Millbrae Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Millbrae and surrounding areas
Millbrae hosts Christmas 2025 with festive events, Christmas lights and holiday attractions throughout downtown and near the Caltrain station, offering convenient seasonal fun for commuters and neighbors. Donβt miss the Millbrae Education Foundation Holiday Boutique and Christmas at Kohl Holiday Boutique for seasonal shopping, live performances, and family activities. Streets and plazas glow with lights as local restaurants and shops add to the festive atmosphere with markets and evening entertainment.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsChristmas tree sales benefiting Bay Area youth since 1947.
Christmas Lights
22 eventsMile-long illuminated trail with light and music
Christmas Shows
16 eventsHoliday films with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Activities
26 eventsAnnual community parade celebrating the start of the holiday season.
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San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
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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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Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden
(San Francisco)
Mile-long illuminated trail with light and music
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Millbrae Christmas FAQ
The Millbrae tree lighting ceremony is the cityβs signature holiday event, drawing families and neighbors together each December. The Holiday Boutique & Raffle is another highlight, showcasing local artisans and crafts.
Millbraeβs tree lighting and boutique markets reflect its close-knit community spirit. While not unique in type, these events are cherished local traditions that bring residents together each year.
Downtown Millbrae, especially around City Hall, is the centerpiece for holiday lights. Residential areas throughout the city also join in with festive decorations, making for pleasant evening walks.
The Holiday Boutique & Raffle at St. Dunstan Parish Center is the main spot for local makers. For more variety, explore holiday markets in nearby Peninsula towns, which often feature additional vendors and crafts.
The tree lighting, neighborhood light displays, and boutique markets are all free to enjoy. These events offer festive fun without the need for tickets or reservations.
Families will enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, neighborhood light walks, and the Holiday Boutique & Raffle, which often includes kid-friendly crafts and activities. For more options, consider visiting nearby holiday markets and light displays.