Christmas on the Farm Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Day Back to Brentwood on Dec. 6

Brentwood has plenty of louder holiday moments, but Christmas on the Farm leans into a slower kind of December outing. Set at the East Contra Costa Historical Museum, the annual gathering is built around old-fashioned family fun, giving locals a place to spend part of the day outdoors with games, music, and the kind of setting that still feels tied to the area's agricultural roots.

The museum plans the event for the first Sunday in December, and this year that lands on Sunday, Dec. 6. Food and craft vendors are expected as part of the day, along with family activities and Photos with Santa, which gives the event an easy mix of simple holiday tradition and small-town community energy rather than a rushed stop-in.

One of the details that helps this event feel distinct is the windmill lighting at dusk. That late-day moment, paired with the museum grounds and historic buildings, gives the gathering a little more shape than a standard vendor fair and makes it feel like the kind of holiday plan where families can linger instead of racing through a checklist.

Admission is listed as free, with activity tickets available for purchase. For East County families looking for a holiday outing that stays local and keeps the pace gentle, more information is available on the East Contra Costa Historical Society community events page.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to dusk
Location: East Contra Costa Historical Museum, 3890 Sellers Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513
Admission: Free, with activity tickets available for purchase
What to Expect: Games, music, family activities, food and craft vendors, Photos with Santa, and the lighting of the windmill at dusk