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Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Concert + Free Int’l Vegetarian Dinner (San Leandro)
Wednesday, December 25 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Badarikashrama
Christmas Concert + Free Int'l Vegetarian Dinner (San Leandro)
Christmas Concert and International Vegetarian Dinner Come join us for a festive evening at Badarikashrama, a Hindu temple serving the Bay Area for 40 years. Enjoy a delightful Christmas Concert, a Hindustani Vocal and an instrumental Sarod performance from 3pm to 5:30pm followed by a scrumptious International Vegetarian Dinner. Badarikashrama ...
Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)
Wednesday, December 25 – 3:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Thursday, December 26

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night
Thursday, December 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Friday, December 27

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night
Friday, December 27 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Saturday, December 28

Kwanzaa Celebration (SF)
Saturday, December 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Kwanzaa Celebration (SF)
Celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa (Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility) with the Library and The Village Project as part of the 19th annual Kwanzaa San Francisco festivities. To start things off, Brother Clint and Brother Malik perform the Kwanzaa ritual, pour libations, honor our ...
Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 4th Night
Saturday, December 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 4th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Sunday, December 29

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 29 – 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

Sf’s “Winter Wonderland”: Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Thrive City
Sf's "Winter Wonderland": Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us at Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration presented by Kaiser Permanente! Join us for a memorable evening as we light the menorah to mark the start of this holiday followed by live entertainment including music from Jerry’s Kosher ...
Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
Sunday, December 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Petaluma Fairgrounds
10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
The festival of Chanukah is all about the power of LIGHT over darkness! Join us for Chabad’s Tenth annual Chanukah celebration in style with a marvelous community event! ✡Helicopter Gelt Drop ✡ Jelly Donuts ✡ Hot Latkes ✡ Live DJ Chanukah music ✡ World’s Biggest Dreidel ✡ Interactive Menorah Game ✡ Chanukah Crafts ✡ Grand Raffle and much ...

Monday, December 30

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night
Monday, December 30 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Tuesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival
New Year's Eve at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2024! 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 ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night
Tuesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2024/2025)
Tuesday, December 31 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2024/2025)
Ring in 2025 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2024) on New Year’s Eve 2024/2025. Say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the 2025 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San ...

Wednesday, January 1

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night
Wednesday, January 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

New Year’s Day at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival
New Year's Day at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2024! 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 ...

Thursday, January 2

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, January 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

Saturday, January 18

Lunar New Year “Good Luck” Parade (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa & 35th
Lunar New Year "Good Luck" Parade (SF)
The Richmond District’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade! Schools, community groups, businesses, and artists are invited to participate in this historic celebration by showcasing their creativity and spirit. Join us on ...

Saturday, January 25

San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)
Saturday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
San Francisco's 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...

Sunday, January 26

San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)
Sunday, January 26 – 9:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
San Francisco's 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...

“Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2024! 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 ...

Thursday, February 6

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

Saturday, February 15

2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)
Saturday, February 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...

2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY - RSVP Recommended
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
This is a free public event – but RSVPs are encouraged! Join us on Saturday, February 15th, from 11 am to 3 pm, to celebrate the gem of the Mediterranean, OLIVES. Drop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11-3pm and delight in a curated selection of artisanal ...
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Saturday, February 15 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $38
| Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair ...

Sunday, February 16

2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)
Sunday, February 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...

Thursday, March 6

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly