Ferndale Victorian Christmas - Step back in time to enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas. Shopkeepers, town folk and visitors dress in Victorian fashion and stroll through the downtown.  Holiday melodies ring through the streets from the Mirth First Barbershop Quarter, strolling carolers and even a brass band.   Kids activities, the lighted tractor parade, costume parade and more make this a holiday tradition for families across the country.

 

Winter Faire - Spend the day at Summerfield Waldorf Farm creating art, dipping beeswax candles, decorating gingerbread, wool-crafting and more. Dec 2, 11am to 4.  Santa Rosa

 

Lighted Boat Parade starts at the Petaluma Marina at 5:30 p.m. and arrives in the Turning Basin after 6:00 p.m. Viewing best at Petaluma Mill or Golden Eagle Shopping Center.  Dec 3
Best Lights Petaluma

 

Ice at the Circle of Palms - Outdoor rink in San Jose, next to Christmas in the Park.  Throughout the holidays.

 

Season of Wonder and Light  Enjoy live music, refreshments, holiday window displays and Santa at the Arcata Plaza  6 to 9 p.m

 

Parade of Lights  Santa's Village on the Pier, tons of snow, boat parade and fireworks

Santa Barbara Dec 11  6:30

 

Fishermans Wharf Boat Parade More than 100 boats covered in lights and holiday decorations parade along the San Francisco waterfront on Friday, Dec 11 visitfishermanswharf.com