Your Local List of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, New Year’s & Winter Celebrations

The holidays hit different when they’re built by the people who actually live here. From Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, and Lathrop to Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and San Ramon, our region shows up — with culture, creativity, and community pride.

That’s why Dismal Freedom Press is hosting the most complete LOCAL Holiday Events Guide for the 209 + 925. No spam. No random national lists. Just real events from real neighbors.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or ringing in the New Year — this guide brings every winter tradition into one place.

Submit a Holiday Event

Hosting something festive? Running a parade, market, concert, service, cultural celebration, or even a neighborhood house-light display?

Add it to the guide — it helps your community and boosts local turnout.

👉 Submit your event here:https://go.dismalfreedom.press/HolidayEventSubmissions

Our team reviews each submission and updates the guide daily.

Browse the Live Community Holiday List

Looking for something to do with the kids? Exploring new traditions? Trying to support local businesses and community centers?

Check out the live, continuously updated spreadsheet:

👉 View the live Holiday Guide:https://go.dismalfreedom.press/holidayguide

This list includes:

• Tree lightings

• Parades

• Markets & vendor nights

• Faith & cultural celebrations

• School performances

• Neighborhood light displays

• Kids & family events

• New Year’s celebrations

• Winter festivals

• And more

If it spreads joy, community, or culture — it belongs here.

Full Website Version

Want the story, updates, and featured events all in one place?

👉 See the full guide on our website:https://www.dismalfreedom.press/dfp-2025-holiday-events-209-925

This page updates throughout the season with highlights and community-submitted events from across the region.

Why This Matters

This guide started small — just neighbors sharing holiday happenings. Now it’s one of the most locally driven community resources in the 209 + 925.

Because when the Valley and East Bay share what’s happening close to home, the holidays feel fuller, brighter, and more connected.

Have a Neighborhood That Goes All Out?

If your block, church, community center, or local business is doing something special, send it in. We’d love to feature it.

👉 Submit here: https://go.dismalfreedom.press/HolidayEventSubmissions

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Together, we make the Valley & East Bay feel like home.