Dazzling Holiday Lights ~ On Each Night
On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and family all season long! Location: Fourth Street at Hearst.
Note : Lights will come down in February 2025.

VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE Please donate!
$10 = 20 meals! Alameda County Community Food Bank needs our help. You can donate money or actually shop online for eggs, fresh vegetables and milk. Thank you!
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SANTA’S MAILBOX & Return Letters !
Starting Nov 1, deliver Santa letters to his big, red mailbox night or day in front of Peet's Coffee at 1776 Fourth Street. You can’t miss it (see picture below). Letters with a return address will receive a reply from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Yes, kids will get a real letter back in the mail if you drop your letter in this mailbox no later than FRI 12/20 .

SAT 11/9 from 5-7pm
Dazzling Holiday Light Celebration
Invite family and friends to stroll the street and enjoy 3 blocks of sparkling lights plus complimentary hot beverages, cookies and entertainment! This event marks the beginning of the holiday season on Fourth Street so we hope you can join us.
Free Activities include:
-Live Music by The 3 Elements
-Coventry & Kaluza : Two 20 min shows at 5:30pm & 6:30pm
-Art Project: on black paper, make night trains (or any design you like) using thin, neon and sparkle art tape
-Complimentary treats include coffee, cider, hot cocoa, Mexican hot cocoa from Tacubaya & cookies
-Glowing Snow Fairy on Stilts, giant XMAS tree on stilts and roller skating elf covered in LEDs!
Location: On Delaware at 1776 Fourth Street, Berkeley

SUN 12/1 from 1-3pm
Fused Ornament Workshop with Stained Glass Garden
A crowd favorite, our neighbors at Stained Glass Garden will help you create a fused glass ornament. Create the piece then pick it up a week later after they fuse it in the kilns! All for free! All ages welcome, assistance available if needed! Activity will happen in a tent outside their doors at 1800 Fourth Street.

Albany Choir Performance - Middle & High School
Location: 1776 Fourth Street, corner of Delaware & Fourth Street

SAT 12/7 from 1-4pm
Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party
Celebrating the holidays is so fun with everyone who comes to Fourth Street.
Join us for a Holiday Party!
-Wreath making with Paraiso Plant Studio
-Stained Glass Garden will feature collage ornament or magnet making
-Live music
-Visits with Santa in his huge, red sleigh
-Art & Crafting Activities:glitter pine cones, a star craft project by Castle in the Air
-Brian Scott Magic Shows (2pm & 2:45pm)
-Costumes Characters including visit with Santa in his big, red sleigh
Location: on Delaware at Fourth Street. All activities are free to the public.

SAT 12/14 & 12/21 from 1-3pm
Caroling
Join the caroling from 1-3pm along with SF Chorus as they walk the street in song! Starting at 1776 Fourth Street near Peet’s but you can join in at any point.

SUN 12/15 & Mon 12/23
Caroling
Sunday from 2-3pm we welcome The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers in costume! Find them near Peet’s Coffee at 1776 Fourth Street. Monday they will meet at the same place from 1-3pm.

SAT 12/22 at 1pm and 2:30pm
Fratello Marionette Shows
Join us for the enchanting Fratello Marionette's - Holiday Shows! Their costumes and artistry are incredible! Each show lasts 30 minutes. Stay turned here for location change in case of rainy weather. Location: On Delaware at Fourth Street.

SHOPS OPEN LATE
Each Friday & Saturday night in December, participating shops will stay open until 7pm. Check websites for details or call to confirm!

HOLIDAYS ON FOURTH STREET 2024