San Francisco "How to Volunteer" for the Holidays 2024 Guide
Causes, Holidays
San Francisco "How to Volunteer" for the Holidays 2024 Guide
Here's 7 easy ways to volunteer in SF to help make a difference, spread cheer and help the less fortunate this holiday season
Massive Concert Coming to Golden Gate Park: Zach Bryan & Kings of Leon
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco
Massive Concert Coming to Golden Gate Park: Zach Bryan & Kings of Leon
Tickets go on sale December 6 for the huge concert on August 15, 2025
The Best of Winter in the Bay Area 2024/2025: What to Do and See
Holidays
The Best of Winter in the Bay Area 2024/2025: What to Do and See
Time for ice skating, dazzling lights, cozy bars with fireplaces, winter blooms, tree lightings & more
SF's Most Magical Tree Lightings & Holiday Events 2024
Holidays
SF's Most Magical Tree Lightings & Holiday Events 2024
All the biggest lighting ceremonies and the Bay's most special Xmas & holiday events
Built in 1894, SF's Japanese Tea Garden Stuns w/ Newly Revamped Pagoda Plaza
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
Built in 1894, SF's Japanese Tea Garden Stuns w/ Newly Revamped Pagoda Plaza
Golden Gate Park's new scenic paths, newly-planted trees and a brand new plaza at the oldest public Japanese garden in the U.S.

Friday, December 6, 2024

6:30 am   Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)   FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
8:00 am   SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)   $5*
*$5 per person, children 12 and under free
All Day   History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)   FREE
10:00 am   Ruby’s Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)   FREE*
*FREE Visitors welcome to shop!
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 am   “Shop Dine SF” Holiday Pop-Up w/ 70+ Local Makers (Dec. 6-7)   FREE

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Friday, December 6

SF’s 2024 Rooftop “Winterfest” + Lighting Ceremony at Salesforce Park (Dec. 6-8)
Friday, December 6 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All events free and open to the public. Pre-registration required for Wreath Making Party
| Salesforce Park
SF's 2024 Rooftop "Winterfest" + Lighting Ceremony at Salesforce Park (Dec. 6-8)

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here — The 5th annual Winterfest returns to TJPA’s Salesforce Park, December 6-8, 2024! The annual festivities begin on the night of Friday, December 6th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. featuring free crafts, live music from ...

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

$31 Orchestra Tix: “Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (Dec. 6-8)
$31 Orchestra Tix: "Shrek The Musical" Live in SF (Dec. 6-8)

Fall in love all Ogre again on December 6-8! Perfect for families or a fun night out, join us for the weekend run of Shrek The Musical, the beloved stage adaptation of the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film. Experience Shrek’s hilarious and heartfelt journey brought to life ...

30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 – Jan. 5)
30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 - Jan. 5)

BREAKING NEWS: America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet is back with a hilarious musical newscast-run-amok! The Kinsey Sicks bring their glorious award-winning harmonies to the New Conservatory Theatre Center stage where it all began in celebration of their 30th anniversary tour. Tune in for outrageous hijinx, ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

Win Tix: Breakout Rap Star “Destroy Lonely” Live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the breakout rap star, Destroy Lonely live for his “Forever Tour” at SF’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Destroy Lonely, the Atlanta-based rapper and singer signed to Playboi Carti’s Opium label, gained mainstream attention with his debut album ...
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)

In the musical comedy Waitress, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, December 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, December 6 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Friday, December 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 per person, children 12 and under free
| Gamble Garden
Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Ring in the holidays at the Gamble Garden Winter Festival! Enjoy free coffee and one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere. Friday, December 6, 10am-4pmSaturday, December 7, 10am-4pm $5 per person, includes 1 raffle ticket to win a beautifully decorated ...
Ruby’s Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE Visitors welcome to shop!
| Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery
Ruby's Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)
One of a kind pottery perfect for holiday gifting! On sale handmade mugs, vases, dinnerware, wall art and more! Opening reception:  Friday December 6th from 4-8 during the Castro Art Walk!  
“Shop Dine SF” Holiday Pop-Up w/ 70+ Local Makers (Dec. 6-7)
Friday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Center (on the top floor)
"Shop Dine SF" Holiday Pop-Up w/ 70+ Local Makers (Dec. 6-7)

Shop from over 70 local makers in this special 2-day pop-up shop at the San Francisco Center! Day 1 – 1-5p, Day 2 – 11a- 4[ Day 1 Vendors Visit and shop from local, San Francisco-based makers and small businesses: Aaron Eminger WatercolorsAlexander Nurseries and Garden ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop (Dec. 6-7)
Friday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Shop from over 70 local makers!
| San Francisco Center (on the top floor)
SF's Holiday Pop-Up Shop (Dec. 6-7)
Visit and shop from local, San Francisco-based makers and small businesses. Over 70 local makers in this special 2-day pop-up shop at the San Francisco Center! Find all the vendors here: https://www.sf.gov/events/december-6-2024/holiday-pop-shop-day- Dec. 6, 1pm-5pm Dec. 7, 11am-4pm
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)
Friday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Contemporary Jewish Museum
Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all  backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art. CLOSURE UPDATE: The Contemporary Jewish Museum has closed ...

Tickets On Sale: Huge Golden Gate Park Concert: Zach Bryan & Kings of Leon
Friday, December 6 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $199*
*GA tickets starting at $199.70
| Polo Field, Golden Gate Park
Tickets On Sale: Huge Golden Gate Park Concert: Zach Bryan & Kings of Leon
Saddle up San Francisco! Another Planet Entertainment (APE) today announced the next installment of the Golden Gate Park Concerts series with multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-winning performer Zach Bryan featuring special guests Kings of Leon and more to be announced. This show, produced in association with AEG, takes place ...
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Friday, December 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.
| Marin Art and Garden Center
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center  Winter Wonderland returns December 6–15, 2024 with the Ross Auxiliary Winterfest December 7. Skating tickets are on sale now! Lace up your skates for a spin under falling snow and twinkling lights! $30 per person (+fees) includes skate ...
2024 Peppermint Bark Day at Ghirardelli Square (SF)
2024 Peppermint Bark Day at Ghirardelli Square (SF)
Visit the Main Plaza of Ghirardelli Square for the annual celebration of Peppermint Bark Day with Ghirardelli Chocolate and Creative Communal from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet Santa for photos and pick up a Peppermint Bark Square, create your holiday gifts at our arts and ...
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Friday, December 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Yesterdays Collective
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Yesterdays Collective presents the North Beach Holiday Market on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the recently landmarked Paper Doll building, 524 Union Street. This festive event, set in the heart of North Beach, will offer a unique shopping experience ...
City of Emeryville “Holiday Parade” (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1333 Park Ave
City of Emeryville "Holiday Parade" (2024)
Join us for an evening of festive fun at the City of Emeryville Holiday Parade! This family-friendly event will feature a walk, bike, and stroll parade, welcoming participants of all ages to take part in the holiday cheer. Enjoy music, local vendors, and light refreshments ...
Holiday Village at Bay Street Emeryville (Dec. 6-8)
Friday, December 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
Holiday Village at Bay Street Emeryville (Dec. 6-8)
All the best in food, style, and drinks collide at the Bay St. Holiday Village! Discover Bay Area-based emerging small biz Pop-UP shops in a festive setting! Sip Hot Cocoa and holiday-inspired cocktails. Shop from small business artisan Pop-UP shops. Eat from the yummy food shops, desserts, and ...
2024 Bay Street Tree Lighting (Emeryville)
Friday, December 6 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
2024 Bay Street Tree Lighting (Emeryville)
Savor the warmth of festive moments with loved ones {and while you’re at it, savor the new Bay Street Emeryville at our annual Tree Lighting Event}. Join The City of Emeryville and Bay Street Emeryville as we unwrap the magic of togetherness at the 2024 ...
Oakland’s “First Friday” Holiday Craft Fair (December 2024)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP would be ideal but can just walk-in.
| The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room
Oakland's "First Friday" Holiday Craft Fair (December 2024)
Get into the holiday cheer this December’s First Friday as we celebrate the work of Team 841: the Biomechs, Richmond High School’s Robotics team. Enjoy festivities with holiday art (fabricated by the robotics students), music, and hors d’oeuvres. The art will be auctioned – all ...