3 free holiday listings for 2026: tree lightings, Santa, lights and library holiday crafts. Each one links to the organizer’s own page. We add more as cities and libraries publish their December calendars.
Nov 20 · 5:30–6:30 pm
Civic Park · 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Walnut Creek lights its Civic Park tree at sunset, with free hot cocoa, carolers and Frosty the Snowman greeting kids.
Source: City of Walnut Creek & Walnut Creek Downtown Association · checked Oct 26
DirectionsDec 3 · 6:00–8:00 pm
Broadway Plaza · 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
A lighted parade rolls down Broadway Plaza's main street and ends with Santa switching on the center's big Christmas tree.
Good to know: Organizer lists no cost to watch.
Source: Broadway Plaza · checked Oct 26
DirectionsLibraries post December programs about four weeks ahead. Holiday storytimes and crafts will appear here as they’re published.
These happen every year. We’ll add the 2026 dates as soon as the organizer posts them.
2026 dates not announced yet
Santa's workshop near True Food Kitchen, Broadway Plaza · 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Kids can stop by Santa's workshop at Broadway Plaza through Christmas Eve. Saying hello is free; you only pay if you buy photos.
Good to know: Visiting Santa is free; photo packages are sold.
Last year: 2026 hours not confirmed; the posted schedule appears to be from an earlier season (mid-November through Dec 24).
Source: Broadway Plaza · checked Oct 26
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