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Wednesday, December 31

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

SF’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP. Ticket prices rise as we get closer to NYE
| The Function
SF's New Year's Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party)

Ring in the New Year with Laughter at The Function! Get ready to end 2025 on a hilarious high note! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Function, San Francisco’s first and only Black-owned comedy club, with the HellaFunny New Year’s Eve Comedy Show. This is your ...

SF’s 8:45pm New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party + Midnight Toast)
Wednesday, December 31 – 8:45 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $15*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP. Ticket prices rise as we get closer to NYE
| The Function
SF's 8:45pm New Year's Eve Comedy Bash 2025/26 at The Function (w/ Free After Party + Midnight Toast)

Ring in the New Year with Laughter at The Function! Get ready to end 2025 on a hilarious high note! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Function, San Francisco’s first and only Black-owned comedy club, with the HellaFunny New Year’s Eve Comedy Show. This is your ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

Free Kwanzaa & “Noon Year’s Eve” 2025/2026 at SF’s Thrive City (Chase Center)
Wednesday, December 31 – 9:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Thrive City
Free Kwanzaa & "Noon Year's Eve" 2025/2026 at SF's Thrive City (Chase Center)
Celebrate the culture of Kwanzaa and ring in 2026 at our Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy Soji Sai Afrobeats from The Rock and Roll Playhouse. Enjoy cultural performances from the Diamano Coura West African Dance ...
NYE “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Light Experience
Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
NYE "IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Light Experience

lluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 15, 2025 through January 25, 2026. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of ...

20th Anniv. of SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” (Nov. 26-Jan. 2)
Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Westin St. Francis
20th Anniv. of SF's 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” (Nov. 26-Jan. 2)

The Westin St. Francis’ iconic Sugar Castle celebrates 20 years of holiday magic in San Francisco. This nearly 12-foot-tall, 1,000-pound masterpiece features more than 20 towers, 15 illuminated rooms, and a running train, bringing a whimsical French château to life in the heart of the ...

San Jose’s NYE “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
San Jose's NYE "Skate Under the Palms" Ice Skating

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Wednesday, November 26, and operates daily through January 19, 2026. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Skate Under the Palms, formerly known as Downtown Ice in San Jose, ...

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

Downtown Pleasant Hill “Noon” Year’s Eve Festivities (2025)
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Downtown Pleasant Hill "Noon” Year’s Eve Festivities (2025)
Noon Year’s Eve takes place on Wednesday, December 31 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and is designed for those early birds who want to celebrate the new year in a family-friendly environment. The festivities will take place at the Plaza, in front of Jack’s ...
New Year’s Eve at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
New Year's Eve at San Jose's "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

2025 Macy’s Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square
Wednesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Macy's (Union Square)
2025 Macy's Holiday Windows & Adorable Puppies & Kittens: Final Day | Union Square

Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition as adoptable rescue animals return to Macy’s 39th Holiday Windows, bringing joy and cheer to the festive displays. Macy’s, in partnership with the San Francisco SPCA, aims to inspire families to consider the joy of adopting a furry friend, reminding ...

New Year’s Eve at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival
New Year's Eve at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

SF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles
Wednesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SF's 2025 Macy's Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles

This iconic landmark, Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, returns decorated in an abundance of festive ornaments and glimmering lights to light up Union Square throughout the holidays. 2025 update – The official lighting quietly took place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. San Francisco’s most ...

NYE at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
NYE at "Lightscape": Immersive Holiday Light Trail (Golden Gate Park)

San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a glowing after-dark wonderland this winter with Lightscape, an immersive holiday light and music trail that has wowed crowds in London, Chicago, Melbourne, and New York. From November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026, visitors can wander a ...

SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers
Wednesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
| San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Epic "Photosynthesis" Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers

Light up the season with Photosynthesis, This beautiful light art installation was developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and was designed by Lumigeek with music by Tim Digulla. The installation uses special projectors to transform the all-white glasshouse into a ...

“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
| Rye Bar
"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday

Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
Black Hammer's Free "Hopped Up" Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)

No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year’s Eve)
Wednesday, December 31 – All Day | Cost: $22 | Union Square Park
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year's Eve)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2025-26 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Gather your family and friends for a beloved ...

“Swedish House Mafia” Epic NYE Show at SF’s Pier 80
Wednesday, December 31 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $99.95 | Pier 80
"Swedish House Mafia" Epic NYE Show at SF's Pier 80
Wed 31 Dec 2025 – 8:00 PMGoldenvoice & NPU Live PresentSwedish House MafiaPier 80 Warehouse, San Francisco, CA, United States | Ages: 21 & Over OnsaleFri 7 Nov 2025 – 10:00 AM Doors OpenWed 31 Dec 2025 – 7:00 PM THIS EVENT IS 21+ A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED ...
10th Annual HellaFunNYE Comedy Explosion and Free After Party
10th Annual HellaFunNYE Comedy Explosion and Free After Party
Event Description: What’s the best way to end your year? With laughter duh! Come to Mayes on Polk Street to end your year with a high note of laughter from San Francisco’s BEST COMEDIANS! Comedians on this showcase have been featured on NBC, ABC, VICELAND, Comedy ...
Yoi Toki “Future Funk” NYE Bash w/ Vantage (Rickshaw Stop)
Wednesday, December 31 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $23.18*
*Limited early bird discount
| Rickshaw Stop
Yoi Toki "Future Funk" NYE Bash w/ Vantage (Rickshaw Stop)
Wednesday December 31 at Rickshaw Stop, S.F. Yoi Toki NYE Takeover – San Francisco! Yoi Toki is coming back to SF to help you bid farewell to 2025 in epic style! This isn’t just another party, we are bringing you a very special guest Future Funk fans ...
No Scrubs: New Years Eve 90s Hip Hop and R&B Dance Party
Wednesday, December 31 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $17.85*
*Super Early Bird tickets are 17.85 with code FUNCHEAP (40% discount) - normally $28.52
| Mayes Oyster House
No Scrubs: New Years Eve 90s Hip Hop and R&B Dance Party
Grab your crew, hit the dancefloor, and let’s bring in the New Year the right way — surrounded by friends, family, and good vibes at Mayes on Polk Street! You already know we’re going all night long with throwback hip hop and R&B jams that’ll ...
San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)
Ring in 2026 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2025) on New Year’s Eve 2025/2026. Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the 2026 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San ...

Thursday, January 1

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, January 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
| Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone the Museum of Craft and Design is Free on the First Thursday of every month. .  Museum of Craft and ...Monthly

PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (New Year’s Day)
Thursday, January 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
PIER 39's Dazzling 60' Tree Lighting Show (New Year's Day)

The Holidays are HapPIER at PIER 39! Get into the spirit of the Season at PIER 39 while shopping, dining and strolling The PIER. An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every holiday season since 1983 ...

SF’s DFT New Year’s Day: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, January 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| 2nd St & Howard St
SF’s DFT New Year's Day: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
DFT: NEW YEAR’S DAY EDITION. The DFT Street Party on 2nd St. DFT is back for a full year of street parties in 2026! Kick off a brand new season and a brand new year of DFT on New Year’s Day. DJs – Live Performances – ...
Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, January 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

Free Admission Day at SF Botanical Garden for New Year’s Day 2026
Thursday, January 1 – 7:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Free Admission Day at SF Botanical Garden for New Year's Day 2026

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year’s Day)
Thursday, January 1 – All Day | Cost: $22 | Union Square Park
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year's Day)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2025-26 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Gather your family and friends for a beloved ...