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Saturday, December 7

Perfusion Vineyard “Holiday Makers Faire” (Richmond)
Saturday, December 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Makers Faire Free access to all, nice dogs on leash. Optional wine tasting No RSVP required
| Perfusion Vineyard
Perfusion Vineyard "Holiday Makers Faire" (Richmond)
Holiday Makers Faire hosted by Perfusion Vineyard in Wildcat Canyon at 6102 Park Ave, Richmond, CA December 7, 2024 Noon-4:30pm. Drop in to shop and support 14 superb local small business vendors with optional winetasting. FREE access, no RSVP, kids cool, nice pups on leash. ...
Jingletown 2024 Winter Art Walk + Open Studios in Oakland (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*no RSVP or tickets necessary
| Jingletown Art Studios
Jingletown 2024 Winter Art Walk + Open Studios in Oakland (Dec. 7-8)

Join Jingletown Art Studios for both Saturday and Sunday, Dec 7 & 8, 2024 from 12-5 for our annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk! Start with our 20 plus studios at 3001 Chapman St and we will tell you where to continue. Come see amazing art, ...

2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF’s Japantown (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE RSVP
| KOHO Creative Hub / Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso)
2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF's Japantown (Dec. 7-8)

Celebrate the Holidays with us! #communityisanartform December 7 + 8 Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso) 12:00 – 5:00 PM KOHO warmly invites you to celebrate the holidays at our Creative Hub—a space dedicated to nurturing belonging, unity, and community spirit.  To kick off the ...

Berkeley Waterside Workshops Youth Festival (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for everyone
| Aquatic Park (Berkeley)
Berkeley Waterside Workshops Youth Festival (2024)
Join the City of Berkeley, Waterside Workshops, and our neighbors at the recently renovated Aquatic Park for the 2024 Berkeley Aquatic Park Youth Festival on Saturday, December 7! Let’s celebrate Berkeley’s youth and the community-based organizations that support them with an afternoon full of family fun. ...
15th Annual East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest (Berkeley)
Saturday, December 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages welcome. KN95 or equivalent mask required inside venue. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
| David Brower Center
15th Annual East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest (Berkeley)
Fifteen years! The East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest (EBABZ) invites you to immerse yourself in our annual festival celebrating the East Bay’s vibrant and varied DIY publishing community! EBABZ will feature 100+ vendors selling zines, comics, books, and other goods from local artists ...
Emeryville’s The Public “Barket” Holiday Edition (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Public Market Emeryville
Emeryville's The Public "Barket" Holiday Edition (Dec. 7-8)
The Public Market Emeryville invites dog owners and their furry friends to The Public Barket (Holiday Edition) on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to enjoy an afternoon of holiday shopping a curated selection of dog-focused goodies, such as ...
Alameda Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alameda Oakland Estuary
Alameda Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade (2024)
Encinal & Oakland Yacht Clubs are excited to announce the  48th annual Lighted Yacht Parade, Dec. 7th starting just after sundown (around 5:30PM), rain or shine. Boats and watercraft of all kinds are decorated to the nines to spread holiday cheer and raise funds in ...
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Calistoga
Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2024)
The Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade is an amazing event that brings over 10,000 visitors to Calistoga. Don’t miss this enchanting night filled with holiday cheer and community spirit! Join us for the annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on December 7th, a dazzling holiday tradition that lights ...

Sunday, December 8

Santa Skivvies 2024: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, but registration for the run is $40 and supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
| The Lookout
Santa Skivvies 2024: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
The Santa Skivvies Run is a festive romp through the Castro benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation when you can watch hundreds of bods drop trou, don Santa hats and reindeer antlers and help raise funds to support the free and local services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. On ...
SF Holiday Maker Market 2024 (SF’s Ferry Building)
Sunday, December 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free market for all guests. No tickets, purchases, or donations required to visit.
| San Francisco Ferry Building
SF Holiday Maker Market 2024 (SF's Ferry Building)
A one-day-only holiday market with everything made right here in San Francisco. Get your gifts and stocking stuffers—and maybe something nice for yourself—from over 45 different San Francisco brands. SF Holiday Maker Market 2024 Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 11am – 4pm San Francisco Ferry Building, 1 Ferry ...
SF’s “Shipyard Holiday Art Show” w/ 70+ Artists (2024)
Sunday, December 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations much appreciated, RSVP requested
| Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
SF's "Shipyard Holiday Art Show" w/ 70+ Artists (2024)
Get ready to kick off your holiday shopping by joining our festive event in Building 101 of the Hunters Point Shipyard! Experience the holiday spirit with over 70 artists and their creations in our Shipyard Studios. Shipyard Holiday Art Show (2024) December 8, 2024 | 11a to ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Sunday, December 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day (SF)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on December 8, 2024. While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, it is also free for up to ...
52nd San Francisco Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2024)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $23.18 | El Camino High School
52nd San Francisco Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms (2024)
Mushroom displays, talks, workshops, crafts, ID tables, activities, vendors, food and more. Meet David Arora author of Mushrooms Demystified Tickets will be available at the door. Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00am – 5:00pm When the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the ...
Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Muir Beach Community Center
Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)

The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...

Holiday Arts Festival (Richmond)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond Art Center
Holiday Arts Festival (Richmond)
Shop locally-made holiday gifts while supporting independent artists and small businesses! The 62nd Holiday Arts Festival will feature over 50 local arts & crafts vendors, Zine Zone, art-making activities, community partner pop-ups, raffle, and live music. Plus the Ceramics Studio Sale offering an array of handmade, ...
2024 5th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Faire (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights
2024 5th Annual Bernal Heights "Holidays on the Hill" Faire (SF)
The Bernal Heights annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is BACK. It’s Sunday, December 8th 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 celebrating ...
2024 3rd Annual “Winter Wonderland” Faire at Aquatic Fourth Street Berkeley
Sunday, December 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP at 4thstreetwinterwonderland.eventbrite.com
| Aquatic at Fourth Street Berkeley
2024 3rd Annual "Winter Wonderland" Faire at Aquatic Fourth Street Berkeley
We are excited for the return of our holiday market where you can support small businesses, shop for holiday gifts for friends and family, and get your grub on with amazing foods that just happen to be plant based! ❄️ ⛄️ Bring fun and don’t forget: Free Entry! Well ...
Jingletown 2024 Winter Art Walk + Open Studios in Oakland (Dec. 7-8)
Sunday, December 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*no RSVP or tickets necessary
| Jingletown Art Studios
Jingletown 2024 Winter Art Walk + Open Studios in Oakland (Dec. 7-8)

Join Jingletown Art Studios for both Saturday and Sunday, Dec 7 & 8, 2024 from 12-5 for our annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk! Start with our 20 plus studios at 3001 Chapman St and we will tell you where to continue. Come see amazing art, ...

2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF’s Japantown (Dec. 7-8)
Sunday, December 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE RSVP
| KOHO Creative Hub / Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso)
2024 Holiday Artist + Makers Marketplace at SF's Japantown (Dec. 7-8)

Celebrate the Holidays with us! #communityisanartform December 7 + 8 Japan Center East Mall (above Daiso) 12:00 – 5:00 PM KOHO warmly invites you to celebrate the holidays at our Creative Hub—a space dedicated to nurturing belonging, unity, and community spirit.  To kick off the ...

Monday, December 9

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Monday, December 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” Tree Lighting (Grace Cathedral)
Monday, December 9 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" Tree Lighting (Grace Cathedral)

Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (see below for how you can help!). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope ® is the largest origami decorated holiday tree ...

“Lost Landscapes” SF’s Rare Archival & Home Movie Night (Herbst Theater)
Monday, December 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $12.50*
*There are a limited number of discounted tickets. To access them use code: bart
| Herbst Theatre
"Lost Landscapes" SF's Rare Archival & Home Movie Night (Herbst Theater)
This year’s LOST LANDSCAPES OF SAN FRANCISCO (the 19th!) casts an archival gaze on the lives of San Franciscan’s and Bay residents. Drawn from over 400 newly scanned archival films, this year’s film revels in the textures and activities of everyday life, labor and celebration, ...

Tuesday, December 10

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Tuesday, December 10 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

Wednesday, December 11

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Wednesday, December 11 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

Thursday, December 12

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Thursday, December 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

22nd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll (Oakland)
Thursday, December 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Montclair Village
22nd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll (Oakland)
Create lasting memories with loved ones and enjoy the festive community cheer that connects us all and feels good! Kids can get their professional winter wonderland photos taken with Santa ($35), visit crafting stations, get their faces painted, and climb on the OFD Parade Rig.  Adults ...
Union Square’s “Silent Skate” 2024: Silent Disco on Ice
Thursday, December 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*$30 with skate rental included in the cost of admission
| Union Square Park
Union Square's "Silent Skate" 2024: Silent Disco on Ice
SILENT SKATE Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. sessions. $30pp The popular Silent Skate party returns to The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente for one night only! It’s a silent disco on ice that transports skaters to ...
Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Thursday, December 12 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Geminids Meteor Shower 2024 (How to Watch in San Francisco)

The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor shower, which is visible from November 19 to December 24, will peak on December 12-13, 2024. During peak activity and perfect weather conditions, which are rare, the Geminids produce approximately 100-150 meteors per hour for ...

Friday, December 13

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Friday, December 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...