Sunday, November 15
Lady Bushra’s Queer Comedy Night in a Romance Bookstore (SF)
The Love Potion Library is a cozy romance bookstore in the Castro, and what better location for a (mostly) queer comedy show?
See mostly queer BBC and NYtimes featured-comics without leaving the Gayborhood 🥰!
HEADLINER LADY BUSHRA
Lady Bushra is the fabulous British-Pakistani drag comedian known for ...
Thursday, November 19
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again
Thursday, November 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its monthly speaker series, Making History Fun Again, with “San Francisco’s Media Evolution,” a conversation with journalists and media leaders who have helped tell the city’s stories across generations and platforms.
On Thursday, November ...
Big Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)
San Francisco’s new event series where live music, interactive pop-ups, & monumental art set the stage for a bayside stroll like no other! Launching September 17 and returning monthly every third Thursday this fall, Waterfront Walkabout is a free series inviting you to experience the Big ...Monthly
Friday, November 20
From the E: Harvest Night Market (SF)
Free Community Fun! Come join us at the monthly Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your ...
Colma’s Asian Night Market & Parol Lantern Workshop
Friday, November 20 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center Parking Lot
The Town of Colma and Lemon Nerds are teaming up for a free Night Market featuring a taste of Asia. Stop by for food vendors, music, and a hands-on Parol Lantern Workshop. Enjoy an evening of food, culture, and community at the Colma Community Center.
Friday, ...
Saturday, November 21
2026 Fall Native Plant Fest w/ Free Wildflower Seeds at Fort Mason Gardens (SF)
Saturday, November 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Point Historic Gardens
When: Saturday, November 21st, 2026, 11am–2pm.
Where: Black Point Historic Gardens – Van Ness Side
Join the Parks Conservancy to celebrate 5 years of the Black Point Historic Gardens being open to the public after 50 years of abandonment behind fences. Come out to the garden to ...
Sábado Gigante: Free Native Arts + Culture Fest at 16th St. BART Plaza (SF)
Join Mission Lotería for an exciting edition of Sábado Gigante as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month!
Join Mission Lotería for another exciting edition of Sábado Gigante as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a day full of culture, community, music, and family fun!
We’re bringing ...
Sunday, November 22
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, November 22 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
RedBrick Ceramic Studio: Artist Talk & Pop-Up with Tasha Colby
Sunday, November 22 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | RedBrick Ceramic Studio
Artist Talk & Pop-Up: “What the Earth Remembers”
Join RedBrick Ceramic Studio on Sunday, November 22 for a free artist talk and ceramic demonstration with artist Tasha Colby.
Through her experience as a self-taught ceramicist, Tasha reflects on learning through curiosity, necessity, experimentation, and community. Her talk ...
Thursday, November 26
Volunteer for Thanksgiving Day 2026: Deliver Meals + In-Home Visits (SF)
Join us this Thanksgiving as we bring warmth, joy, and holiday meals to older adults in our community! There are two ways you can volunteer:
Option 1: In-Person Visit & Meal Delivery
Pick up your Thanksgiving meal(s) in downtown San Francisco on Thursday, November 26th between 10:00 ...
Friday, November 27
Free “Holiday Light Spectacular” 2026 at Marin County Fairgrounds (Nov. 27-Jan 3)
Come one come all and experience the Holiday Light Spectacular! People of all ages are welcome to experience enchanting evenings of magical light displays, dazzling pathways, festive photo ops, and so much more. As you make your way through the lights, you’ll make unforgettable holiday ...
Saturday, November 28
3rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Carousel Lighting + Free Ice Skating (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Come kick off the holiday season with us at Yerba Buena Gardens with a tree lighting, hot cocoa, and more!
With cheer and good spirits, we invite you to celebrate the holiday season at Yerba Buena Gardens. Enjoy hot cocoa, a tree lighting, free carousel rides, ...
Sunday, November 29
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, November 29 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
Tuesday, December 1
555 California Holiday Tree Lighting and Mercantile (SF)
This year, Sunset Mercantile is teaming up with the Annual 555 California Holiday Tree Lighting to bring a festive holiday market to the heart of the Financial District.
The event will take place on Tuesday, December 1st, from 11am to 7pm in the iconic A.P. Giannini Plaza. Join us for a full day ...
Wednesday, December 2
Free 2026 Holiday Market w/ Women-Owned Vendors at 111 Minna (SF)
Shop Local. Support Women. Celebrate the Season!
Get ready to sip, shop, and celebrate the holidays—all while supporting incredible local women-owned businesses! ✨
Join NAWBO-SFBA and our community partners for a festive FREE Holiday Market at our exciting new location, Minna Gallery in the heart of San ...
Thursday, December 3
PIER 39’s 60-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting + “Snow” Fall (SF)
Thursday, December 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Kick Off the Holidays at PIER 39’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration!
The holiday season is officially here, and PIER 39 is kicking things off with a festive celebration you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, December 3, from 5–9 PM, for the annual lighting ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
Friday, December 4
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly
Free 2026 Hayes Vally Holiday Stroll w/ Snowfall + Tap Dancing Trees (SF)
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Get ready to kick off the most magical season of the year! The Hayes Valley Merchants Council (HVMC) and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA) are thrilled to invite neighbors, families, and visitors from near and far to the annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll on ...
San Leandro’s 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Train Rides & Performances
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Estudillo Plaza
Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 29th Annual “It’s a Wonderful Night” holiday celebration! Ring in the holidays with the annual tree lighting, holiday performances, free photos with Santa, holiday train rides, kids zone, holiday market, holiday drinks, and more!
This family-friendly event will ...
2026 Twisted Holiday Festival: 24 New Theater Performances in SF (Dec 4-20)
PlayGround closes out the summer season with the inaugural Twisted Holiday Festival, December 4th – December 20th, 2026, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This three-week “fringe style” new works festival features 8 productions and 24 performances of new holiday-themed works (with a twist!) by talented ...
Saturday, December 5
District 10 Bayview Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 10 Bayview Family Summit! The This Is ...
Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
We’ll be pausing Laughton’s Southern Gothic thriller, Night of the Hunter, to draw striking frames. We’ll be focusing on the art deco design, dramatic shadows and poses in the film.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please ...
Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Celebrate the season in Downtown Petaluma! Wander through festively decorated streets, discover one-of-a-kind gifts in local shops, and enjoy holiday treats, cheerful libations, live music, and extended store hours. All activities will take place inside participating businesses. Whether you’re hunting hens, shopping for loved ones, or simply soaking in the holiday spirit, ...
Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Saturday, December 5 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Madrone Art Bar
Madrone Art Bar is seeking local artists, makers, and creatives for its Holiday Market on December 5, 2026. The event aims to feature a curated mix of handmade, independently designed, and vintage goods. Vendor applications are open until September 28. The market will be held ...
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | RSVP for details
The highest-level genetics conversation in the world returns to the Bay Area this December to help growers worldwide garden harder, better, faster, and stronger.
Over 1,000 growers big and small from around the world interact with 30 of the world’s top breeders over two days December ...
Kinky Holiday Market 2026: “Gear” Swap + Naughty Santa (SF)
Kinky Holiday Market returns to SOMArts Cultural Center with local kinky and queer vendors, entertainment, a gear swap, Naughty Santa photos with Kinky Elves, and Mozzeria’s deaf-owned and operated pizza truck. This indoor, adults-only leather and kink community market invites attendees to browse distinctive gifts ...
City of San Rafael’s Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
A beloved San Rafael holiday tradition returns with a new date this year for the 45th anniversary of Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Downtown San Rafael.
This free, family-friendly celebration will feature winter-themed activities, entertainment, and holiday ...
