Friday
Holiday Village In Carnegie 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!!
We're thrilled to bring this new tradition back to Downtown for the
Second 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!
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
Sat-Sun
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 takes place the day before our Holiday Sights and Sounds
Parade and officially kicks off the Downtown Holiday Season!
Holiday Village made its inaugural debut in 2021 and returned last year for
the first annual. This year we're thrilled to bring this newer tradition
back to Downtown for the second annual Holiday Village in the Park!
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!
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
Click above for photos
Saturday
Livermore Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Join us Downtown for our holiday tradition, the "Holiday Sights and Sounds
Parade"!
Enjoy floats and performances by local businesses, bands, schools, clubs,
and more. A Livermore tradition you don't want to miss! We can't wait to see
you all for another fabulous year!
The Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade is part of our 2-day lineup of events
to kick off December! Holiday Village in the Park is the day before on
Friday, December 5st, 2025. It's a magical evening in the park. Like a
Holiday movie, but in real life! Local vendors and makers welcome!
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 6:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association or
(925) 373-1795
Saturday
Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Ceremonies
The City of Pleasanton will once again salute the season by hosting the
Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025
with the Hometown Holiday Parade starting at 5:00, and the Tree Lighting
Ceremony starting about 6:45pm.
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.
Sponsors: Downtown Association & City of Pleasanton Parks and Community
Services
Location: Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: Parade starts at 5:00pm. Tree Lighting at about 6:45pm
More info:
Pleasanton
Events -
www.hometownholiday.com.
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
Livermore-Amador Symphony - Free Family Concert
Livermore-Amador Symphony Presents
In coordination with the Livermore Valley Arts and in partnership with
Valley Dance Theatre, the Symphony Association presents a family concert
inside Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. Sign up through the Bankhead for the
wait list for free general-admission tickets and join us for a short,
fun-filled celebration of the holiday season on Saturday December 6 at 3
p.m.! Note: wait-list people will be admitted starting fifteen minute prior
to the concert. Chances of being admitted from that list? About 100 percent.
Sponsor: Livermore
Amador
Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: 3:00pm
Admission: Free
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Livermore
Valley Arts
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
Livermore-Amador Symphony - Joyful Sounds of the Season
Livermore-Amador Symphony Presents
Coleridge-Taylor: Christmas Overture
Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra
Jenny Douglass, soloist
Quinn Mason: Christmas Eve Festivities
Tchaikovsky: The Snow Maiden
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 1
Deck the halls and warm your hearts with festive music perfect for the start of the holiday season. Christmas carols infuse the music of composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Quinn Mason. Beloved Bay Area violist Jenny Douglass is our featured soloist in the lyrical music of Vaughan Williams. Tchaikovsky transports us to the wintry world of the snow maiden, and you’ll be treated to one of Ottorino Respighi’s most famous works. Put yourself in the holiday spirit with the symphony!
Extra attraction: In the lobby during intermission, hear holiday carols sung by the Cantabella Children’s Chorus.
The audience and performers are invited to enjoy a reception featuring
Livermore Valley wines and hosted by the Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild in
the lobby after each evening concert.
Sponsor: Livermore
Amador
Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: Symphony concerts begin
at 8:00pm. No Pre-talk
Admission: $31 / $39 / $46
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Livermore
Valley Arts
Dec 19, 20, 21
Sat-Sun
Valley Dance Theater - Nutcracker
Experience the magic of the Nutcracker. This annual Tri-Valley holiday event
continues to enchant audiences of all ages, bringing Tchaikovsky’s
well-known music and ballet to life with all of its elegance and beauty.
Thrill to a stage filled with one magical nutcracker, a swirl of lovely
snowflakes, adorable mice, dancing soldiers and a glittering sugar plum
fairy. For over 40 years, Valley Dance Theatre’s full production of The
Nutcracker, accompanied by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra has
entertained families each holiday season. The elaborate sets, skilled
dancers and beautiful costumes have established Valley Dance Theatre as the
premier ballet company of the Tri-Valley.
Sponsor:
Valley Dance Theater
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: $39 / $49 / $59
More info:
Valley Dance Theater or
Livermore
Valley Arts
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
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
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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
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Dates at the right
Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights.
Take the whole family on an enchanting holiday excursion!
Enjoy a 1.5 hour-long round trip through Niles Canyon filled with refreshments, music, and cheer aboard our antique coaches and open cars that feature holiday lights and decorations inside and out.
The Train of Lights offers a rare opportunity to experience a train ride through Niles Canyon at night. With one departure from Niles at dusk and a second departure from Sunol after dark, you can choose your favorite time to ride.
The Train of Lights has been an annual tradition for many Bay Area
families for more than a decade. Make it yours too!
Location: Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 4:30pm from Niles, 7:30 from Sunol
Admission: Coach: $40 ages 3 and up. See the
Niles Canyon Railroad.
First Class Dome: $70
First Class Parlor: $70
Private Caboose: $850
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.
2025 Dates
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Nov 21 | Nov 22 | |||||
| Nov 23 | Nov 24 | Nov 29 | ||||
| Nov 30 | Dec 3 | Dec 5 | Dec 6 | |||
| Dec 7 | Dec 10 | Dec 12 | Dec 13 | |||
| Dec 14 | Dec 17 | Dec 19 | Dec 20 | |||
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 27 | ||||
| Dec 28 | Dec 29 | Dec 30 |
See eLivermore.com Photos
Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
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
| 2025 Dates | |
| January 12, 26 | July 13, 27 |
| February 9, 23 | Aug 10, 24 (10th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 9, 23 | Sept 14, 28 |
| April 13, 27 | Oct 12, 26 |
| May 4 (likely Victorian Tea only), 25 (Likely Closed May 11, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 9, 23 |
| June 8, 22 | Dec (14th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 28th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| May 4, 2025 | Victorian Tea |
| August 10, 2025 | 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 14, 2025 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch 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
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
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.2025 Events:
Feb 23 - Swing into Spring
March 30 - Children's Day
April 27 - Charlotte's Web. Cantabella
May 25 - Prarie School
June 29 - Cars and Engines
July 27 - Walking Tours
Aug 31 - Walking Tours
Sept 28 - 1900s Innovation Expo
Oct 26 - Halloween
Nov 30 - Holiday Celebration
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
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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