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Free Rides on SF’s Oldest Carousel
By - posted 11/27/2015
Fun & Games

Put a new spin on a classic holiday tradition this winter as the Children’s Creativity Museum lights up the Bay Area’s oldest and most beloved carousel in Yerba Buena Gardens from 5-7 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2015. This historic carousel was constructed in 1906 and lived at Playland-at-the-Beach from 1913 to more...

SF’s Biggest Gingerbread House
By - posted 11/27/2015
Holidays

The Fairmont San Francisco’s annual Gingerbread Holiday Open House kicks off with an official opening of the giant gingerbread house, complimentary holiday refreshments and holiday music. Gingerbread Open House Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 11am to 3pm The Fairmont, 950 Mason St., SF FREE – RSVP on Facebook For more than a century, The Fairmont San Francisco has more...

37th Annual Harvey Milk Candlelight March
By - posted 11/27/2015
Get Out: Events

Come along on a special Thanksgiving Day Memorial March to honor the memories of supervisor Harvey Milk and mayor George Moscone at the 37th Annual Vigil & Night of Remembrance. 2015 Harvey Milk & George Moscone Vigil & Night of Remembrance November 27, 2015 | 6 pm Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro & Market Streets, SF FREE Meet at 6 pm at Harvey more...

26th Annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting
By - posted 11/27/2015
Holidays

Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, probably San Francisco’s most recognized Christmas tree standing 83-feet tall and decorated with more than 33,000 lights and 1,100 shining ornaments, will be officially lit on Friday, November 27, 2015. 26th Annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Friday, November 27, 2015 | 6 to 11 pm Union Square Park more...

The 2015 Candlelit Labyrinth “Festival of Light”
By - posted 11/27/2015
Celebrations

This Black Friday, instead of enmeshing yourself in the worst of human behavior, why not come celebrate the best of it? A local group of artists who call themselves the Museum of Joy will be celebrating the 3rd Annual Festival of Light & Gratitude by building a temporary candlelit labyrinth on the more...

The Best Black Friday Deals in Union Square
By - posted 11/26/2015
Deals

In Union Square, take advantage of the high-end version of Black Friday, where nearly 30 downtown stores provide nibbles and holiday drinks, extend their hours and offer deep discounts. Black Friday Deals & Events | Union Square Friday, November 27, 2015 Source: visitunionsquaresf.com At the center of it all is the 2015 Macy’s Great Tree more...

$9 Giants Tickets On Sale
By - posted 11/26/2015
Deals

Super cheap Giants tickets are going on sale super early on Black Friday (well, since it’s the Giants, it’s “Orange & Black Friday“). You can buy tickets for April & May 2016 with many midweek tickets starting at just $9. (June-October tickets won’t go on sale until February 2016) Beginning at 8 am on November more...

SF’s Best Thanksgiving Weekend Walks & Hikes
By - posted 11/25/2015
City Discoveries

While everyone is on about their “Turkey Day Diets,” my suggestion to you is eat whatever you want and work it off later. The best part about November in San Francisco is you still see the sun every day, therefore you have no excuse not to make use of that more...

Thanksgiving Funday
By - posted 11/25/2015
Holidays

Thanksgiving Sunrise Celebration on Alcatraz
By - posted 11/25/2015
Celebrations

The International Indian Treaty Council presents Indigenous Peoples’ Annual Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Ohlone Territory, on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Thanksgiving Sunrise Celebration Thursday, November 26, 2015 | 4am to 9am Alcatraz Island, San Francisco FREE but you’ll need a boat ticket to get to Alcatraz Tickets to Alcatraz are $14 for adults and free more...

San Francisco’s Great Tree
By - posted 11/22/2015
Holidays

Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, probably San Francisco’s most recognized Christmas tree standing 83-feet tall and decorated with more than 33,000 lights and 1,100 shining ornaments, will be officially lit on Friday, November 27, 2015. 26th Annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Friday, November 27, 2015 | 6 to 11 pm Union Square Park more...

Snowflakes on Market Street
By - posted 11/22/2015
Holidays

The 8th Annual Market Street Snowflake Lighting ceremony will feature live music as city officials will count down to the illumination of 270 LED illuminated snowflakes on Market Street’s signature “Path of Gold” light poles in front of the cable car turn-around at Powell and Market streets. 2015 Snowflakes on Market Lighting Ceremony Monday, November 23, 2015 | 6:30 more...

Pier 39 Tree Lighting Celebration
By - posted 11/21/2015
Holidays

Experience the holiday magic at Pier 39 – sing songs, hear choral performances, chuckle at holiday-themed comedy, give hugs to Disneyland friends, and welcome the season with two days of holly-jolly magic and merriment for the whole family. The fun culminates at 6 pm each night as Pier 39′s majestic 60-foot tree, more...

Renegade Craft Fair
By - posted 11/20/2015
Artsy Fartsy

Get started on that holiday list early as the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market returns to Fort Mason. Expect over 300 talented makers ranging from holiday inspired stationery and gift wrap, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, apparel and shoes, to eco-friendly furniture, prints and posters, housewares and much more. 2015 Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market November more...

Watch an Amazing Sand Art Creation
By - posted 11/20/2015
Artsy Fartsy

Andres Amador is an earthscape artist from San Francisco who is well known for creating massive sand drawings on the beach using only a rake and some volunteers. Watch him create one of his large-scale artworks. Then watch it wash away. Andres Amador Sand Art Creation Saturday, November 21, 2015 – 11am to 1pm more...