Guide to Fourth Street Berkeley Christmas Lights

Usher in the holiday season on Fourth Street at the Fourth Street Berkeley Dazzling Holiday Light Celebration, where the Christmas lights are turned on for the first time! Throughout the season families can enjoy a variety of enchanting activities and events under the twinkling lights. With the lights shining bright until February, it’s the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit!

Dazzling Holiday Light Celebration 2024

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 5 PM to 7 PM
• Location: Fourth Street at Delaware
• Parking: Parking is available at Fourth Street and Virginia

Festive Activities

The Dazzling Holiday Light Celebration on Fourth Street Berkeley kicks off the holiday season in style, illuminating three blocks with sparkling lights and festive cheer. As the sun begins to set, the lights will come on and Fourth Street will fill with family-friendly activities.

• Live Entertainment – Enjoy enchanting performances by local musicians, a life-sized puppeteered snow wolf, a sparkling snow fairy on stilts, and a LED-covered roller-skating elf.
• Seasonal Treats – Warm up with complimentary treats, including Peet’s Coffee, hot cider, cocoa, and cookies, as you take in the dazzling lights.
• Kid-Friendly Crafts – Let your little unleash their creativity with an exciting art project where they can build their own train using neon and sparkle tape! This hands-on activity is a fun way for families to craft a holiday keepsake during the celebration.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the Fourth Street Christmas lights nightly until February 2025.

Enjoy More Holiday Festivities Under the Christmas Lights on Fourth Street

The holiday fun continues on Fourth Street with a series of festive events under the dazzling lights. Whether you're looking to shop, join creative workshops, or go caroling, there are numerous ways to enjoy the magical atmosphere of holiday lights.

• Santa’s Mailbox - Kids can write their letters to Santa and drop it in the big red mailbox outside Peet’s Coffee (1776 Fourth Street) by December 20 to receive a letter back from Santa’s elves.
• Shops Open Late - On Fridays and Saturdays in December, participating stores will stay open until 7 PM, giving you extra time to find the perfect holiday gifts.
• Fused Ornament Workshop with Stained Glass Garden - On December 1 from 1 PM to 3 PM, create your own fused glass ornament at Stained Glass Garden, then pick it up a week later after it’s fused in the kiln.
• Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Celebration - Take part in a variety of free activities and crafts including wreath making and glitter pine cones, live music, costume characters, and magic shows on December 7 from 1 PM to 4 PM.
• Caroling with SF Chorus - Sing along with the SF Chorus as they walk Fourth Street on December 14 and 21 from 1 PM to 3 PM, spreading holiday cheer.
• Caroling with The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers - Enjoy traditional Christmas carols as they’re performed in full costume on December 15 at 2 PM and December 23 at 1 PM.
• Fratello Marionette Holiday Show - Watch the whimsical "North Pole Review" puppet show on December 22 at 1 PM and 2:30 PM, featuring ice skaters, dancers, and acrobatic penguins.

After marveling at Berkeley's Christmas lights, treat yourself to a meal at one of the vibrant local restaurants nearby and uncover all of the culinary delights Berkeley has to offer!