Holiday Festivities
Friday, November 6
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)
Kick off the holiday season at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony on Friday, November 6, at 6 PM. Enjoy enchanting skating performances, the festive sounds of carolers, and the excitement of Kristi Yamaguchi herself cutting the ribbon to officially open the rink. ...
Saturday, November 21
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Friday, November 27
Ghirardelli Square’s 46-Ft Tree Lighting: Santa, Candy & Sing-Along (2026)
Join us Friday, November 27 at 4:45 PM for our grand 46’ Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa, Elf, and a special musical performance by the San Francisco Boys Chorus. Follow Santa and his elf for a festive sing-a-long plus Santa visits, letters to Santa ...
Sunday, December 13
Santa Skivvies 2026: 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 ...
Friday, January 1
SF’s New Year’s Day 2027 Polar Bear Ice Skate at Union Square
Start the year with a splash of boldness at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente! Inspired by the famous Canadian tradition, our New Year’s Day Polar Bear Skate invites skaters of all ages to hit the ice in their ...
