Sunday, December 14
“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
Let’s Glow SF, the nation’s largest FREE holiday projection arts festival, is making a triumphant return to downtown San Francisco for its fifth and grandest year yet. This all-ages, family-friendly event runs for 10 nights from December 5-14, 2025. Experience breathtaking animated projections illuminating eight ...
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Across the East Bay, Find Artists on our Website
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. Our Winter event is the perfect ...Every Saturday
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. ...
Art Guild of Pacifica’s 2025 “Winter Art Faire” (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sanchez Art Center
Celebrate the Season at the Winter Art Faire A festive weekend of art and community Original Art — Curated Fine Crafts + Artisan Goods Meet Local Artists & Visit Artists in Our Studios Presented by Art Guild of Pacifica at Sanchez Art Center ...
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
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 ...Monthly
San Francisco Boys Chorus Holiday Program (Morgan Hill)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: $35 | Cura Contemporary
Join us for a joyous evening of carols and holiday classics, featuring selections from Bach to Broadway performed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus. The concert will feature their treble ensemble and will be approximately 1 hour.
The internationally acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys ...
The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)
An end-of-year & holiday celebration and fundraiser at Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St, SF (right around the corner from Theatre Rhinoceros). Co-hosted by Bobby Friday, Grand Duchess 48 of SF & Miss California Gold 2020, and John Fisher, Executive Artistic Director of Theatre ...
Monday, December 15
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 Monday
Tuesday, December 16
SF Well-Crafted: Free Leather Ornament-Making Workshop in Mid-Market (Haru by SAMS)
Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join at The Beer Hall for a custom greeting card ...
Wednesday, December 17
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 Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
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
Reindeer Games: People’s Circus Theatre
Wednesday, December 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: $23 | Children's Creativity Museum
Come check out People’s Circus Theatre’s third run of Reindeer Games at the Children’s Creativity Museum!
Santa’s Reindeer are back!
Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course!
People’s Circus Theatre’s unique ...
Free Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.
Join artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari for a print-making workshop as part of their ongoing Sanctuary City Project.
Friday, December 19
Inner Sunset Winter Solstice Community Art Walk (SF)
Celebrate Winter Solstice while exploring and supporting local art and business in the Inner Sunset!
Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and discover a diverse range of local art, music and business.
Participating galleries and businesses will ...
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 Friday
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Friday, December 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Fairmont (San Francisco)
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 ...
Crazy Shades of Winter: An LGBTQ+ and Allies Holiday Art Show (Berkeley)
Friday, December 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $5 | 2727 California Street Gallery
This holiday season, skip the frantic rush of big-box stores and step into a world of creativity and joy instead.
Our December art show is made especially for last-minute shoppers who still want their gifts to feel meaningful, personal, and wonderfully real. Whether you’re searching for ...
“Bat Show 3.0” Art Holiday Pop-Up Party w/ Punk Rock Karaoke (111 Minna Gallery)
Friday, December 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 111 Minna Gallery
The Bat Show 3.0 — Featuring New Artist Interpretations of the Original Alternative Tentacles “Bat” Emblem
Event Info:
What: ‘The Bat Show 3.0 x 111 Minna Gallery Holiday Party
Music by: Punk Rock Karaoke
When: Friday 12/19/25 from 5:00 PM – LATE
Contact: dyoungv@111minnagallery.com
Closing Party: 12/20/25 from 12 – 5pm
Art ...
Winter Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk (2025)
Celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE while exploring and supporting local art and business in the Inner Sunset!
Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and discover a diverse range of local art, music, and business.
Participating galleries and businesses will ...
Holiday Art-Making in The Mission: Craft Festive Gifts + BYOB (SF)
These holiday editions of our monthly event provides the space, materials and inspiration to gather, create, and connect through art. This month, The Drawing Room is hosting a few special holiday-themed Communal Table events. Join us for monster giftcards, scrappy ornaments, and collaged love notes ...Every Friday
Saturday, December 20
Yoga in the Gallery (Morgan Hill)
Saturday, December 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $35 | Cura Contemporary
Join us for Yoga in the Gallery, where you will get to practice yoga amongst art for a unique and relaxing experience with instructor Christene Joy. This class runs once a month, with dates listed below in the ticket section. Christene will guide a Gentle Yoga ...
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)
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
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 ...
Free Book Club: 1970s Sci-Fi at Gray Area (SF)
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gray Area Art & Technology Theater
This month at Gray Area we’re reading a mind-boggling book from the 1970s! Its author, Manford Eaton (1897-1977), remains a mysterious figure. He worked as a consultant for ORCUS (Operational Research Company, Universal Systems) in Kansas City, Missouri. His main work, “Bio-Music,” was published by ...
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)
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 ...
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 ...
Sunday, December 21
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Sunday, December 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Fairmont (San Francisco)
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 ...
Monday, December 22
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 Monday
Wednesday, December 24
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
