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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)

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 ...

2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 6th Night
Friday, December 19 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
2025 Union Square's Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 6th 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 ...

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Holiday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (December 2025)
Friday, December 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Holiday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (December 2025)
Celebrate the holidays and close out the 2025 season with the Night Market 2025 at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC). Following the success of an inaugural night market that drew more than 10,000 attendees in December 2024, FMCAC and its partners, West Coast ...
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 ...

Saturday, December 20

“Winter Jam” 2025: NorCal’s Biggest Drift Event at Sonoma Raceway (Dec 20-21)
Saturday, December 20 – 9:00 am | Cost: $56*
*Single day and Weekend tickets available
| Sonoma Raceway
"Winter Jam" 2025: NorCal's Biggest Drift Event at Sonoma Raceway (Dec 20-21)
Winter Jam, Northern California’s biggest drifting event, returns on December 20-21, 2025! This thrilling event will take over various locations around Sonoma Raceway, including courses in the main paddock, Turns 2-4, Turn 7, the Esses at Turn 8, and the hairpin at Turn 11 of ...
Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Saturday, December 20 – 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 ...

The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages!
| Rockridge BART
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods from local makers. ...
WinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*$19 youth, Chabot Members get in FREE
| Chabot Space & Science Center
WinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)
Kick off the Winter season at Chabot with WinterFest FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)   Join us for a two-day celebration that marks the launch of Winter at Chabot! The Center comes alive with festive energy. Enjoy live music, face painting, and special activities that ...
Rodeo Holiday “Indoors by the Bay” Market (East Bay)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Waterfront Rodeo
Get ready for a festive holiday market filled with rodeo fun, all indoors by the bay – it’s gonna be a blast! Come join us at The Waterfront Rodeo for a festive shopping experience at our Indoors by the Bay market! Get into the holiday spirit ...
SFMade’s 1st Ever “Holiday Pop-Up Store” (Final Day)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 2 Embarcadero Center
SFMade's 1st Ever "Holiday Pop-Up Store" (Final Day)

This holiday season, SFMade is hosting their first-ever Holiday Pop-Up Store: a 3-week retail destination at Two Embarcadero Center showcasing the incredible products made by our members right here in San Francisco! December 2nd to 20th, we’ll be transforming a storefront into a curated shopping ...

19th Annual Holiday Celebration + Free Festivities (Oakland)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*MUST PRE REGISTER KIDS FOR TOYS REST OF EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
| EOBA
19th Annual Holiday Celebration + Free Festivities (Oakland)
Get ready to celebrate in person at The Euniece Law: The Legacy Continues 19th Annual Holiday Celebration, in partnership with E.O.B.A.! Join us for holiday cheer, community fun, and heartwarming memories. This special tradition is all about joy, connection, and keeping a beautiful legacy alive. ✨ Food ...
“Love the City” Winter Wonderland Food & Toy Giveaway
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 4705 3rd Street
"Love the City" Winter Wonderland Food & Toy Giveaway
Ruth Williams Opera House and Mobilize Love invite you to join us for an afternoon of FREE food, toys, and festive fun for the whole family! NOTE: Every child and adult must have a ticket registered under their own name. You cannot register for multiple tickets ...
Livermore SantaCon
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Livermore
Livermore SantaCon
Join us Saturday December 20th for our 3rd annual SantaCON. Featuring 20 of Downtown Livermore’s hottest Restaurants & Bars.
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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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 ...

Monday, December 22

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Monday, December 22 – 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 ...

Tuesday, December 23

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Tuesday, December 23 – 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 ...

Wednesday, December 24

Union Square’s Xmas Eve “Winter Walk” 2025 (Final Day)
Wednesday, December 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Xmas Eve "Winter Walk" 2025 (Final Day)

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 ...

Sunday, December 28

20th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at SF’s Main Library (2025)
Sunday, December 28 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
20th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at SF's Main Library (2025)
Celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa (Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility) at the Library for its 20th annual Kwanzaa festivities. To kick off this special event, musician and storyteller Azere Wilson and Nigerian-born percussionist Manas Itene perform some original and classic African American tunes curated ...

Wednesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival
New Year's Eve at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)
Wednesday, December 31 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)
Ring in 2026 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2025) on New Year’s Eve 2025/2026. Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the 2026 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San ...

Thursday, January 1

SF’s DFT New Year’s Day: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, January 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| 2nd St & Howard St
SF’s DFT New Year's Day: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
DFT: NEW YEAR’S DAY EDITION. The DFT Street Party on 2nd St. DFT is back for a full year of street parties in 2026! Kick off a brand new season and a brand new year of DFT on New Year’s Day. DJs – Live Performances – ...
2026 New Year’s Day “Hatsumode” Japanese Shrine Visit (SF)
Thursday, January 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Konko Church of San Francisco
2026 New Year's Day "Hatsumode" Japanese Shrine Visit (SF)
Come on by the Konko Church of San Francisco to experience your traditional Japanese New Year’s Day Shrine Visit, Hatsumode! Come start the year off right and ring the traditional shrine bell for prosperity. Write your wishes and prayers on a Shide (Sacred zigzag paper) and hang it on ...
New Year’s Day at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival
New Year's Day at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, January 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly