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SF’s 2024 Rooftop “Winterfest” + Lighting Ceremony at Salesforce Park (Dec. 6-8)

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All events free and open to the public. Pre-registration required for Wreath Making Party

Salesforce Park | 425 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

Free / RSVP

SF’s 2024 Rooftop “Winterfest” 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 rom 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. featuring free crafts, live music from Pop Rocks, and dancing. Attendees are invited to come early to enjoy live music starting at 4:30pm at the park’s Main Plaza with 5:15pm as the speaking program start time before lights are illuminated throughout the park at 5:30 pm. This year’s early lighting celebration precedes the neighboring Let’s Glow SF event at the Ferry Building, which Winterfest attendees can check out shortly after our illumination. All events are free!

Friday, December 6, 2024: Holiday Lighting Celebration

4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Main Plaza

Enjoy dancing and live music from Pop Rocks, holiday crafts, holiday beverages for purchase from Barebottle Brewing Company, and a countdown to the park’s holiday illumination at 5:15 pm.

Saturday, December 7, 2024: Kids Day

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Main Plaza

Saturday is Kid’s Day! Free holiday activities include a special Winter Storytime with the San Francisco Public Library, face painting and a visit from winter fairies with Happily Ever Laughter, a kid’s Holiday Sing-a-long with Music Together of San Francisco, Ornament Making with the Children’s Creativity Museum, and more!

Saturday, December 7, 2024: Ugly Sweater Silent Disco

5 – 7 p.m. at the Main Plaza

On the second day of Winterfest my true love gave to me, a Silent Disco Parrrty! Grab your best ugly sweater and warm up the dance floor in style with music from 3 DJs from HUSHconcerts. Headphones available first-come, first-served (I.D. required).

Sunday, December 8, 2024: Wreath Making Party

9 – 11 a.m. / 12 – 2 p.m. / 3 – 5 p.m. at the Main Plaza

Three two-hour sessions beginning at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm on Sunday, December 8, Main Plaza

Make your own festive wreath with fresh greens, ribbons, and more! A free ticket to attend a session is required, as all supplies are provided but limited. Ticket reservations will open on Monday, November 25th via a link made available on this webpage and social media handles, and will close when tickets are sold out. Walk-ins to the event will be accepted 40 minutes after the start of each session or at the staff’s discretion, depending on capacity and ticket-holder no-show rate. Capacity is 200 wreath-makers per session.

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*All events free and open to the public. Pre-registration required for Wreath Making Party
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fun & Games, Holiday Festivities, In Person, Outdoors, Sponsored, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Address: 425 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

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   Ruby’s Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)  FREE*
*FREE Visitors welcome to shop!
All Day   History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)  FREE
10:00 am   Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)  $5*
*$5 per person, children 12 and under free
11:00 am   Contemporary Jewish Museum Free Admission Day (First Fridays)  FREE
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
1:00 pm   Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)  FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.
4:00 pm   North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024  FREE*
*1 drink minimum
4:30 pm   2024 Bay Street Tree Lighting (Emeryville)  FREE
5:00 pm   South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)  FREE
5:00 pm   Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)  FREE
5:00 pm   SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)  FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
5:00 pm   North Beach Holiday Night Market (SF)  FREE*
*Free Outdoor Night Market
5:00 pm   Hayes Valley’s 34th Annual Holiday Stroll (2024)  FREE
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival  FREE
5:00 pm   North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)  FREE
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)  FREE
5:30 pm   Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)  FREE
5:30 pm   Corner Store  FREE
5:40 pm   SF’s 55-Foot Presidio Holiday Tree Lights Up (Dec. 6-31)  FREE
6:00 pm   “Merry & Bright” Santa Rosa’s Free Snoopy Holiday Ice Skating Show (Dec. 6-8)  FREE
6:00 pm   “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)  FREE
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   First Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips  FREE
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm   “Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (Dec. 6-8)  $36.50*
*Tickets start at $36.50. The best seats will go quickly. No added ticket fees. Just one $5 order fee no matter how many tickets you purchase
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm   SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)  $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
8:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)  $41*
*Tickets normally start at $46, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)  FREE
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
10:15 pm   SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
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