Upcoming Events
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NEW! Six Flags WinterFest
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom transforms this holiday season with the all-new WinterFest featuring stunning displays complete with millions of shimmering lights, family activities, live entertainment, holiday-inspired comfort food and beverages, and more. The festivities join the park’s popular collection of world-class rides and animal experiences.
Festival of Lights @ Children's Wonderland
Come celebrate the season with nights of fun at Children's Winter Wonderland! We'll have the park open Friday through Sunday in the evenings (except, Dec 24 & 25), bring your family down to check out the lights!
HUNKS – The Show
Get ready for an electrifying evening that promises to be the highlight of your year! The Perfect Girls' Night Out® with HUNKS The Show® is here to bring your squad an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, energy, and the best entertainment in town. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a well-deserved break with your friends, our night is designed to dazzle and delight.
McCune Collection Holiday Cheer Openhouse
The McCune is now offering LIVE demonstrations of the Albion Press! A masterpiece of 19th century design, come see the Collection’s prized possession in actual operation. Don’t miss an opportunity to take home a keepsake printed on the Albion press.
Free event. Tea and light refreshments served.
Hidden Fantasea Holislay Drag Show
Dive into a world where holiday magic meets high-glam fantasy hosted by the goddess Ariel J. Hollywood Fantasea!
With special guest Alina Malletti Galore and performances from Riley, Mister Peanut, Amelia N. Moore, Magnifique Avltt and Fae Tality.
Winter Mini Golf @ JFK Library
Join us in the Joseph Room for Winter Mini Golf!
Free event, no registration required. All supplies provided.
Vallejo's 25th Annual Community Kwanzaa
Our honorees: Mr. Joe Jones, Ms. Narcissa Wilson, Mrs. Ora Clay, Myla J & Mr. Willie Mitchell. A special honor for Clinton "Socks" Sockwell, who has sadly passed away will be presented. For many years, he was a crucial part of our Vallejo Community Kwanzaa. His spirited contributions to our libation segment were legendary, and he will be sorely missed.
There will be a musical presentation from the Nzuri Soul band. THIS WILL BE A MILESTONE CELEBRATION YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
Head Games Trivia Night
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.
New Year's Eve with DJ Jazzy Lynn
A balloon drop, dinner and wine bottle are included to uplift your spirits! DJ Jazzy Lynn will provide the music for an all-night dancing extravaganza and to ring in the New Year with hope and optimism!
NYE Celebration: Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan
This New Year’s Eve, get ready to groove, sweat, and celebrate in style as The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan takes over The Empress Theatre for a night of horn-driven, heart-stirring rhythm and blues.
H Lounge New Years Eve
Get ready to celebrate New Years Eve 2026 like never before! Join us in person for an unforgettable night filled with good vibes, great company, and awesome memories. Enjoy comedy, a live band and R&B/HipHop DJ. Free champagne toast at midnight.
Puzzle Exchange @ Springstowne Library
Love puzzles? Have extras you've already completed? LOVE the library? Join us for the PUZZLE EXCHANGE!
Saturday Drawing Club
A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!
Build a Tow Truck – Kids Workshop @ Home Depot
Come join Play Date with Leo and the Home Depot for a kids workshop! We will be building an “Tow Truck.” Free. Registration required.
Vallejo's Drag Brunch @ Bambino's 2026 EDITION
Are you ready for January DRAG hosted by no other than Sadie C. Sparkles and MissCherrylane. It’s a chance to embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and enjoy a brunch experience like no other.
Come on down and be part of this exciting new event that brings drag and queer culture to our community!
Threaded Roots: Quilts That Speak
Immerse yourself into the vibrant cultural tapestries of rooted abstract art. Let your creativity flow in a wonderland filled with breathtaking quilts made by our talented artists!
Head Games Trivia Night
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.
Alibi Bookshop Feminist Book Club: The Weight of Ink
Please join us for the first Book Club of 2026: "The Weight of Ink" by Rachel Kadish on January 6th at 6:30, hosted by Chelsea and Caroline!
Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history.
Family Game Night @ JFK Library
The first Wednesday of every month is game night in the Program Room at the JFK Library. Join us at 5:30 PM for board games and other activities.
Adult Craft Club: Yarn & Thread Week
Hello all needlework and fiber art enthusiasts! Come join us for our monthly yarn & thread week every 1st Thursday of the month. All experience levels welcome, we will learn together while we work. Some materials available while supplies last.
Alibi Bookshop January Memoir Book Club: "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn
It's a new year, and time for a new round of books for our Book Clubs! I like starting off with a book about journeys, so January's Memoir meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7pm is "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, a book that I have heard nothing but raves about.
The SBGs @ Bambino's Vallejo
The SBGs are a live music band dedicated to reviving the electrifying energy and soulful sounds of 1950s Blues and Rock 'n' Roll. With a repertoire that celebrates the pioneers of the genre, The SBGs deliver an unforgettable musical experience that captures the heart and soul of an era when music was pure, raw, and full of life.
Fourth Chakra Meditation
Come experience our Guided Meditation Healing session. Whether it's financial prosperity, healing of your body, harmonizing your relationships with loved ones or any other intention you have, we will use the power of the meditation and chants to help you accomplish whatever you have set in your heart and mind to do.
Sew-Along: Core Belt Bag
The Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library is hosting a start-to-finish sewing workshop making the Core Belt Bag upcycling clothes that you already have! This is a free pattern used with permission from Core Fabrics. Please bring an old pair of pants or jacket (adult-sized), and a dress shirt (or other lining fabric) to the first meeting. We will provide all other materials.
Sound Bath Meditation
Healing through sound. Creating safe spaces for trauma healing.
What to Bring: yourself and your child(ren), mats (or borrow one from the library), a small blanket, a pillow for comfort, water, and space to let go and relax. Come out to relax.
Free
Free Yoga Class @ JFK Library
Training the body and mind through yoga is an incredible way to increase our vitality and capacity for higher consciousness and awareness. This class is ideal for all ages; no experience required. Free.
Saturday Drawing Club
A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!
Free Chair Massage Therapy @ JFK Library
Enjoy a free 10-minute chair massage designed to relieve tension in your neck, shoulders, back, and arms. Fully clothed and seated, you’ll leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Provided by Tune Up Holistic Care.
Family Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball
Let's Glow! Come play dodgeball with the family in the new GVRD Sports Gym! Put on something neon, play with family, and get competitive while fully submerged in a cool, glow in the dark ambiance. Come on in! Dodgeballs provided!
Ages 6+
Kids Club: Beaded Rainbow Keychain
Come into Michael’s for a fun free event for kids! Kids can make a cute and colorful rainbow keychain.
Speaker Series: The Vallejo Family and the Making of California
Award-winning authors Rose Marie Beebe & Robert Senkewicz will present their decade-long research at Saint Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island, sharing the story of Mariano G. Vallejo and his family through more than 180 letters written between 1846–1888, as detailed in their book, Write Long and Beautiful Letters: The Vallejos' California Correspondence 1846-1888.
This program offers a rare, intimate look at how Californios lived through dramatic change—annexation, identity, and survival—during one of the most defining periods in California’s history.
Adult Craft Club: Vision Boards
Join us in creating your very own Vision Boards for 2026! All supplies provided.
Head Games Trivia Night
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.
Read to a Shelter Pet
In collaboration with Solano County Animal Control, kids and families are invited to read aloud to adoptable animals, helping them feel loved while building reading confidence.
Kids & Tweens Puzzle Exchange @ JFK Library
Bring your used puzzles and trade them in for new-to-you puzzles!
Alibi Bookshop LGBTQ January Book Club: The Gaudy Image
Please join us for the first LGBTQ Book of 2026, when Richard will lead the discussion on William Tallsman's "The Gaudy Image."
Originally published in Europe in the 1950s to avoid prosecution for obscenity, The Gaudy Image is one of the most important "lost" gay novels.
Vallejo Library Poets Review
This guided review of legacy poets from around the world is an intimate exploration group, meeting to review many fine & famous (or infamous, or not-so-famous) poets of the past & present who have left a mark on literature, the art of poetry, and society as a whole.
KPop-Up Demon Hunters Party @ Springstowne Library
Happy fans, Happy Honmoon! We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment! Come celebrate the movie everyone's raving about, KPop Demon Hunters! We'll sing, dance, craft, decorate photocards, and cosplay. Kids, tweens, and teens welcome.
Themed Paint Along: Winter Scene
Join us for a fun, stress-free painting class where you’ll create your own masterpiece in just two hours! Follow along as the instructor paints a themed artwork on the easel, and feel free to add your own personal touch.
Saturday Drawing Club
A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!
Free Crafting Event for Teens: Tye Dye Tote Bags
Create tie dye looks using permanent markers and customize a tote bag to keep. All supplies provided. Ages 13-18.
Sunday Makebreak: Fabric Bracelets
Join us for a fun bracelet making event, just buy the base fabric you want and all the other supplies are provided. For ages 13+
Black History Month Tiny Art Show – Pick Up Supplies
Create a work of art that honors and celebrates Black History Month. Visit the Springstowne library to pick up a free mini art kit.
When completed, return your art to the library to be a part of the Tiny Art Show. Open to all ages. While supplies last.
Books on Tap: Book Club
Join us at Mare Island Brewery Ferry Taproom to discuss monthly book themes! In celebration of the new year, the theme this month will be: New Year, New Book! Pick a genre that you do not normally read. Go out of your comfort zone and expand your reading horizons in 2026.
KPop-Up Demon Hunters Party @ JFK Library
Happy fans, Happy Honmoon! Come celebrate the movie everyone's raving about, KPop Demon Hunters! We'll sing, dance, craft, decorate photocards, and cosplay. All ages welcome.
Adult Craft Club: Painting & Drawing
Please join us for our monthly painting & drawing night on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Alibi Bookshop January Book Club: "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick
Happy New Year, which means it's a new year for Book Club picks! We're starting 2026 off with Nikki Erlick's "The Measure" on January 22 at 7pm.
It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out.
But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live.
Saturday Drawing Club
A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!
Kids Club: Yarn Painting
Come in to your local store for a free kids crafting event! We are going to be "painting" with yarn, and creating cute shapes and characters. All supplies are free for this event.
Spooky Book Club
Spooky Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Read any title on-theme and join us for great conversation and community. This is our club, so you can bring questions to present to the group, discussion points to address, or just chill and vibe with us.
January Theme is Monsters & Creatures: Vampires, werewolves, demons, cryptids, or anything non-human and terrifying.
Free Escape Room Event: Nautical-Themed Puzzle Adventure
Feeling Fishy? Come to the JFK Library to try and beat our aquarium-themed escape room in under 30 minutes!
Registration is suggested to secure a spot, but not required. Please register your group to experience the activity together.
This is an ALL AGES event, with a difficulty recommended for ages 13+.
Stuffy Sleepover @ The JFK Library
Join us at 6PM on Thursday, January 29th for a stuffy sleepover storytime! Pajamas and blankets and pillows are encouraged. We will have songs, movement and stories, and we will end with a goodnight story and put our stuffies to sleep.
Come back after noon the next day, Friday, January 30th, to see what fun your stuffy got into overnight in the library!
Adult Craft Club: Papercrafts
Come join to unwind and work on papercrafts every 4th Thursday of the month. All skill levels welcome, we will learn together while we work. We will be providing all materials.
Saturday Drawing Club
A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!
Free Escape Room Event: Nautical-Themed Puzzle Adventure
Feeling Fishy? Come to the JFK Library to try and beat our aquarium-themed escape room in under 30 minutes!
Registration is suggested to secure a spot, but not required. Please register your group to experience the activity together.
This is an ALL AGES event, with a difficulty recommended for ages 13+.
Vallejo Gem & Mineral Show
Rock & Gem show with vendors selling lapidary rough, minerals, gems and lapidary equipment & supplies.
Vallejo Gem & Mineral Show
Rock & Gem show with vendors selling lapidary rough, minerals, gems and lapidary equipment & supplies.
Live Music Saturday: Joyce Grant & Company
Vallejo local singer, Joyce Grant returns to the Ferry Taproom with her powerful mix of jazz, blues, and R&B.
Live Music Friday: Shelby Ann
Inspired by artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Nirvana, Shelby’s songwriting style blends the angst and energy of 90’s alt-rock/grunge with the sensibility of Americana and roots rock.
Christmas in the Crest: Toy Giveaway & Block Party
A toy giveaway and block party on Christmas Eve at Kings Supermarket!
Head Games Trivia Night
Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.
Trivia Night with North Bay Trivia
We are excited to bring back North Bay Trivia for an evening of quizzes, questions and prizes! This is for the whole group no matter how young or old so gather your team and come on over for a chance to show off your brain!
Christmas Giveaway @ JFK Library
Join us for toys, food, a jumper, popcorn and cotton candy.
Christmas Toy Giveaway
Bring your children and families out to our fifth annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and dinner!
No sign up required. While supplies last.
Cool Yule Shopping Party @ Alibi Bookshop
Come get your holiday shopping done while listening to DJs Otto Von Stroheim (Tiki Oasis, Resort-o-Rama) and Jon B (Alibi Bookshop!)!
There will be vintage vendors and artists and crafters and chocolatiers, and, of course, books and gifts!
Children's Coat & Toy Giveaway by Pollobars, Incredible Blends Barbershop & Carter's
Free toys, food, drinks, coats, jump house, and pictures with Santa.
Kids must be present to receive toy and coat/
FREE Kids Magical Stained Glass Workshop @ St Peter’s Chapel
Geared for children aged 6 - 10 and their adult companions, the world of stained glass will come alive in this fun, interactive workshop at St. Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island. The session will start with a look at the Chapel’s luminous stained glass windows, which include 25 by Tiffany Studios, as the children learn how they were made and what stories they tell. Next, everyone will make their own tissue paper stained glass window from templates that celebrate many Holiday traditions, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Vallejo’s Drag Brunch @ Bambino’s
Vallejo's Drag Brunch at Bambinos - HOLIDAY EDITION
Come join Vallejo's DRAG Brunch - DECEMBER CELEBRATIONS
Tis the Season to celebrate December CELEBRATIONS at Vallejo's DRAG Brunch!
Are you ready for December DRAG hosted by no other than Sadie C. Sparkles and MissCherrylane. It’s a chance to embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and enjoy a brunch experience like no other. Come on down and be part of this exciting new event that brings drag and queer culture to our community!
Aca-word: Bay Area A Capella
Performing for over 11 years, Aca-word is a group of professional energetic singers based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally founded in 2012 Aca-word is a group of singers committed to making and sharing both their music and their friendship.
Ron McGee & The Jazz Bridge Group
We are bringing back Ron & JBG to our stage for a night of dancing! This group lights up the stage and the room and we can't wait to be grooving with ya'll again.
Live Music Saturday: Tori Roze & Johnny Alexander
This is Soul for today: tight, sophisticated, and up-to-date...a winner.
Winter Wonderland Party @ Vallejo Brewing Co
We’re decking the halls with cozy, snow-filled décor, festive tunes, and classic holiday movies to keep the spirit bright. Warm up with our boozy hot chocolate, and a lineup of our freshest brews.
Music at the Chapel Presents: Vallejo Choral Society’s Holiday Concert – Carols and Lullabies
Join us for a joyful afternoon of music and holiday cheer as the Vallejo Choral Society returns to St. Peter’s Chapel! This beloved annual concert features A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, a selection of traditional Christmas songs, and Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest.
Breakfast With Santa
Santa is coming into town early just to have breakfast with us! Join him and enjoy a delicious meal at our annual Breakfast with Santa.
Boys & Girls Empowerment Group's 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway
Dozens of businesses and organizations are coming together to give away toys and spread holiday joy. Save the date, and help us spread the joy by donating a toy.
Solano AIDS Coalition's "Island of Misfit Toys" Toy Drive
The Solano AIDS Coalition's "Island of Misfit Toys" Toy Drive has once again arrived to bring joy and happiness to children during Christmas. Register to participate.
Santa Holiday Tea & Tunes
Escape the hustle of the holiday rush and step into a timeless winter wonderland. Join us for an exclusive afternoon that harmonizes the elegance of high tea with the pure joy of the Christmas season.
Vallejo Jazz Jam Session
Join us live at the Mira Theatre every 3rd Saturday of the month. Vallejo Jazz Jam's mission is to provide a supportive and non-competitive environment for musicians of all levels to explore our rich heritage of jazz standards.
Questions?: Patricia Kutza at pkutza@pacbell.net
Holiday Bazaar at Mare Island Art Studios
Step inside our historic waterfront art space and shop from local artists, makers, and creative vendors offering handmade gifts, art prints, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, holiday décor, and more.
Holiday Festival @ Vallejo Museum
Vallejo Museum’s FREE Annual Holiday Festival!
– Teddy Bear Tea and Cookies! ALL DAY!
– Magical Moonshine Puppet Show! 10am
– Storytime and Book Give Away! 11am
– The Grinch! 12pm
– A special visit with SANTA CLAUS! 1pm
Family friendly holiday fun!
Kid's Sleigh Ride Toy Workshop @ Lowes
Mini-builders get to build and decorate their own toy complete with reindeer, sleigh and Santa. This magical project brings holiday cheer while teaching kids basic construction and fine motor skills. Free, register today.
Brunch with Santa @ Jelly Belly
Join Mr. Jelly Belly and friends for a delicious brunch and lots of fun with Santa Claus!
By reservation only. Spaces are limited.
Free DIY Bath Bombs Class for Teens
Make your own bath bombs to gift or use for yourself! We provide all colors, scents and ingredients. Free class, no registration required.
E-40's 3rd Annual Toy Giveaway
This year NO sign-up list, we’re keeping it simple so every family can come through, including those without phones or English. First come, first serve.
Bring the kids for:
Free toys
Bikes, scooters & gifts
Food, games, hot chocolate
Live music
Raffles, gift cards, TVs & a PS5
Special appearances
Winter Jam @ Sonoma Raceway
Winter Jam, Northern California's biggest drifting event, returns on December 20-21, 2025!
This thrilling event will take over various locations around Sonoma Raceway, including courses in the main paddock, Turns 2-4, Turn 7, the Esses at Turn 8, and the hairpin at Turn 11 of the road course.
With courses for every skill level, it's the perfect opportunity for beginners to gain experience and for professionals to unleash the full power of their 1000hp machines.
The Ultimate Sade Tribute - Sade of the Bay
Award-winning vocalist Ariel Marin—“Sade of the Bay”—leads a lush tribute to Sade’s timeless catalog, featuring Juan Escovedo and multi-platinum MC Hammer producer James “Jae-E” Earley.

