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December 2022
 

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Colors:  Livermore - Pleasanton - Dublin - Bankhead Theater - Firehouse Arts Cemter - Other or multiple

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Continuous Events
Lvr History Center
Pls Museum

2022 

Key:
Sun: rise -- set
Moon: rise -- set

See Notes on Sun / Moon
 

See Our
Christmas
Events
 Page

for Tri-Valley
Holiday events

1
Sun:
07:04 -- 16:49
Moon:
13:32 -- 00:24

 

2
Sun:
07:04 -- 16:48
Moon:
13:57 -- 01:31

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

Holiday Village In the Park
     4:00 - 8:00pm

3
Sun:
07:05 -- 16:48
Moon:
14:22 -- 02:35

Pls Farmers Market
     9:00 to 1:00  

Home for the Holidays
     12:00 to 4:00pm

Holidays in the Vineyards
     12:00 to 4:30pm

 

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

Livermore-Amador Symphony
   Family Concert

     3:00pm

Pls Hometown Holiday Celeb
     5:00 to 6:30

Lvr Sights and Sounds Parade
     6:00pm

Holiday Joy
   Livermore-Amador Symphony

     8:15pm

 

4
Sun:
07:06 -- 16:48
Moon:
14:48 -- 03:39

Lvr Farmers Market
     10:00 to 2:00pm

Holidays in the Vineyards
     12:00 to 4:30pm

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

 

5
Sun:
07:07 -- 16:48
Moon:
15:16 -- 04:43

 

6
Sun:
07:08 -- 16:48
Moon:
15:48 -- 05:47

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

Full Moon
Sun:
07:09 -- 16:48
Moon:
16:25 -- 06:51

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

8
Sun:
07:10 -- 16:48
Moon:
17:09 -- 07:52

 

9
Sun:
07:11 -- 16:48
Moon:
17:59 -- 08:48

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

10
Sun:
07:11 -- 16:48
Moon:
18:54 -- 09:37

Pls Farmers Market
     9:00 to 1:00  

Cantabella Children's Chorus
   Winter Lights

     1:00 & 4:00pm

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

 

11
Sun:
07:12 -- 16:49
Moon:
19:53 -- 10:20

Lvr Farmers Market
     10:00 to 2:00pm

Ravenswood Yuletide
   Victorian Christmas
 
     12:00 to 4:00pm

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

 

12
Sun:
07:13 -- 16:49
Moon:
20:53 -- 10:56

 

13
Sun:
07:14 -- 16:49
Moon:
21:53 -- 11:27

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure

14
Sun:
07:14 -- 16:49
Moon:
22:53 -- 11:53

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

15
Sun:
07:15 -- 16:50
Moon:
23:53 -- 12:18

 

16  Moon Last Qtr
Sun:
07:16 -- 16:50
Moon:
xx:xx -- 12:41

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

17
Sun:
07:16 -- 16:50
Moon:
00:54 -- 13:05

Pls Farmers Market
     9:00 to 1:00  

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

18
Sun:
07:17 -- 16:51
Moon:
01:57 -- 13:30

Lvr Farmers Market
     10:00 to 2:00pm

Duarte Garage Open
     10:00am to 2:00pm

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure 

 

19
Sun:
07:17 -- 16:51
Moon:
03:03 -- 13:58

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

20
Sun:
07:18 -- 16:52
Moon:
04:14 -- 14:32

 

21  First Day of Winter
    
(Winter Solstice)
Sun:
07:19 -- 16:52
Moon:
05:29 -- 15:13

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

22
Sun:
07:19 -- 16:53
Moon:
06:45 -- 16:06

 

23  New Moon
Sun:
07:20 -- 16:53
Moon:
07:57 -- 17:11

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

24
Sun:
07:20 -- 16:54
Moon:
09:00 -- 18:25

Pls Farmers Market
     9:00 to 1:00  

 

25  Christmas Day
Sun:
07:20 -- 16:54
Moon:
09:52 -- 19:43

 

 

26
Sun:
07:21 -- 16:55
Moon:
10:33 -- 21:00

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

27
Sun:
07:21 -- 16:56
Moon:
11:07 -- 22:13

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

28
Sun:
07:21 -- 16:56
Moon:
11:35 -- 23:22

Niles Canyon Train of Lights
     4:30 - Niles Departure
     7:30 - Sunol Departure  

29  Moon 1st Qtr
Sun:
07:22 -- 16:57
Moon:
12:01 -- xx:xx

 

30
Sun:
07:22 -- 16:58
Moon:
12:26 -- 00:28

 

31
Sun:
07:22 -- 16:58
Moon:
12:51 -- 01:33

Pls Farmers Market
     9:00 to 1:00  

 

Other Months
January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022
July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022
January 2023 February 2023 March 2023      
Other Calendar Information
Main Calendar Page School Calendars:  2022-2023 Holiday Dates & Descriptions
Add or Correct Event   List of Recurring Events

The information on this calendar was obtained from many sources, and many organizations.  Every attempt is made to provide accurate information.  Organizations sometimes make changes, and I am not always informed.  Please follow the "More Info" links to check for updates from the sponsoring organization.  If you find errors, please email webservant@eLivermore.com.

December 2022 Details

 

The following continuous events are not on the calendar above:
Livermore History Center  
Museum on Main St  

 

   
Holiday Village In the Park

 


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Dec 2
Friday

 

 

 

Holiday Village In the Park
Join Livermore Downtown Inc. as we transform Carnegie Park into a Twinkly and Magical Holiday Village. Like a Hallmark Christmas Movie- BUT IN REAL LIFE!!
Holiday Village made its debut with last year being the inaugural year and we're thrilled to bring this new tradition back to Downtown for the first annual Holiday Village in the Park! Holiday Village takes place the day before our Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade and kicks off the Downtown Holiday Season!

Carnegie Park Experiences
Put on those scarves and festive apparel and warm up those fingers with hot cocoa in the park and great community! Enjoy a chance to holiday shop and support local vendors and crafters. Twinkling booths will be set up around Carnegie Park where you can partake in holiday treats, gifts, food faire and experiences. Fun kids activities and family fun for everyone!

Santa's Coming to Town!
The Gazebo will be hosting Santa Visits, sponsored by Marcel Method (Marcel Orthodontics). Parents can bring their own cameras and snap those precious memories, free of charge!

Local Beer, Wine and Mulled Wine!
Enjoy local beer and wine and a special Holiday Village tradition of mulled wine too! Stay tuned as we announce our local beer and wine partners for the event!

Music and More!
What holiday event would be complete without some very merry music! We'll be joined by our amazing DJ spinning holiday hits as well as live music from local artist and we may even have a special visit form some fun holiday characters! Stay tuned!
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Carnegie Park, 2155 Third Street,  Livermore
Times: Parade from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:    Livermore Downtown Association or (925) 373-1795

Holidays in the Vineyards
 

 

 


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Dec 3-4
Sat-Sun

Holidays in the Vineyards
Join us for a Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday tradition!

Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Admission is free, however, tasting fees may apply and vary by winery.

Sponsor:  Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Location: Participating Valley Wineries
Times: Noon to 4:30pm
Admission: Free.  Tasting Fees may apply and vary by winery.
More info: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association or (925) 447-9463

Livermore Sights and Sounds Parade


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Dec 3
Saturday
Livermore Sights and Sounds Parade
Over 50 floats, including our local businesses, clubs, marching bands, associations and much, much more! The Parade ends with that Special Guest, Santa himself, leading our community in the Official Tree Lighting!

Parade Route: First Street - between M Street and McLeod Street
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 6:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:    Livermore Downtown Association or (925) 373-1795

Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremonies
 

 

 


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Dec 3
Saturday
Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Note: 2022 info not yet available as of this writing (11/28/2022)

The City of Pleasanton will once again salute the season by hosting the Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.

This free, family-friendly event features a festive community-based parade followed by the lighting of a holiday tree in front of the Museum on Main.

Kicking off the parade will be one of Pleasanton’s award-winning high school marching bands from either Amador Valley High School or Foothill High School. The band is followed by a wide array of holiday inspired entries including Pleasanton’s own Balloon Platoon, the Pleasanton City Council, hundreds of Cub Scouts and Brownies, local car clubs, performing arts groups, and much more.

Main Street will close to vehicular traffic at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Parade viewers are encouraged to shop and dine in historic Downtown Pleasanton after staking out their viewing turf.

The Hometown Holiday program relies on the support of the community to make the event a success and volunteers are still needed! Those interested in volunteering for the event are encouraged to visit www.hometownholiday.com.

In the event of rain, a parade cancellation telephone hotline will be implemented and updated each hour after 2:30 p.m. on parade day, December 7. The Cancellation Information Phone Line is (925) 931-5352.
Sponsors: Downtown Association & City of Pleasanton Parks and Community Services
Location: Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: 4:00pm to 8:00pm
More info: Pleasanton Events, Pleasanton Downtown Association.

Livermore-Amador Symphony Family Concert

At the Bankhead Theater

 

 


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Dec 3
Sat
Livermore-Amador Family Symphony  -
In coordination with the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and in partnership with Valley Dance Theatre, the Symphony Association presents an annual free family concert at the Bankhead Theater followed (when public health concerns permit) by an “instrument petting zoo.” Join us for a short, fun-filled celebration of the holiday season in music on December 3, 2022, at 3 p.m.!

Tickets are required even though they are free of charge, so see details and reserve tickets to the Family Concert.
Sponsor: Livermore Amador Symphony
Location:  Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time:
  3:00pm
Admission:  Free.  Tickets required.
Tickets:
  Bankhead Theater Box Office info  -  LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador Symphony (925) 373-6824, or Bankhead Theater

Livermore-Amador Symphony Concert - Holiday Joy

At the Bankhead Theater

 

 


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Dec 3
Sat
Livermore-Amador Symphony  - Holiday Joy
Coleridge-Taylor: Christmas Overture
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves
Grieg: Lyric Suite
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, “Organ”

Music celebrating the season opens this concert with joy. Two English composers, Coleridge-Taylor and Vaughan Williams, bring us holiday favorites with “A Christmas Overture” and “Greensleeves.” The Nordic lyricism of Grieg leads us to a journey from darkness to brilliant bold light with French composer Saint-Saëns’ exhilarating and triumphant “Organ Symphony.”

Sponsor: Livermore Amador Symphony
Location:  Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time:
  8:15pm
Admission:  $27/$33/$29.  Youth 6-21: $0
Tickets:
  Bankhead Theater Box Office info  -  LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador Symphony (925) 373-6824, or Bankhead Theater

Farmer's Market (Livermore - Sunday)
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Every Sunday
Year Round


 

Livermore Farmer's - Sunday
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location:  Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
eLivermore Photos
More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
 
Farmer's Market (Pleasanton)

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Every Saturday, rain or shine

 

 

 

Pleasanton Farmer's Market.
The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
eLivermore/ePleasanton Photos
More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
Niles Canyon Train of Lights

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Nov 18 to Dec 28
Dates at the right


 

Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights.
Experience the magic of our brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, as it winds through the darkness of Niles Canyon on a 75-minute round-trip ride from Niles to Sunol and back, and the later train from Sunol to Niles and back.
This annual fundraising event is presented by the Pacific Locomotive Association to benefit Niles Canyon Railway projects throughout the year. We are sincerely grateful for all of our supporters who help our non-profit, tax-exempt, living history museum continue to operate and grow.
Trains run both from Sunol to Niles and back, and from Niles to Sunol and back.
Location:  Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 4:30pm from Niles, 7:30 from Sunol
Admission:  Coach: $35 ages 3 and up.  See the Niles Canyon Railroad.
   First Class Dome: $65
   First Class Parlor: $65
   Private Caboose: $750
eLivermore Photos.
More info: Niles Canyon Railroad.  Info should be on the Niles Canyon site mid to late September.  Ticket purchases around the 2nd week of October.

2022 Dates - From Sunol - Departs at 7:30.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
          Nov 18  
Nov 20           Nov 26
Nov 27     Nov 30   Dec 2 Dec 3
Dec 4   Dec 6 Dec 7   Dec 9 Dec 10
Dec 11     Dec 14   Dec 16 Dec 17
Dec 18 Dec 19   Dec 21   Dec 23  
  Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28      

 

2022 Dates - From Niles - Departs at 4:30
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
          Nov 18 Nov 19
            Nov 26
Nov 27     Nov 30   Dec 2 Dec 3
Dec 4   Dec 6 Dec 7   Dec 9 Dec 10
Dec 11   Dec 13 Dec 14   Dec 16 Dec 17
Dec 18 Dec 19   Dec 21   Dec 23  
  Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28      

 

Ravenswood Docent Tours

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2nd & 4th Sundays of each month.

Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas

Ravenswood Docent Tours
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month.  See below for special events.
More info: LARPD

Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a written history.  Click Here
 
2022 Dates  
January 9, 23 July 10, 24
February 13, 27 Aug 14, 28 (14th is likely the ice cream social)
March 13, 37 Sept 11, 25
April 10, 24 Oct 9, 23
May 22 (Likely Closed May 8, which is Mother's Day) Nov 13, 27
June 12, 26 Dec (11th is Victorian Yuletide.  Not open on 25th)

Special Events
 

Date (preliminary)

  Event and Description.
August 14, 2022 Ice Cream Social.  Noon to 4:00pm - Photos
Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale.  Demonstrations, Music, and more.  Tours and Gift Shop are open.
December 11, 2022 Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood.  Noon to 4:00pm - Photos
In December we are decorated for Christmas.  Lots of special events, crafts, and more.

 

Cantabella Children's Chorus - Winter Lights
 

 

 


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Sat

 

 

Cantabella Children's Chorus - Winter Lights
Cantabella Children’s Chorus presents Winter’s Light in concert Saturday, December 10 at 1 and 4 pm at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. Many wintertime and holiday favorites are lined up to celebrate the season. The so beautiful sounding Northern Lights, a fantastic arrangement of Deck the Halls in 7/8, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, many international carols sung in different languages, and fun pieces such as The Twelve Days of Christmas Confusion and The Piglets' Christmas. A variety to please everyone in the family!

Cantabella Children’s Chorus welcomes incoming Artistic Director, Clement Cano, who joined this season. With his well-rounded musical experience, Mr. Cano brings many novel ideas to the chorus. Mr. Cano invites you to his first concert with Cantabella, “Bring your children. They will be inspired!” Mr. Cano’s bio can be found on the Cantabella website.

Cantabella training choirs sing at 1 pm. Performance choirs sing at 4 pm. Obtain $20 tickets at www.cantabella.org or $25 at the door on December 10. Children 18 years and under are FREE.
Sponsor: Cantabella Children's Chorus
Location:  Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton
Times:  1:00pm (elementary school-age students)
              4:00pm (middle and high school students)

Admission: $20 online.  $25 at the door.  18 and under are free.
More info: Cantabella Children's Chorus
 

Ranvenswood Yuletide Victorian Christmas

See Photos from 2006

 

 

 


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Dec 11
Sun

 

 

 

Ravenswood Yuletide Victorian Christmas
Ravenswood is decorated for Christmas.
Santa will be there, available for you to take your own photos.
There will be small prizes for kids.
Refreshments for sale
The Tri-valley Woodcarvers will be there.
LARPD rangers will be there with animal skins and other items.
Live Music.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
Admission:  Free.  Food and beverage for sale.
More info:
LARPD
 
Livermore Heritage Guild
   Livermore History Center Open
   Duarte Garage Open
   Hagemann Ranch Open


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Thurs, Sat, 1st two Sun

 

 

 

Livermore History Center Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location:  Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore
Times: 
   Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
   Saturday:  11:30am to 4:00pm
   First two Sundays of each month:  10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild

 

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Third Sunday Duarte Garage Open
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location:  2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine). 
Times:  Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild

 

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Last Sunday Hagemann Ranch Open
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location:  455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times:  Last Sunday of each month (except July and December):  1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Museum on Main Open

 


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Museum on Main Open
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location:  Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times:  Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free.  Donations Accepted.
More info:  Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766

 
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Livermore Library Events
Livermore Library Events

Sponsor: Livermore Library
Locations: See specific event for its location.
    Main (Civic Center) Library: 1188 S Livermore Ave.
    Rincon Branch: 725 Rincon Ave.
    Springtown Branch: 998 Bluebell Dr
Times:  See Table
Admission: Free.
More info: Livermore Library, 925 373-5500

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