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Wednesday, December 24

2025 Macy’s Holiday Windows: SF’s Cutest Puppies & Kittens | Nov. 21 – Dec. 31
Wednesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Macy's Union Square
2025 Macy's Holiday Windows: SF's Cutest Puppies & Kittens | Nov. 21 - Dec. 31
Christmas Eve at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Eve at San Jose's "Christmas in the Park"
SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
Wednesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
SF's Epic "Photosynthesis" Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Xmas Eve Lighting Show
Wednesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
PIER 39's Dazzling 60' Tree Xmas Eve Lighting Show
SF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles
Wednesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
SF's 2025 Macy's Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles
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Thursday, December 25

Free Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2025)
Thursday, December 25 – 7:30 am | Cost: 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 Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2025)
SF’s 20th Anniv. of 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis
Thursday, December 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Westin St. Francis
SF's 20th Anniv. of 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle" at The Westin St. Francis
Christmas Day at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Thursday, December 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Day at San Jose's "Christmas in the Park"
San Jose’s Christmas “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating
Thursday, December 25 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
San Jose's Christmas "Skate Under the Palms" Ice Skating
SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
SF's Epic "Photosynthesis" Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
SF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
SF's 2025 Macy's Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles
PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Christmas Lighting Show
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
PIER 39's Dazzling 60' Tree Christmas Lighting Show
Christmas at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
Christmas at "Lightscape": Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park
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Friday, December 26

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, December 26 – 9:00 am | Cost: 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
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
“Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park
Friday, December 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
"Lightscape": Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park
> See more events for December 26

Sunday, December 28

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 28 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
> See more events for December 28

Monday, December 29

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Monday, December 29 – 9:00 am | Cost: 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
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
> See more events for December 29

Wednesday, December 31

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, December 31 – 9:00 am | Cost: 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
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
20th Anniv. of SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” (Nov. 26-Jan. 2)
Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Westin St. Francis
20th Anniv. of SF's 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” (Nov. 26-Jan. 2)
NYE “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Light Experience
Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 am | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
 | CuriOdyssey
NYE "IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Light Experience
San Jose’s NYE “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:00 am | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
San Jose's NYE "Skate Under the Palms" Ice Skating
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
New Year’s Eve at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez
New Year's Eve at San Jose's "Christmas in the Park"
2025 Macy’s Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square
Wednesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE
2025 Macy's Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square
New Year’s Eve at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival
Wednesday, December 31 – 4:30 pm | Cost: $30.75*
*Adult admission tickets start at $30.75; The Zoo is using dynamic pricing, so ticket prices will vary based on date and time and purchase date. Buy early. Tickets do sell out in advance.
 | Oakland Zoo
New Year's Eve at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival