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2019 Winter Solstice Ceremony | San Francisco Zen Center
Words of the season are offered in the equinox and solstice ceremonies, usually outdoors in the courtyard.
Ceremony follows evening zazen.
Free Union Square Ice Skating Lessons: Every Weekend | 2019-2020
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
Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for Bay Area Residents | Every Saturday
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents | Every Saturday
, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday
Salesforce “Winterfest” w/ Carolers, Crafts & Santa | SoMa
Saturday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Salesforce Transit Center
Due to expected rain, Saturday morning activities will be moved to the Grand Hall of the Transit Center, behind the escalators. Located at the corner of Fremont and Natoma st.
The later (2p-4p) music by Soul Mechanix and special performance by Velocity Arts that day will be ...
2019 KPFA Holiday Crafts Fair | Craneway Pavilion
Join us for a celebration of all things handmade at our annual, weekend long marketplace. Shop from more than 200 local artists & craftspeople representing many different mediums. Get your holiday shopping done, find your new favorite necklace, handmade mug, outfit, bag, or that perfect ...
Christmas Weekend Guided 57 Free Walking Tours | Dec. 21-25
San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Have friends and relatives in town with nothing to do? Gather up the ...
Free Holiday Puppet Show | Corte Madera
Saturday, December 21 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Town Center Corte Madera
From parents to little ones, everyone is invited to enjoy free holiday puppet shows at Town Center Corte Madera this holiday season. All activities will take place in the center court, under the clock tower (space 105), across from Blue Barn.
Three Puppet Shows will take ...
Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair: 200+ Artists & Festive Lights | Berkeley
Saturday, December 21 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph Avenue (Berkeley)
Join this December to celebrate the 36th Annual Telegraph Holiday Street Fair. Holiday shoppers will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great music, fine food, with unique and unusual handcrafts by some of Northern California’s finest artists. Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair December ...
2019 Russian Holiday Bell Concert | SF Main Library
Saturday, December 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Please join for a unique event featuring the majestic sound of Russian bells. San Francisco Symphony’s extraordinary guest percussionist, Mr. Avdienko will play a peal of 6 Traditional Russian Bells.
Russian Holiday Bell Concert
Saturday, December 21, 2019 | Noon to 2:00 pm
San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium ...
Holiday Party at SF’s Future Waterfront Park | India Basin
The public will get a sneak peek at the Bayview’s future waterfront park, India Basin Shoreline Park, at APRI San Francisco’s annual holiday party with Santa, live entertainment, cookie decorating, a gift giveaway and more. Free! Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Noon to 5 p.m. 900 ...
Strike a Pose w/ Santa | Ghirardelli Square
Saturday, December 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
Come to Ghirardelli Square and meet the big guy in red! Our super hip Santa will be ready to pose for photobooth-style photos in front of our tree!
2019 “Holiday Fanfare”: Free Outdoor Final Concert | Civic Center
Saturday, December 21 – 12:45 pm - Ends at 1:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | Van Ness & Grove
On its final day Saturday, December 21 there will be 2 Schedules: 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm and 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
2019 Winter Solstice Campfire Celebration | John Muir Historic Site
Saturday, December 21 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | John Muir National Historic Site
On Saturday, December 21, 2019, join Park Rangers for winter crafts, festive music, and a marshmallow roast.
Meet behind the Visitor Center. No fire if it is a spare the air day.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Dog Pageant | SF
Come one, come all; this is going to be the cutest ugly sweater contest of them all. Bring your 4-legged companion down for a chance to be crowned the king or queen of Seven Stills first ever Ugly Holiday Sweater Dog Pageant on December 21, ...
Bethlehem AD: Living Christmas Experience | Redwood City
Saturday, December 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bethlehem AD
Bethlehem AD is an entertaining and educational re-creation of the event that defines Western Civilization and changed the dates of history. The public walks through the ancient town of Bethlehem at their own pace and along the way interact with colorfully costumed villagers portraying life ...
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night on Longest Night of Year | Haight
It’s San Francisco’s epic HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Desi culture and heritage with laughs.
This special winter ...Every Saturday
