Holiday Plans in Tracy: 4 Festive Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar Ready to put some holiday plans on the books? Downtown Tracy is getting dressed up for the season, and there’s plenty happening beyond the shops and lights, too. From the keepsake ornament stroll to a classical ballet and a hands-on baking class, here are four ways to enjoy the coming weeks near Tracy Hills. Ornament Stroll November 14 | 12 – 9 PM | Front Street Plaza, 50 E. 6th St. Get a head start on holiday shopping at Downtown Tracy’s Ornament Stroll! Stop by participating businesses to collect festive ornaments, browse local shops and enjoy the holiday decorations throughout downtown. You might even find a few gifts to check off your list along the way. The Nutcracker December 4 | 2 PM (sensory-friendly performance), 7 PMDecember 5 | 1 PM | Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave. Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and all the familiar characters are back onstage. Central West Ballet and the City of Tracy present The Nutcracker at the Grand Theatre, with evening and matinee performances plus a free, sensory-friendly show on December 4 at 2 PM. Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting December 5 | 6 – 8:30 PM | Downtown Tracy Downtown Tracy shines a somewhat brighter during the Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting. Gather family and friends for the illuminated parade and the community tree lighting, with festivities centered around 6th St., Central Ave., 10th St., and Front Street Plaza. The event is free and a fun way to welcome the holiday season together. Holiday Breads of the World Workshop December 8 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Morgan Territory Brewing, 1885 N. MacArthur Drive For a holiday outing that’s a little more hands-on, try baking something new! This workshop, led by Grainbakers Breadmaking, explores seasonal breads from around the world, including fruit-and-marzipan stollen, gingerbread and cranberry-orange-walnut bread. You’ll prepare dough during the class to bake at home, but don’t worry; some taste-testing will be happening throughout. Make Room for Some Holiday Fun A Downtown Tracy tradition, a classic family-friendly performance or a new recipe to learn and share: the season offers plenty of ways to make memories around Tracy. It’s this full seasonal calendar that helps make living at Tracy Hills so enjoyable. SEE ALL RECENT POSTS Holiday Plans in Tracy: 4 Festive Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar Give Some Back This Holiday Season: 3 Ways to Help Around Tracy From Halloween to Holiday Lights: 4 Tracy Events to Celebrate
