Local Annual Events
November 2025

Thanksgiving Tea Dance

Celebrating Thanksgiving & the 102nd Anniversary of the 1st meeting of the Scottish Country Dance Society, 1923. Tea Dance with the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a & Strathspey Society Band. Doors open 2:45 pm, Dancing 3:00 pm, Tea and potluck 4:45 pm $15 Adults  $5 youth Dancers Finger food potluck contribution welcome. https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/64751/
30 Nov
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Christ Church East Bay
2138 Cedar Street, between Walnut and Oxford, Berkeley
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December 2025

Boxing Day Bash

The South Bay Youth is hosting an evening of fun Scottish Country Dancing to live music. The dances are accessible to dancers of all levels. Bring friends and family to enjoy a great time together! Please bring plated snacks to share. $15 individual or $35/ Family
29 Dec
7:00 pm – 9:45 pm
American Legion Hall
1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
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The South Bay Hogmanay Dance

 Co-Hosted by the Red Thistle Dancers, and the Mountain View and San Jose Classes. Dance in the New Year to the music of Lyle Ramshaw and Cathy Goode. Prepared and plated food to share is welcome
31 Dec
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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January 2026

Bishop’s Ranch Dance Retreat

Come join us for good music, dancing, food, fun and games.  Catch up with Scottish dance friends and make new ones at our wonderful dance weekend.   Registration begins September 1st.  If you have any questions, please contact  CoBicD@yahoo.com
16 – 18 Jan
4:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Bishop's Ranch
5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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February 2026

2026 Valentine’s Ball

Save the date! The San Francisco RSCDS Branch’s annual Valentine’s Ball this year will be on Saturday, February 21st at the Alameda Elk’s Lodge No.1015, 2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 6:00 PM Sherry  Social, 7:00 PM Grand March Music by:  Ian Muir and Judi Nicolson
21 Feb
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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March 2026

March Monthly Party Tea Dance

An afternoon Scottish Country Dance with live music hosted by the Santa Rosa class and Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers. Walkthroughs start at 2:15pm. Dancing starts at 3:00pm.    
07 Mar
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Marin
240 Chaning Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
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April 2026

North American Festival

The Philadelphia RSCDS will be hosting a competitive Scottish country dance festival on April 4, 2026.  This festival welcomes dancers of all skill levels to participate. For more information, visit https://tac-rscds.org/index.php/na-festival  
04 Apr
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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April Monthly Party Tea Dance

Wear your brightest colors and come join the fun! Organized by the Monterey and Santa Cruz classes, the April Monthly Party is held in the laid back beach town of Aptos. This afternoon tea dance provides the unique spectacle of Hawaiian shirts paired with tartan kilts in a glorious clash of patterns and colors. 
04 Apr
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Aptos Grange Hall
2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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