Friday, December 5
Volunteer: Join Community Diaper Drive for Families in Need (Orinda)
As the year comes to a close, Mindful Littles invites you to join us in spreading kindness and care to local families in need. Bring your family for a joyful, hands-on service experience on December 5 at Orinda Community Center before Winterfest! Together, we will:
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Saturday, December 6
Oakland’s “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll & Celebration (2025)
You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland’s Rockridge district.
Check people off your holiday list by taking advantage of special offers, pop-up vendors, kids’ activities, and a community craft fair. Bring the whole family to experience music ...
Unmute Your Intuition: A Silent Reset Day Retreat (SF)
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” ~ Steve Jobs
Feeling the digital drain and end-of-year stress? Join us December 6th for a powerful day of deep silence and re-connection. This gadget-free event is ...
San Leandro Historical Railway Society: Free Model Train Show + Porch Sale (Dec. 6-7)
Fun for All Ages! Come and enjoy our Open House and Model Train Show. We will have porch sale and varied prize raffle. We have two great operational layouts inside and outside (weather permitted). FREE ADMISSION. Event Days and Times: Saturday, December 6th – 10 ...
Sunnyvale Holiday Market + 26th Annual Tree Lighting (2025)
Holiday Market with Sip Shop Eat & 26th Annual Tree Lighting
Step into the holiday spirit at Cityline! ✨ Join us for a festive day filled with local shopping, live entertainment, and community cheer — all leading up to Downtown Sunnyvale’s beloved 26th Annual Tree Lighting.
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San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia”
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $78 | Sandboxvr
San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia” is finally here! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping fashion. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we showcase the latest trends and designs from top designers. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking ...
“Seasons of Love” Free Drag Show at The Stud (Downtown SF)
Seasons of Love: An open drag show benefitting the Castro Country Club and the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center.
4-7pm, Saturday, Dec. 6th at The Stud, 1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Featuring a drag show, Jello shots, raffle prizes and free entry.
More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/868095092461076
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“Santa Mateo” Secret-Society-Style Santa Bar/Restaurant Crawl (2025)
Step aside, SantaCon — there’s a refreshed holiday tradition in the Bay Area.
Santa Mateo is a 21+ secret-society-style holiday game crawl bringing hundreds of festive, costumed Santas to Downtown San Mateo for an evening of playful challenges, food and drink specials, and charitable mischief — ...
The British Benevolent Society Annual Christmas Party
Join the British Benevolent Society of California for a joyous evening of festive cheer, elegant dining, and community spirit at our Annual Christmas Party. Held in the beautifully restored Elks Lodge No. 3, this special evening is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family, ...
Santa & Ho Ho Hoes Comedy Night + Food Drive (Oakland)
Share the magic as Santa & the Ho Ho Hoes spark joy! Vote for the winning Santa in our Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show & Food Drive!
Garden of Earthly Delights at Akoma
Indulge your senses in the Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show at Akoma. ...
Sunday, December 7
Santa Skivvies 2025: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sleigh, boots! Get ready for Christmas chaos in the Castro at Santa Skivvies Run.
Santa Skivvies Run is where hundreds of scantily clad Santas take over the Castro for a mad dash to raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Whether this is your annual tradition ...
“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
San Leandro Historical Railway Society: Free Model Train Show + Porch Sale (Dec. 6-7)
Fun for All Ages! Come and enjoy our Open House and Model Train Show. We will have porch sale and varied prize raffle. We have two great operational layouts inside and outside (weather permitted). FREE ADMISSION. Event Days and Times: Saturday, December 6th – 10 ...
Holiday Arts and Crafts for Kids at SF’s Church of Scientology
Meet and great Santa Claus and celebrate Human Rights at the Church of Scientology.
Family experience open for all:
A free instant photo with Santa
Holiday Arts and Crafts for kids
Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers “Outstation” Showcase (SF)
At Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers’ second annual fundraiser and showcase, we present to you “Outstation”, the Malaysian, Singaporean and Indian English term for being away from home, with all the nostalgia and heartbreak that comes with it. As east, southeast and south Asian artistes ...
50+ Holiday Mixer: Meet Singles (Los Gatos)
Sunday, December 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: $30 | Winston Champagne Bar
We are bringing our popular 50+ Mixers to Los Gatos for the first time, at the stunning Winston Champagne Bar! Celebrate the Holidays with new single friends. ONLY 20 spots for men and 20 spots for women available.
Join a sophisticated crowd, enjoy a gorgeous venue, ...
Monday, December 8
City Grazing’s “Goat Swag” Store Opening w/ Prizes (Dec. 8-12)
City Grazing’s virtual goat swag store is now open! Explore the new Etsy shop and other ways to get the great goat swag. For over ten years, City Grazing’s herd of 100+ adopted goats have worked with a wide range of Bay Area schools, community ...
2025 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” Lighting Ceremony (Grace Cathedral)
Monday, December 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (how you can help). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope® is the largest origami-decorated holiday tree in the world, traditionally standing ...
Friday, December 12
City Grazing’s “Goat Swag” Store Opening w/ Prizes (Dec. 8-12)
City Grazing’s virtual goat swag store is now open! Explore the new Etsy shop and other ways to get the great goat swag. For over ten years, City Grazing’s herd of 100+ adopted goats have worked with a wide range of Bay Area schools, community ...
Saturday, December 13
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, December 13 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
Did you know that there’s another trail system in San Francisco? The trails have been off the radar for some time. SF Urban Riders is proud to announce that they’re working with the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in improving the historic multi use ...Monthly
Eco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF
Saturday, December 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The School Farm
Come join a volunteer work party at The School Farm every second Saturday from noon to 4 pm to lend a hand and learn about farm work. All skill levels and abilities are welcome, even for moral support and comic relief. They will provide some ...Monthly
Merry Mercado Holiday Market at 826 Valencia (SF)
Saturday, December 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 826 Valencia
We’re delighted to announce the return of our holiday craft fair, Merry Mercado, this festive season at the Pirate Supply Store!
Please come peruse, enjoy, and check holiday gifts off your list! We will be purveying goods from local vendors, and a portion of proceeds ...
Sunday, December 14
“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
Saturday, December 20
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
“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
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
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 ...
Sunday, December 28
“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
Sunday, January 4
“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
Wednesday, January 7
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly
Saturday, January 10
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, January 10 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
Did you know that there’s another trail system in San Francisco? The trails have been off the radar for some time. SF Urban Riders is proud to announce that they’re working with the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in improving the historic multi use ...Monthly
