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Tuesday, December 3

“Panto in the Presidio” Holiday Show w/ Brand-New, Zany & Lavish “Peter Pan” (SF)
Tuesday, December 3 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*General Admission: USD 23.00
| Presidio Theatre
"Panto in the Presidio" Holiday Show w/ Brand-New, Zany & Lavish "Peter Pan" (SF)

The annual holiday tradition of Panto in the Presidio returns to the Presidio Theatre with a brand-new, large-scale production of the ageless family classic, Peter Pan in 25 performances December 3 through 29. From the team that produced sold-out performances of Sleeping Beauty panto in …

Star Trek Trivia Night in SF
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event, no tickets needed
| Casements
Star Trek Trivia Night in SF

Star Trek Trivia is back at Casements for our second event!
Assemble an away team and test your knowledge of the Star Trek universe to win drink and swag prizes, and glory to you and your house!
NOTE: RSVP doesn’t reserve you a seat, so get there …

SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $29 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Colors of Christmas" Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)

Wednesday, December 4

SF’s Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting (2024)
Wednesday, December 4 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF's Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting (2024)

The annual Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting event returns December 4, 4-7pm! A free, family-friendly event featuring festive performances led by Boxcar Theatre’s Artistic Director Nick A. Olivero, the story of Boswick the Clown finding joy in the holiday season unfolds through performances by …

Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair “Christmas at Kohl” (Burlingame)
Wednesday, December 4 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Ticket may be purchased online after 11/1/24 at our website listed below
| Kohl Mansion/Mercy High School
Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair "Christmas at Kohl" (Burlingame)

Christmas at Kohl
The public is cordially invited to the Mercy High School Alumnae Association’s annual Holiday Boutique Christmas at Kohl on Wednesday,December 4, 2024; from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Kohl Mansion. The mansion formerly known as The …

The Ritz-Carlton SF’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 (SF)
Wednesday, December 4 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Ritz Carlton Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton SF's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 (SF)

Join us at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Betty Yu (KTVU-TV Fox 2) and Liam Mayclem (KCBS Radio) and a Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area child. The complimentary-to-the-public event will feature live entertainment with Dickens-era carolers and trumpeters, the legendary tree lighting at the …

Movie Screening: “Bitter Melon: The First Cut” + Q&A w/ Director H.P. Mendoza
Wednesday, December 4 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to all, but the movie is not appropriate for children under 15.
| Koret Auditorium
Movie Screening: "Bitter Melon: The First Cut" + Q&A w/ Director H.P. Mendoza

Bitter Melon: The First Cut is an exclusive screening of the first cut of this tragicomic “home for the holidays” movie. A Filipino-American reunites for a Christmas party in San Francisco, but the festivities take a dark turn when they decide they’ve had enough of …

Thursday, December 5

Berkeley’s Annual Holiday Gift Fair (2024)
Thursday, December 5 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Berkeley's Annual Holiday Gift Fair (2024)

Spend your holidays in Downtown Berkeley!  The Chamber’s 6th Annual Holiday Gift Fair is coming back on Thursday, December 5th from 3 to 7pm at Hotel Shattuck Plaza.  Get gifts for everyone on your list in one place while supporting local businesses.  First 100 shoppers …

SF’s Muni’s 1st Annual SweaterFest (2024)
Thursday, December 5 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown - Rose Pak Station Rooftop Plaza
SF's Muni's 1st Annual SweaterFest (2024)

Get Ready for Muni’s 1st Annual SweaterFest!!
‘Tis the Season to embrace the outrageous! Put on your Icons of San Francisco Sweater or your favorite festive creation and join fellow Muni riders and staff for an afternoon filled with joy and camaraderie. Show off your wildest …

Friday, December 6

Ruby’s Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE Visitors welcome to shop!
| Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery
Ruby's Clay Studio Holiday Sale (SF)

One of a kind pottery perfect for holiday gifting!
On sale handmade mugs, vases, dinnerware, wall art and more!
Opening reception:  Friday December 6th from 4-8 during the Castro Art Walk!
 

Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Friday, December 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: $5*
*$5 per person, children 12 and under free
| Gamble Garden
Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)

Ring in the holidays at the Gamble Garden Winter Festival! Enjoy free coffee and one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere.

Friday, December 6, 10am-4pmSaturday, December 7, 10am-4pm
$5 per person, includes 1 raffle ticket to win a beautifully decorated …

Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Friday, December 6 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. Pay for skating, workshops, theater, and some activities.
| Marin Art and Garden Center
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)

Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center 
Winter Wonderland returns December 6–15, 2024 with the Ross Auxiliary Winterfest December 7. Skating tickets are on sale now! Lace up your skates for a spin under falling snow and twinkling lights! $30 per person (+fees) includes skate …

North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Friday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum
| Yesterdays Collective
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024

Yesterdays Collective presents the North Beach Holiday Market on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the recently landmarked Paper Doll building, 524 Union Street. This festive event, set in the heart of North Beach, will offer a unique shopping experience …

2024 Bay Street Tree Lighting (Emeryville)
Friday, December 6 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
2024 Bay Street Tree Lighting (Emeryville)

Savor the warmth of festive moments with loved ones {and while you’re at it, savor the new Bay Street Emeryville at our annual Tree Lighting Event}. Join The City of Emeryville and Bay Street Emeryville as we unwrap the magic of togetherness at the 2024 …

Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Healdsburg Plaza
Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)

Celebrate the holidays on the Plaza with the annual Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a winter wonderland downtown with carriage rides, live music, a holiday night market, and much more.

North Beach Holiday Night Market (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Outdoor Night Market
| Grant Avenue from Vallejo to Filbert
North Beach Holiday Night Market (SF)

Join Us for the North Beach Holiday Night Market!

Step into the holiday magic of North Beach as we light up the neighborhood with cheer! Stroll down the iconic Grant Avenue and enjoy:
Live Music & EntertainmentLocal Artists, Shops & MakersDelicious Food from Neighborhood FavoritesHoliday Activities for …

Hayes Valley’s 34th Annual Holiday Stroll (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley's 34th Annual Holiday Stroll (2024)

The 34th Annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll
Join Us for an Evening of Holiday Merriment
Music! Shopping! Performers! Kids activities! And more!
Friday, December 6, from 5 until 9 p.m.
Kick off the holidays with the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll, a neighborhood tradition for 34 years! Stroll around the …

Corner Store
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 2727 California Street

Berkeley, CA  –This holiday season, the 2727 co-op art gallery reprises its historic role as a beloved neighborhood corner shop, this time selling art in the place of candy. Amidst the glut of Black Friday deals, nostalgia-riddled commercials, and lavish box-store displays, the co-op provides …

Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Theatre Square Plaza
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)

Join an evening of fun and welcome in the Holidays with the Theatre Square tree lighting event!
Live music and performances including Santa’s Mailbox, visit with Santa, a laser light show, and more!
Friday, December 6, 5:30p-7:30p, Tree Lighting at 6:30p
~ FREE ~

First Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips
Friday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
First Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips

Songs of Delicate and Otherworldly Beauty
Step into a soundscape of singer-songwriter performances where soulful lyrics meet dreamy melodies.
Esther Young writes songs to radiate some beauty out of the chaos in her world. An avid reader with more dreams than hands to carry them all, she’s …

Saturday, December 7

Bay Area’s 1st Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” (Pacifica to SF)
Saturday, December 7 – 7:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay what you can, but suggested donation of $25 - Race starts at 7:30am!
| 5200 CA-1, Pacifica, CA 94044
Bay Area's 1st Unofficial "Taco Bell Triathlon" (Pacifica to SF)

We have no idea what to make of this, but it sounds like it could be a sh*t show (in a good way) – a triathlon where you eat Taco Bell along the way – starting at the world’s most beautiful Taco Bell in Pacifica.
If …

Breakfast With Santa at The Westin St. Francis
Saturday, December 7 – 9:00 am | Cost: $113.89*
*$105 for adults and $75 for children, excluding taxes and fees
| The Westin St. Francis
Breakfast With Santa at The Westin St. Francis

Gather with friends and family for a delightful breakfast buffet overlooking San Francisco, featuring a special visit from Old Saint Nick. Enjoy a classic American breakfast with eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, and a mimosa for each adult. Santa will make an appearance, giving every …

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF’s Ferry Building)
Saturday, December 7 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF's Ferry Building)

Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and get ready for the holiday season with a day of delicious food, crafts, community, and family fun at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south arcade of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a special holiday market featuring 15+ …

Oakland Holiday Marketplace (Dec.7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Temple Sinai
Oakland Holiday Marketplace (Dec.7-8)

Temple Sinai Oakland Holiday Marketplace
Join us for a festive weekend full of holiday cheer, local shopping, and delicious bites!
Dates and Times:

Saturday, December 7: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, December 8: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Temple Sinai, Oakland (2808 Summit St)
✨ Event Highlights:

Free Admission – …