By The Editors By The Editors | November 14, 2024 | Lifestyle, Feature,
Celebrate the holiday season in Silicon Valley with these great events.
11/22-12/29
The lure is the world’s largest Christmas light maze, but there’s so much more at this wonderland of holiday spirit at PayPal Park. The mind-blowing attraction also boasts larger-than-life light sculptures, an ice skating trail, live entertainment, Santa’s Landing, Enchant Village and seasonal food and beverages.
12/4-21
Tetra Hotel transforms into an arctic adventure with Tidings + Tinsel. Delight in specialty drinks and sweets, or enjoy an immersive dining experience in your very own snow globe. The holiday edition of the Oasis Makers Fair features a fab performance by the Rice Rockettes, the Bay Area’s premier API drag troupe.
12/4-29
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
This fabulous Pride and Prejudice sequel follows the quiet Bennet sister, Mary, as a charming new guest arrives at Pemberley for the holidays and ignites a steamy romance.
12/5-8
Smuin's signature holiday event is back and better than ever. Dancers spread Christmas cheer with classic ballet numbers as well as joyful contemporary pieces set to beloved pop hits.
12/6
TREE LIGHTING AT ROSEWOOD SAND HILL
Don’t miss the mesmerizing tree lighting at Rosewood Sand Hill, complete with live carolers, cozy fire pits, and s’more and hot chocolate. Other hotel offerings include holiday carolers in the clubhouse from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. every Friday in December, Dandelion Chocolate afternoon teas and Christmas Eve and Day dinners at Madera.
12/7-8
SYMPHONY SAN JOSE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Symphony San Jose's holiday spectacular features holiday carols, audience sing-alongs, the beloved 12 Days of Silicon Valley, plus plenty of pre-concert festivities, from pictures with Santa to gingerbread cookie decorating.
12/13
Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas is a showstopping recreation of the night before Christmas in West Ireland in the 1940s. Watch in awe as native musicians, dancers and storytellers celebrate and appreciate the holiday spirit.
12/21
Playwright Brian Copeland's holiday-themed production follows his younger self as he navigates the daunting streets of Oakland to buy his mom the perfect Christmas present.
12/21-1/5
POLAR PLAY DAYS AT THE TECH MUSEUM
The Tech Museum’s family-friendly Polar Play days feature several hands-on arctic-themed activities to delight and inspire your little ones. Kiddos can craft DIY eco-friendly holiday garlands, create a snowstorm in a jar, engineer candy houses and explore the brand-new sock skating rink.
12/22-1/7
THE FOUR SEASONS SILICON VALLEY APRÈS VILLAGE
Four Seasons Silicon Valley boasts plenty of holiday-centric offerings, including the Après Village, which boasts a warm mountain lodge atmosphere with chic chalets and an Italian alpine-inspired menu, plus s’mores, hot beverages and plenty of family fun. You can also celebrate the season with a holiday afternoon tea, The Perfect Gingerbread Creation Dec. 1, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve and Day dinners.
MULTIPLE DATES
Peninsula Lively Arts presents three versions of The Nutcracker, including an abridged children-friendly production called Nutcracker Sweet Dec. 7-8 (Peninsula Lively Arts Studio One), and the Classic Nutcracker (San Mateo Performing Arts Center) and the Hip-Hop Nutcracker Dec. 21-22. The company is also showcasing a Music at Kohl Mansion holiday concert Dec. 15.
Photography by: Ashish Tibrewal