Thursday, December 10
Cole Valley Nights: Holiday Nights Street Fair
Cole Valley Nights is back so come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses.
Experience the vibrant blend of art, culture, and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. A Neighborhood Street Fair presented by the ...
Friday, December 11
From the E: Holiday 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 ...
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, December 11 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
Twas the Night: Fairyland’s 21+ Musical Night Market (Oakland)
Twas the Night: a musical, magical night market!
Twas the Night is the now-famous grownups only (21+) evening when the Park transforms into a festive holiday party, a concert, and an open-air night market!
Shop for unique holiday gifts made by local artisans, dance under the stars, sip ...
Saturday, December 12
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, December 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history. Live ...
Japanese Vintage Holiday Mini Pop-up Market (SF)
Please join us for this special holiday sale.
Every featured item was donated to us by our community: vintage and antique Japanese ceramics, tea sets, lacquerware, kitchenware, books, clothing, vases, as well as hand dyed indigo products.
There will also be FREE Japanese skincare samples from Otsuka ...
District 3 Chinatown 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 3 Chinatown Family Summit! The This Is ...
Edna Brewer Holiday Craft Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 3748 13th Avenue (enter on Excelsior)
Come shop 40+ local vendors for handmade gifts this holiday season. Free entry. Soap! Candles! Cards! Prints! Crochet! Ceramics! Jewelry! Sweet treats! Stocking Stuffers! And more! 3748 13th Avenue in Oakland (enter on Excelsior Ave.).
SF’s Dogpatch Holiday Market 2026: Art, Gifts, Food & Holiday Activities
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Dogpatch
Join us for the Dogpatch Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 22nd Street between Illinois and Indiana Streets. Get into the holiday spirit as you browse unique gifts, art, and handcrafted goods from local makers, artists, and businesses, ...
Free Mission Craft Holiday Market w/ 30+ Local Artists (SF)
✨ The Mission Craft Holiday Market is back for our 3rd holiday season! ✨
Saturday, Dec 12 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Shop your favorite Bay Area artists and discover 30+ new ones, all under one roof in San Francisco.
Our curated lineup includes 30+ ceramicists, candle and soap ...
Authentic Open-Air German Holiday Market 2026 (Mountain View)
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mountain View City Hall Plaza
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 unique, handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans: Wood ornaments and nutcrackers from Germany, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen, chocolate, toys, ceramics, and knitwear. ...
“Colors of India” Free Holiday Pop-Up Indian Food Fest + Dance Party (San José)
Colors of India is a free, all-ages holiday pop-up at SPARK Social San José featuring Indian food vendors, bars, chai, coffee, sweet treats, local makers, holiday shopping, family activities, and a dedicated kids area. The program includes a Non Stop Bhangra dance party with DJs, ...
Sunday, December 13
Oakland Coffee Market
Enjoy and purchase coffee and coffee gear for yourself and the coffee lovers on your list from Oakland’s World-Class coffee companies!
Each ticket includes a $5 or $10 voucher* you can redeem at any vendor during the market!
Check off the coffee lovers on your holiday shopping ...
2026 Holiday Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts + Free Hot Cider (SF)
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
“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
Geminids Meteor Shower Watch Party at Chabot (Oakland)
Light Up the Night With Wonder
Under the vast winter sky, the Geminids will dazzle with their brilliant streaks of light, a celestial gift from asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As Earth sails through trails of cosmic dust, these meteoroids burn up in our atmosphere, painting the heavens ...
Tuesday, December 15
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly
Saturday, December 19
West Oakland Prescott Holiday Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, December 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
San Francisco Ocean Avenue Winter Wonderland 2026
Saturday, December 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Unity Plaza
OCEAN AVENUE, WE OUTSIDE! LET’S GET INTO SOME HOLIDAY MAGIC!
OMI Cultural Participation Project is bringing the joy, the vibes, and the holiday cheer to San Francisco Ocean Avenue Winter Wonderland 2026!
Pull up with your family, your friends, your neighbors, and that holiday spirit on Saturday, ...
Free 5th Annual Holiday Caroling w/ Cider + Treats (Novato)
Join Us for Holiday Cheer!
Saturday, December 19, 2026 • 4–6 PM
Join us for an evening filled with music, merriment, and holiday cheer!
Begin by listening to the wonderful Comfort & Joy Carolers, then join in as we promenade through historic Hamilton, singing beloved holiday favorites at ...
Sunday, December 20
“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
Saturday, January 9
Ragazzi Boys Chorus’ Open Rehearsal
Are you looking for an exceptional music activity for your child? Boys ages 7-10 can drive a rehearsal and sing in a stress-free placement appointment with Ragazzi, the Bay Area’s largest boys chorus!
Weekly classes are offered in Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Burlingame!
The event is ...
Tuesday, January 12
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly
Monday, January 18
“Lift Every Voice” Free MLK Day Gospel/Blues Concert at SF’s Castro Theatre (2027)
San Francisco International Arts Festival presents Lift Every Voice: A Singer Showcase, a free MLK Day concert at the Castro Theatre celebrating Black music traditions including gospel, blues and jazz. The program features the Dee Spencer Trio, guest vocalist and MC Clairdee, and 17 community ...
Thursday, January 21
Learning Differences & Special Education: Policy, Practice & What’s Ahead
Thursday, January 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Crystal Springs Uplands School
A free community evening on what the latest developments in legislation and education policy mean for students with learning differences, and for the educators and families who support them. Keynote by Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), followed by ...
