Community
Saturday, December 13
Berkeley’s “Joy Village Bazaar” Free Holiday Craft & Community Fair (2025)
A day of crafting, sipping, shopping, and snacking to celebrate the season in our amazing neighborhood. Start your holiday adventure at the former Books, Inc. building for community crafts and holiday fun. Then sip and stroll your way though world-class holiday shopping, dining, healing, and ...
Root Division’s 1st Annual Holiday Artist Fair + Free Drink Tickets (SF)
Discover 20+ emerging artists at Root Division’s 1st Annual Artist Fair – free art, performances, workshops & local food in San Francisco.
Come early and enjoy $5 off off Señor Sisig, and $1 off coffee at Excelsior Coffee from 12–1 pm!
Join us for Root Division’s 1st Annual ...
Blue Christmas Service: Candlelight + Reflection (Brisbane)
This year, join Lyrical Assembly for the first ever Blue Christmas Service. During the holiday season we often hear of peace, joy, and hope. What about those who are grieving, far from home, suffering from illness or estrangement?
We are offering up a dedicated space to ...
Free Victorian Ornament Crafting + 19th Century Holiday Fun (San Mateo History Museum)
Celebrate the holidays with a day of family fun and festive tradition at the San Mateo County History Museum. The Museum will present a FREE special holiday activity, “Tree Treasures,” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Step into the warmth and wonder of the season as children ...
Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire (SF)
Get into the holiday spirit at Kimochi Silver Bells, a festive community arts and crafts fair featuring more than 70 local vendors offering Asian themed and Asian inspired gifts, jewelry, art, and treats. Discover one-of-a-kind holiday finds, enjoy delicious food, and support seniors throughout the ...
Oakland Creates 2025 Art Comics and Zine Fest
Oakland Creates is a highly curated Zine Fest to prioritize Black and Brown artists/makers, new and emerging artists that are typically underrepresented in mainstream spaces and that reside in the Oakland and Eastbay area. There will be a zine making workshop, art demo and artist ...
Clayroom Holiday Fair
Join us on December 13th, 11am–5pm at Clayroom SF’s Holiday Fair! Clayroom is a community ceramics studio where local creativity comes to life Shop small, meet the makers, and support 30+ local artists while finding unique gifts for everyone on your list. We can’t wait ...
Holiday Market at Branch
Join us at Branch for a Holiday Market featuring local favorites, Case Study and Brigadeiro Sprinkles, and holiday snacks and beverages. Shop local brands and check out our latest ergonomic products and new colors for everyone on your list.
Authentic “German Holiday Market” at Mountain View City Hall Plaza (2025)
– Weihnachtsmarkt –
The German International School of Silicon Valley invites you to the German Holiday Market in Mountain View.
Join us! Admission is free!
The German Holiday Market recreates the jovial atmosphere of a traditional open-air, European winter market on Mountain View’s City Hall Plaza. Shop for ...
Santacon 2025: DJs, Drinks + Festive Fun (Rick & Roxy’s)
SANTACON 2025 Dec 13, 11 AM-2 AM @ Rick & Roxy’s! DJs, drinks & festive vibes. Costumes encouraged. Arrive early—don’t miss out!
SANTACON 2025 at Rick and Roxy’s
Get ready for the most festive, fabulous, and downright fun holiday bash of the year—Santacon 2025!
When: Saturday, December 13th, 11 ...
Pét Nat Winter Artist Market at Donkey & Goat Winery
Head over to Donkey & Goat Winery in the Gilman District of Berkeley on Saturday, December 13 from 11AM-5PM for their Pét Nat Winter Artist Market! This crafty winery is bringing together a selection of creative, local makers for a day of holiday shopping, good ...
Holiday Art Bazaar at Hayes Valley Art Works + Meet Adominable Snowman (SF)
Join us for a lively holiday weekend at Hayes Valley Art Works! More than a dozen local artists will be set up in the garden, selling original art, handcrafted gifts, prints, ceramics, textiles, and all sorts of festive treasures. Inside the gallery you’ll find even ...
Emerge Holiday Craft Fair: Artisans + DIY Workshops (SF)
EMERGE Craft Fair is back on Saturday December 13 for a one-day extravaganza! Come out to meet the most talented Bay Area artists, makers and creative women-owned businesses! A wonderful day to explore, make, and nurture your creative spirit!
At the start of the holiday season, find ...
Clayroom SF Holiday Sale
Join us for Clayroom SF’s annual holiday sale!
This year our sale will take place at the Drawing Room Annex from 11am-5pm. Come on out and support over 30 local artists selling their handmade crafts. Shop local this holiday season!
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Discover art this holiday season! East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. ...
Holiday Makers Village Seasonal Pop-Up
Holiday magic awaits: Explore the Holiday Makers Village, a seasonal pop-up marketplace featuring 30 curated local makers and handcrafted holiday gifts. Hosted in the Maker Hall at the south end of Public Market, the Village offers a festive shopping experience with unique small-batch creations, art, ...
“Lost Lands” Indigenous-Inspired Art+Music Night (SF)
It’s a night of art, fashion, and music all centered on one question:
If you could speak to the Indigenous peoples of the bay area — or to your own ancestors — but you couldn’t use words, only your art… what would you say?
The night will ...
10-Year Anniversary + Holiday Art Market at Journal Building Art Residency (SF)
Join us for a special celebration as ArtSpan’s Journal Building marks 10 years of creative community!
For a decade, this iconic space at 1540 Market St, recognizable by its stunning bird mural, has been home to local artists, transforming an underutilized building into a thriving hub ...
Peninsula Women’s Chorus: Voices that Guide Us
• Pre-concert talk: 30 min before each performance
• Post-concert reception: immediately following each performance
Come trace the arc of transcendence, where ancient echoes entwine with contemporary voices in a rich tapestry of the timeless and the sublime!
Witness the enduring power of prophetic women whose voices transcend time in ...
Free Gifts: 2025 Holiday Market of All Vegan + Eco-Friendly Goods (Berkeley)
Share in holiday cheer together as we reject consumerism and reduce waste by sharing our resources with community. Bring clean, intact, and working items you no longer need, including holiday decor. This is a great place to find cozy accents for the holiday season and ...
Holiday Mercadito
This holiday season, the Latinos Unidos Club at Liberty High School invites you to our Holiday Mercadito on Saturday, December 13th, from 2–6 PM!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community, featuring local vendors offering arts, crafts, handmade gifts, and delicious foods—perfect ...
Merry Mercado Holiday Market at 826 Valencia (SF)
We’re delighted to announce the return of our holiday craft fair, Merry Mercado, this festive season at the Pirate Supply Store!
Please come peruse, enjoy, and check holiday gifts off your list! We will be purveying goods from local vendors, and a portion of proceeds ...
Psychedelic Puppet Show: Twisting the Rabbit Hole
Dive into a multidimensional, multimedia celebration of visionary art, consciousness, and sonic innovation at Twisting the Rabbit Hole, a one-evening-only event produced by the Psychedelic Puppet Show. Taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Heron Arts, this experience features a psychedelic film festival, a ...
2025 Filipino “Parol Lantern” Festival (SF)
SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District in partnership with Filipino American Development Foundation presents their 23rd Annual Parol Lantern Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) from 3-8pm. This free, family-friendly festival continues the tradition of the ...
2025 Lighted Boat Parade on Petaluma River
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River!
Join us at the Petaluma Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Watch the beautiful boats go down the Petaluma River, ushering in the holiday season!
Vessels of all sizes ~ power, sail, and people-powered are ...
San Francisco Philharmonic: Violin Magic + Dvořák’s Symphony
The San Francisco Philharmonic continues its season with an evening of soaring beauty and expression. Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor unfolds in the hands of Wyatt Underhill, associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony, who brings to life the work’s lyricism and ...
Sunday, December 14
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 14, 2025 – May 17, 2026 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string ...
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)
Celebrate the season with live holiday music at the Marketplace! From December 3rd to December 14th, the Ferry Building Marketplace will be hosting various musicians, choirs, and bands. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and sing along to your favorite holiday tunes! The Performance Schedule is ...
Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Hoop Shoot is a no-cost fun and energetic event for boys and girls ages 8–13 to participate in a basketball free-throw competition, hosted by the San Francisco Elks Lodge No. 3. Participants can test their skills and even earn the chance to advance to District, ...
6th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Art + Gift Faire (2025)
The Bernal Heights 6th annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is BACK. It’s Sunday, December 14th 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 ...
