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Saturday, December 15

Free Ice Skating Lessons in Union Square | SF
Saturday, December 15 – 8:30 am - Ends at 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free lessons (and free skate rental) but an RSVP is required. Limited to 50 people per session.
| Union Square Park

Don’t know how to skate? Kaiser Permanente is inviting beginner skaters to the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square to come learn from professional skate instructors every weekend. Lessons are free (including skate rental) to those who sign up in advance, thanks to Kaiser ...Every Saturday

Spark Joy Today, Free Yoga Tomorrow | SF
Saturday, December 15 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Patricia's Green
Come together to Spark Joy both on and off your yoga mat. Join CorePower Yoga in creating a ripple of kindness across the city to fuel unity and happiness this holiday season. CorePower Yoga teachers will be at Patricia’s Green on Saturday 12/15 handing out Spark ...

All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:00 amSubrosa Craft Faire | Oakland  FREE
All DayWin Tix: Asian Art Museum’s Indian Art Exhibit “Painting Is My Everything” | Ends Dec. 30  WIN
10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
Free Outdoor Core Power Yoga at “Winter Walk SF” | Union Square

Union Square’s Winter Walk will once again make the holidays brighter by transforming Union Square for the holidays. 2019 Winter Walk SF November 29 – December 31, 2019 Grant Ave. between Geary and Post Street and Maiden Lane, SF FREE (most special activities are free, ...

11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
Bay Area’s First Shake Shack: Grand Opening | Palo Alto
Saturday, December 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Just bring $ for purchases
| Shake Shack (Stanford Shopping Center)
Bringing burgers to the Bay! Shake Shack opens its first Bay Area location on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Keeping it local, they’re sourcing sweet potato buns from Tartine Bakery and chocolate for their frozen custard from Dandelion Chocolate. Plus the first 100 people in line when doors ...
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amWin Tix: SFJAZZ Matinee Concert: Clairdee & Friends | SF  WIN
BiteUnite 1st Support Food Fair: Give Back & Eat Up | SF
Saturday, December 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*To attend, please RSVP by donating to the Central California American Red Cross for Wildfire Relief.
| BiteUnite SF
BiteUnite is a co-working kitchen and café that supports passionate home cooks and professional chefs so they can expand to a commercial level. BiteUnite is kicking off its quarterly Food Fair series this holiday season by inviting the public to taste test a variety of ...
11:00 am24 Holidays on 24th Street: Photo w/ Santa & Rudolph | Noe Valley  FREE
1st Annual Oakland SantaCon | 2018
Saturday, December 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Celebrate the holiday season in the historic Jack London District on Saturday, December 15 from noon – 5 pm with the first official SantaCon Oakland. Dress up in a full-on santa costume and have fun. The official rally will take place at Jack London Square around the Christmas ...
Weird Science Fair & Interactive Exhibits | Fremont
Saturday, December 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Town Fair Plaza - Fremont
This Winter event will be featuring interactive exhibits and showcases geared to showing people of all ages the importance of STEM education. This Fair will occur right before Capitol Avenue Night + Market so stick around for food fair as well.
All DayWin Tix: SF’s Epic New “Winter Park” Ice Rink | Civic Center  WIN
Holiday Cheer Hike: Golden Gate Park, Buffalo & Beer | SF
Saturday, December 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free hike, but bring cash for beer after the hike, if you like
| Haight & Stanyan
Throw a little exercise into your holiday cheer and join a festive group hike through Golden Gate to Ocean Beach, followed by a celebratory beer at Beach Chalet Brewery. Holiday “End-to-End” Hike Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 1-4 pm Meet at Golden Gate Park Entrance at Haight/Stanyan FREE but bring cash for drinks Meet at ...
Pacifica Vodka & Gin Party: Tour, Cocktails + Tastings
Saturday, December 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 includes a craft cocktail, 4 spirits tastings, bratwurst, Distillery tour, live music, Art show
| Tripp Distillery
The Tripp Distillery is hosting an art show, spirits tastings, distillery tour, food, & music event at the beachfront dog-friendly production facility on Saturday, December 15, 2018. $6 gets you a craft cocktail, 4 spirits tastings, bratwurst, live music, and art show.
1:00 pm3rd Annual Snowman Social | Marin City  FREE
Exploring Liberty Ships & The Lesser Known Facts | Sausalito
Saturday, December 15 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Model Visitor Center
A WWII emergency shipyard once operated here in Sausalito. Over the years, Liberty Ships have become an icon of WWII. The shipyards, the Liberty Ships and the people who built them, there is more to this story that has gotten lost in time. Come and join ...
Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating Party | Oakland
Saturday, December 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Mischief
Are you looking for a fun, kid-friendly holidays activity? Look no further. Join on Saturday, December 15th for a fun afternoon of sugar-fueled fun. Wear your ugliest or most festive holiday sweater, and join us in decorating sweater-shaped cookies. They’ll also have festive tunes and hot ...
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
Fruitvale Holiday Posada: Classic Cars, Games & Live Music | Oakland
Saturday, December 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Fruitvale BART
Come celebrate this free family-friendly community event in Oakland’s Fruitvale District. Hosted by the OakLuv Foundation & Fruitvale Unity Council. Free carnival games to all Funcheap children. 3 blocks closed to traffic Live music Pinatas Carnival games Face painting Tamales Churros Prizes Toys Xmas Trees Photo booth Real snow coming all the way from the North Pole Santa & ...
Winter Walk SF: “Bad Santa” Xmas Beat-Making / DJ Station | Union Square
Saturday, December 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Stockton & Ellis

Union Square’s Winter Walk will once again make the holidays brighter by transforming Union Square for the holidays. 2019 Winter Walk SF November 29 – December 31, 2019 Grant Ave. between Geary and Post Street and Maiden Lane, SF FREE (most special activities are free, ...

4:00 pmWin Tix: Sweatercon 2018: San Francisco Holiday Pub Crawl  WIN*
*Includes entry to the event, covers at all bars and drink specials
“Krampus du Nord” Evil Holiday Pop-Up Bar | Dec 15-22
Saturday, December 15 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry, but bring cash for drinks
| Cafe Du Nord

Have you been a little naughty this year? Cafe du Nord turns into a special creepy Christmas holiday pop-up, Krampus du Nord, for just 5 nights only. Expect Norwegian black metal, torture decor, a naughty list of libations by Deep Eddy Vodka (drinks like The ...

SantaCon Oakland After Party | Esports Arena
Saturday, December 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $5*
*$5 for "SantaCon Lounge - but check in by 8pm. $15 for early bird general admission to full event
| Esports Arena Oakland
When you are ready after SantaCon in Jack London Square, come to ESports Arena for Oakland’s Santa Lounge and After Party with Redbull, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Wachira Wines. This is the season of giving so please bring a donation and/or can goods for Alameda County ...
7:00 pm“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza | Oakland  $10
City Star Party & Telescope Night | The Presidio
Saturday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
| Presidio Parade Grounds

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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