Winter on the Waterfront: Fireworks, Lighted Boat Parade & Snow | Berkeley Join the City of Berkeley’s 3rd Annual Winter on the Waterfront, a chance to celebrate winter with activities for all ages including real snow, a lighted boat parade, visits with Santa, and a fireworks display over the Bay. Winter on the Waterfront & Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, ...

Light Up the Laurel & Santa Stroll | Oakland Visit The Laurel Oakland Saturday, December 14th for the Annual Santa Stroll! From a Santa Meet + Greet at Cafe Santana, to a Free Holiday Ornament Making Workshop at Mischief, to our Annual Laurel Oakland Food Drive, we’re making spirits bright at Oakland’s Laurel District ...

Latoya Ruby Frazier & The Sister Tour at SFMOMA | SF As of September 16, 2019, the time for this event is not yet available. Please check the website for updates.

SF’s 17th Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade | SoMa It’s the time of the year again, when the community starts making their parol lanterns and holiday decor to adorn their houses for the yuletide season. In San Francisco, on Saturday, December 14, 2019, the community will be holding the 17th Annual San Francisco Parol ...

2019 Misfit Maker Factory: 30+ Artist Sculptures & Giftables | Mission Live art making, local vendors, and lots of fun. In addition to the Annual Misfit Maker event this year, you are invited to join in  celebrating the inaugural Studio Artist exhibition “RD Makes” to showcase the range of processes and work being produced here at ...

Win Tix: Sweater-Con 2019: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl | SF On Saturday, December 14, we will be taking over some of the best bars in the city for a jolly ‘ol Holiday Pub Crawl complete with cheap drinks, sketchy holiday decorations and even a few gifts for some lucky crawlers. No matter how you celebrate ...

2019 Lighted Boat Parade & Winter Fireworks | Sausalito The Sausalito on the Waterfront Association hosts their annual Lighted Boat Parade along the waterfront. Watch dozens of brightly lit and beautifully decorated boats parade along the shoreline by the Spinnaker, Sausalito Yacht Club & Ferry Landing. 2019 Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Saturday, December 14, 2019 ...

SF’s Krampus Crawl: Wandering Guerilla Theater | Union Square It’s time once again to bring the Xmas weird back to Union Square with the 6th Annual Krampusnacht celebration. Join in to channel your own personal versions of the traditional Christmas demon Krampus, a pal of St. Nick and scourge of naughty children everywhere. More wandering guerilla theater than ...

2019 SantaCon: Festive Bar Crawl | San Jose SantaCon San Jose returns on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Holiday-themed outfit is not required for entry, but being 21+ is. There will be more clubs and dancing. Also, SantaCon is partnering with CREAM San Jose to provide specials to all you snacking Santas. 2019 SantaCon San Jose Saturday, ...

Unsilent Night 2019: Boombox Christmas Parade | Mission Dolores Park “Unsilent Night” is artist Phil Kline’s participatory sound artwork, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets. “Carolers” play one of four tracks of music downloaded to their smartphone, or anything that amplifies music, together comprising “Unsilent Night.” The public ...

Downtown SF’s Desi Comedy Night | Every Saturday

It’s San Francisco’s brand new (and only) weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night at a cool downtown SF art bar with HellaFunny and Funcheap. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghani, and South Asian descent. Let’s celebrate the ...Every Saturday

Win Tix: Cirque du Soleil’s “AMALUNA” at Oracle Park | SF Drift away to a mysterious island where a thrilling adventure of love, energetic sound, and acrobatic splendor unfolds. See Cirque du Soleil AMALUNA at Oracle Park in San Francisco through January 12. > Get Tickets – Starting at $54 Want premium tickets? Use code AMA15 to receive ...

The North Face Exploration Challenge | Berkeley We are having our End of the Year Exploration Challenge. It’s a 5 mile loop to the Albany Bulb and back to the outlet. All levels. All are welcome. Do as much of the route as you want. We will also have an aid station ...

Ghirardelli Chocolate’s Annual Warehouse Sale | East Bay

Go chocolate crazy at Ghirardelli’s Annual Warehouse Sale, now three days, December 13-15, 2019. This year, the sales floor has been expanded to offer additional discounted gifts just in time for the holidays. Ghirardelli Chocolate’s Annual Warehouse Sale December 13-15, 2019 | 8:30 am to ...

Final Day: Chronicle Books Holiday Warehouse Sale | 80% Off Everything

Need some last minute gifts, but don’t want to pay outrageous last minute shipping costs? The Chronicle Books Holiday Warehouse Sale is here again with 80% off everything in the store for three days only. Choose from cookbooks, children’s books, lifestyle + home, arts & crafts, ...

Saint Paulus Pre Christmas Church Service & Potluck Lunch | SF Get into the holiday spirit at Saint Paulus pre-Christmas service, followed by a potluck lunch and congregational meeting.

Timbuk2 Holiday Warehouse Sale: Up to 70% Off | Mission Dist.

Join this weekend and get all your holiday shopping done during the Brooklyn Warehouse Sale. Take up to 70% off your favorite Timbuk2 packs, find one of a kind pieces and some of your favorite gear at some deep discounts. Plus, first 50 customers will ...

“Mayor’s Holiday Fair” at SF City Hall | 2019 City Hall invites you this Sunday, December 15, 2019 starting at 10 am for what will be the event of the season. The Mayor’s Holiday Fair is the perfect event for families, children, and adults. Mayor’s Holiday Fair Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 10 am – 2 ...

2019 SFMade Holiday Gift Fair: 60+ Local Artisans & Sweet Treats | SF

SFMADE hosts a shopping extravaganza featuring holiday gift items, all made in San Francisco by over 60 different SFMade vendors. 2019 SFMade Holiday Gift Fair Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 11 am to 5 pm CCA SF, The Nave, 1111 8th Street, San Francisco FREE (Bring cash ...

Toy for Tats: Free Tattoo w/ Toy Donation | Oakland Sacred Tattoo Oakland’s Annual Toys for Tats Toy Drive. All toys collect will be donated to Oakland Firefighters Random Acts to be distributed to local families in need. Always a ton of fun and a great cause. Bring a toy and come on down. Choose any ...

UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party | Albany

Join the Farm for the monthly (3rd Sunday) gathering to work together growing organic vegetables and herbs. Harvest for the weekly Sunday farm stand, prepare beds, plant seedlings, weed, mulch and enjoy our green oasis in the heart of the East Bay. Get your hands ...Monthly

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair: 200+ Artists & Festive Lights | Berkeley

Join this December to celebrate the 36th Annual Telegraph Holiday Street Fair. Holiday shoppers will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great music, fine food, with unique and unusual handcrafts by some of Northern California’s finest artists. Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair December ...

Illuminate 2019: SF’s Festival of Light | 40+ Light Sculptures

Illuminate SF Festival of Light happens Thanksgiving 2019 through New Year’s Day 2020 and shines a light on San Francisco’s ever-expanding light art scene. Get your glow on during this two-month celebration during the longest nights of the year. In past years, the city has hosted ...

2019 Hanukkah Festival of Lights: Bounce House & Family Zumba | Marin Share in the wonder of the season at the Festival of Lights. A joyous Hanukkah celebration, with arts & crafts, live music, face painting, delicious food, magic, and more on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 11:30 am. There is something for everyone, regardless of whether or ...

Win Tix: 7th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast | SoMa StrEat Food Park It’s the most wonderful time of the year: crab season. Side-step on up to the table for SoMa StrEat Food Park’s Seventh Annual Holiday Crab Feed. Satisfy your crabby cravings with “All you can eat”, Dungeness crab legs, garlic noodles, salad, and iced tea. > Get Tickets ...

1876 Victorian Holiday Open House | Oakland Celebrating the holidays at the annual open house on December 15, 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The doors will be open to explore the festive period rooms and the current exhibit. House Holidays tours at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.

“Holiday Circus” 2019 Winter Showcase | SF

At the darkest time of the year, explore the light. The fear of the dark, the desire to be illuminated, the flaring passions, and the longing for revelation. 2019 Circus Center’s Winter Showcase -Fri., Dec. 13, | 7:30 pm -Sat., Dec. 14, | 2 pm ...

Family Pictures w/ Black Santa | Oakland Come join for some holiday fun and pictures with Black Santa at The Source Chiropractic on Sunday, December 15th from 2 pm-4 pm.

2019 Santa 5K Run & Festival | San Jose Join the Santa Run Silicon Valley on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3 pm presented by Google benefiting Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice. This 5K run/walk is fun for the whole family and you are encouraged to dress up as your favorite holiday ...

2019 Hanukkah Extravaganza: Laser Light Show & Candle-Lighting | Foster City Bring the family and join for an afternoon celebrating the Festival of Lights with activities that include a spectacular laser light show. 2019 Latkepalooza Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 3:30 pm to 6 pm Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City FREE with RSVP Bring the kids and enjoy ...