Events for December 13, 2025
< Friday, December 12
Sunday, December 14 >
Most Popular Events
Saturday, December 13
31st Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market (Benicia)
Join us for the 31st Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market in historic Downtown Benicia.
The parade starts at 10 am at First and D Street and ends at H Street – featuring local marching bands, dancers and the much anticipated Santa Claus.
The Holiday Market, located ...
| 10:00 am | Sloat Garden Center Kentfield Winter Gift Market | FREE* *Event is free- Succulent Wreath Workshop at event is $100 per person
|
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Discover art this holiday season! East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. ...
Emerge Holiday Craft Fair: Artisans + DIY Workshops (SF)
EMERGE Craft Fair is back on Saturday December 13 for a one-day extravaganza! Come out to meet the most talented Bay Area artists, makers and creative women-owned businesses! A wonderful day to explore, make, and nurture your creative spirit!
At the start of the holiday season, find ...
Holiday Art Bazaar at Hayes Valley Art Works + Meet Adominable Snowman (SF)
Join us for a lively holiday weekend at Hayes Valley Art Works! More than a dozen local artists will be set up in the garden, selling original art, handcrafted gifts, prints, ceramics, textiles, and all sorts of festive treasures. Inside the gallery you’ll find even ...
| 11:00 am | “Children’s Winter Holiday Festival” at SF’s Russian Center (2025) | $23.18* *$15 child admission includes a gift bag for every child under 12.
|
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Our Winter event is the perfect ...Every Saturday
| 11:00 am | Oakland Holiday Craft Fair w/ 50 Vendors (2025) | FREE |
Free Holiday Sing Along w/ Musae Choir at Ferry Bldg’s Grand Staircase (SF)
Celebrate the season with live holiday music at the Marketplace! From December 3rd to December 14th, the Ferry Building Marketplace will be hosting various musicians, choirs, and bands. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and sing along to your favorite holiday tunes! The Performance Schedule is ...
San Francisco SantaCon: City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl (2025)
“SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Join the private SantaCon SF Facebook Group – this is where you get the best most up-to-date info
Get details on 2025 events at the public SantaCon SF Facebook group
This flash mob-type event ...
Free Huge Sand Art Creation on Ocean Beach w/ Artist Andres Amador (SF)
Come create enormous art together and then watch as it washes away. All ages and abilities welcome.
Andres Amador is an earthscape artist from San Francisco who is well known for creating massive sand drawings on the beach using only a rake and some volunteers.
Come join ...
Free Holiday Market: Ceramics + Handmade Gifts (SF Clayworks)
Join us for a festive afternoon at sfclayworks! Get into the holiday spirit as you shop local artists and makers. Find beautiful ceramics and other handmade goodies for all your holiday gifts.
Free to attend, and family friendly.
| 12:00 pm | Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF | FREE |
Root Division’s 1st Annual Artist Fair (SF)
Join us for Root Division’s 1st Annual Artist Fair, a free, all-ages celebration of creativity and community! This inaugural event will feature emerging artists through an affordable art marketplace, along with performances, and local food vendors.
Discover original artworks, meet the artists, and enjoy a lively ...
| 12:00 pm | Free Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class | FREE |
Saturday at The Avenue
Join us on Alameda Avenue for a vendor market, live music, games and festive fun.
Saturday, December 13 & 20, 1-5PM
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on holiday activities, gift ideas, and more!
BART SweaterFest 2025: Free Holiday Fun + BARTmobile Rides (Rockridge)
For the third year in a row, BART is bringing holiday magic with a transit twist to Rockridge BART Station Plaza!
Join us to celebrate the season, show off your Bay Area pride, and rock the iconic BART holiday sweater. The free, family-friendly event will be held from ...
| 1:00 pm | The Nutcracker Bird (Oakland) | $45 |
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party | Berkeley
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Free Gifts: 2025 Holiday Market of All Vegan + Eco-Friendly Goods (Berkeley)
Share in holiday cheer together as we reject consumerism and reduce waste by sharing our resources with community. Bring clean, intact, and working items you no longer need, including holiday decor. This is a great place to find cozy accents for the holiday season and ...
| 2:00 pm | “Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF | $5* *Donation-based admission: $5-15
|
Merry Mercado Holiday Market at 826 Valencia (SF)
We’re delighted to announce the return of our holiday craft fair, Merry Mercado, this festive season at the Pirate Supply Store!
Please come peruse, enjoy, and check holiday gifts off your list! We will be purveying goods from local vendors, and a portion of proceeds ...
Every Saturday
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
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
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
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
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 ...
