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Sunday, December 14

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

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

“Bodacious” Back-to-the-90’s Winter Day Party (Union City)
Sunday, December 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - RSVP
| Birdhaus Beer Garden
“Bodacious” Back-to-the-90’s Winter Day Party (Union City)
A 90’s day party with EDM remixes, SNES on a big screen, and a raffle with 90’s themed prizes. Come in your dopest fits and dance! A winter trip back in time to the rad decade of the 1990’s, in a covered and heated beer garden, ...

SF Symphony’s “Peter And The Wolf” Live in Concert
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $24.50*
*Kids' tickets are half off
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "Peter And The Wolf" Live in Concert
Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with Joshua Dela Cruz Blue’s Clues & You, as a guest narrator and the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Radu Paponiu. Peter And The Wolf Sunday, December 14, 2025 | ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

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
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + "Super Super" Big Band (SF's 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 ...

SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
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 ...

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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 Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE | Salesian Boys & Girls Club
Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Hoop Shoot is a no-cost fun and energetic event for boys and girls ages 8–13 to participate in a basketball free-throw competition, hosted by the San Francisco Elks Lodge No. 3. Participants can test their skills and even earn the chance to advance to District, ...
Christmas Pop-Up & Food Drive (Colma)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Paul's Flowers
Christmas Pop-Up & Food Drive (Colma)
Christmas Pop-Up & Food Drive at Paul’s Flowers! Colma, CA Join us for a festive community pop-up at Paul’s Flowers in Colma—the perfect place to shop, snack, and give back this holiday season! ✨ What to Expect: • Local vendors with unique, handcrafted gifts • Hot food for sale & ...
4th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Makers Faire
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $1*
*100% of Ticket Sales Go to California Pitbull Rescue! Please RSVP on Eventbrite!
| Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley
4th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Makers Faire
100% of Ticket Sales Go to California Pitbull Rescue! Free Entry for Kids, Adults are $1 or $3 for our Holiday Tote! Photos w/Santa Claus, Snowball Target Practice, & Food Vendors! RSVP on Eventbrite today! Live Music! Special Happy Hour from Great Notion All Day! Support Small Businesses this Holiday ...
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
6th Annual Bernal Heights "Holidays on the Hill" Art + Gift Faire (2025)
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 ...
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1918029520929?aff=oddtdtcreator
| Across the East Bay
Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)

Discover art this holiday season!    East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. ...

Free LEGO Mini-Winter Wonderland in San Leandro (Dec. 14-Jan. 10)
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Area Family Church
Free LEGO Mini-Winter Wonderland in San Leandro (Dec. 14-Jan. 10)
Finally it is back, a LEGO® winter display at the Bay Area Family Church. 2305 Washington ave, San Leandro, CA 94577 Only for 4 weeks starting Sunday December 14, 2025 until Saturday 10 January 2026 The 5 by 17 feet display will be open only on Saturday and ...
Holiday Bakes Cookie Decorating Class
Sunday, December 14 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $135.23*
*Limited spots available, be sure to book now! Tickets are non-refundable.
| San Francisco Ferry Building
Holiday Bakes Cookie Decorating Class
Join Painted Ladies Pastry for an afternoon of festivity and sweet treats! On Sunday, December 14th, head to the Ferry Building for cookie decorating fun! Indulge your sweet tooth and embrace your creativity while learning a new skill that is sure to impress your friends ...
Cy Dancworks Xmas Open House w/ Santa, Art + Free Dance Classes (San Mateo)
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| CY Danceworks
Cy Dancworks Xmas Open House w/ Santa, Art + Free Dance Classes (San Mateo)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with holiday cheer, joyful dancing, and family fun at CY Danceworks! Bring your loved ones and step into a festive wonderland where you can: ✨ Jump into FREE Demo Dance Classes ☕ Enjoy Free Snacks & Treats ❄️ Create Festive Holiday Art ...
San Francisco Boys Chorus Holiday Program (Morgan Hill)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $35 | Cura Contemporary
San Francisco Boys Chorus Holiday Program (Morgan Hill)
Join us for a joyous evening of carols and holiday classics, featuring selections from Bach to Broadway performed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus. The concert will feature their treble ensemble and will be approximately 1 hour. The internationally acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys ...
Wreathmaking Workshop w/ Treats + Drinks (Oakland)
Sunday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $98 | PLANTER DAY
Wreathmaking Workshop w/ Treats + Drinks (Oakland)
Join us as we partner with Planter Day, one of our favorite local plant shops! The workshop will take place at their 6064 College Avenue location in Oakland, CA, Sunday December 14th, 2025 6:00am-7:30pm This super fun session includes: All plant materials + tools Guided instruction Take home packaging Delicious ...

Monday, December 15

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Monday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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, ...

Mini Mornings: Exclusive Hours for Kids 2-6 at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Mini Mornings: Exclusive Hours for Kids 2-6 at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Big Fun for Our Smallest Flyers! from Noon to 1:00 PM, kids ages 2–6 get take over nearly the entire House of Air trampoline park — no big kids allowed! The Best part? Parents can jump for free alongside their kids! Mini Mornings ...Every Monday

Tuesday, December 16

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Tuesday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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, ...

Wednesday, December 17

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Wednesday, December 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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, ...

Reindeer Games: People’s Circus Theatre
Wednesday, December 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: $23 | Children's Creativity Museum
Reindeer Games: People's Circus Theatre
Come check out People’s Circus Theatre’s third run of Reindeer Games at the Children’s Creativity Museum!  Santa’s Reindeer are back! Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! People’s Circus Theatre’s unique ...
Free Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop
Wednesday, December 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided.  Join artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari for a print-making workshop as part of their ongoing Sanctuary City Project.

Thursday, December 18

SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Thursday, December 18 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the epic Alcatraz Night Tour – with tickets good for up to 1 year! The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening that includes special programs, tours and activities not offered ...

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Thursday, December 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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, ...

Friday, December 19

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Friday, December 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (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, ...

Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)
Friday, December 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)

San Francisco is gearing up for a big return to the 2026 Rose Parade with a brand new float that will roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day. It is the city’s first official float entry in nearly five decades, and the public is invited ...

Holiday Night Market w/ CASE (SF)
Friday, December 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore & O'Farrell
Holiday Night Market w/ CASE (SF)
Join us for a festive Holiday Night Market featuring live music by R&B Star CASE, a variety of vendors, a magical Kids Wonderland and more. The free, family attractions seem infinite, beginning with the magic and joy at Kids Wonderland as Gene Suttle Plaza is transformed ...
A Sweet Nothing Holigay Party + Drag Bingo (Emeryville)
Friday, December 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Public Market Emeryville
A Sweet Nothing Holigay Party + Drag Bingo (Emeryville)
We return for our annual Sweet Nothing HoliGAY Party. Our evening begins with community engagement + music by DJ M Propper, a holiday-themed DRAG BINGO (6:30p-7:30p), and Drag Routines starting at 7:30pm. We will also have mystery presents AND stuffed stockings for folks who make ...
Floating Cinema: Outdoor Movies While Sailing on the Bay (SF)
Floating Cinema: Outdoor Movies While Sailing on the Bay (SF)
Get ready for the coolest movie night in San Francisco—because we’re pretty sure we have the only sailing movie theater on the planet. Seriously. This holiday season, Red and White Fleet is teaming up with San Francisco’s iconic Roxie Theater to bring you a film ...