It's the holiday season here in Oakland, California! Plan a visit to The Town and you will find plenty of ways to get in the holiday spirit! Here’s a list for holiday shopping, and more to get you started! Get your calendar out, select the holiday events that look the most fun for you and your family, and create ever-lasting memories!

  1. Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo | Through January 2025
  2. Joy to The Town! | December 13-15
  3. Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker | December 21
  4. More Holiday Events


Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo | Through January 2025
 

Frog at Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo

Glowfari is a family-friendly experience featuring hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Oakland Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation. Get tickets today!


Joy to The Town! | December 13-15
 

Joy to the Town


Celebrate Oakland in community this holiday season with Joy to The Town! – a free, festive, Oakland-style winter wonderland December 13 to 15, centered at Broadway & Grand in Northlake. Kick off the first annual Joy to The Town! weekend, Friday night you’ll find special promotions, holiday treats, and street performances to spark your holiday joy! Continue the celebration on Saturday and Sunday with a Holiday Pop-up, roller skating, Santa, live music and performances to kindle your holiday spirit, featuring The Tap-dancing Christmas Trees, holiday carolers, and more!


Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker | December 21
 

Oakland Symphony presents the Nutcracker in Oakland Ca

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with Oakland Ballet! Join Marie and the Nutcracker Prince on a fantastical journey, accompanied by the Oakland Symphony and Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir.


Other Fun Holiday Events in Oakland:
 

  • Holiday Markets in Oakland | November-December
  • Free Selfies with Santa | Throughout December
  • Twas the Night Before Fairy Winterland for Grown Ups | December 13
  • Holiday Tea at the Claremont Club & Spa | Through December 30

Looking for more options? Explore our full calendar of events!

Have an Oakland holiday event you want to add to our Oakland event calendar? Submit your event today.

 

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