Here are some Bay Area events, from the North Bay to the South Bay, and everywhere in between for the weekend of Dec. 7-8, including the lighted yachts parade in Oakland and the roaming SantaCon sideshow.
1. Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade
Watch a parade of boats, as they glide through the Alameda Estuary, decked in holiday finery. Jack London Square is a great place to watch.
"We have sailboats, powerboats, even kayaks and rowers participate and light their boats," said Carol Blackburn, an organizer.
Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. along the Alameda Estuary.
Free
2. San Francisco SantaCon 2019
Revelerers dressed as Santa gather in various locations throughout the city, including Union Square and on Polk Street to bar-hop, dance and party.
Saturday, December 7 in locations around San Francisco
Free, but for ages 21+.
GeekCraft Expo is a curated craft market specializing in handmade, "geek"-themed crafts of all kinds; clothing, accessories, toys, home decoration, furniture and art.
If it's geeky and made by hand, it can be found at a GeekCraft Expo.
December 7-8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Oakland Convention Center.
4. Mill Valley Chamber's Winterfest Sidewalk Sale
This is Mill Valley's landmark annual holiday celebration and it's featuring a massive slide, Santa, a full day of live entertainment and music, children's activities, amazing local food and a Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremonies.
December 8, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. in downtown Mill Valley.
Free
