It's that time of year when holiday events surround us. We have been filling the calendar with all of the great holiday happenings in the area to share with you. You'll find Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's family-friendly events and activities in Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo.
Check back frequently as we will be continuing to add to this guide all season long.
We have separated events by date. Just click on the pink links to get more information on any event.
- 🎅 = Santa Event
- 🎄 = Christmas Event
- 🕎 = Hanukkah
- 🎁 = Holiday Shopping Event
- 🎉 = New Year's Event
- 💚 = Online/Virtual Event
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December 8:
🎄💚 Paper Tube Snowman: Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts for Kids (REGISTER) with Michaels
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
December 9:
🎄💚 Framed Mitten Quilling Art: Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts for Kids (REGISTER) with Michaels
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
December 10:
🎄💚 Snowflake Accordion Card: Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts for Kids (REGISTER) with Michaels
🎅 Santa & Holiday Cookies with the Cops San Leandro
🎄🕎 Family Winter Craft Night at San Leandro Main Library
🎄💚 Clay Painted Canvas: Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts for Kids (REGISTER) with Michaels
December 12:
🎄💚 Watercolor & Weaving Snowman: Winter Workshop Holiday Crafts for Kids (REGISTER) with Michaels
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Twinkle Tours for Ages 12+ at Meek Mansion in Hayward
December 13:
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Holiday Concert at Douglas Morrisson Theatre
December 14:
🎄 DIY Spinning Snowflake Workshop (REGISTER NOW) at Lowe's Locations
🤶 Storytime with Mrs. Claus at the Meek Mansion in Hayward
🎄 Holiday Cookie Decorating at Sprouts in Hayward
🎄 Build Your Own LEGO Snowman at JCPenney Kids Zone in Hayward
🎅 Visit with Santa Claus at Meek Mansion in Hayward
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Musical at the Heritage Baptist Church in San Leandro
🎄 Holiday Concert at Douglas Morrisson Theatre
December 15:
🎄 Holiday Cookie Decorating at Sprouts in Hayward
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Holiday Concert at Douglas Morrisson Theatre
🎄 Christmas Musical at the Heritage Baptist Church in San Leandro
December 16:
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄💚 Kids Club Online: Beaded Tree Ornament (REGISTER) with Michaels
December 18:
🎄💚 Kids Club Online: Holiday Slime Class (REGISTER) with Michaels
December 19:
🎄💚 Kids Club Online: Macrame Wreath Ornament (REGISTER) with Michaels
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Twinkle Tours for Ages 12+ at Meek Mansion in Hayward
December 20:
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
December 21:
🎄 Carolers & Crafts at Meek Mansion in Hayward
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
🎄 Holiday Night Market at UVA Training Facility
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
December 23:
🎅 Santa at Knudsen's Ice Creamery in Castro Valley
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
December 26 to December 30:
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
January 2 to January 5:
🎄 Christmas Village Fun at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley
Looking to find more holiday fun in the Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, and Castro Valley area? We've got you covered! Check out the Complete Guide to Finding Santa with all things Santa right HERE and send your child a FREE personalized letter from Santa himself HERE.
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