Thursday, November 21
17,000 Lights at SF’s Embarcadero Center Annual Building Lighting Ceremony (2024)
Thursday, November 21 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Center
Kick off the holiday season at the 38th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony and watch as Embarcadero Center illuminates the San Francisco skyline with 17,000 holiday lights!
38th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5:30pm-ish
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
FREE
Lighting takes place “as the night draws to ...
2024 Holiday Market w/ Free Cocktails at Embarcadero Center (SF)
Thursday, November 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Urban Patio of Three Embarcadero Center, Street Level
Join us for a magical evening at our Holiday Market! Dive into the festive spirit as you shop local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites. Plus, discover the mystique of tarot readings to add a ...
Friday, November 22
50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Friday, November 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Saturday, November 23
Bay Area’s 1st Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” (Pacifica to SF)
We have no idea what to make of this, but it sounds like it could be a sh*tshow (in a good way) – a triathlon where you eat Taco Bell along the way (and we hope some bathrooms?) – starting at the world’s most beautiful ...
50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Saturday, November 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
2024 Christmas Boutique (Colma)
Welcome to the 2024 Christmas Boutique!
Come join us at Holy Angels Church for a festive shopping experience filled with unique gifts and holiday cheer. Our boutique will feature a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for gifting or treating ...
2024 Merry Meritage Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Meritage Resort and Spa (Napa)
One of Wine Country’s most beloved holiday traditions is just around the corner, with the return of The Meritage Resort and Spa’s Merry Meritage. With the largest outdoor ice skating rink in Napa, live music, festive foods, spectacular live skating performances and plenty of holiday ...
Sunday, November 24
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, November 24 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
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
San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival 2024
DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE? Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections for the Season and the Holidays at the FALL HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL
Get Advanced Tickets – $20.94 $21.99 – save $1 with exclusive code FUNCHEAP (we ...
50th Annual Napa “Gifts n Tyme” Holiday Faire (Nov. 22-24)
Sunday, November 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Napa Chardonnay Hall
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Vegan Pop Up Market at Exit Now
Last event of the season! Join us for a day of fun, sun, music, and awesome plant-based food! Join us in Richmond for the best vegan pop up market in the East Bay. Your purchase supports local business and animal rescue! Buy from East Bay ...
Friday, November 29
Ghirardelli Square’s 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
The 2024 holiday photo season has officially arrived! Visit Ghirardelli Square on a festive Christmas night with your loved ones to capture cherished memories with Santa. Enjoy the annual holiday performance by the SF Boys Chorus, singing classic holiday tunes around the fountain in the ...
2024 Festival of Lights Parade (Niles)
Friday, November 29 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Niles
The Christmas season kicks off in Niles with the annual Festival of Lights Parade, always on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
The Niles Festival of Lights and Parade for many Fremont residents signals the start of the holiday season. This wonderful holiday tradition typically features over 60 ...
Saturday, November 30
Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
“Holidays Thrift Fest” w/ 150+ Vintage Vendors (Alameda County Fairgrounds)
Back for one day by popular demand, just in time for the Holidays! Thrift Fest is a celebration of vintage & maker vendors featuring clothing from years gone by as well as featuring one of a kind jewelry, collectibles, home goods, & more.
A selection of ...
Sunday, December 1
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
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
Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
“Spiritual WTF” Holiday Marketplace (Walnut Creek)
Welcome to the Spiritual WTF?! Holiday Marketplace! Join us at the Heather Farm Community Centerfor a unique shopping experience. Discover a variety of spiritual and whimsical gifts perfect for the holiday season. From crystals to tarot cards, essential oils to handmade jewelry, you’ll find something ...
3rd Annual Interfaith Holiday Kick Off (SF)
Join us for a Heartwarming Celebration at the 3rd Annual Interfaith Holiday Kick Off!
Celebrate the spirit of unity and joy at St. Mark’s Square’s 3rd Annual Interfaith Holiday Kick Off on Sunday, December 1st. This festive afternoon will be filled with holiday cheer, offering something for everyone in ...
Monday, December 2
2024 Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony (SF)
Monday, December 2 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Huntington Park
The Nob Hill Association will host its annual Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This year’s event will include:
Live seasonal music from the popular French American Jazz Quartet
Cookies and hot beverages courtesy of the InterContinental Mark ...
Castro Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 (SF)
Monday, December 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bank of America Plaza (CA)
Castro Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024
📅 Date: December 2, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
📍 Location: Bank of America Plaza at 501 Castro Street
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style as we light up the iconic Castro Holiday Tree! ...
Wednesday, December 4
Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair “Christmas at Kohl” (Burlingame)
Christmas at Kohl
The public is cordially invited to the Mercy High School Alumnae Association’s annual Holiday Boutique Christmas at Kohl on Wednesday,December 4, 2024; from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Kohl Mansion. The mansion formerly known as The ...
The Ritz-Carlton SF’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 (SF)
Wednesday, December 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ritz Carlton Hotel
Join us at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Betty Yu (KTVU-TV Fox 2) and Liam Mayclem (KCBS Radio) and a Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area child. The complimentary-to-the-public event will feature live entertainment with Dickens-era carolers and trumpeters, the legendary tree lighting at the ...
Thursday, December 5
SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, December 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
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
Berkeley’s Annual Holiday Gift Fair (2024)
Thursday, December 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Spend your holidays in Downtown Berkeley! The Chamber’s 6th Annual Holiday Gift Fair is coming back on Thursday, December 5th from 3 to 7pm at Hotel Shattuck Plaza. Get gifts for everyone on your list in one place while supporting local businesses. First 100 shoppers ...
SF’s Muni’s 1st Annual SweaterFest (2024)
Thursday, December 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinatown - Rose Pak Station Rooftop Plaza
Get Ready for Muni’s 1st Annual SweaterFest!!
‘Tis the Season to embrace the outrageous! Put on your Icons of San Francisco Sweater or your favorite festive creation and join fellow Muni riders and staff for an afternoon filled with joy and camaraderie. Show off your wildest ...
Friday, December 6
“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Ring in the holidays at the Gamble Garden Winter Festival! Enjoy free coffee and one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere.
Friday, December 6, 10am-4pmSaturday, December 7, 10am-4pm
$5 per person, includes 1 raffle ticket to win a beautifully decorated ...
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 6-15)
Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center
Winter Wonderland returns December 6–15, 2024 with the Ross Auxiliary Winterfest December 7. Skating tickets are on sale now! Lace up your skates for a spin under falling snow and twinkling lights! $30 per person (+fees) includes skate ...
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market 2024
Yesterdays Collective presents the North Beach Holiday Market on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the recently landmarked Paper Doll building, 524 Union Street. This festive event, set in the heart of North Beach, will offer a unique shopping experience ...
