Tour
Holiday Tree Walk
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit by bringing family and friends to ride Roaring Camp’s daytime steam train to Bear Mountain. At the summit, guests may sip hot cider and delight in viewing a tree-lined walk of beautifully decorated holiday trees.
Holiday Luncheon at Gamble Garden
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesJoin us for our very special Holiday Luncheons December 9-13 (Tuesday-Saturday). The house is decorated, and a special menu is created especially for the holidays.
Bird Natural History and Identification at Lake Merritt
meet outside the Rotary Nature Center 600 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesLake Merritt is for the birds! Learn how the nation’s first wildlife refuge was created to protect birds, the history of the bird islands, and how the lake continues to offer a refuge for birds such as Hank, the injured White Pelican.
Holiday Tea and Tours at the Ainsley House
Ainsley House 51 N Central Avenue, Campbell, CA, United StatesThe Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation's traditional English-style Holiday Teas in the Carriage House feature delicate sandwiches, holiday sweets, and champagne as well as a guided tour of the Ainsley House, decorated in its holiday finest.
Wild Edible Plants Foray
Sienna Ranch 3232 Deer HIll Road, Lafayette, CA, United StatesJoin Kevin Feinstein (Feral Kevin) on a guided tour of local edible wild plants in the hills East of the Caldecott tunnel. Sample the promise of what the cool rainy season brings to our area in terms of foraging.
Emperor Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
meet by Dewey Monument in Union Square Geary Street and Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEmperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine is a lively, informative, and entertaining walking tour of historic San Francisco led by Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.
The Spirit of Christmas at Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the Spirit of Christmas at Sarah Winchester’s glorious Victorian Mansion, beautifully decorated with dozens of trees and wreaths.
Old Time Maritime Christmas with the Hyde Street Living History Players
Aboard the historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for our costumed Living History players Old Time Maritime Christmas. Turn back the clock to Christmas in the year 1901, where you will meet captains, wives, crews and passengers aboard the floating historic vessels.
A Holiday Tradition at Dunsmuir House
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United StatesStep back in time and experience a turn-of-the-century Holiday Tradition at the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. The magnificent mansion has been transformed into a breathtaking masterpiece of an Edwardian holiday!
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
locations throughout Berkeley - see website for map Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe Artists Invite You In! Over 100 handpicked artists and craftspeople at studios, workshops and galleries in Berkeley will open their doors to the public during the 24th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios.