Your Town Monthly: Livermore December 2025

Magical Holiday Evening

Friday, December 5 • 4 – 7pm

Step into a vibrant holiday atmosphere with festive lights, live Christmas music, and plenty of cheer. Visit the Museum on Main for free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, browse charming local shops, and enjoy seasonal treats and dining specials as you stroll through the decorated downtown.

• Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

• Christmas Market w/ 30+ vendors

• Arts & crafts tables w/ ornament decorating

• Hot cocoa bar

Admission is FREE

333 Division Street, Pleasanton PleasantonDowntown.net

• Live holiday band

• Snow machines

• Toy drive

• Scavenger hunt

Sunday, December 14 12 – 4pm

Step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Yuletide at Ravenswood Historic Site, where you’ll sip festive drinks, enjoy decadent desserts, and soak up a lively holiday atmosphere. As you wander through the celebration, you’ll be serenaded by singer and guitarist Tim Barry, enchanted by The Amazing Cervantes’ magical performance, intrigued by the Tri-Valley Woodcarvers’ demonstrations, and excited to browse a gift shop filled with oneof-a-kind holiday treasures.

Admission is FREE Ravenswood Historic Site • 2647 Arroyo Rd, Livermore LARPD.org • Ravenswoodhh@gmail.com

Holiday Village at Carnegie Park

Stroll through a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, live holiday music, handcrafted gifts, and cheerful characters at every turn. Friday, December 5 • 4 – 8pm

Admission is FREE Carnegie Park 2155 Third Street, Livermore LivermoreDowntown.com

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Ho

Saturday, December 6 • 5 – 7:30pm

Get ready for a magical evening at Sycamore Grove Park, where Ranger Seth and Santa’s helpers are waiting to spread some festive cheer! Enjoy classic midway games, creative holiday crafts, and plenty of sweet seasonal treats, plus a special meet-and-greet with Santa himself. Dress warmly and come prepared for the crisp outdoor air as the celebration unfolds under twinkling lights. A registered adult must accompany all participants younger than 18.

Registration: $15-$17

Sycamore Grove Park 5049 Arroyo Road, Livermore LARPD.org/Guide (Activity #7135)

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Atul Chauhan Sood, DDS, MDS

BUTTERFLY HUNT!

Valley Concert Chorale Sing-It-Yourself Messiah

Friday, December 5 • 7:30pm

Experience Handel’s beloved masterpiece in a whole new way as talented soloists perform the arias and you join in singing the powerful choruses alongside fellow music lovers. No experience is needed; just bring your enthusiasm, your voice, and your holiday spirit for this uplifting community tradition that fills the room with harmony and joy.

Performance Tickets: $15 (Student admission is FREE)

Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 East Avenue, Livermore ValleyConcertChorale.org

Garden of D’Lights

Now Through January 11

Lynnewood United Methodist Church 4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton

Saturday, December 13 • 7:30pm

Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 East Ave, Livermore

Take a self-guided holiday light adventure at the Ruth Bancroft Garden, where the landscape glows with thousands of vibrant lights, sculptures, and lasers. As you stroll through this sparkling wonderland, stop by the Nursery for evening shopping and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of spiced wine.

Tickets: $16-29 (Children 4 & under are FREE)

Ruth Bancroft Garden 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek RuthBancroftGarden.org/Garden-of-DLights

Photo by Ruth Bancroft Garden