"SantaCon": SF's City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco
"SantaCon": SF's City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Brace yourself for the citywide takeover of rowdy Santas parading around The City
BART Fares & Parking Are Going Up January 1, 2026
Transportation
BART Fares & Parking Are Going Up January 1, 2026
Average fares rise 6.2% and parking rates adjust at high- and low-demand stations
After 50 Years, Budweiser Brewery Closes Its Doors in Fairfield
Goodbye
After 50 Years, Budweiser Brewery Closes Its Doors in Fairfield
The plant will officially close by February 22, 2026, leaving L.A. as CA’s last Budweiser site
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Grab some flowers and help bring SF’s 55-foot float to life at Union Square’s Winter Walk, December 19-21.
San Francisco City Hall's Brand New Winter Lights Show
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Holiday Lights
San Francisco City Hall's Brand New Winter Lights Show
Through Dec. 30, City Hall lights up nightly with animated projections and a mobile soundtrack.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

9:00 am   Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile   FREE
10:00 am   2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market   $5
10:00 am   SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)   $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
10:00 am   Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)   FREE
10:00 am   Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
10:30 am   Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)   FREE
10:30 am   “Sunday Assembly” Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View   FREE
11:00 am   Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE

Pick Date

Sunday, December 14

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

“Bodacious” Back-to-the-90’s Winter Day Party (Union City)
Sunday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - RSVP
| Birdhaus Beer Garden
“Bodacious” Back-to-the-90’s Winter Day Party (Union City)
A 90’s day party with EDM remixes, SNES on a big screen, and a raffle with 90’s themed prizes. Come in your dopest fits and dance! A winter trip back in time to the rad decade of the 1990’s, in a covered and heated beer garden, ...
$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical "Into the Woods" Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together the stories of a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella’s quest for love, and ...

SF Symphony’s “Peter And The Wolf” Live in Concert
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $24.50*
*Kids' tickets are half off
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "Peter And The Wolf" Live in Concert
Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with Joshua Dela Cruz Blue’s Clues & You, as a guest narrator and the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Radu Paponiu. Peter And The Wolf Sunday, December 14, 2025 | ...
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, December 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| First Baptist Church
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 14, 2025 – May 17, 2026 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string ...

“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2025: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)

Let’s Glow SF, the nation’s largest FREE holiday projection arts festival, is making a triumphant return to downtown San Francisco for its fifth and grandest year yet. This all-ages, family-friendly event runs for 10 nights from December 5-14, 2025. Experience breathtaking animated projections illuminating eight ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Breakout Comedy Star “Jessica Michelle Singleton” Live in SF (Cobb’s)
Sunday, December 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32.05*
*Starts at $32.05 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Cobb's Comedy Club
Breakout Comedy Star "Jessica Michelle Singleton" Live in SF (Cobb's)
Jessica Michelle Singleton is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, and often dark & dirty performances. A Comedy Store Paid Regular, she is the breakout star of Iliza’S Locals (Hulu), a comedy special series ...
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + "Super Super" Big Band (SF's Ferry Building)

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 ...

2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Rotunda Building
2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market
Find coffee gifts for yourself or the coffee lovers on your list! The 2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market will take place on Sunday, December 14th from 10am to 3pm inside the historic Rotunda Building. The event is a celebration of Oakland’s world-class coffee community – ...
SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

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. The Great ...

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Felton Covered Bridge Park
Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park
Celebrate the Magic of the Season at Felton Covered Bridge Park! Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 14, and step into one of the most charming holiday traditions in the valley. The Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park returns. Sparkling with local artistry, festive flavors, ...
6th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Art + Gift Faire (2025)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Branch Library
6th Annual Bernal Heights "Holidays on the Hill" Art + Gift Faire (2025)
The Bernal Heights 6th annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is BACK. It’s Sunday, December 14th from 11am to 4pm. Neighbors started this during the pandemic for people to get to know their neighbors and support local artists, craftspeople and small businesses. Now we are ...
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918029520929?aff=oddtdtcreator
| Across the East Bay
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. ...

Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Across the East Bay, Find Artists on our Website
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

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Holly Daze: The Box Shop’s December Open House + Makers Market
Sunday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Box Shop
Holly Daze: The Box Shop’s December Open House + Makers Market
Get into the holiday spirit The Box Shop way! Join us for Holly Daze, The Box Shop’s December Open House + Makers Market: an afternoon of art, local makers, hands-on creativity, and community. Wander through San Francisco’s largest industrial art space, explore our outdoor sculpture yard ...
Cherry Bomb Holiday Market (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Event
| Mirage Tattoo
Cherry Bomb Holiday Market (SF)
Tattoos, records, jewelry, and vintage from the best of the best in SF! Shop from 30 vendors, get inked by 11 tattoo artists, and enjoy music from 5 DJs from HydeFM. Grab all your holiday gifts and winter wear in one place! All Ages – Free event We’ll ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Explore Nature: Free Guided Holiday Hike w/ Crafts (Palo Alto)
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP or Waitlist
| Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter
Explore Nature: Free Guided Holiday Hike w/ Crafts (Palo Alto)
Come out to the Palo Alto Baylands and the EV EcoCenter on December 14, 2025 between 2:00-4:00 PM for a day of outdoor exploration and interactive activities. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the environment in a fun and engaging way. Whether ...
Union Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2025 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

Cy Dancworks Xmas Open House w/ Santa, Art + Free Dance Classes (San Mateo)
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| CY Danceworks
Cy Dancworks Xmas Open House w/ Santa, Art + Free Dance Classes (San Mateo)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with holiday cheer, joyful dancing, and family fun at CY Danceworks! Bring your loved ones and step into a festive wonderland where you can: ✨ Jump into FREE Demo Dance Classes ☕ Enjoy Free Snacks & Treats ❄️ Create Festive Holiday Art ...
34th Annual Mission Dolores Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*General Admission (all inclusive)
| Mission Dolores Basilica
34th Annual Mission Dolores Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert (SF)
Mission Dolores Basilica Choir will present George Frederic Handel’s Messiah for its 34th annual Candelight Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. in the Basilica, corner of Dolores and 16th Streets, San Francisco. Jerome Lenk will conduct the Mission Dolores Basilica Choir with soloists ...
SF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
SF City Hall's Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)

San Francisco City Hall has debuted a brand new holiday installation: City Hall Winter Lights, a free projection mapping show that turns both the Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue sides of the building into a giant animated storybook. The month-long display runs nightly through ...

The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)
Sunday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $22*
*Use code FUNCHEAP22 for $22 tickets (regular price $59).
| Eureka Valley Recreation Center
The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)
An end-of-year & holiday celebration and fundraiser at Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St, SF (right around the corner from Theatre Rhinoceros). Co-hosted by Bobby Friday, Grand Duchess 48 of SF & Miss California Gold 2020, and John Fisher, Executive Artistic Director of Theatre ...

Monday, December 15

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...