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SF’s 2024 Rooftop “Winterfest” Kid’s Day at Salesforce Park (Dec. 6-8)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00 am to 2:00 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

Saturday, December 7, 2024

7:00 am   Bay Area’s 1st Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” (Pacifica to SF)  FREE*
*Pay what you can, but suggested donation of $25 - Race starts at 7:30am!
9:00 am   Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF’s Ferry Building)  FREE
9:00 am   Breakfast With Santa at The Westin St. Francis  $113.89*
*$105 for adults and $75 for children, excluding taxes and fees
9:00 am   Oakland Holiday Marketplace (Dec.7-8)  FREE
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair (2024)  FREE*
*Free admission to the marketplace and free raffle entry for all guests
10:00 am   SF’s Nest and Gap Inc. Holiday Makers Market (Dec. 7-8)  FREE*
*This is a public event and your RSVP is greatly appreciated but not required to attend.
10:00 am   Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival & Parade (2024)  FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.
10:00 am   Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
10:00 am   SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)  $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
10:00 am   2024 Winter Wonders Marketplace (San Jose)  FREE
10:00 am   2024 Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Walnut Creek (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
10:00 am   SF’s “Mercatino di Natale” Italian Christmas Market (Dec.7-8)  FREE*
*Free Admission
10:00 am   Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)  FREE
All Day   Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)  FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
11:00 am   Palo Alto’s 20th Annual Holiday “Once Upon a Time” LEGO® Show (Dec. 7-Jan. 11)  $4*
*Cash only
11:00 am   MMclay Holiday Market (SF)  FREE
11:00 am   SF’s Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)  FREE*
*Just buy used. 50% of proceeds donated to local orgs
11:00 am   Holiday Artisan Market by Creative Communal (Berkley)  FREE
11:00 am   Dogpatch Winter Market (SF)  FREE*
*Free for all
11:00 am   Interactive Event: Drawing From Film “Victims of Sin”  FREE*
*free to all including basic art supplies
11:00 am   Laurel Burch Studios Holiday Gift Fair & Art Making (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Free gift with purchase at checkout if you mention FUNCHEAP
12:00 pm   Berkeley Waterside Workshops Youth Festival (2024)  FREE*
*Free for everyone
12:00 pm   SF’s The Fern Alley Music Series: Holiday Market (Dec. 7-14)  FREE
1:00 pm   Emeryville’s The Public “Barket” Holiday Edition (Dec. 7-8)  FREE
1:00 pm   BART’s “SweaterFest” 2024 (Rockridge BART Station)  FREE
1:00 pm   2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)  $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
1:00 pm   “Shrek The Musical” Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)  $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
5:00 pm   SF’s 2024 Rooftop “Ugly Sweater Silent Disco” at Salesforce Park (Dec. 6-8)  FREE*
*All events free and open to the public. Pre-registration required for Wreath Making Party
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)  FREE
5:30 pm   Alameda Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade (2024)  FREE
6:00 pm   Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade (2024)  FREE
6:00 pm   San Francisco’s “City Star Party” & Telescope Night (Presidio Tunnel Tops)  FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
6:00 pm   The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series (SF)  FREE*
*Entry Free - Donations accepted | Reservations Mandatory
6:00 pm   “MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission  FREE
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2024)  FREE
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
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
9:00 pm   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
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
10:00 pm   “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (December 2024)  $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
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