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Downtown Redwood City has officially decked its halls for the holiday season. The heart of the city is now blanketed with festive holiday banners, lights and garlands, ready for a month of community celebrations.
The main attraction sits in Courthouse Square, where a life-size ornament has been lit for the community to capture their special holiday moments inside. Visitors are encouraged to take a photo inside the ornament and post it on social media with the hashtags #RCIAShinesBright.
To accompany the decor, a number of community celebration events have been planned for the month of December.
Dec. 10 events:
Holidays around the world
Celebrate holiday traditions from around the world, no passport required, at the San Mateo County History Museum. Enjoy craft activities in the rotunda that explore some of the holiday traditions that people from around the world have brought with them to the Peninsula. Admission to this event is free. It will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m.
Swingin’ into the holidays
Ring in the holidays with a holiday concert at the San Mateo County History Museum performed by the CSM All-Star Combo. Consisting of members of the College of San Mateo Big Band led by Bay Area saxophonist Patrick Wolff, the CSM All-Star Combo includes:
- Jonah Cabral on alto saxophone
- Sam Cady on piano
- Eduardo Sanchez on bass
- Omar Aran on the drums
The concert will begin at 1 p.m. with free admission.
Hometown holidays
The 16th Annual Hometown Holidays Celebration will offer visitors complimentary photos with Santa, various market vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine, food trucks, and the holiday parade extravaganza. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and attendance is free.
Dec. 14 events:
Carolers fill the streets
The world's oldest and largest professional caroling organization will spread Christmas cheer during its second performance this month.
The The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers will be costumed in Dickensian attire to perform new and unique musical arrangements of beloved holiday songs. Songs accompany the merry sounds of sleigh bells, finger cymbals, tambourines and kazoos. The carolers will make their way downtown from 6 to 8 p.m., singing loud for all to hear.
Dec. 16 events:
Nutcracker trio
The Peninsula Ballet Theatre returns to Fox Theater to present two versions of the Nutcracker. The theatre will perform a classic rendition on Dec. 16 and 17. And, on Dec. 17 and 18, an all-star cast of hip-hop artists will reimagine this holiday favorite. Showtimes will vary. For more information, click here.
Dec 18 events:
Chanukah Festival
The Chabad MidPen invites the community to partake in the 13th Annual Chanukah Festival at Courthouse Square.
This year will feature the first-ever Graffiti Menorah in Northern California. Attendees will also enjoy live music, moon bounces, latkes and donuts, and visits from dreidel men and local dignitaries. Plus, watch “Ankor” graffiti the menorah live. The event will begin at 4:15 p.m. at 2200 Broadway Street.
For more information, click here.
