Lafayette Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lafayette and surrounding areas
Lafayette welcomes Christmas season with neighborhood cheer along Mount Diablo Boulevard and Lafayette Plaza, offering things to do, holiday activities, and holiday attractions that celebrate community arts and family traditions. Attend Snowbound: A Holiday Tale or It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration for seasonal shows and festive events that pair storytelling with bright lights. Explore local markets, music nights, and warming activities that make the town a cozy destination for winter memories.
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Christmas Markets
21 eventsChristmas tree sales benefiting Bay Area youth since 1947.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsIlluminated animal lanterns and themed zones.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsAcclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
Christmas Parties
8 eventsEnchanting tea fundraiser with VOENA children's choir performances.
Christmas Activities
33 eventsOne of California's largest outdoor ice rinks
Editor's Picks (6)
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San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
(San Francisco)
Historic American Nutcracker performance
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San Francisco Symphony Holiday Concerts
(San Francisco)
Holiday films with live orchestral accompaniment
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Let's Glow SF 2024
(San Francisco)
Country's largest holiday projection arts festival
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The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square
(San Francisco)
Outdoor ice skating in Union Square
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A Chanticleer Christmas 2025
(Oakland)
Acclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
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Walnut Creek on Ice
(Walnut Creek)
One of California's largest outdoor ice rinks
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Lafayette Christmas FAQ
The Downtown Christmas Parade held on Main Street is one of Lafayette’s biggest annual holiday events, featuring festive floats, marching bands, and a community celebration that kicks off the season each December.
Lafayette’s holiday traditions include community-focused events like the Christmas Parade and local neighborhood light displays that foster a strong sense of togetherness and seasonal spirit throughout the city.
Several neighborhoods near Lafayette are known for their festive displays, with residents decorating homes and yards to create inviting walking trails and drive-through experiences that highlight community creativity.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are typically held in downtown Lafayette and nearby community centers, offering a variety of vendor stalls with crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats.
Free neighborhood light displays, community walking trails, and attending the Downtown Christmas Parade are some of the best budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday season in Lafayette.
Families can enjoy the Downtown Christmas Parade, local holiday markets with kid-friendly activities, and neighborhood light displays that offer safe, festive environments for children to explore.