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Saturday, December 20

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space & Science Center's Winter Fest

WinterFest December 20th – 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, ...

SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

WinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*$19 youth, Chabot Members get in FREE
| Chabot Space & Science Center
WinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)
Kick off the Winter season at Chabot with WinterFest FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)   Join us for a two-day celebration that marks the launch of Winter at Chabot! The Center comes alive with festive energy. Enjoy live music, face painting, and special activities that ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages!
| Rockridge BART
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods from local makers. ...
Rodeo Holiday “Indoors by the Bay” Market (East Bay)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Waterfront Rodeo
Get ready for a festive holiday market filled with rodeo fun, all indoors by the bay – it’s gonna be a blast! Come join us at The Waterfront Rodeo for a festive shopping experience at our Indoors by the Bay market! Get into the holiday spirit ...
SFMade’s 1st Ever “Holiday Pop-Up Store” (Final Day)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 2 Embarcadero Center
SFMade's 1st Ever "Holiday Pop-Up Store" (Final Day)

This holiday season, SFMade is hosting their first-ever Holiday Pop-Up Store: a 3-week retail destination at Two Embarcadero Center showcasing the incredible products made by our members right here in San Francisco! December 2nd to 20th, we’ll be transforming a storefront into a curated shopping ...

SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Fairmont (San Francisco)
SF's New "Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire" w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)

This winter, local artisans will be part of a brand-new holiday experience: the Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire, in the quaint gardens of the legendary Fairmont San Francisco. This unique open-air market will bring the charm of a European holiday village to Nob Hill—complete with lights, festive ...

“Love the City” Winter Wonderland Food & Toy Giveaway
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 4705 3rd Street
"Love the City" Winter Wonderland Food & Toy Giveaway
Ruth Williams Opera House and Mobilize Love invite you to join us for an afternoon of FREE food, toys, and festive fun for the whole family! NOTE: Every child and adult must have a ticket registered under their own name. You cannot register for multiple tickets ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: SF Chorus Carolers | Berkeley
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: SF Chorus Carolers | Berkeley

Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...

Faction Winter Market w/ 35+ Vendors + Craft Beer (Alameda)
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Faction Brewing
Faction Winter Market w/ 35+ Vendors + Craft Beer (Alameda)
A cozy Bay Area Winter Market featuring local small businesses, delicious food, craft beer, and festive community vibes. Join us for the Bay Area Winter Market at Faction Brewing — a festive day of shopping, sipping, and supporting local! Get into the holiday spirit at one of ...
4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)
Saturday, December 20 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation Tickets (optional)
| Hamilton Amphitheater Park
4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)
Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 20, 2025, Saturday from 3-5 pm. Watch then promenade as Comfort & Joy Carolers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as we promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between ...
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2025)
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2025)
San Francisco fire stations are lighting up once again for the holidays, bringing festive cheer with creative decorations and even snow machines! The city’s beloved Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition is back for its sixth year, spreading joy and raising funds for local charities. What ...
Saturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)
Saturday, December 20 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*ALL AGES - FREE
| The Lumpia Company
Saturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)

Grab the mic and bring the hype! Join us every Saturday night at Lumpia Company in Brooklyn Basin for Karaoke Night — where your shower voice becomes the main event. Whether you’re a powerhouse belter, a boy band throwback queen, or just vibing with your friends, we’ve got the ...Every Saturday

Solstice Celebration (San Rafael)
Saturday, December 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$20 suggested donation
| Studio Fourth Street
Solstice Celebration (San Rafael)
Join us for a celebration of the Winter Solstice! featuring singers, actors and musicians, traditional foods such as rum cake and mulled cider, singalongs, dancing and more. The program includes multi-genre works from Beethoven to Bob Dylan and stories from around the world.
SF’s “Department of Nasty” Free Late-Night Comedy (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Question Mark Bar & Restaurant
SF's "Department of Nasty" Free Late-Night Comedy (1st & 3rd Saturdays)

Department of Nasty: Late Night Comedy at Question Mark Bar 1st & 3rd Saturdays | Show at 11:00 PM 312 Harriet St., San Francisco | 21+ | No Cover Welcome to Department of Nasty—San Francisco’s rawest, rowdiest late-night comedy show, happening the first and third ...Monthly

San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)

Every third Saturday, you are invited to bicycle with the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride as they set out to a new mystery location in SF. Where to meet? They’ll post ride start locations on their website and Facebook page, the day of the ride only; there’s ...Monthly

Sunday, December 21

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 21 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony
Sunday, December 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
| Davies Symphony Hall
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" Live with the SF Symphony

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang are back at Davies Symphony Hall to bring this television classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the SF Symphony, this is a beloved holiday performance you ...

SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space & Science Center's Winter Fest

WinterFest December 20th – 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)
Sunday, December 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Silver Terrace Athletic Fields
Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)

Volunteers will meet at a different area of Bayview to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am to 12:30pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for treats and refreshments and tomeet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...