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Events for December 16, 2023

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Saturday, December 16

8:00 amLushNature 2023 Winter Wildlife: Nature Walk and Bird Count (Redwood City)  $30*
*Normal price $30, but free to anyone who cannot afford to pay.
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

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

SF’s “Great Dickens Christmas Fair” 2023 (Nov. 18-Dec. 17)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. Opens Saturday, ...

SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

10:00 amHowl-iday Crafts and Donation Drive with SF SPCA (2023)  FREE
SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia St), clean for a bit, then enjoy free food & refreshments after ...Every Saturday

Free “The Land of Stick” Kids Book Party w/ Free Hot Cocoa & Bagels (SF)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | | NEON
Join us for a day of magic as Tom Drews gives a reading of his new children’s book, “The Land of Stick” – a story where wishes lead to exciting adventures in a marvelous land. This is a FREE event. Complimentary bagels and cream cheese from Daily ...
Freshly Ground Matcha Samples at Ritual Coffee in the Mission (SF) **Cuzen Matcha Pop-Up Details at Ritual** For the first time, San Francisco matcha lovers can enjoy the uniquely smooth, umami flavor of freshly ground Cuzen Matcha at a local cafe. Kicking off December 16 with a celebratory pop-up (Free samples. Details below.), Ritual Coffee in ...
10:00 amWinter Market 2023 (Sausalito)  FREE
10:00 amSaturday Fun & Games at Lutheran Christ Church (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP required - you must pre-register your child at https://bit.ly/SaturdayFunAndGames
SF’s “Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Fair” w/ 90+ AAPI Artisans (2023)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free admission
| St. Mary's Cathedral - event center
The 2023 Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire at St. Mary’s Cathedral is a free, one-day event featuring handcrafted items made by more than 90 talented Asian and Pacific Islander artisans. Come Saturday, 12/16 (10 am -4 pm) to the Event Center at St. ...
“OakLuv Fruitvale Posada” Free Carnival & Roller Coaster, Petting Zoo + 3,000 Free Tamales (2023) The Fruitvale Posada was founded in 2008 by Alex Cox of the OakLuv Foundation. The celebration that started at his childhood home on 38th Ave and Foothill in the Fruitvale in 2008 outgrew it’s location and with the support of The Unity Council, was moved ...
51st San Francisco Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms
Saturday, December 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: $20 | El Camino High School
When the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms. The December 2023 MSSF 51st Fungus Fair will display fungi collected in various locations in California. Annual collections have been made by MSSF since ...
11:00 amMakers Market on the Plaza (Walnut Creek)  FREE
2023 Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair w/ 200 Artists (Dec. 9-24)
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph Ave. (Berkeley)

40th Annual Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair Located on the famed Telegraph Avenue Between Dwight and Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2023 Fair Dates: December 9-10. 16-17, 23-24 11am-6pm FREE + Free gift wrapping Holiday shoppers will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great ...

11:00 amMilk & Cookies with Santa at Great Mall  $19.99*
*There will be a premium complimentary gift with purchase of milk and cookies package on all photo purchases, while supplies last.
11:00 am10th Annual “Black Santa” Photo Event (Oakland)  FREE*
*FREE
11:00 amFamily Nature Walks at Foothills Nature Preserve (Los Altos Hills)  FREE*
*Admission FRE with registration
“Haute Holidays” Local Designer Trunk Show at The Great Northern (SF)
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*21+
| The Great Northern
We are thrilled to announce our 15th Haute Holidays showcasing local independent designers! Local dj’s, cocktails, and lots of inspiration for that special gift or Holiday outfit. Free Event 21+ Participating Designers TBA Interested in vending with us? Fill out this form now! https://forms.gle/UMd14ZYQiP9u8aX68
11:00 am“Musae” Sings at SF’s Ferry Building  FREE*
*mini-concert is open to the public during the farmers market
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

11:00 amWinter Artisan Market (Berekely)  FREE
11:00 amGraham Lustig’s The Nutcracker w/ Oakland Symphony (Dec. 16-17)  $30*
*Early Bird Pricing until September 4th.
11:00 am“Reindeer Games” SF’s Holiday Circus (Dec. 15-23)  $30*
*Use code "FUNCHEAP" for $15 off 'Main Tickets"
Golden Gate Park’s “Gifts at the Garden” Holiday Market (Dec. 16-17)
Saturday, December 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Botanical Garden

Saturday, December 16, 10am-12pm for members only and 12pm-5:30pm for general public, and Sunday, December 17, 10am-5:30pm Gardens of Golden Gate Park is hosting a botanical gift market this holiday season! Find a curated selection of sustainable, local and fair trade gifts alongside exclusive Gardens ...

12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series  FREE
12:00 pmEdith’s Pie “Holiday Fling” Holiday Market (Oakland)  FREE
12:00 pmStorytime Science for Kids: Glow-Garden of DeLights (Exploratorium)  $39.95*
*Adult 18-64: $ 39.95, Youth 4-17: $ 29.95, Teacher or Student 18+: $ 29.95, Senior 65+ or Disabled: $ 29.95
12:00 pmDollie + Me Holiday Tea at The Westin St. Francis (SF)  $95*
*General Admission: USD 95.00
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