Holiday Activities Around the Bay

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Holidays Around the Bay

By Matea Houle ‘24

 

Happy Holidays Mercy! Wherever you go for your holidays, you always want to have fun during the season with your family and friends. For those of us staying around the Bay Area this year, here are five fun holiday events to see and visit. 

Filoli Gardens - Woodside

Filoli Gardens is decked out in Holiday lights and attractions this year. Filoli is open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. there is a themed night. Themes include Vintage Christmas, Hanukkah lights, or Holiday Hats, and dressing in the theme will get you a special gift! Filoli also offers classic pictures with Santa and shopping and dining areas. 



See their website at https://filoli.org/events/holidays/ for information on tickets, guidelines, and dates for events.


On Ice Rink - San Mateo

Located in Central Park, On Ice Rinks offers skaters daily recreational skating. Additionally, you can book the rink for parties, private ice skating, and special events. You can skate on 11,000 square feet of real ice in the day or night. Free skating days are available on Tuesday, December 7, and Wednesday, December 15. And hot cocoa is a must! 



See their website at http://onicerinks.com/san-mateo-home/ for more information on tickets and dates. 


Giant Chanuka Menorah - San Francisco 

A Union Square tradition, this 25-foot tall Menorah is lit for the eight days of the Chanuka celebration. Most nights there is a gathering and music, and then the lighting ceremony, typically at 4:30 p.m. 



See this article at https://sf.funcheap.com for information on dates, times, and other Chanuka events. 


The Great Dickens Christmas Fair - Daly City

This holiday drive-through event is taking place at the Cow Palace in Daly City on Saturdays and Sundays from December 4 to December 19. Buy a ticket for your vehicle and see scenes from classic Dickens tales, lively music, good food, and special gifts. It opens on December 4. 


They also offer an at-home option for those who prefer the safety and comfort of home. 


This image is from 2017 and does not reflect the current attractions available.


See their website at https://dickensfair.com/ for more information on dates, attractions, and purchasing tickets.

Macy’s Christmas Tree - San Francisco

Macy’s 32nd Annual Great Christmas Tree in Union Square is here! It will be up until January 1 of 2022 for all to see. There will be no lighting event this year for safety, but the tree is still adorned with lights and ornaments. The Macy’s Holiday Lane is also nearby for fun shops and stops. 



See their website at https://unionsquareshop.com for more information. 

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Credits

Written By: Matea Houle ‘24

Edited By: Samantha Lynch

All photos from Google Images

References

https://filoli.org/events/holidays/

http://onicerinks.com/san-mateo-home/

https://sf.funcheap.com

https://dickensfair.com/

https://unionsquareshop.com

 

Mercy Media Edition 4

December 3rd, 2021

mercymedia@mercyhsb.com

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