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.
Every Bay Area Transit System Will Accept Tap to Pay on Dec. 10
Good News, Support the Bay, Transportation
Every Bay Area Transit System Will Accept Tap to Pay on Dec. 10
BART, Muni, Caltrain, VTA and every other Clipper agency will accept contactless credit and debit cards.
SF's Beloved Albino Alligator Claude Passes Away
Goodbye, Local Icons, Museums / Cultural Institutions
SF's Beloved Albino Alligator Claude Passes Away
California Academy of Sciences says goodbye to its 30-year-old gator, who became a museum icon
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2025)
Holiday Lights, San Francisco
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2025)
SF fire stations, including the new floating fire station #35 and their fire boats, compete in the annual holiday decorating contest for charity
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2025
Here's a round-up of December's winter festivals, holiday lightings and street fairs

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

7:00 am   Oakland’s “12 Races of Xmas” Fun Holiday Scavenger Quests (Dec 9-21)   $25*
*For Those Racing: 1 Race is $25/player, 6 Races for $75/player (Save $75), or all 12 Races for $110/player (Save $190). Or you can purchase one or more of the standalone "Scavenger Quest" for $25 per quest and play at your own pace/time during the day of the event (7am - 8 pm)
7:30 am   San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily
11:00 am   SF’s City Hall Holiday Pop-up Shop w/ 50+ Artists & Makers (2025)   FREE*
*Free
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 5-14)   FREE
7:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)   $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
7:00 pm   Astronomy on Tap San Francisco   FREE*
*1 drink minimum
7:00 pm   SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)   FREE*
*RSVP Required.
7:00 pm   Free “Dispensary” Trivia Nights: Win Prizes Every Tue + Thu (Barbary Coast SF)   FREE

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Tuesday, December 9

SF’s City Hall Holiday Pop-up Shop w/ 50+ Artists & Makers (2025)
Tuesday, December 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco City Hall
SF's City Hall Holiday Pop-up Shop w/ 50+ Artists & Makers (2025)
City Hall Small Business Holiday Pop-up! An annual tradition of shopping from local makers. Take in the splendor of City Hall and support over 50 makers, artisans, and merchants as San Francisco celebrates the holiday season. Bring friends and find unique, quality, locally-made gifts for everyone. City Hall ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 5-14)
Tuesday, December 9 – 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 (Dec. 5-14)

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 ...

SF’s Christmas Bar + 2025 Holiday Comedy Pop-Up (Dec. 8-Jan. 1)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Drinks for purchase
| The Function
SF's Christmas Bar + 2025 Holiday Comedy Pop-Up (Dec. 8-Jan. 1)

Join us for delicious holiday dranks and winter comedy nights as The Function in Downtown SF Hosts a festive Xmas pop-up This December, step into Frosty’s Boozy Wonderland, a magical Christmas and holiday bar experience returning to The Function, San Francisco’s first Black-owned comedy club We’re ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 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’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Stand-Up Comedian Josef Anolin Live in SF (Punch Line)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $25.65*
*Starts at $25.65 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedian Josef Anolin Live in SF (Punch Line)
Josef Anolin got his start in the San Francisco/Bay Area stand-up comedy community and now resides in New York City. Hailing from Oakland, CA, he wields an eased yet charismatic stage presence, engaging audiences with personal stories punctuated with hard-hitting punchlines. He also talks about being ...
$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Josef Anolin)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Josef Anolin)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

Oakland’s “12 Races of Xmas” Fun Holiday Scavenger Quests (Dec 9-21)
Oakland's "12 Races of Xmas" Fun Holiday Scavenger Quests (Dec 9-21)
‍♀️‍➡️❄️⛄🦌 SO MUCH FUN IT’LL FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS! Welcome to The 12 Races of Xmas by ATHEON™ Info/Register: https://www.atheon.org/race/12rox 12 unique holiday themed races that combine the thrill of a ‍♀️‍➡️ run (or walk) with the adventure of a scavenger hunt and the excitement of solving ⚡ trivia & ...
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Astronomy on Tap San Francisco
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Blackhammer Brewing
Astronomy on Tap San Francisco
Local astronomers talking about stars, planets, and the universe at your neighborhood bar. No PhD required. Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required — our scientists share ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 9 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, December 10

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, December 10 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 5-14)
Wednesday, December 10 – 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 (Dec. 5-14)

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 ...

SF Well-Crafted: Free Embroidery Workshop in Mid-Market (SAMS American Eatery)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Embroidery Workshop in Mid-Market (SAMS American Eatery)

Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join at The Beer Hall for a custom greeting card ...

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, December 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

“The Holiday” Film with Live Orchestra by SF Symphony
Wednesday, December 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $99*
*Ticket starts at $99 (while supplies last)
| Davies Symphony Hall
"The Holiday" Film with Live Orchestra by SF Symphony

Iris (Kate Winslet) and Amanda (Cameron Diaz), both unlucky in love, agree to swap homes for a much-needed holiday break. Iris finds herself in a Hollywood mansion while Amanda navigates an English village. Before long, both lovelorn ladies bump into local lads who might just ...

Stand-Up Comedian Jill Maragos Live in SF (Punch Line)
Wednesday, December 10 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $25.65*
*Starts at $25.65 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Punch Line Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedian Jill Maragos Live in SF (Punch Line)
Jill Maragos developed her sense of humor and knack for story-telling as a survival tactic for growing up with a crazy family in Buffalo, NY. With degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mechanical Engineering, she made the natural progression into Stand-Up Comedy. She mixes intelligent & ...
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Jill Maragos)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Jill Maragos)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Holiday Pop-Up Shop (2025)
Wednesday, December 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Garden admission fee required for shopping only
| University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Holiday Pop-Up Shop (2025)
A unique shopping experience! Browse a curated selection of unique nature-themed gifts in the charming, historic Julia Morgan Hall. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Proceeds from your purchases directly benefit the Garden. A taste of what will be available: • Tom Killion: Greeting ...
Free Art Workshop: Parol Felt Ornaments (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Parol Felt Ornaments (YBCA)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Experiment with color and texture by using soft materials such as felt to create a vibrant 3D parol felt charm.
Holiday Market w/ 40+ Women-Owned Businesses + Free Drink (Downtown SF)
Wednesday, December 10 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*RSVP required, complimentary beverage with registration
| One Market Plaza
Holiday Market w/ 40+ Women-Owned Businesses + Free Drink (Downtown SF)
Holiday Market at One Market Street NAWBO-SFBA Get ready to sip, shop, and celebrate the season at our Holiday Market! Wednesday, December 10th 3:00 – 6:30 PM One Market Street, San Francisco Enjoy an afternoon filled with festive cheer as you explore treasures from 40+ local vendors, women business owners, offering: Artisan ...

Thursday, December 11

Free 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” 2025 (Oakland)
Thursday, December 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Montclair Village
Free 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” 2025 (Oakland)
Ring in the season at the 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” – a free community celebration featuring photos with Santa, live music and caroling, craft beverages, a family zone, holiday shopping, artisan vendors, and more. Create lasting memories with loved ones and enjoy the festive ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 5-14)
Thursday, December 11 – 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 (Dec. 5-14)

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 ...

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, December 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, December 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

SF’s 4th Annual Industry Holiday Party at Underdogs Cantina
Thursday, December 11 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE - RSVP required
| Underdogs Cantina
SF’s 4th Annual Industry Holiday Party at Underdogs Cantina
Get ready for the jolliest night in SF’s music scene, the 4th Annual Industry Holiday Party! This celebration is loved more than Mariah Carey loves December! Expect a night of good vibes, holiday cheer, and incredible company, bringing together musicians, industry insiders, promoters, and the extended ...
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Free "HellaSecret" Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...