Benicia Chamber of Commerce

12/19/2025

Tonight December 18th shop Benicia First Street! Stores are staying open late

12/18/2025

Thank you to all who participated in our Holiday Drawing! Congratulations to our winners!!

12/18/2025

🎉We have over 20 stores open late for you THIS THURSDAY NIGHT, Dec 18th! Along with the Astro Luminaries that will be lighting up the street until 8pm, many businesses are offering specials, refreshments, pop-ups, drawings, and MORE 😀

Go to BeniciaMainStreet.org (under Upcoming Events) to see the full list of participating businesses & offerings. We have them listed in order of walking from Military E to the end of First Street - but feel free to start at the other end by The Little Art Shop and work your way back the other way. ❤

Make a night of it by grabbing dinner at one of our many fabulous restaurants to fortify your shopping excursion & don't forget to stop into Cullen's Tannery Pub for a seasonal special: Hot Toddys! Mare Island Brewery is also offering specials on their new cocktails especially for this fun night ✨

Come celebrate the season with some late night shopping (most stores & galleries open until at least 8pm) this Thursday, December 18th! It's the perfect time to snag last-minute gifts and enjoy treats, cheerful music, and a festive atmosphere.

Don't forget that First Street will be illuminated by the amazing Astro Botanicals - the same gorgeously lit art pieces that adorned our street during the Open House!

Bring friends and family and make it a merry evening of holiday shopping in Benicia. Shop Small & Local this season! Go to BeniciaMainStreet.org for details

Local photography by the amazing Pat ONeill

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

The Astro Luminaries are back in downtown Benicia on Thursday, December 18th, until 8pm! Stores will be open late so you can snag last-minute gifts and enjoy treats, specials, and a festive atmosphere, so come join us! ✨

- The Filling Station Goods & Gifts (located between H & J Streets) will be open until 8pm & have cookies and hot chocolate and a stuff-a-stocking to get 15% off anything you can fit in it (exclusions apply)
- Le Sparkly Chateau (located between F & G Streets) will be hosting a special Sip & Shop night! They will have refreshments from 6-8 and will be handing out scratch-offs for a chance to win a prize or discount in the store.
- Happy Life Pottery (located between F & G Streets) will be open until 8pm and have hot cider, tea & hot chocolate as well as cookies. Everyone who stops in from 6-8pm can enter a drawing to win a $100 Gift Card.
- Collektive Boutique (located on the corner of First & J Streets) will be open late, offering Sips & Bites & 15% off from 5-8pm
- The Little Art Shop (located in the Tannery by Bella Sienna) will be open until 8pm and offering sweet treats
- Daughter of Luna (located on the corner of First & J Streets) will be open until 7pm & offering 20% off ornaments & wreaths
- Pink Arrows Boutique (located on the corner of First & D Streets) will be open until 8:30pm and offering refreshments, discounts, giveaways, and pop-ups
- Sepay Groves (located on the corner of First & D Streets) will be open until 8pm and offering free tastings
- NY2CA Gallery (located between F & G Streets) will be open until 8pm and has a special "Art & Adornment" show & serving chocolate truffles

Also open until 8pm:
- Yummi Mart (located on the corner of First & D Streets)
- Harajuku Marketplace (located in the courtyard next to Aung MayLika)
- Bookshop Benicia (located between F & G Streets)
- Revel & Co (located between E & F Streets)
- Benica Art Glass Gallery (located between C & D Streets)
- Mozart, Earhart & Me (located between F & G Streets)
- Elisa's Cottage (located between F & G Streets)

12/16/2025

Today (December 16th!) is the last day to purchase your Holiday Drawing tickets!
You can purchase your ticket today at www.beniciachamber.com.
1 ticket for $20
3 for $50
7 for $100
You choose which package you would like to enter.
Choose from: Dining, Wine & Spirits, and Shopping
All packages are valued over $700!

12/15/2025

Take a look at the events we have going on this week!
Wednesday the 17th
4-5pm free workshop with David Goad, how to stand out with your elevator pitch. Join us for the workshop at the Benicia Chamber.
5:30-7pm our last mixer of the year hosted by Westamerica bank. Come celebrate the season while networking!
Thursday the 18th
Benicia Main Street Night
Participating stores downtown will be staying open late so that you can do your Holiday shopping! Your support means the world to our small businesses!

12/13/2025

🎁 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2025 Holiday Drawing Sponsors! 🎁

Thank you to the incredible businesses who made this year’s Holiday Drawing possible. Your generosity helps us bring festive cheer to our community and offer three amazing prize packages valued at over $700 each!
Tickets are on sale now until December 16th at Beniciachamber.com!

Our local businesses are the backbone of Benicia, and your support ensures we can continue creating programs and events that bring our community and businesses together.

✨ Thank you to our 2025 Holiday Drawing Sponsors:
Patrick Cawley with Benicia Community Foundation
The Christopher Group
1st Nor Cal Credit Union
AWT Roofing Inc
Griffin Fitness
Looking Forward Travel
Creative Clips Pet Grooming
DSA HR Solutions
Guided Growth Legal
Julia Allen Farmers Insurance
Benicia Home Improvement
SIPS the bottle emporium
Ace Hardware
Steven Johnson EXP Commercial
Hire My Husband
Michael Trahan Interior Design
Rate
Columbia Bank
Dr. Richard Joyce Optometrist
Estey real estate & property management
Ariel Castillo Edward Jones
Erin Crompton Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific
Kaiser Permanente Nick Orosco
Invesdid
Miyoji web site design
Elviaritas
Sailor Jacks
Foster Van Lines
SolTrans
Steve McClure State Farm Insurance
WineWise
Toni Foster Twin Oaks
Always Balanced Bookkeeping
Law Office of Dr. David H. Hofheimer

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to supporting local. Because of you, this cherished holiday tradition continues to shine brighter each year.

12/12/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Cheer is Here! ✨🎄
Our Chamber Holiday Drawing is back—and this year’s prizes are bigger than ever! Three lucky winners will take home incredible prize packages, each valued at over $700. 🎁💫

Choose your holiday wish:
🍽️ Dining Package
🍷 Wine & Spirits Package
🛍️ Shopping Package

🎟️ Tickets:
1 for $20 • 3 for $50 • 7 for $100
Give yourself (or someone you love!) the gift of a chance to win.

Purchase tickets online at beniciachamber.com and let the holiday magic begin!
Hurry tickets are only available until December 16th at 5pm. We will announce the winners December 17th on our website and social media after 7pm.✨🎅🏼🎁

12/11/2025

Wednesday December 17th we have 2 great events for you to attend!
First up David Goad will be out guest speaker and discussing how to stand out with your elevator pitch. David is a communication coach and strategist. We are fortunate to have him come to Benicia to share his knowledge!
4-5pm at the Benicia Chamber Conference Room
Then we have our last mixer of the year hosted by WESTAMERICA BANK! Come mingle, make new connections, and get into the holiday spirit with us!
5:30-7pm at WESTAMERICA Bank located at 20 Solano Square

12/10/2025

Be on the lookout for extended hours as we near the holidays! Our amazing businesses are here for your holiday needs. Why shop locally?
Small Business create jobs locally, sponsor local events, offer unique gifts.

12/09/2025

Chamber events:
Holiday Drawing : buy your tickets before December 16th. The winner will be announced on December 17th Workshop December 17th 4-5 pm with David Goad: learn how to stand out with your elevator pitch. Mixer December 17 5:30-7pm at Westamerica bank. Installation dinner & Business Awards January 30th . Tickets are on sale now.