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Saturday, December 20

Solstice Celebration (San Rafael)
Saturday, December 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$20 suggested donation
| Studio Fourth Street
Solstice Celebration (San Rafael)
Join us for a celebration of the Winter Solstice! featuring singers, actors and musicians, traditional foods such as rum cake and mulled cider, singalongs, dancing and more. The program includes multi-genre works from Beethoven to Bob Dylan and stories from around the world.
2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night
Saturday, December 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
2025 Union Square's Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)

Every third Saturday, you are invited to bicycle with the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride as they set out to a new mystery location in SF. Where to meet? They’ll post ride start locations on their website and Facebook page, the day of the ride only; there’s ...Monthly

Sunday, December 21

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 21 – 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

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony
Sunday, December 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
| Davies Symphony Hall
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" Live with the SF Symphony

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang are back at Davies Symphony Hall to bring this television classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the SF Symphony, this is a beloved holiday performance you ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 21 – 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

SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)
Sunday, December 21 – 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 (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 ...

Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)
| Chabot Space & Science Center
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 Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

San Francisco’s signature holiday event, Winter Walk, returns to Union Square from December 13–24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This year’s Winter Walk will feature a holiday marketplace, interactive vendors, food trucks, family-friendly stage ...

Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)
Sunday, December 21 – 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 ...

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)
Sunday, December 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Silver Terrace Athletic Fields
Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)

Volunteers will meet at a different area of Bayview to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am to 12:30pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for treats and refreshments and tomeet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Solstice Art Market for Palestine (SF)
Sunday, December 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation $5-20
| San Francisco Mime Troupe
Solstice Art Market for Palestine (SF)
All proceed benefit Palestinian families in Gaza. Join Artists Unite for Palestine for the Second Annual Solstice Art Market! Featuring art for sale by 20+ artists, pop-up performances every half hour, art activities, food, and drink! Visits sfa4p.weebly.com or IG @artistsunitepalestine to learn more about featured artists ...
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)
SF's New "Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire" w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)

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 ...

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

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)
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Fratello Marionette's Holiday Shows | 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 ...

Winter Solstice “Make Music” Parade & Stroll (Oakland)
Sunday, December 21 – 2:00 pm | | Degrees Plato
Winter Solstice "Make Music" Parade & Stroll (Oakland)
Make Music – Winter Solstice Edition Sunday, December 21 (2pm-4:30pm and beyond) All are welcome to celebrate Winter Solstice by making music and sharing in libations. Parade between two locations where you can enjoy craft beverages and entertainment, and play instruments (or use your voice) as you ...
Celebrate Terry Riley’s 90th w/ Free Piano Concert (SF Main Library)
Sunday, December 21 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Celebrate Terry Riley’s 90th w/ Free Piano Concert (SF Main Library)
To celebrate the 90th birthday year of composer Terry Riley, pianist Sarah Cahill performs several of his remarkable compositions along with music composed in his honor by Sam Adams, Aya Nishina, Danny Clay and others.  Sarah Cahill is a pianist and radio host (on KALW) who ...
Winter Wonderland Concert (Oakland)
Sunday, December 21 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission; Donations Accepted
| Rawley T. Farnsworth Theater, Skyline High School
Winter Wonderland Concert (Oakland)
The Young Musicians Choral Orchestra™ presents: 2025 Winter Wonderland Concert! Celebrate the magic of the season at YMCO’s 2025 Winter Wonderland Concert featuring an extraordinary lineup of ensembles, including the YMCO Choral Orchestra, Junior Choral Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, R&B Combo, and additional ensemble performances. Guests will be treated to a dazzling program ...
Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting (SF’s Ferry Bldg)
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting (SF's Ferry Bldg)
Taste the heritage of Oaxaca and Durango with Mezcal Legendario Domingo in a vibrant, region-inspired mezcal experience. Welcome to the Spirit of the Regions: Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting! Join us at 1 Ferry Plaza on December 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) ...
Chanukah on Ice: Menorah Lighting + Skating (Petaluma Fairgrounds)
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $20 for adults to skate
| Petaluma Fairgrounds
Chanukah on Ice: Menorah Lighting + Skating (Petaluma Fairgrounds)
CHANUKAh on ice Spend a delightful evening with friends. Join us as we light the full Menorah together, illuminating our community! Tickets: Adults: $20 Children and Seniors: $15 3 and below: Free Non-Skaters: No charge CLICK HERE to receive a notification once it’s available. 1. Click on Luma Ice Skating 2. Select the category of ...
2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: Grand Finale
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
2025 Union Square's Chanukah Festival: Grand Finale

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Sunday, December 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez State Park
Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Celebrate the return of the Sun with astronomers and friends at the Chávez / Huerta Solar Calendar. Mark the changing of the seasons and share a moment of reflection in community as the sun sets on another orbit of our fragile and beautiful planet. Ancient astronomical ...
SF’s Menorah Car Parade 2025
Sunday, December 21 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SF's Menorah Car Parade 2025

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2025: Peaks on Winter Solstice
Sunday, December 21 – 9:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
"Ursid" Last Meteor Shower of 2025: Peaks on Winter Solstice
The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December winter solstice. The low-key Ursid meteor shower is expected to be active around December 17 to 26, 2025. It typically peaks around the December solstice. In 2025, expect peak viewing to be in ...

Monday, December 22

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday