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Oakland Christmas 2025

Experience the holiday joy in Oakland! Our guide has all the exciting festive happenings. Whether you're an Oakland local or a globetrotter, this guide ensures a memorable holiday experience.

One of the season's highlights is Holidays at Filoli, where visitors can stroll through beautifully decorated gardens and stunning historic estates. The Union Square Ice Rink offers a charming outdoor skating experience, complete with twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere. And the Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting light displays that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

Happy Holidays!

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Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker in Oakland
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Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker (Oakland) • 0.4 miles

A holiday tradition celebrating six decades of dance.

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland in Oakland
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Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland (Oakland) • 0.7 miles

Magical mid-century park with storybook sets

Community Hanukkah Shuk in Oakland
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Community Hanukkah Shuk (Oakland) • 0.9 miles

Vibrant Hanukkah Shuk and Holiday Marketplace

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair in Berkeley
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Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair (Berkeley) • 1.7 miles

Vibrant street fair with live music and local artisan crafts

Breakfast with Santa in Alameda
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Breakfast with Santa (Alameda) • 1.8 miles

Breakfast with Santa and festive crafts

The Alameda Holiday Boutique in Alameda
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The Alameda Holiday Boutique (Alameda) • 1.8 miles

Annual artisan and craft boutique supporting local youth programs.

Head West Holiday Market in Bay Area
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Head West Holiday Market (Bay Area) • 1.9 miles

Curated marketplace for local brands and small businesses

Mountain View Cemetery Holiday Circle of Lights in Oakland
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Mountain View Cemetery Holiday Circle of Lights (Oakland) • 2.9 miles

Festive holiday lights and figurines adorning a historic cemetery

Days of Christmas at Temple Hill in Oakland
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Days of Christmas at Temple Hill (Oakland) • 3.8 miles

Over 500,000 dazzling Christmas lights illuminating the grounds.

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Last updated: 9/5/2025