The holiday season has arrived, and the East Bay is bursting with festive magic! From sparkling light shows and hometown parades to cultural performances, markets, wine-country experiences, and beloved Tri-Valley traditions, this guide features more than 40 seasonal events you won’t want to miss.

Bring the holiday magic to life with the East Bay’s brightest Christmas light displays! From iconic neighborhood traditions like Candy Cane Lane in Pleasanton to interactive walks like Tunnels of Joy in Brentwood, we’ve rounded up the top festive displays across Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Ramon, Woodside, Alameda, Oakland, and Brentwood.

Experience the magic of the season at the Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration 2025 on Saturday, December 6! Enjoy the festive Hometown Holiday Parade, dazzling floats, marching bands, and a special visit from Santa Claus, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony with music, community sing-alongs, and holiday cheer in Downtown Pleasanton. Free and fun for the whole family!

Halloween magic returns to Downtown Livermore on Saturday, October 25, for the annual Livermore Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day! This free, family event brings the community together for a morning full of trick-or-treating, live music, games, and a fun-filled costume contest at Stockmen’s Park. Perfect for children in 5th grade and under, it’s one of Livermore’s most beloved traditions.

Celebrate Halloween in Livermore with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and festive downtown events. Whether you’re planning a family outing or an adults-only wine tour, Livermore offers fall fun for everyone this October.

Looking for Halloween fun in Pleasanton? Explore haunted walks, brew crawls, pumpkin scavenger hunts, festive workshops, and family-friendly events happening across Downtown Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley this October!

Pumpkins on Main is back in Downtown Pleasanton! From October 11–28, families can enjoy a free scavenger hunt through Pleasanton’s charming Main Street, searching for hidden pumpkins inside local businesses. Pick up your gamecard, explore Pleasanton’s shops, and enter to win prizes in this beloved community tradition that brings fall fun to life in Pleasanton.

The Bay Area’s Halloween tradition is back in Pleasanton! Pirates of Emerson returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds with four haunted houses, eerie attractions, and nonstop thrills. Find out why Pleasanton locals and visitors alike call this the ultimate haunted experience.

Celebrate fall in 2025 at the East Bay’s top pumpkin patches! From pumpkin picking and corn mazes to hay rides and petting zoos, these seasonal spots are perfect for creating festive family memories.

Experience a full day of multicultural art, music, food, and family fun at Dublin Splatter 2025! This free festival at Emerald Glen Park features live performances, interactive activities, local eats, carnival rides, and a nighttime drone show—perfect for Dublin and Tri-Valley neighbors.

The East Bay is full of holiday magic, and Santa is making stops from Pleasanton to Walnut Creek and Alameda! From photo sessions to parades, tree lightings, and breakfast with Santa, find all the top events to celebrate the season and capture unforgettable memories with Santa in the East Bay.

The Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton from June 16–July 9, 2023, bringing food, carnival rides, concerts, horse racing, tasting fests, and family entertainment to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Don’t miss this beloved Pleasanton summer tradition!

I know at the holidays a lot of kids are excited about what they’re going to GET, but how about helping them get excited about what they’re going to GIVE?