The Potter’s Studio Holiday Sale

The Potter’s Studio 1221 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

The Potters' Studio Gallery 2014 Holiday Sale features the work of 22 of our artists. Browse our locally crafted, one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramics by 22 select artists: Everyday cups, bowls and plates, elegant dinnerware, vases, sculptures, and more!

Free

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!

Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United States

The bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!

The Velveteen Rabbit

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 700 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for this beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real.

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A Holiday Tradition at Dunsmuir House

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United States

Step 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!

Free admission

Crucible Holiday Gifty Sale

The Crucible 1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.

Free admission

Bazaar Bizarre Holiday Show

Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Buchanan Avenue and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States

Expect to find a quality handmade market including clothing, handbags, 'zines, jewelry, art prints, ceramics, and other items from more than 150 artisans and foodmakers!

Free

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair

along Telegraph Avenue between Dwight and Bancroft, Berkeley, CA, United States

Holiday shoppers to the Telegraph business district will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great music, fine food, and unique and unusual handcrafts by some of Northern California's finest artists.

Free

Weihnachtsmarkt: German Holiday Market

Civic Center Plaza 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States

Come indulge in German food and drinks and browse our eclectic selection of handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artists for purchase. The day will also include musical performances by GISSV students, and, new this year, an ice rink where you can have a stab at your ice skating skills!

Free

Wreath Crafting at Ploughshares Nursery

Ploughshares Nursery 2701 Main Street, Alameda, CA, United States

Join as at Ploughshares for a hands-on workshop creating holiday wreaths from the parts of plants which one commonly finds in one's neighborhood.

$15

Children’s Holiday Festival at History San Jose

San Jose History Park 635 Phelan Avenue,, San Jose, CA, United States

Join us for the annual Children's Holiday Festival! Santa will arrive at History Park aboard a historic trolley to greet children - a wonderful photo opportunity for parents! Holiday music and caroling will set the scene, with the Snow Queen leading story time.

$5