Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be over and the holiday season will be here. We know that you’ll be busy attending parties and shopping, but why not take a break and make some time for you and your family to take part in the festivities! Spend a day – or two – experiencing fun and entertainment, tasting delicious treats and even meeting Santa himself!
It’s time to get into the spirit. There’s always something going on to make the holiday season memorable.
Lighting of the Old Oak Tree
Date: November 28, 5:15 to 9 P.M.
Location: Hartz Avenue and Diablo Road, Danville, California
This is an annual Danville tradition, so get ready for a magical experience! There’ll be music by the San Ramon Valley High School Chorus and the Danville Girls Chorus. You’ll see Father Christmas and the Snow Angel, too! The stores in downtown Danville open their doors for your holiday shopping, and if you get hungry, there’ll be cocoa and cookies. For more information, call (925) 837-4400 or visit www.danvilleareachamber.com.
Holiday in the Vineyards
Date: December 6, 12 to 5 P.M.
Location: Livermore Valley Wine Country, California
An annual wine country tradition, Holiday in the Vineyards, celebrates the season with a weekend full of holiday cheer. All the wineries feature special wines, music, arts and crafts, gifts and fun for your family. You’re encouraged to bring toys to your favorite wineries. Toys will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. For more information, call (925) 447-9463 or visit www.lvwine.org.
Winter Wonderland
Date: December 13, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Location: Town Square, Vacaville, California
There might not be snow in Vacaville, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a white Christmas! Take in the merriment as singers and dancers perform seasonal programs for everyone! Rumor has it that Santa will make an appearance. For more information, call (707) 451-2100 or visit www.downtownvacaville.com.
Yosemite’s Bracebridge Dinner
Dates: December 15 – December 26, 8 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Location: The Ahwahnee, 1 Ahwahnee Road, Yosemite National Park
The Bracebridge Dinner has been transforming the Ahwahnee into a 17th century English manor since 1927. Washington Irving’s Sketch Book that described Squire Bracebridge and English Christmas traditions of that period inspired this ceremony. The Bracebridge Dinner is a four-hour event that features classic carols, Renaissance rituals and entertainment right out of the Middle Ages. More than 100 players bring the Squire, his family, their servants, the Lord of Misrule, minstrels and others to life. The Ahwahnee Dining Room doubles as the Great Hall, and it comes alive with a beautiful table, wreaths and decorations. Not only will you be amazed at what you’ll see, you’ll be amazed at what you taste during the seven-course meal!
For more information, visit www.yosemitepark.com.
Happy Holidays!
