Iron Door Speakeasy at the Holbrooke Hotel flips into the Miracle pop-up on November 21 and stays that way through the end of the year. The historic Gold Country hotel — and former speakeasy — is bringing in festive decor, special cocktails, and the option to book private Christmas-themed parties. There’s also plenty of programming on the calendar including ugly sweater happy hours, Christmas karaoke, and more. Reservations can be made on the Iron Door Speakeasy website via Resy. 

Miracle arrives at Sacramento’s Red Rabbit Kitchen + Bar on November 23 and runs until December 30. Reservations can be made on the bar’s website via OpenTable for anyone interested in boozy eggnog cocktails or a Santa’s Little Helper made with gin, spiced caraway syrup, eucalyptus, and sage. 

Sippin’ Santa, the tropical spin-off of holiday cocktail pop-up Miracle, is headed to Sonoma County.  Beginning Thursday, November 17 through the end of December head to the Santa Rosa hotel for festive drinks like the Kris Kringle Colada and Undertow Toddy, a hot cocktail made with cognac, Chartreuse, curaçao, and chocolate hazelnut syrup. Chef Chris Ricketts also has a food menu to pair with the drinks including options such as “Christmas Ham,” or slow-cooked char siu pork belly, grilled pineapple, cherry, and cloves, and “Mele Kalikimaka,” or Hawaiian sweet bread stuffing croquettes with cranberry sauce. 

Gather ’round a barrel and raise a toast to the season at this no-frills East Bay bar. The holidays land early in Oakland: Miracle on Telegraph kicks off on November 21 at the Double Standard, that solid cocktail destination with a killer back patio. If the decor is anything like last year expect a heck of a lot of string lights. 

Starting Friday, November 25 through December 31, Red Window is transforming into a holiday-themed destination with seasonal decor and a new menu of low-ABV drinks. The special menu includes mini-shots in flavors like Boozy Egg Nog, Mistletoe, and Espresso Martini and a whole list of full-size cocktails including the Nice List made with low-proof spiced rum, spices, and apple cider — all served hot, of course.

The historic Fairmont Hotel always does it big for the holidays — and we mean that literally. The hotel has a 22-foot-high, 23-foot-wide two-story Victorian gingerbread house on display made from “thousands of bricks, a ton of royal icing, and candy décor,” according to the hotel’s website. It’s on show through the holiday season and if you want to really soak it all in, you can even book a reservation to dine inside.

Friday, November 25 through the new year, the Vault Garden transforms into a winter wonderland strung with garland and dripping in ribbon and wreaths. Best of all, it’s a fully tented space so you can enjoy the decor and views of the absolutely enormous tree at 555 California Street without having to brave any weather. There’s also a special cocktail menu on tap including warm concoctions such as the Polar Express made with mezcal and house-made hot chocolate.

Both Waterbar Restaurant and sister restaurant Epic Steak, which is located just next door, continue the tradition of displaying some seriously impressive gingerbread creations this year. Head to Waterbar to see Pastry Chef Erica Land’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas-themed structure, which stands at an impressive 3 feet tall. Next door at Epic Steak the theme is A Charlie Brown Christmas complete with Snoopy sleeping in his dog house.

Kona’s Street Market feels pretty festival all year ’round thanks to its glowing marquee and strings of lights. But through the holiday season, it’s taking things up a notch with the tropical-themed Sippin’ Santa pop-up starting Friday, November 25, and running through New Year's Eve. Extra lights and tons of tinsel add to the cheer, plus there’s an annual menu of rum-filled festive cocktails. There’s a $10 cover (cash only) and it’s walk-ins only.

Feeling festive but in a more ... subdued kind of way? Then perhaps the Rye Krampus pop-up is more your speed. The bar is hosting its own gritty little holiday event this December with drinks including the Black Nog, a boozy blend of cognac, black rum, sherry, black sesame, dark maple syrup, eggs, and whole milk.

From the folks who installed a Peter Pan-themed bar in the same space earlier this year comes Tinseltown, an over-the-top Christmas pop-up that starts on November 30. The halls will be decked out to the max with baubles, bows, hanging trees, and wreaths but this is a reservations-required situation, not a casual spot to pop in. Tickets cost $22 and include a 90-minute stay inside the bar plus one drink upon arrival. 

Enjoy all the glorious warmth of an aprés ski village without having to endure any frigid temps at the Four Seasons Hotel in Silicon Valley. They’ve once again transformed the Quattro Terrace and other outdoor locations at the hotel with mini-chalets, lights, cozy fires, and a life-size snow globe that’s just perfect for photo opps. The menu is meant to stick-to-your ribs with options like fondue, French onion soup, and poutine — plus, signature s’mores and hot beverages.

Downtown San Jose arcade bar Miniboss is going all-in on the holiday theme this year hosting the Mircale pop-up from November 23 through the end of the year. 

It’s a very tiki Christmas at San Jose’s 55 South, complete with Santa in sunglasses and festive cocktails served with the requisite tiny umbrella.

Modernist cocktail bar in Fresno will host the Miracle Christmas pop-up from November 23 through Christmas week. From Tuesday, November 30 through Sunday, December 20 the bar will accept a limited number of reservations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks will be first come, first served. For more details about reservations or to make one, message the Miracle at Modernist Instagram account.