Holiday Events in California 2024–2025

Attend the Most Exciting Holiday Events This Year

If you’re looking for holiday-themed events in California, we’ve got you covered. Browse through dozens of updated events to add a touch of festivity, fun, and spontaneity to the holidays! If you don’t have something planned, you’ll manage to turn things around at the last minute and make your holidays extra special. At FestivalNet, we don’t just cover Christmas and New Year’s. You’ll also find countless exciting events, shows, festivals, and fairs for the Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and a wide range of other exciting celebrations! Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday event to enjoy as a couple, with friends, or with your family, you’ll find a plethora of options here. Ready to get started? Browse through some of the most anticipated events of the year to let the merrymaking begin!

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

September 14 - 15, 2024

mvfaf.org

(415) 577-2277

Historic Old Mill Park - Mill Valley, CA

Long-running, prestigious art festival in a beautiful setting among redwood trees with musical and children's entertainment. Well attended by locals as well as Bay Area residents.

The Beverly Hills Fall Artshow

October 19 - 20, 2024

Artist Application

(310) 285-6830

Beverly Gardens Park - Beverly Hills, CA

The Beverly Hills Art Show announces a call to artists. This fun, festive, but serious fair attracts visitors and patrons from throughout Southern California and the nation, as well as from around the world, and is known as a wonderful place to buy art. Selected artists will exhibit in historic Beverly Gardens Park along four famous blocks in the center of Beverly Hills, ideally located next to the downtown shopping area. Ten fine art and fine craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are always encouraged to apply. Early Deadline: July 17, 2024 Late Deadline: July 24, 2024

Gifts 'N Tyme Holiday Faire

November 22 - 24, 2024

eckerstromproductions.com

(530) 347-8040

Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall - Napa, CA

This is the 50th year for Napa's most popular and well-attended Holiday Faire, which features handmade crafts, art, gourmet foods, holiday pieces, & baked goods. Christmas decorations are required for all displays; holiday background music. Parking & admission are free; downtown trolley stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes.

Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair

December 7 - 8, 2024

muirbeachartsfair.com

(415) 595-7411

Muir Beach Community Center - Muir Beach, CA

For over 40 years the MB Holiday Arts Fair, featuring 30-40 artists exhibiting an array of hand-made fine arts and crafts including painting, jewelry, pottery, quilts, candles, children's toys, holiday artifacts, decorations, wreaths & garlands, and the famous Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. logo clothing and hats for adults and kids, as well as home-made delicious edibles has something for everyone. Held annually on the first weekend in December

Santa's Helpers Napa

December 14 - 15, 2024

santashelpers-napa.com

(707) 225-4911

Napa Valley Expo (fairgrounds) - Napa, CA

Terrific Shopping Awaits! Santa's Helpers have been hard at work to create an old-time shopping market, with over 100 exhibitors you're sure to find that special something, including home décor, art, antiques, collectibles, Jewelry, crafts, specialty items & gourmet foods! Sip on hot apple cider as you stroll aisle to aisle discovering treasures at each stop. We will have carolers, elves with candy canes and Santa himself. Free entry & parking.

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