By Lauren Stone By Lauren Stone | November 23, 2021 | Lifestyle,
With Thanksgiving behind us, here's what to look forward to this weekend in the valley.
West Valley College Main Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga / Website
On Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28, catch the West Valley College Theater Department performing Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Come see lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!) at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, or 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Sharon Park, 1100 Monte Rosa Drive, Menlo Park / Website
Looking for a fun botanical activity? Look no further than this Terrarium-building event at Sharon Park. From 2 to 3:30p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28, build your own little world with an original design, and take it home to watch it grow for months— or even years!
Main and State Streets, Los Altos/ Website
Get in the holiday spirit on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 6 to 9p.m. with the Festival of Lights Parade through downtown Los Altos. Come see festive floats make their way down Main and State Streets.
San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 South Delaware / Website
Find one of the largest selections of direct-to-consumer jewelry at San Mateo County Event Center from Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28. Come check it out and see vendors, manufacturers and designers with rows and rows of gems and jewelry.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 West San Carlos St. / Website
Head to this annual original arts and crafts festival From Saturday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29 to see hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items from clothing to specialty foods. The array of artisans and items will be at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, so come do some last-minute holiday shopping!
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. / Website
Pacific Ballet is performing their 30th annual Nutcracker ballet at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28. So, grab tickets here and let the holiday spirit take over!
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard/ Website
Come see Broadway's beloved Tony Award-winning musical comedy Hairspray at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts from Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28. Enjoy an evening of laughs and iconic tunes such as “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”
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