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 ...
Handcrafted Holiday Sale (Walnut Creek)
Join us for our annual Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Shadelands Art Center! Shop local artwork from over 60+ student artists and teaching artists. Our Holiday Sale features a vibrant selection of handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, fine art prints, unique jewelry, fiber arts, and festive glass ...
“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 — ...
Sunday, December 7
Hanukkah Maker’s Market at JCCSF (2025)
Sunday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | JCCSF Jewish Community Center
Looking for something special this Hanukkah? Celebrate the season at our Hanukkah Maker’s Market, where every vendor is a local maker, artist, or chef from our vibrant Bay Area community.
Shop ritual items, hand-thrown ceramics, repurposed vintage jewelry, artisanal foods, and so much more – with ...
Free Holiday Sing Along at SF’s Ferry Building w/ Sacramento Youth Band
Sunday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
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 ...
Tuesday, December 9
Conundrum Chronicles Story Slam (SF)
Please join us at our next Conundrum Chronicles StorySlam December 9, 7:00 pm (The Marsh Theater– 1062 Valencia Street). Throw your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true, 5-minute story, about your, or be the judge… or kick back and enjoy the transformational ...
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 ...
Saturday, December 13
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 ...
Free Holiday Sing Along w/ Musae Choir at Ferry Bldg’s Grand Staircase (SF)
Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
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 ...
Free Holiday Market: Ceramics + Handmade Gifts (SF Clayworks)
Saturday, December 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | sfclayworks
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)
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
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 ...
Sunday, December 14
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
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 ...
2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: $5 | Rotunda Building
Find coffee gifts for yourself or the coffee lovers on your list! The 2025 Oakland Coffee Holiday Market will take place on Sunday, December 14th from 10am to 3pm inside the historic Rotunda Building. The event is a celebration of Oakland’s world-class coffee community – ...
6th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Art + Gift Faire (2025)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Branch Library
The Bernal Heights 6th annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is BACK. It’s Sunday, December 14th from 11am to 4pm.
Neighbors started this during the pandemic for people to get to know their neighbors and support local artists, craftspeople and small businesses. Now we are ...
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 ...
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 ...
Saturday, December 20
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 ...
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 ...
