin Mayfield leads this amazing 16-piece ensemble.
415-864-6000
Dec. 21 — "Santa's
Sweets" Holiday Treat (Smuin Ballet),
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, S.F.
Bring your family to "Santa's Sweets" — a FUN
reception for kids and adults alike. The event takes place after "The
Christmas Ballet" 2pm Matinee. Don't forget your
camera for pictures with Santa and the dancers. 415-495-2234 Dec. 24 — Track
Santa's Sleigh & Reindeer on Xmas Eve, North American
Air Defense Command (NORAD). This time of year brings a lot of
activity to the North Pole region. Log onto the Annual NORAD
Tracks Santa web site to track Santa's Sleigh and Reindeer from
4pm on Christmas Eve via radar. Fun for adults and kids alike! Dec.
25 — Merry
Christmas! Dec. 31 — New
Year’s
Eve Gala at Davies Symphony Hall, S.F.
The San Francisco Symphony's New Year's Eve Gala features
Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley singing favorite
classics
from American musical theater. Pre-concert
entertainment begins at 8pm, featuring the Martini
Brothers. Fun Party favors, complimentary champagne, savories,
and desserts following the concert. Dance
the night away on stage with the Peter Minton Orchestra — and
Soul University on the First Tier. At midnight,
2009 balloons will fall from above. Tickets start at $110. 415-864-6000. Dec. 31 — New
Year’s Eve Celebration at InterContinental The Clement Monterey, Monterey.
Ring in 2009 at Monterey's newest luxury oceanfront hotel. Feast
on
a spectacular dinner in the Ocean Terrace Ballroom overlooking
Monterey
Bay.
Seatings from 5:30-6pm and 7:30-8pm. Lavish New Year's
Eve celebration includes dancing to David's
Martin's House Party 11-piece band. Sumptuous Dessert Buffet
11pm-midnight. At midnight, balloons will fall onto
the dance floor. Enjoy a champagne toast to ring in the
New Year in style. Advance reservations are required — space
is very
limited. Special New Year's Eve Hotel Packages are available. Dec. 31 — Kids'
New Year’s Eve Party at InterContinental The Clement Monterey, in
the VIP Kid's Club, Monterey. Enjoy a night of good food, great
games, amazing crafts, movies on the big screen, and pillows
and blankets for later hours. In-room VIP baby-sitting is available.
6pm-12:30am. Advance reservations are required — space
is very limited. 831-375-4500 Dec. 31 — "Romp
with the Beasts!" New Year's Eve at Safari West, Santa
Rosa. Go wild this New Year's at Safari West's Annual "Romp
with the Beasts!" Indulge in a Gourmet Dinner and Dancing
in the company of exotic animals. The fun starts at 6:30 pm.
Leave after midnight strikes or enjoy all the creature comforts
and spend the night
in a luxury safari tent. $110 per person for Dinner/Dance. Reservations
required. 3115 Porter Creek Road Santa Rosa. Dec. 31 — "Roaring 20s
New Year's Eve Party" at Domain Chandon, étoile
Restaurant, Domaine Chandon, Yountville, Napa Valley. Dinner seating
5:30–8:30pm — six course tasting menu
paired with Chandon wines. Dance the night away to Soul Project 9pm–1am.
Ring in 2009 with a Sparkling Wine toast at midnight. Dinner & Party
Tickets: $255 (plus tax & gratuity). Party Tickets: $75. 1920s
Cocktail Attire (Black Tie Optional).
888-242-6366 Dec. 31 — New Year’s
Eve Celebration & Ball Drop in Times Square,
New York City, NY. 2009 year marks the 101st
Birthday of the New Year’s Eve Ball. Expect HUGE crowds
and plan to have FUN! 212-768-1560 Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Express,
Sacramento RiverTrain, Sacramento, CA. January
Calendar of Fun Events— Coming Soon! We recommend calling ahead to confirm all dates, times and locations. Every care is taken to ensure that all information in Love to Eat and Travel is accurate and up-to-date; however, information is subject to change.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
home
| about
us | sf
bay area | u.s.
travel |
intl travel | contact
us | search
|
Travel Deals | Sports Concert Theater Tickets | Travel Gifts | What's New | Travel Blog Copyright © 1995-2008 lovetoeatandtravel.com All rights reserved |