This time of year brings out the joy and gratitude in everyone, regardless of religious beliefs, including many of our communities and local businesses joining in on holiday activities. Here are a handful of options to enjoy while celebrating the season with loved ones. 
 
HOLIDAYS ON FOURTH STREET
Fourth Street Shops, Berkeley
Now until - February 2026 when lights will come down
Fourthstreet.com 
 
OAKLAND ZOO GLOWFARI
9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
Now until Jan 25, 4:30–9pm
Oaklandzoo.org 
 
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
3Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley
Nov 28-Jan 11
3crosseschristmasvillage.com   
 
HOLIDAY EVENTS
South Shore Center, Alameda
Nov 28-Dec 24
Alamedasouthshorecenter.com 
 
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE
3200 Block of Thompson Ave, Alameda
Dec 3 - New Year's Eve
Facebook.com/christmastreelane 
 
OAKLAND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Jack London Square, Oakland
Nov 29, 5:45–8pm
Visitoakland.com 
 
WINTER WONDERLAND
Tilden Park, Berkeley
Dec 4 - Dec 21
Tildenmerrygoround.org 
 
LIGHT UP THE SEASON
Hayward City Hall Rotunda & Plaza
Dec 6, 4–8pm
www.hayward-ca.gov/community-events/light-up-the-season 
 
LIGHTED YACHTS & BOATS PARADE
Oakland/Alameda Waterfront
Dec 6 around 5:30 
Lightedyachtparade.com 
 
WINTER ON SOLANO AVENUE
Solano Ave, Albany/Berkeley
Dec 7, noon–5pm
Solanoavenueassn.org 
 
HOLIDAY STROLL
Montclair Village, Oakland
Dec 11, 4–8pm
Montclairvillage.com 
 
FAIRY WINTERLAND
699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
DEC 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28, 12–7pm
Fairyland.org 
 
SHADI HOLIDAY DISPLAY
7501 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito
Dec 13–26
Shadiholidaydisplay.com 
 
Hope these help you make the most of the season. See you around the East Bay!