Christmas
Thursday, December 11
Free 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” 2025 (Oakland)
Ring in the season at the 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” – a free community celebration featuring photos with Santa, live music and caroling, craft beverages, a family zone, holiday shopping, artisan vendors, and more.
Create lasting memories with loved ones and enjoy the festive ...
KALW’s “Karaoke Chaos: CarolBomb” (SF)
Doors open at 5
Refreshments for donation (and KALW members get their first one on the house)
Sing! Survive! Everybody Wins! Jump into a wild and hilarious karaoke gameshow experience with The Fists of Improv and KALW!
No singing skills required—just bravery and the will to survive the ...
Haight Street Holiday Block Party (Winter 2025)
Over 30 businesses in the iconic upper Haight district have come together for a night of fun and festivities! Trunk shows, discounts, specials, live music, performances, vendors and more will all hosted at various stores along the Haight strip. More information about participating businesses and ...
Free Blues/Jazz Night w/ John Rybak + Friends (Winters Tavern)
John Rybak: 3 Piece Blues/Jazz/Roots
https://www.youtube.com/@MrJohnrybak/videos
Come join us for a fun night of music from 8 – 11pm Thurs. 12/11 @ Winters Tavern in Pacifica. I’ll be joined by Perry Spinali on fiddle + John Hosking on upright bass. We have a great set of acoustic ...
Friday, December 12
“ARTasting” Holiday Artist Maker Fair + Lively Indoor Night Market (Downtown SF)
Experience ARTasting! A Holiday Artist Maker Fair in the heart of the city! An immersive art, craft, and food fair that marks the next chapter for Hunt & Gather, and a gathering for the community!
ARTasting returns for a special Holiday Edition! A lively indoor night ...
Santa’s “No Bot Shop” Holiday Pop-up (Dec. 12-13)
Event: Santa’s No Bot Shop
Dates: December 12 and 13, 2025
Dec 12 2pm – 8pm
Dec 13 10am – 7pm
Location: World Space San Francisco; 281 Geary Street
Description:
World is the real human network, ensuring real humans – not bots – get access to the things they love online. ...
We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert
Join us for the 2025 We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert! Featuring a variety of local artists coming together to uplift our community. We have an amazing lineup of artists with all proceeds going to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
This is the 16th We ...
Saturday, December 13
Berkeley’s “Joy Village Bazaar” Free Holiday Craft & Community Fair (2025)
A day of crafting, sipping, shopping, and snacking to celebrate the season in our amazing neighborhood. Start your holiday adventure at the former Books, Inc. building for community crafts and holiday fun. Then sip and stroll your way though world-class holiday shopping, dining, healing, and ...
SF’s SantaCon-Style 2025 Pub Crawl: 10-Hours, 9 Bars (The Mission + Downtown)
San Francisco’s SantaCon is always a blast, but the classic version can also feel like one big, unstructured holiday free-for-all.
If you’d prefer something a little more coordinated – with guaranteed bar access, wristband entry, and a clear crawl route –this ticketed SantaCon-style pub crawl is ...
Disney’s “Frozen” in Concert with the SF Symphony
When her kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, the fearless princess Anna sets out with an unlikely band of friends to find her sister, Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell.
Experience this family favorite on the big screen as the San Francisco Symphony performs the ...
“Sleigh the Day” 2025 Holiday Flea Market w/ Cars + Coffee (Ohlone College)
Sleigh the Day (Free Event)
Ohlone College Flea and Community Market with Cars and Coffee Meet
We’re closing out 2025 in full throttle — and you don’t want to miss it. Whether you’re here to shop, hang out, or show off your ride, this is where community ...
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: SF’s Black Holiday Market (Ferry Plaza)
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and get ready for the holiday season with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south arcade of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a special holiday market featuring 15 Bay Area ...
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 ...
31st Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market (Benicia)
Join us for the 31st Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market in historic Downtown Benicia.
The parade starts at 10 am at First and D Street and ends at H Street – featuring local marching bands, dancers and the much anticipated Santa Claus.
The Holiday Market, located ...
Union Square’s “Winter Walk” 2025 Opening Day (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, ...
Free Victorian Ornament Crafting + 19th Century Holiday Fun (San Mateo History Museum)
Celebrate the holidays with a day of family fun and festive tradition at the San Mateo County History Museum. The Museum will present a FREE special holiday activity, “Tree Treasures,” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Step into the warmth and wonder of the season as children ...
Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire (SF)
Get into the holiday spirit at Kimochi Silver Bells, a festive community arts and crafts fair featuring more than 70 local vendors offering Asian themed and Asian inspired gifts, jewelry, art, and treats. Discover one-of-a-kind holiday finds, enjoy delicious food, and support seniors throughout the ...
Free Holiday Sing Along w/ Musae Choir at Ferry Bldg’s Grand Staircase (SF)
Celebrate the season with live holiday music at the Marketplace! From December 3rd to December 14th, the Ferry Building Marketplace will be hosting various musicians, choirs, and bands. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and sing along to your favorite holiday tunes! The Performance Schedule is ...
Oakland Holiday Craft Fair w/ 50 Vendors (2025)
Almost 50 vendors of locally crafted, handmade goods. Jewelry, ceramics, handbags, totes, wallets, stocking stuffers, fancy candy, honey, soaps, candles, clothing, assessories, and more! 3748 13th Avenue in Oakland (enter on Excelsior).
Rivermark Village Shopping Center Holiday Craft Workshop (Santa Clara)
Rivermark Village will host a Holiday Craft Workshop for those who want to extend their holiday traditions at Rivermark Village with stocking crafts and entertainment that includes visits with Santa, face painting and balloon artist.
When: Sunday, December 13
Holiday Craft Workshop – from 11:00 am – ...
Holiday Art Bazaar at Hayes Valley Art Works + Meet Adominable Snowman (SF)
Join us for a lively holiday weekend at Hayes Valley Art Works! More than a dozen local artists will be set up in the garden, selling original art, handcrafted gifts, prints, ceramics, textiles, and all sorts of festive treasures. Inside the gallery you’ll find even ...
“Children’s Winter Holiday Festival” at SF’s Russian Center (2025)
Come one, come all to the Children’s Winter Holiday Fair – a delightful event that brings the joy and festive traditions of Eastern Europe to San Francisco.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with holiday dance performances in Russian and English and traditional Eastern European food. ...
Free Holiday Market: Ceramics + Handmade Gifts (SF Clayworks)
Join us for a festive afternoon at sfclayworks! Get into the holiday spirit as you shop local artists and makers. Find beautiful ceramics and other handmade goodies for all your holiday gifts.
Free to attend, and family friendly.
BART SweaterFest 2025: Free Holiday Fun + BARTmobile Rides (Rockridge)
For the third year in a row, BART is bringing holiday magic with a transit twist to Rockridge BART Station Plaza!
Join us to celebrate the season, show off your Bay Area pride, and rock the iconic BART holiday sweater. The free, family-friendly event will be held from ...
Free “Selfies with Santa” in The Atrium (Downtown SF)
Bring your camera for Selfies with Santa in the Atrium at 945 Market on December 13 & 14 from 1pm – 5pm. Enjoy some shopping at IKEA and head to Saluhall to explore its culinary destinations highlighting everything from artisan pizza and smash burgers to ...
Free Gifts: 2025 Holiday Market of All Vegan + Eco-Friendly Goods (Berkeley)
Share in holiday cheer together as we reject consumerism and reduce waste by sharing our resources with community. Bring clean, intact, and working items you no longer need, including holiday decor. This is a great place to find cozy accents for the holiday season and ...
Merry Mercado Holiday Market at 826 Valencia (SF)
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 ...
2025 Filipino “Parol Lantern” Festival (SF)
SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District in partnership with Filipino American Development Foundation presents their 23rd Annual Parol Lantern Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) from 3-8pm. This free, family-friendly festival continues the tradition of the ...
2025 Lighted Boat Parade on Petaluma River
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River!
Join us at the Petaluma Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Watch the beautiful boats go down the Petaluma River, ushering in the holiday season!
Vessels of all sizes ~ power, sail, and people-powered are ...
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade + Fireworks (2025)
Enjoy brightly decorated boats and a breathtaking fireworks show over the Bay.
Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks
December 13, 2025 | 6 – 7:15 pm
Sausalito Waterfront – Gabrielson Park
5:00 pm Reserved Seating Opens
6:00 pm Lighted-Boat Parade begins
7:15 pm Fireworks (approximate time)
Where is the BEST place to watch ...
