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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

Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Felton Covered Bridge Park
Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park
Celebrate the Magic of the Season at Felton Covered Bridge Park! Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 14, and step into one of the most charming holiday traditions in the valley. The Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park returns. Sparkling with local artistry, festive flavors, ...

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 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

A Very Merry Brooklyn Basin Small Dog Meetup (Oakland)
Sunday, December 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE FOR SMALL DOGS & THEIR PEOPLE
| Township Commons Park
A Very Merry Brooklyn Basin Small Dog Meetup (Oakland)
A HOLIDAY HANGOUT FOR SMALL DOGS AT BROOKLYN BASIN Join us for A Very Merry Meetup — a cozy, holiday-themed gathering for small dogs and their humans at beautiful Township Commons Park in Brooklyn Basin! We’re keeping this one relaxed and festive: just pups, people, community joy, and ...
Explore Nature: Free Guided Holiday Hike w/ Crafts (Palo Alto)
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP or Waitlist
| Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter
Explore Nature: Free Guided Holiday Hike w/ Crafts (Palo Alto)
Come out to the Palo Alto Baylands and the EV EcoCenter on December 14, 2025 between 2:00-4:00 PM for a day of outdoor exploration and interactive activities. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the environment in a fun and engaging way. Whether ...
“Santa Run” Silicon Valley Ending at Christmas in the Park (2025)
Sunday, December 14 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $44*
*5K: $44–$60 / Kids Reindeer Dash: $23–$34
| Downtown San Jose
"Santa Run" Silicon Valley Ending at Christmas in the Park (2025)
Join us for the annual Santa Run Silicon Valley in Downtown San Jose! This 5K Run/Walk is holiday fun for the whole family. You can dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition, then make your way through San Jose for a festive afternoon celebrating ...

Monday, December 15

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Wednesday, December 17

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

New for 2025 “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)
Wednesday, December 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
New for 2025 "Unsilent Night" SF's Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)
Unsilent Night is a participatory sound artwork by composer Phil Kline, an ethereal, electronic soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets. Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a MP3 or through the app. All four ...

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 ...

Friday, December 19

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Friday, December 19 – 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 ...

“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 ...

Saturday, December 20

SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, December 20 – 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 ...

“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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Saturday, December 20 – 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 ...

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.
4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)
Saturday, December 20 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation Tickets (optional)
| Hamilton Amphitheater Park
4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)
Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 20, 2025, Saturday from 3-5 pm. Watch then promenade as Comfort & Joy Carolers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as we promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between ...

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

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

“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 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

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 ...

Monday, December 22

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Wednesday, December 24

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

Thursday, December 25

Free Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2025)
Thursday, December 25 – 7:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Free Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2025)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Christmas at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Christmas at "Lightscape": Immersive Holiday Light Trail in Golden Gate Park

San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a glowing after-dark wonderland this winter with Lightscape, an immersive holiday light and music trail that has wowed crowds in London, Chicago, Melbourne, and New York. From November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026, visitors can wander a ...