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November
2009
Nov. 6, 13 & 20 — Friday
Nights at the de Young, de Young
Museum, Golden Gate Park, S.F. "Friday Nights at the
de Young" features a mix of live music, poetry, films,
dance, art-making demos, lectures, docent tours and interactive
kids activities. The entire museum is open until 8:45pm. Runs
mid-January thru' Thanksgiving. Nov-Mar 28, 2010 — "Tutankhamun
and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs", de Young
Museum, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Don't miss this historic exhibit — FUN
for the whole family. Weekends are expected to sell out! Nov. 6-14 — American
Indian Film Festival, various S.F. locations. National
American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated every year in
November. The festival will premiere over 80 new feature films,
shorts, public service, music videos and documentaries from
U.S. American Indian and Canadian First Nation Communities.
415-554-0525 Nov. 7-8 — The
Alameda Art Works: Fall Open Studios, San Jose. The
Alameda Art Works invites all art lovers to a reception celebrating
the Fall Open Studios Event. Saturday Reception Nov
7th 2-5pm (studios open 11am-5pm), Sunday Open Studios 11am-5pm. 408-332-6241 Nov. 7-8 — The
Fabulous Food Festival, Concourse Exhibition Center, S.F.
Fun for Foodies! Enjoy specialty and gourmet foods — over
150 exhibitors, live entertainment, giveaways, demos, lectures...
and
more. Come
with an appetite! Tickets $10. 10am-5pm. 415-388-7208 Nov. 11-Jan.
3 — Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center,
Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center, S.F. Celebrate the
Holiday Season at Embarcadero's fun Holiday Ice Rink. 90-minute
sessions start on every even hour. Open 10am-10pm Sun-Thurs,
10am-11:30pm Fri-Sat. 415-837-1931 Nov. 11-Jan.
18 — Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square,
Union Square, S.F. Skate into the Holidays! Celebrate the festive
holiday season at Union Square's FUN Holiday Ice Rink. 90-minute
sessions start on every half hour. Open 10am-10pm Sun-Thurs,
10am-11:30pm Fri-Sat. Note: Closes at 9:30pm on Dec 31 (New
Year's Eve). 415-781-2688 Nov. 13—Annual
Holiday Stroll, Downtown Los
Altos. Get a jump-start on your Holiday Shopping. Enjoy an
evening of food, drinks and live entertainment at over 50 downtown
Los Altos shops. 5-9pm. 650-949-5282 Nov. 13—10th
Annual Celebrity Crab Fest & Sports
Auction "Celebrating 50 Years of the Raiders",
San Ramon Marriott at Bishop Ranch, San Ramon. Crab Fest 2009
highlights include: Dinner with celebrities... and past and
present Oakland
Raiders; live entertainment from Mad Jack; Choreographer La
Tonya Watts' East Bay Dance Company in a Michael Jackson tribute;
drawings for diamond jewelry and 58" flat screen TV; and
a special performance by the Raiderettes, and the Biletnikoff
Angels. Casual Attire. Live and
Silent Auctions. Tickets: $130 in advance; $150 at the door.
6-11pm. 925-556-2525 Nov. 13-15 — 13th
Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, Monterey County. The
Great Wine Escape Weekend features over 45 Monterey Wineries,
local and national Celebrity Chefs, and more. 831-375-9400 Nov. 13-15 — Harvest
Festival Original Art & Craft Show,
San Mateo County Event Center (formerly held in San Francisco).
Get an early start to the Holiday shopping season. Visit 250
artisan booths featuring unique handmade products, Swarovski
jewelry, elegant hats, home décor, vibrant clothing,
hot accessories, specialty foods, and more! Adults $9, Senior
(62+) $7, Youth (13-17) $4, 12 and under free when accompanied
by an adult. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 415-447-3205 Nov. 13-22 — 10th
Annual San Francisco World Music Festival, various Bay
Area venues. Annual festival features artists from 15 countries — dance,
music, film, opera, theater and visual arts. Nov. 13-Dec 30 — Radio
City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Radio City Music
Hall, New York City, N.Y. It's well worth a
trip to New York City just to see the fabulous Radio City
Christmas Spectacular Holiday Show, starring the world-famous Rockettes. Be
sure to book well in advance; this show is very popular with
locals and tourists alike. Fun for kids too! Buy Radio City Music Hall mid-Nov. — Dungeness Crab Season begins for San Francisco / Northern California Nov. 17 — Santana
Row "Annual Light Up the Row" & Tree Lighting
Ceremony, Santana Row, San Jose. Fun
Holiday festivities throughout Santana Row from 6:30-9pm — live
holiday
music and performances, special appearances by Santa Claus
and the Grinch... and the lighting of the 40-ft Christmas tree in Valencia Park (on
Olin Avenue), near Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant between
7:30-8pm. Nov. 18-Dec.
31 — Beach
Blanket Babylon Holiday Shows Nov. 20 — Embarcadero
Center Holiday Building Lighting Ceremony & Winter Carnival,
Embarcadero 1, 2, 3 and 4, S.F. Kick off the Holiday Season
at the largest celebration on the S.F. Waterfront.
The ceremony
takes
place
at the Holiday
Ice Rink in Embarcadero Center, beginning at 5:30pm. This year's
theme is "Disney's
Fantasy on Ice." The
event will include performances by local musicians brought to you
by
KDFC — and
a spectacular Pyrotechnic
Show Finale that will dazzle
the City’s skyline. A Winter Carnival precedes
the Ice Show and Building Lighting, featuring fun activities
for the kids — carnival games, interactive arts and crafts
making booths, face painters, balloon twisters, musical performances
and more! 4-6pm. Four hours of free parking
at
Embarcadero
Center from
4pm. 415-772-0753 Nov. 20 — Magical
Holiday Evening, Downtown Pleasanton.
Celebrate the season with an evening of FUN Holiday festivities,
including visits with Santa and his Elves. Bell
ringers, flute players, carolers and choruses play and sing
your favorite holiday tunes. Fun children's entertainment,
balloon sculptors, face painters, Crackers the Clown...
and more! 6-9pm. Nov. 20-22 — 11th
Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 2009,
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, S.F. The annual SF HipHop
DanceFest features Hip Hop dance companies from around the
world. If Hip Hop is your thing, you won't want to miss this
fun event. 415-392-4400 Nov. 21 — California
Stanford Football Game, Stanford
Stadium, Palo Alto. Scheduled
kick-off at 1pm. Nov. 21-Jan.
3 — Hyde Park Winter Wonderland,
Hyde Park, London. Fun for the whole family! Winter Wonderland
includes an Ice-Skating Rink, Giant Wheel, Christmas Circus,
fun rides and attractions.
Visit Santa at Santa Land and ride the Santa Express. Enjoy
shopping at the Christmas Market. Holiday foods
and ales. Free admission into Winter
Wonderland — tickets
req'd for rides and attractions. 10am-10pm. Closed Christmas
Day Nov. 22 — Pier
39 Tree Lighting Ceremony, S.F.
Pier 39's festive Tree Lighting
Ceremony and Santa always draws a crowd. The festive multi-cultural
celebration showcases Christmas, Chanukah and Kawanzaa. Pier
39's Holiday Harmony features Bay Area groups performing seasonal
favorites from around the world. Pier
39's Tree and its 400 ornaments, 500 multi-colored bows and
2,000 twinkling lights will be illuminated at 5:30pm in the
Entrance Plaza. Nov. 25 — Napa Tree Lighting
Party, Napa. Tree
Lighting Party takes place in Veterans Park (corner of Third
and Main) at approximately 6pm. Live entertainment includes
dancing performances and a cappella choir leading the crowd
in singing Christmas carols — free hot chocolate and
cookies... 707-257-0322 Nov. 26— Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 26 — Macy's Annual
Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York.
If you can't be there in person for this FUN 3-hr event (9am-12pm
EST), watch the Parade on TV — see your local NBC station. Nov. 26 — 2009 Turkey
Beach Trot,
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Work up an appetite on this
popular Thanksgiving Day 5-mile Turkey Trot Run, the 3-mile
Pilgrim
Promenade Walk,
or the Kids 100-meter Gobbler Chase. The Kids Gobbler
Chase starts at 8:15am. Turkey Trot Run and Pilgrim Promenade
Walk start at 8:30am at the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park. Nov.
26-Dec. 2 — San Francisco International Auto Show,
Moscone Convention Center, S.F. Open on Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 26-Dec 1
10am-10pm; Dec 2 10am-9pm. Adults $8, Children 12 and
under free when accompanied by an adult. Nov. 27 — Macy's
Union Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, Union Square,
S.F. Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping and visit
Union Square
for its annual "day-after Thanksgiving" Macy's
Tree Lighting Ceremony. All-day festivities begin at noon.
Tree lighting at 6-6:30pm. Free admission. 415-393-3459 Nov.
27 — Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony,
Ghirardelli Square, S.F. Free Holiday entertainment includes
live musical entertainment, kid's entertainment and a visit
from Santa Claus. Spectacular lighting of the Square's 35-ft
Holiday tree, trimmed with ribbons, ornaments and over 2,500
sparkling lights in the heart of Ghirardelli Square. Live
entertainment 2-7pm. Carolers 4-5:15pm. Tree lighting at
5:30pm. Santa Claus visit at 5:30-8pm. Nov. 27 – Jack London
Square Tree Lighting Ceremony, Jack
London Square (foot of Broadway and Pavilion), Oakland. Come
and join in the festivities for Oakland’s 70-ft. Holiday
Tree Lighting Ceremony. Pictures with Santa, arts & crafts
fair, all-day live entertainment. Kids' Jump Houses and fun
Carnival Games. Festival 1-7pm. Enjoy Oakland’s favorite
R&B band, Rendezvous.Tree Lighting Ceremony at
6pm. Nov. 27 — Yountville
Festival of Lights, Yountville,
Napa Valley.
Fun all-day Holiday festival with food, wine and entertainment.
Enjoy a visit with Santa Claus, carolers and horse-drawn carriage
rides. Fun festivities 2-6pm. Shops will stay open for late
Holiday shopping. Yountville Lighting at 5:30pm. 707-944-0904 No Reindeer
Romp and Holiday Ice Skating at SF Zoo in 2009 Nov. 27 — Cannery
Row Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Steinbeck Plaza, Monterey.
Holiday festivities include live reindeer, costumed carolers,
music and fun activities 3-6pm. Tree Lighting takes place at
5:30pm at Steinbeck Plaza. Visit with Santa (after tree lighting)
until 9pm. Note: Santa returns every Saturday and Sunday 12
noon-4pm until Christmas Eve. 831-649-6690 Nov. 27 — San
Rafael 30th Annual Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland,
San Rafael. The fun event starts at 12 noon with free Snow-Sledding
and kids activities, followed by Holiday Marketplace at 2pm
and the Parade at 5:30pm. After the parade, Santa Claus, Ms
Claus, the Mayor of San Rafael and other costumed characters
arrive at City Plaza for official Tree Lighting Ceremony. 800-310-6563 Nov. 27-29 — Harvest
Festival Original Art & Craft Show,
San Jose Convention Center, 408 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose.
Plan a fun day out with your family and get into the Holiday
spirit. Adults $9, Senior (62+) $7, Youth (13-17) $4, 12 and
under free when accompanied by an adult. Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm,
Sun 10am-5pm. 415-447-3205 Nov. 27-Dec.
20 — The Great Dickens Christmas Fair,
Cow Palace, South S.F. Five Weekends (including the Friday
after Thanksgiving) of Holiday Fun featuring lively and colorful
characters from Dickens' London. Entertainment includes
continuous performances on five stages and in the streets.
And for the kids — Punch & Judy Puppet Shows, Victorian
Fairies, Father Christmas, Interactive Theatrical Performances,
Games and Holiday activities, and Victorian Arts & Crafts.
International foods and English specialties like Fish & Chips
and English Bangers. British Ales, wine and champagne too.
Adults: $22, Senior/Student/Military (photo ID req'd $19,
Child (5-11) $10. Parking $10 per car. Discount for Advance
Tickets. No pets allowed. 11am-7pm. Nov. 27-Dec. 4 — Teddy
Bear Tea at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco,
Lobby Lounge, Ritz-Carlton, S.F. Bring your kids to a Fun Teddy
Bear Tea with Blinky the Elf. Enjoy classic holiday
storytelling, balloons, and a special visit and photo with
a cuddly Ritz-Carlton Teddy... a small teddy bear to take
home. Feast on hot chocolate, assorted sandwiches and teddy
bear cut-out
cookies.
Two seatings daily: 10am and 1pm. Book
now — the
Teddy Bear Tea
sells out every year. Tickets are $80 each. Nov. 27-Dec. 5 — Holiday
Traditions at Filoli,
Filoli House & Gardens, Woodside. Enjoy a fabulous Winter
Wonderland at Filoli. Shop the Holiday Boutique. Events
include Evening Dinner Parties, Lunch Buffets, Children's
Party... and more. 650-364-8300 Nov. 27-Jan. 4 — Walt
Disney Christmas, Walt Disney Family Museum, S.F. Special
Holiday screening includes The Nutcracker Suite from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's
Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from TV Xmas specials, and
rarely-seen home movies of Walt and his family. See
how Walt celebrated Christmas at the Studio, at Disneyland,
and at home. 415-345-6800 Nov. 28 — Napa Holiday Parade,
Napa. The Napa Christmas Parade begins
at 5pm on Saturday, November 28th on First Street in Napa.
Pre-Parade
entertainment at 4pm. The Parade begins on First Street at
Franklin and ends at the Oxbow Public Market. Enjoy live entertainment
and a visit with Santa — free hot chocolate and cookies...
Rain or shine. 707-257-0322 Nov. 28 — Jelly Belly Tree Lighting
Ceremony, Jelly Belly Candy Company,
One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Tree Lighting, live entertainment
and Candy Factory Tours. The fun includes live entertainment,
activities and the arrival of Santa to the Visitor Center.
Free admission. Nov. 28-29— San Francisco's
Christmas Crystal Fair, Fort Mason Center, S.F. Nov. 28 — Christmas Train,
Sacramento RiverTrain, Sacramento, CA. The Christmas
Train is a special treat for children of all ages. Your Christmas
journey includes Santa, Elves, Storytellers, Musicians, plus
hot cocoa and cookies. You can even wear your pajamas! Tickets
sell out fast, so be sure to book well in advance. Tickets:
Adult $31, Child $24. 800-866-1690 Nov. 28-29 & Dec 5-6 — 31st
Annual Celebration of Craftswomen, Herbst Pavilion at
Fort Mason Center, S.F. "Celebration of Craftswomen" is
the nation's largest women's crafts fair. This fun two-weekend
event features decorative ceramics and glass, sculpted wood
and metals, jewelry, clothing, household furniture and accessories,
fine art sculpture, photography, paintings and children's toys.
Live entertainment, gourmet food and drink, Silent Auction
and Raffle. 10am-5pm.
415-431-1180 Nov. 28 & Dec. 5-6, 11-13,
18-21 — Santa
Cruz Holiday Lights Train, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,
Santa Cruz. Sing along to Holiday Carols and sip cider as you
enjoy a 60-minute
round-trip
ride on a vintage train adorned with twinkling lights through
the streets of Santa Cruz. Enjoy live entertainment and a visit
from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Have fun at Santa's Kingdom (at
the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk) — one fun activity (Holiday
miniature golf, laser tag or arcade games) is included in the
Holiday Lights Train Ticket price. Advance reservations recommended.
Trains depart and return in front of Neptune's Kingdom at the
Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Order Gift Tickets NOW for the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick (Monster) Park
Nov. TBA — Yerba Buena
Gardens Carousel Lighting Ceremony, Yerba Buena Gardens,
S.F. Carousel Lighting Ceremony takes place at the, Rooftop
Gardens,
Carousel
Plaza
at 5pm. Holiday entertainment, cocoa and cookies. Free admission.
415-543-1718 Thru' Feb. — Monarch
Butterflies at Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, Pacific
Grove on Monterey Peninsula. If you like butterflies, don't
miss a visit to the outdoor Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary — see
thousands of beautiful butterflies clustered on pine, eucalyptus,
cypress and redwood trees. The Monarch Butterflies arrive at
the Sanctuary in October, where they overwinter until late
February, before joining in the spring migration. The Sanctuary
is located just minutes from Cannery Row in downtown Monterey.
Fun for kids and big kids too! December Calendar of Fun Events
We recommend calling ahead to confirm all dates, times and locations. Every care is taken to ensure that all information in Love to Eat and Travel is accurate and up-to-date; however, information is subject to change.
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