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Trees Light Up Across the Peninsula

The holiday season is officially here as tree lightings start up on the Peninsula this week.

Our busy calendar of Christmas tree lightings will help you indulge the holiday spirit every day of the week.

Monday, Nov. 28

Belmont

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Monday, Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m.

Carlmont Village Shopping Center

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Belmont, CA 94002

Residents are invited to Carlmont Village Shopping Center today to meet Santa and shop at the Holiday Boutique Fair. For more information, call (650) 483-8928

Menlo Park

Monday, Nov. 28, 4 to 7 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Seminary and University

320 Middlefield Rd.

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Get into the holiday spirit at Menlo Park’s tree lighting event featuring: caroling, refreshments and shopping. For more information, call (650) 325-5621.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Building

San Bruno City Park

150 de Soto Way

San Bruno, CA 94066

Come to the front of the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center in San Bruno City Park and join the San Bruno community for the tree lighting and then stay for the carolers, goodies, visit with Santa and children's crafts. For more information contact the recreation department at 650-616-7180.

Friday, Dec. 2

San Carlos

Friday, Dec. 2, 5 to 8 p.m.

Laurel Street, Downtown San Carlos (between San Carlos Ave & Arroyo)

San Carlos, CA 94070

The event features Festive Lights with a Snowfall Forecast , Music & Carolers, Children's Crafts, Train Rides, and more activities! Restaurants and Businesses Open and a Holiday Performance by Big City Revue to conclude the night. For more information, call (650) 802-4382.

Pacifica

Friday, Dec. 2, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Pacifica Community Center

540 Crespi Dr.

Pacifica, CA 94044

We will light the holiday tree at 5:30pm. The Cabrillo and Vallemar School Choruses will sing carols, refreshments will be served and Santa might stop by. For more information, call (650) 738-7381.

Half Moon Bay

Night of Lights in Half Moon Bay

Friday, Dec. 2, 6 to 9 p.m.

Mac Dutra Park

Between Kelly Street and Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

The event will begin with the tree lighting and a parade will follow. Holiday floats and an old-fashioned fire truck will guide the parade’s most honored guest, Santa, to his special seat where children can take pictures and give Santa their wish lists.  Other activities throughout the evening include snowflakes on Main Street, strolling carolers, chestnuts on an open fire, and more. For more information call (650) 726-8380.

Burlingame

Friday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.

501 Primrose Road

Burlingame, CA 94010

The city of Burlingame welcomes the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony. A parade will follow at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call (650) 304-4065.

San Mateo

Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Kings Center

Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

750 Monte Diablo

San Mateo, CA 94401

Join the celebration at the Kings Center for singing, crafts and visits with Santa. For more information call 650-522-7470.

San Mateo

Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Century Theatre Plaza

B Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

San Mateo, CA 94401

For more information, visit http://www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/.

Saturday, Dec. 3

Millbrae

Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m.

Millbrae Civic Center Plaza
1 Library Lane
Millbrae, CA 94030

Millbrae's 30 foot tree brings warmth and cheer as guests savor sweets and warm drinks, and listen to delightful Christmas music with a choir. For more information, call (650) 697-7324.

Redwood City

Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:45 p.m.

Courthouse Square
2200 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Part of the & Firework Show that goes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each year on the first Saturday of December, the annual tree lighting at helps make the celebration special. The tree lighting is held after the children's parade and before the fireworks spectacular. For more information, call (650) 304-4065.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Foster City

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m.

William E. Walker Recreation Center

650 Shell Blvd.

Foster City, CA 94404

Foster City residents are invited to the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Lagoon Room Patio of the William Walker Recreation Center. The evening includes music, refreshments, coloring activities for kids and a countdown to the tree lighting. Santa also will make an appearance. Those attending should bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to the Shelter Network. The event is put on by Foster City Parks and Recreation and the Rotary Club of Foster City. For information call the Recreation Center at (650) 286-3380.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Half Moon Bay

Saturday, Dec. 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Gazebo Lawn of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel

1 Miramontes Point Rd

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Looking for a cozy thing to do on a chilly December saturday night? Hop in the car and head to the Ritz in Half Moon Bay to join many festive locals at the Lighting of the Tree Celebration. You will be accompanied by costumed carolers, a sing-along performance by the San Francisco Choral Society, and yummy holiday beverages and treats. This event is definitely kid-friendly, as Santa Claus himself will be attending. For more information: 650-712-7000.

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