It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Town Hall Theatre 3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA, United States

One of the greatest stories ever told gets a new twist as this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he faces great challenges one fateful Christmas Eve.

$29 – $32

The Biggest Gift

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Did you send your letter to Santa? Then why has he not received it? No letters - No Christmas. Join the fun and laughter as Tucker the elf and the toys set out to save Christmas.

The Biggest Gift

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Did you send your letter to Santa? Then why has he not received it? No letters - No Christmas. Join the fun and laughter as Tucker the elf and the toys set out to save Christmas.

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot spiced cider, and listen to musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young at heart!

Belrose Holiday Tea Party

The Belrose Theatre 1415 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

Tea Parties at The Belrose are Back! Come enjoy four weeks of The Belrose Tea Party with family, friends, and co-workers.

$25

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! A Family Concert With The San Francisco Symphony

Davies Symphony Hall Van Ness Avenue between Grove and Hayes, San Francisco, CA, United States

Iconic Peanuts characters come to life in this colorful live-action performance, with animated backgrounds on the big screen, dancing, singing, and more - all with live accompaniment by the Symphony, Chorus, dancers, and narrators.

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The Biggest Gift

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Did you send your letter to Santa? Then why has he not received it? No letters - No Christmas. Join the fun and laughter as Tucker the elf and the toys set out to save Christmas.

It’s A Wonderful Life – a live radio play

Tides Theatre 533 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, United States

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

$35 – $50

Center REP’s A Christmas Carol

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it's no wonder the critics have called it ‘THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.’ Join the thousands who make this theatrical event a part of their annual holiday traditions.

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Lunasa: Christmas from Ireland

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Lunasa is widely acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental band of recent times, renowned for stunning shows honed by superb musicianship.