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• Head to Santa Cruz for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland, featuring a three-story-high Christmas tree, rides, s'mores, fire pit rentals, and holiday fun for the whole family. Through Dec. 31, roaming carolers Dec. 9-10. $30-40, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Beachboardwalk.com
• All aboard! Create a new holiday tradition with an unforgettable vintage train experience available through Roaring Camp Railroads. Hop on the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, or New Year's Train that depart from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Kids will love a trip through the towering redwoods aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. Details at: roaringcamp.com
• Gather around for the Chanukah Community Festival & Grand Menorah Lighting at the Chabad of the Delta. Activities begin after the lighting of the monumental menorah, with hot cocoa, Chanukah crafts, and traditional desserts. Dec. 10, 4:30pm. Free. Brentwood City Park, 790 2nd St., Brentwood. jewishdelta.com/chanukah
• Bundle up and head to the coast for the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' 13th Annual Festival of Lights. Light displays will amaze, and Santa Claus will be on hand for photos Dec. 10. Through Dec. 17, 5-7pm Friday through Sunday evenings. $10. Free festival shuttle available. 18220 N. Highway 1, Fort Bragg. gardenbythesea.org
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• Glide across the ice at the Merry Meritage in Napa, where a pop-up ice rink awaits that's sure to please the whole family. After spinning and twirling, warm up around a fire pit, or rent your own private ringside igloo retreat. Through Jan. 7, 2024. $250. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. merrymeritage.ticketsauce.com
• Pick up a botanical gift at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park's holiday gift market. Among the wares will be sustainable and local gifts, park merchandise, a photo booth, and craft activities. Gift wrapping available. Proceeds benefit the gardens. Dec. 15-17. Free. San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave., San Francisco. sfbg.org
• Inspired by the West Coast lifestyle, West Coast Craft is hosting an outdoor version of WCC featuring over 100 vendors selling local products including ceramics, fiber arts, home furnishings, sculpture, textiles, paper goods, woodcrafts, and more. Dec. 16. Fort Mason Center parking lot, San Francisco. westcoastcraft.com
And that's our holiday round up. When planning holiday activities, please check websites or call to confirm hours, dates, and any other special guidelines. From everyone here at the Eichler Network, we wish you maximum merriment and all the joys of the holiday season!
