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West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets. Many vendors provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Every Saturday rain or shine
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
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More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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Sunday
Special nightime decorated Christmas trains are run on the weekends near Christmas.
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol and ride to Fremont (Niles) and back.
Location: Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 10:30am to 3:00pm
Admission: Suggested donations of $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children 3-12.
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More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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Dec 12, 13, 14
Dec 19, 20, 21
Fri, Sat, Sun
Auld Lang Syne Express
Dec 27, 28
Sat, Sun
Celebrate the holiday season aboard the Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights. Experience the magic of this popular Yuletide event as our brightly decorated train covered with thousands of colorful lights, travels through Niles Canyon.
Board the train in Sunol and ride to Fremont (Niles) and back.
Location: Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 4:30 and 7:00pm
Admission: Tickets are $11 for general admission, or $16 for Reserved Seating..
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Thursday
Digital Slideshow by Ken & Marcia Powers about backpacking's Triple Crown. This is a benefit for the Livermore-Amador Symphony.
Sponsor: Sunrise Mountain Sports / Livermore-Amador Symphony
Location: Sunrise Mountain Sports, 2455 Railroad Ave.
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $10:00
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An incredible Christmas display of over 200,000 lights.
Opening ceremony includes a candlelight precoession down Hillcrest Ave and entertainment by the Livermore Granada High School Chamber Chorale.
Location: 352 Hillcrest Ave, Livermore
Times:
Opening ceremony December 5 at 6:30pm
Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm
Christmas Day - opens at 6:00 pm
New Year's Eve - gates close at 8:00 pm, but lights will remain on until 1:00 am
Display may be closed due to inclement weather or high winds
Admission: Free
More info: Deacon Dave's Web site.
Saturday
Lots of holiday fun, with street vendors, real snow by fountain, roasted chestnuts, carolers, and more.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 11:00am
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Downtown Association, (925) 373-1795
Saturday
This event begins with a parade down First Street at 6:00 followed by the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Mill's Square (1st & Livermore)
Santa will also be available after the parade.
First Street will be closed starting at 4:00
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: Parade from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tree lighting following the parade
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Downtown Association, Livermore Events or (925) 373-1795
Saturday
Sponsors: Downtown Association & City of Pleasanton Parks and Community Services
Location: Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
More info: Pleasanton Events
Saturday
Livermore-Amador Symphony Concert
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
Khachaturian: excerpts from Gayane
Poulenc: Organ Concerto with soloist James Welch
Sibelius: Symphony #1
Time: 8:00pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets
Admission: Family: $32; Adult: $13; Seniors & Youth: $10
More info: Livermore-Amador Symphony (925) 443-9997
or Livermore Events
Saturday-Sunday
Livermore Wine Growers Association
Location: Participating Valley Wineries
Times: Noon to 5pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association or Livermore Events
Sat & Sun
Christmas Music of all kinds
Sponsor: Valley Concert Choral
Location & Time:
Dec 6: 8:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton
Dec 7: 3:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets, Livermore
Admission: Advanced: $15 ($12 for seniors & Students).
At the door: $18 ($15 for seniors & Students)
Students 18 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
More info: Valley Concert Chorale
Friday
featuring music of: Handel, Britten, Mathias, Swayne, and caroling. Dominique Piano, harpist, is also featured. Under the direction of Dennis Keller
Sponsor: Ohlone Chamber Singers
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore.
Times: 8:00PM
Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors/students (with ID). Tickets are available at the door only.
More info: For additional information call Mr. Keller at 510-659-6157.
Saturday
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Sponsor: Friends of the Vineyards
Location: Ravenswood Historical Site
Times: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Admission:
More info: Friends of the Vineyards
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Sunday
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
The Victorian Yuletide event includes Christmas Decorations, Music, food, carriage rides, and more.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: Noon to 5:00PM
More info: LARPD, Livermore Events
Ravenswood will NOT be open on December 28th.
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Wednesday
A Favorite Holiday Memory (Audience participation is encouraged.) hosted by Tillie Calhoun
Sponsor: The Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Duarte Garage, Portola & L St.
Times: 7-9pm
Admission: Free
More info: LHG web site
Thursday-Sunday
Drive through live manger scene at Trinity Baptist church
Sponsor: Trinity Baptist Church
Location: 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore
Times: Thursday to Sunday, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
More info: 447-1848
Thurs, Fri, Sat
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities accept the following materials:
Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives
Auto products such as old fuel, motor oil, oil filters and batteries
Household batteries, cleaners and sprays
Garden products, including pesticides and fertilizers
Sponsor: Alameda County
Location: 5584 La Ribera Street, Livermore
Times: 9am to 1pm
Admission: There is no charge for household items
More info: Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste or (800) 606-6606
Sat, Sun, Tues.
A full length performance of the Nutcracker
Sponsors: Valley Dance Theatre with the Livermore Amador Symphony
Location: Livermore High School Theatre, 600 Maple St, Livermore
Times: Sat and Sun: 2pm and 7pm; Tues: 7pm
Admission: Adult: $15; Senior/child (under 12): $13
Balcony (unassigned seating): Adult $12, senior/child: $10
More info: Livermore-Amador Symphony
or Valley Dance Theatre or (925) 243-0927
or Livermore Events
Sunday
The Duarte Lincoln Highway Garage is open on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The Livermore Heritage Guild has a number items on display, including a restored fire truck.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: L St. & Portola, Livermore
Times: 10am to 2pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
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