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Saturday, December 6
Celebrate the season and support local artisans at the Mission Craft Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kick off your holiday shopping at this curated craft market featuring 30+ local Bay Area makers in the heart of the Mission. Browse …
Join us and a wonderful selection of local guest and Collective artisans to find that special gift. Handcrafted, painted and homespun works will be featured; along with holiday arts and crafts, tasty treats, fun and festivities. Enjoy a celebration in a beautiful gallery and uplifting …
Enjoy Victorian holiday charm with caroling, holiday museum tours led by costumed docents, a keepsake mini-workshop, and more.
Festivities
Catch the charm of the season and the uplifting voices of Lyric Theatre Victorian Carolers at the beautifully decorated museum home.
Meet costumed docents offering historical commentary and tours, make authentic …
This holiday season, SFMade will host their first-ever Holiday Pop-Up Store: a 3-week retail destination showcasing the incredible products made right here in San Francisco!
From December 2nd to 20th, SFMade will transform a storefront in Two Embarcadero Center into a curated shopping experience where visitors can discover and purchase …
“Robert Kipniss: Reveries” showcases a remarkable selection of the acclaimed artist’s mezzotints, color lithographs, and paintings, offering a glimpse into his poetic visual universe. After a nearly 75 year career, his works continue to inspire viewers with their quiet strength and meditative beauty, reminding us …
The American holiday tradition of Nutcracker performances started here in San Francisco in 1944. This magical holiday tradition starts with a 30-minute talk about San Francisco Ballet’s long history of performing the Nutcracker, followed by a 30-minute fun and easy Nutcracker-Inspired Chair Dance Class with live piano accompaniment. …
Sat and Sun, Dec 6-7 and 13-14
11am- 5-pm
Discover and collect fine art and fun gifts in a historic West Berkeley building. Dozens of artists showing Glass, Ceramics, Jewelry, Clothing, Painting, Photography, and more! More than 29 artists and artisans in the Sawtooth Building will open …
Join us for our monthly AAMLO Kids’ Club for a day of storytelling and arts and crafts. This event takes place every first Saturday at 1 pm. For more information on book titles and event details, please look for our monthly invitation or sign up …
Come shop unique gifts from our 20 local artists selling art and merch inspired by Muni, BART, and other San Francisco transit icons! Celebrate the holidays with transit themed creativity and community, brought to you by Muni Diaries and KALW Public Media.
Calle 24 Latino Cultural District presents
EsquinaLatina-SF
Artisan Holiday Bazaar
Join us for Tapas, Cultural Drinks, Live Performances, Silent Auction and vendors selling locally made arts and crafts representing the Mission District and indigenous cultures. Santa will be visiting with his low-rider.
Join us Saturday, December 06, 2025 from …
Records and beer, together again! This afternoon record swap at the Cellarmaker Brewing location in Berkeley will feature over a dozen vendors selling a wide range of vinyl (vendor space is available; $25-$40 fee to sell), DJs playing records, food and more brews than you …
Celebrate the season at Retzlaff Vineyards during Holiday in the Vineyards, a festive two-day celebration of wine, music, shopping, and holiday cheer.
Saturday, Dec 6 (12–4:30pm)• Live music by “Ouzo” Dave Land• Local gift vendors• Wood-fired pizza by Fratelli’s• Mistletoe Carolers from 3–4pm
Sunday, Dec 7 (12–4:30pm)• …
Let’s buy less this holiday!!!!
Gift giving can be a beautiful way to show our love and care, but it can also be stressful. And expensive. And wasteful!
We’re offering an alternative. All of us have possessions lying around and collecting dust, but that may be the …
What: Alameda Landing invites holiday revelers of all ages to kick off the season at its annual Holiday Celebration! This free, family-friendly event is packed with festive fun — from photos with Santa to face painting, balloon art, and treat bags for the little ones …
Let’s buy less this holiday! Gift giving can be a beautiful way to show our love and care, but it can also be stressful. And expensive. And wasteful! We’re offering an alternative. All of us have possessions lying around and collecting dust, but that may …
OMI Cultural Participation Project, in partnership with Avenue Greenlight, warmly invites the community to Ocean Avenue Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from Noon-3PM!
Y’all, Ocean Avenue is turning into a whole vibe this season: the kind of warm, soulful, community-rooted celebration that feels like a big …
Bring your camera for Selfies with Santa in the Atrium at 945 Market on December 6 & 7 and December 13 & 14 from 1pm – 5pm. Enjoy some shopping at IKEA and head to Saluhall to explore its culinary destinations highlighting everything from artisan …
Celebrate the season with a warm, soulful holiday experience in downtown Oakland. Meet Black Santa, enjoy live Christmas carols sung by Oracle Lilly, and soak in community cheer at Queen Hippie Gypsy.
You are invited to enjoy a free performance
of romantic, traditional and light classical music performed by mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitar, bass, flute, and accordion. The Aurora Mandolin Orchestra will perform along with special guests Duo Pizzicatto and La Scuola de San Francisco. The program will …
Home Is Where the Art Is is a group exhibition featuring artwork by residents from TODCO’s eight senior housing communities. The show highlights the creative expression, lived experience, and cultural depth of longtime San Franciscans. Presented by TODCO’s 6M community arts program.
Listen to the Aurora Mandolin Orchestra as they return for another lively performance of European melodies, folk songs, popular “oldies”, contemporary pieces, and selections from musicals, movie soundtracks and opera. The orchestra members who come from all over the Bay Area, play plucked instruments (mandolin, …
Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Clement Street Small Business Stroll. This guided walk will spotlight 6 locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services.
At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner …
