December Picks: Holiday Lights, Winter Wonderlands, and More!

December 5, 2019

With its abundance of twinkling lights, delicious food, and joyful holiday vibe, itโ€™s no surprise December has some of the most festive events of the year. Many of these festivities can be found along or near our route. Weโ€™ve compiled a list of holiday happenings to enjoy with family and friends. Avoid the stress of holiday traffic by taking the train. If youโ€™re traveling with at least one other person, save with Capitol Corridorโ€™s Friends & Family deal!

Sacramento

Theater of Lights

Date: Through December 24, 2019
Location: Old Sacramento
Nearest station: Sacramento Station

Sacramento Santa Run

Date: December 21, 2019
Location: Downtown Sacramento
Nearest station: Sacramento Station

Magical Christmas Train

Date: Multiple Dates in December 2019
Location: 400 N. Harbor Blvd, West Sacramento, CA
Nearest station: Sacramento Station


East Bay & San Francisco

Zoo Lights

Date: December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Location: Oakland Zoo
Nearest station: Oakland Coliseum Station

Night Bloom at the Conservatory of Flowers

Date: Every day until January 5, 2020
Location: Golden Gate Park
Nearest station: Salesforce Plaza Bus stop (BART or Emeryville Connection)

Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round Presents Winter Wonderland

Date: Every day until December 24, 2019
Location: Tilden Park, Berkeley
Nearest station: Berkeley Station


South Bay

Winterfest at Great America

Date: Every day until December 31, 2019
Location: California Great America
Nearest station: Santa Clara Great America Station

Christmas in the Park

Date: Every day until January 5, 2020
Location: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Downtown San Jose
Nearest station: San Jose-Diridon Station