Bay Area comes alive with vibrant holiday cheer as the season approaches. From dazzling lights to festive markets, the region offers an array of delightful festivities for locals and visitors alike.
Saturday, November 21
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Sunday, November 22
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Friday, November 27
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Ghirardelli Square’s 46-Ft Tree Lighting: Santa, Candy & Sing-Along (2026)
Friday, November 27 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
Join us Friday, November 27 at 4:45 PM for our grand 46’ Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa, Elf, and a special musical performance by the San Francisco Boys Chorus. Follow Santa and his elf for a festive sing-a-long plus Santa visits, letters to Santa ...
Saturday, November 28
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Sunday, November 29
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Monday, November 30
2026 Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony (SF)
Monday, November 30 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Huntington Park
🎄 Join Us for a Magical Evening! ✨The Nob Hill Association is delighted to invite you to our annual Holiday Lighting Celebration at Huntington Park!
This cherished tradition is free and open to the entire community. Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with holiday spirit and ...
Friday, December 4
San Leandro’s 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Holiday Market, Train Rides & Performances
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Estudillo Plaza
Downtown San Leandro invites you to the 29th Annual “It’s a Wonderful Night” holiday celebration! Ring in the holidays with the annual tree lighting, holiday performances, free photos with Santa, holiday train rides, kids zone, holiday market, holiday drinks, and more!
This family-friendly event will ...
Hayes Valley’s 36th Annual Holiday Stroll (2026)
Friday, December 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Join your neighbors for the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll! Hosted by the Hayes Valley Merchants Council and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the event takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5-8pm.
Discover festive in-store events, special promotions, and plenty of holiday cheer with music, shopping, ...
Saturday, December 5
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Sunday, December 6
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Saturday, December 12
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
San Francisco SantaCon: City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl (2026)
Saturday, December 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
“SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 12, 2026*.
SantaCon Comedy Show! Funcheap is hosting our second ever SantaCon Comedy Crawl at The Function 1414 Market St. @ Polk opening at 6p with winter cocktail, and a Santa + Elves comedy ...
Sunday, December 13
Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sleigh, boots! Get ready for Christmas chaos in the Castro at Santa Skivvies Run.
Santa Skivvies Run is where hundreds of scantily clad Santas take over the Castro for a mad dash to raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Whether this is your annual tradition ...
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Santa Skivvies 2026: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sleigh, boots! Get ready for Christmas chaos in the Castro at Santa Skivvies Run.
Santa Skivvies Run is where hundreds of scantily clad Santas take over the Castro for a one-mile holiday dash to raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Whether this is your annual ...
Saturday, December 19
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Sunday, December 20
SF’s 42nd Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 21-Dec. 20)
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind trip to Victorian London, where Christmas Eve never ends. More than 140,000 square feet of the Cow Palace transforms into a maze of lamplit streets, music halls, pubs, dance floors, and shops filled with handmade gifts. Hundreds ...
Thursday, December 31
San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2026/2027)
Thursday, December 31 – 11:59 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
Ring in 2027 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay.
The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2026) on New Year’s Eve 2026/2027.
Say goodbye to 2026 and ring in the 2027 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San ...
Friday, January 1
SF’s New Year’s Day 2027 Polar Bear Ice Skate at Union Square
Start the year with a splash of boldness at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente! Inspired by the famous Canadian tradition, our New Year’s Day Polar Bear Skate invites skaters of all ages to hit the ice in their ...
