Experience the best of Millbrae during the holidays with our event guide. For Millbrae experts and beginners alike, our guide is your passport to yuletide adventures.
Popular Events: One of the highlights this season is the dazzling performance, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, where stunning visuals and rock music intertwine to create a memorable holiday experience. Meanwhile, families can enjoy the heartwarming tale of generosity and spirit through Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring vibrant sets and beloved characters. And the delightful A Charlie Brown Christmas--Live is something you definitely don’t want to miss, capturing the essence of friendship and the holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Millbrae
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (San Jose)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas--Live (San Francisco)
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (San Jose)
- Contra Costa's "The Nutcracker" (Walnut Creek)
- Smuin's The Christmas Ballet (Walnut Creek)
- Once Upon a Christmas (Walnut Creek)
- The Biggest Gift (Walnut Creek)
See these and even more events listed below!
Millbrae Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with a mix of classical and contemporary dance.
Description:
Smuin's The Christmas Ballet is a vibrant holiday production blending ballet, contemporary, character, Broadway jazz, and tap. It features a classical first act and a fun, jazzy second act with pop favorites, showcasing Michael Smuin's signature style.
Where: Walnut Creek | More Info: Smuin's The Christmas Ballet
Contra Costa's "The Nutcracker"
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Contra Costa Ballet presents a family-friendly production of The Nutcracker, featuring youth performers and professional guest artists. The performance includes colorful costumes, whimsical sets, and an array of talented young dancers. This one-hour show is an elegant introduction to the holiday classic.
Where: Walnut Creek | More Info: Contra Costa's "The Nutcracker"
The Biggest Gift
What to Expect:
ASL-interpreted performance for the Deaf community.
Description:
Join Tucker the elf and his toy friends as they set out to save Christmas. This 45-minute show is perfect for children aged 3-6 and features an ASL-interpreted performance for the Deaf community.
Where: Walnut Creek | More Info: The Biggest Gift
Once Upon a Christmas
What to Expect:
Award-winning ballet featuring youth performers.
Description:
Once Upon a Christmas is a fully narrated ballet based on a Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble story about a clumsy Elf named Roho. The performance follows Roho as he learns about believing in oneself and having confidence from the Dolls and Toys as they prepare for their Christmas Eve journey.
Where: Walnut Creek | More Info: Once Upon a Christmas
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What to Expect:
Timeless story of Christmas with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical is a heart-warming holiday classic featuring hit songs like "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.
Where: San Jose | More Info: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas--Live
What to Expect:
Live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s iconic score.
Description:
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang bring this television classic to life at Davies Symphony Hall with live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the San Francisco Symphony.
Where: San Francisco | More Info: A Charlie Brown Christmas--Live
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
What to Expect:
Visually dazzling live event with giant video screens and pyrotechnics.
Description:
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is a spectacular holiday rock opera featuring giant video screens, pyrotechnics, and a full orchestra. The show includes iconic tracks like "The Nutcracker Suite" and "Jingle Bells," blending classical and heavy metal elements.
Where: San Jose | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Burlingame (2 miles)
- San Bruno (3 miles)
- South San Francisco (4 miles)
- San Mateo (4 miles)
- Pacifica (6 miles)
- Foster City (7 miles)
- Belmont (8 miles)
- Visitacion Valley (8 miles)
- Daly City (8 miles)
- San Carlos (9 miles)
- Noe Valley (11 miles)
- Mission District (11 miles)
- Redwood City (11 miles)
- San Francisco (12 miles)
- Chinatown (14 miles)
- Alameda (14 miles)
- Menlo Park (15 miles)
- San Leandro (15 miles)
- San Lorenzo (15 miles)
- Oakland (16 miles)
- East Palo Alto (16 miles)
- Ashland (16 miles)
- Palo Alto (17 miles)
- Hayward (17 miles)
- Castro Valley (18 miles)
- Newark (20 miles)
- Berkeley (20 miles)
- Union City (20 miles)
- Los Altos (21 miles)
- Fremont (22 miles)
- Mountain View (22 miles)
- El Cerrito (22 miles)
- Richmond (23 miles)
- Lafayette (25 miles)
- Sunnyvale (25 miles)
- San Pablo (25 miles)
- San Ramon (26 miles)
- Dublin (26 miles)
- Danville (26 miles)
- San Rafael (27 miles)
- Cupertino (27 miles)
- Walnut Creek (28 miles)
- Santa Clara (29 miles)
- Hercules (29 miles)
- Pleasant Hill (30 miles)
- Saratoga (31 miles)
- Martinez (32 miles)
- Campbell (32 miles)
- San Jose (32 miles)
- Concord (33 miles)
- Benicia (34 miles)
- Los Gatos (34 miles)
- Livermore (34 miles)
- Vallejo (36 miles)
- Bay Point (38 miles)
- Pittsburg (40 miles)
- American Canyon (40 miles)
- Antioch (42 miles)
- Brentwood (44 miles)