Friday, December 5
Ghirardelli’s Free Peppermint Bark Day (2025)
Friday, December 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
| Ghirardelli Square
Meet Santa for photos and pick up a Peppermint Bark square, create custom holiday crafts, take a holiday photo and so much more. All Peppermint Bark-themed, and all FREE.
Enjoy festive holiday-themed experiences:
Santa Photos: Santas back to spread holiday cheer, bring your family for a photo ...
Downtown Concord’s Holiday Sip N’ Stroll
Join us for a festive evening of strolling through the town, sipping on delightful drinks, and embracing the holiday spirit! Sip N’ Stroll through Downtown Concord restaurants and establishments with treats and drinks! Enjoy the City of Concord’s annual Singing Santa and his reindeer, horse ...
Hayes Valley’s 35th Annual Holiday Stroll (2025)
Friday, December 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Join your neighbors for the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll! Hosted by the Hayes Valley Merchants Council and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the event takes place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5–9pm.
This free community celebration is made possible by sponsorships from The Chris Larsen Fund, ...
Saturday, December 6
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 ...
Downtown Alameda’s Winter Market
Saturday, December 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Park Street and Central Avenue
Celebrate the season with sparkle & fun! The Downtown Alameda Winter Market will welcome local vendors, entertainment, festive sips and delicious bites.
The event will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1-7pm and will take place on Central Ave (between Park and Oak), in Parking ...
“Carol of Lights” Winter Festival (Campbell)
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm |
| E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
Join us in Downtown Campbell for our annual winter festival! The Carol of Lights is a free and family oriented holiday season kick off celebration that’s fun for all.
The event features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, carolers ...
Cupertino’s Festive “Holiday On Main” 2025
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Main Street Cupertino
Let’s enjoy our community, family and friends with a celebration of joy and cheer, music and entertainment, and fun festive activities. Join at the evening close with a YULETIDE COMMUNITY SINGALONG.
-Photos with Santa-Hot Chocolate Bar-Arts & Crafts-Cookie Decorating
Twilight Holiday Party & Tree Lighting (Pittsburg)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Old Town Pittsburg
For the first time ever, the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony come together on one magical night!
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Parade begins at 5 PM
Tree Lighting at 7 PM
This year’s theme is Twilight — a celebration of light, wonder, and holiday spirit. Imagine Pittsburg’s streets ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday, December 9
SF’s City Hall Holiday Pop-up Shop w/ 50+ Artists & Makers (2025)
City Hall Small Business Holiday Pop-up! An annual tradition of shopping from local makers.
Take in the splendor of City Hall and support over 50 makers, artisans, and merchants as San Francisco celebrates the holiday season.
Bring friends and find unique, quality, locally-made gifts for everyone.
City Hall ...
Saturday, December 13
SF’s Unofficial SantaCon 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 unofficial SantaCon-style pub crawl is ...
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 ...
San Francisco SantaCon: City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl (2025)
Saturday, December 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
“SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Join the private SantaCon SF Facebook Group – this is where you get the best most up-to-date info
Get details on 2025 events at the public SantaCon SF Facebook group
This flash mob-type event ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party | Berkeley
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
23rd Annual “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Xmas Parade in The Mission (2025)
Saturday, December 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
Unsilent Night is a participatory sound artwork by composer Phil Kline, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets.
Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a MP3 or through the app. All four ...
Sunday, December 14
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 ...
Wednesday, December 17
New for 2025 “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)
Wednesday, December 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
Unsilent Night is a participatory sound artwork by composer Phil Kline, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets.
Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a MP3 or through the app. All four ...
Thursday, December 18
SF’s Holiday “Castro Wine Walk” (2025)
Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through 11 local businesses, and celebrate fall in the gayborhood.
Raise a glass—it’s the holiday season in the Castro! On Thursday, December 18, the Castro Merchants Association is uncorking the Castro Wine Walk, ...
Saturday, December 20
Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest
WinterFest December 20th – 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, ...
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 ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: SF Chorus Carolers | Berkeley
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Sunday, December 21
Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest
WinterFest December 20th – 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, ...
SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)
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 ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Fratello Marionette’s Holiday Shows | Berkeley
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
Wednesday, December 24
20th Anniv. of SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis
Wednesday, December 24 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | The Westin St. Francis
The Westin St. Francis’ iconic Sugar Castle celebrates 20 years of holiday magic in San Francisco. This nearly 12-foot-tall, 1,000-pound masterpiece features more than 20 towers, 15 illuminated rooms, and a running train, bringing a whimsical French château to life in the heart of the ...
San Jose’s Xmas Eve “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating
Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Wednesday, November 26, and operates daily through January 19, 2026. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Skate Under the Palms, formerly known as Downtown Ice in San Jose, ...
Christmas Eve at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...
Thursday, December 25
SF’s 20th Anniv. of 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis
Thursday, December 25 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | The Westin St. Francis
The Westin St. Francis’ iconic Sugar Castle celebrates 20 years of holiday magic in San Francisco. This nearly 12-foot-tall, 1,000-pound masterpiece features more than 20 towers, 15 illuminated rooms, and a running train, bringing a whimsical French château to life in the heart of the ...
Christmas Day at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...
