It’s a Great Day by the Bay in Benicia!

Welcome to the official website for visiting Benicia, the hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area. We invite you to explore and discover our rich history, robust arts community, great shopping and dining, inviting waterfront, and an atmosphere you have to experience to appreciate.

The Birth of Benicia
November 15, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Rescheduled from October 30: You are invited to celebrate the opening of Benicia Historical Museum's newest permanent exhibit gallery, The Birth...

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Art Scavenger Hunt
November 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discover amazing art found in downtown galleries while doing a scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a free “I...

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Party with a Purpose-Sip with Soroptimist
November 16, 2019
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

You are invited to the 4th annual wine tasting gala event featuring premium wines from Napa and Sonoma counties and the North Coast, beer from...

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Peter Fletcher Concert
November 17, 2019
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Carnegie Hall classical guitarist, Peter Fletcher, will include Benicia in his 2019 tour. Peter will be performing the Lute Suite No. 1 in E minor...

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Legends of the Celtic Harp: A WINTER GIFT
November 23, 2019
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

A Winter Gift, presented by three of the premier Celtic Harpists in the world - Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter - returns to the...

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Hand Up Turkey Trot
November 28, 2019
8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Get active on Thanksgiving morning and help a good cause with a run or walk before the big meal. Funds raised assist local cancer patients who need a...

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Wine Walk & Shop Small
November 30, 2019
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On Small Business Saturday, shop Downtown Benicia while tasting fine wines at participating businesses. Tickets for Wine Walk are $30/advance;...

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Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting
December 6, 2019
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Street merchants along with Benicia Main Street host this ever-popular open house at the beginning of the Christmas Season. Merchants offer...

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Teddy Bear Tea Party
December 7, 2019
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Camellia Tea Room and Benicia Main Street invite you to bring your little ones and their teddy bears to join in the festivities featuring a special...

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Winter Concert: Diablo Regional Concert Band
December 13, 2019
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrate the season and enjoy the winter concert by this Bay Area all-volunteer band. Cora Martens...

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Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
December 14, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Benicia's traditional Christmast Parade starts at 10 a.m. at First & D Streets, ending at H St., and features local marching bands, dancers, and...

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Pictures with Santa
December 14, 2019
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Benicia Fire Department and Benicia Parks & Community Services invite your little ones to stop by Fire Station 11 for a visit and photos with...

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