Tri-Valley Holiday Guide
The holidays this year may look and feel different than those in the past, but rest assured, there’s still a lot of cheer to go around. We put together a collection of classic holiday traditions and brand new events happening around the Tri-Valley to help celebrate the season and usher in a new year.
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Pictured above: Beets + Eats Holiday Menu
FAMILY MEALS TO GO
BEETS + EATS
- Feeds 6
- $195
- 1184 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton
SABIO ON MAIN
- Feeds 4
- $200
- 501 Main St, Pleasanton
Get a Christmas Prime Rib dinner for 4 with all the fixings and special instructions from Chef Francis to cook the specially prepared Prime Rib!
THE VINE AND SPIRITS
Stop in at The Vine and Spirits on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays to purchase one of their special family bundle meals. See below for each day’s special offerings.
- See Menu for Pricing
- 480 Hartz Ave, Danville
bridges restaurant
Head into Bridges Restaurant every hump day to take advantage of their Wednesday family bundle meal specials.
- See Menu for Pricing
- 44 Church St, Danville
BOTTLETAPS
- Feeds 4-8
- $240
- 3020 Bernal Ave #160, Pleasanton
Ring in the holidays with a house-smoked prime rib complete with all the fixings and a whole apple galette with vanilla whipped cream from BottleTaps. View their menu or order online below. Pre-order by 12/18 for pick up on 12/22 or 12/23!
Zephyr grill & Bar
- Feeds 2-4
- See Menu for Pricing
- 1736 First St, Livermore, CA
Zephyr Grill & Bar has several deliciously bundled dinners for 2-4 people. Browse through their wide selection of pre-made dinners below!
SALT CRAFT
- See Menu for Pricing
- 377 St Mary St, Pleasanton
Now offering a variety of fan favorite entrees, sides, and desserts. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. View their Christmas Menu below! Call (925) 425 – 9716 to order.
SAUCED BBQ
- See Menu for Pricing
- 2300 First St #120, Livermore
Select from 3 different family meal specials currently being offered for pre-order from Sauced BBQ. Take your pick from their selection of savory, house-made sides, like their Jalapeno Heat Slaw, Baked Beans, or Mac and Cheese.
STRIZZIS
- See Menu for Pricing
- 649 Main St, Pleasanton
- 2205 First St, Livermore
Offering individually packed meals for groups and hot or cold-prepped party pans.
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GIFT SHOPPING
EXPLORE DANVILLE'S TREE TRAIL
- Dec 1 - Dec 30
- Danville, CA
While shopping and picking up to-go from Downtown Danville, explore their holiday tree trail! Local storefronts will display beautifully decorated trees throughout Danville. Take a stroll through Downtown Danville to find all the trees, visit stores, and share a photo of your favorite tree on social media. Tag @Livelocallydanville, @townofdanvilleca, and @danvilleparksca on Instagram, using #DanvilleTreeTrail. More Info →
HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
- Dec 1 - Dec 24
- Virtual
This holiday season, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center is hosting an art fair featuring nearly two dozen local artists and makers offering unique, handmade gifts. This virtual event is a safe and easy way to purchase fine art, ceramics, handmade greeting cards, block print art and a variety of wearable textile products that make wonderful gifts, all while supporting our community of makers.
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DISCOVER DUBLIN HOLIDAY DOZEN
Support your local Dublin businesses this year by following along with Discover Dublin’s 12 days of gift giving ideas for friends, family, coworkers or yourself! Discover Dublin will post daily gift giving inspiration from December 2 – December 13, but you can visit their Facebook at any time to browse through past posts for a thorough collection of local businesses.
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DANVILLE PICKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
This holiday season, Danville businesses are asking residents to skip online shopping and #PledgeDanville to help support local businesses. To make shopping easier for those willing to participate, browse through the Danville Picks Holiday Gift Guide, complete with gift ideas, discounts, and a directory of local businesses.
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SAN FRANCISCO PREMIUM OUTLETS HOLIDAY DEALS
San Francisco Premium Outlets feature over 180 luxury brand stores offering in-person shopping, curbside pick-up, and in-store pick up by appointment. Browse through huge holiday discounts and mark offs from your favorite stores and brands by visiting their website.
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Photos with Santa
Stoneridge Shopping Center
- Dec 3 - Dec 24
- 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton
Stoneridge Shopping Center is featuring safe, socially distanced visits to Santa’s Workshop this year. Make reservations to take your family photos with Santa in advance to help promote social distancing and contactless payments.
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blackhawk plaza
- Dec 3 - Dec 24
- 3380 Blackhawk Plaza Cir Danville
purchase at the time of your appointment.
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VIRTUAL PHOTOS WITH SANTA
- Dec 9 - Dec 26
- Virtual
Pacific Pearl Shopping Center has partnered with Picture Me Santa to create customized digital photos of your child, pet, or family with Santa. Use code SANTAPP for $5 off your customized photo package! More Info →
TREE FARMS
MOORE pumpkin patch & CHRISTMAS TREES
Pick out your Christmas tree at this local tree farm, complete with several holiday photo opportunities for the entire family.
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alameda county fairgrounds
Head to the Alameda County Fairgrounds to browse their vast selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees. More Info →
ALPINE CHRISTMAS TREES
Outside of providing families with their Christmas Trees, this local tree farm also sells large and small wreaths, garland, and mistletoe!
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ACTIVITIES
NUTCRACKER, BROUGHT TO YOU BY VALLEY DANCE THEATER
- Dec 11 - 13
- Virtual
This year, theater buffs won’t have to miss out on this classic holiday staple. Valley Dance Theater brings your holiday dreams to life in this enchanting event for the whole family. Each Video on Demand performance is available for up 72 hours. Tickets are free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
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knottingham circle extravaganza
- Nov 28 - Dec 29
- 467 Knottingham Cir, Livermore, CA
For over 28 years, the owner of California Christmas Lights and local Livermore resident has decorated his Knottingham Circle residence into a winter wonderland, complete with high-tech lights and sound effects. Guests are welcome to visit and listen to the music from the sidewalk, or can tune into 107.9 from their cars.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING & CIDER STROLL
Head to City Center Bishop Ranch to get your holiday shopping done with a cup of warm cider in your hand. Shoppers visiting on December 18th will enjoy a special treat of strolling carolers, countless holiday decorations, and a snow king and queen on socially-distanced stilts.