Benicia Main Street Holiday Events!
Downtown Holiday Shopping Spree
A drawing for a Downtown Benicia Shopping Spree valued at $500 in Downtown Dollars. For every $10 that you spend at participating merchants, you will receive one ticket for the drawing. The drawing will take place on December 2, the evening of the Holiday Open House.
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Camellia Tea Room and Benicia Main Street invite you to bring your teddy bear and join in the festivties at 828 First Street. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 707-746-5293
Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting
A cherished holiday tradition enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors. Kick off the holiday season at 6pm with the Downtown Holiday Open House. Merchants will keep their doors open until 9pm and will be serving seasonal refreshments. At approximately 6:30pm at the foot of First Street behold the lighting of the Christmas tree and enjoy live music by Kris Kringle & The Mistletones.
While you are there experience an open-air, horse-drawn wagon ride - adults $3.00, children under 12 with an adult $1.00, on the waterfront. Enjoy a glass of wine offered at one of two locations: 90 First Street at the Railroad Depot, 400 First Street at the corner of First and D Streets, while shopping at Downtown Benicia's wide variety of unique shops. Join friends & family for dinner at one of our many fine dining establishments. Sing along with or just enjoy the holiday carolers dressed in period costume and other local musicians.
Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
Grab a coffee & pastry from your favorite downtown cafe and join us for the Christmas Parade at 10am. which starts at First & D Streets and continues up First Street. The Parade features local bands, dancers, and Santa of course! The Holiday Market will feature handcrafted and gourmet gift items. The Holiday Market hours are 10am to 3pm and is located on First Street between B and D Streets. Spend the rest of the afternoon shopping at your favorite First Street shops and finish up with a relaxing dinner downtown.
It's A Wrap!
Wrap up your holiday shopping on Saturday, December 17th. First Street shops open early and stay open later from 8am-8pm. Benicia's Downtown merchants have everything to cross the last gifts off your list!
Downtown Holiday
Shopping Spree
Friday, November 4 &
Thursday, December 1
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Sunday, November 27 &
Sunday, December 4
Holiday Open House &
Tree Lighting
December 2
Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
December 10
It's A Wrap!
December 17