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Saturday, December 20, 2025

SF's 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
SF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
 | Cow Palace

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 more...

10:00 amSloat Garden Center Winter Gift Market (SF)  FREE*
*Event is free- Succulent Wreath Workshop at event is $100 per person
10:00 amWinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)   $24*
*$19 youth, Chabot Members get in FREE
10:00 amVolunteer for Holiday Gift Deliveries to Elderly this December (SF)   FREE*
*This is a free event but volunteers will be required to complete a background check. Self pay or covered by LBFE.
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
10:00 amThe Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)   FREE*
*Free for all ages!
11:00 amHelp Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
11:00 am19th Annual Holiday Celebration + Free Festivities (Oakland)   FREE*
*MUST PRE REGISTER KIDS FOR TOYS REST OF EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:00 amSFMade’s 1st Ever “Holiday Pop-Up Store” (Final Day)   FREE
11:00 amRodeo Holiday “Indoors by the Bay” Market (East Bay)   FREE
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley   FREE
12:00 pmKOHO’s Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP preferred
12:00 pmFree Book Club: 1970s Sci-Fi at Gray Area (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
12:00 pm“Love the City” Winter Wonderland Food & Toy Giveaway   FREE
1:00 pm2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: SF Chorus Carolers | Berkeley   FREE
1:00 pmFaction Winter Market w/ 35+ Vendors + Craft Beer (Alameda)   FREE
2:00 pmLivermore SantaCon   FREE
3:00 pm4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)   FREE*
*Donation Tickets (optional)
4:00 pmThe SOMA Holiday Sweater Stroll   FREE
5:00 pmCheck Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2025)   FREE*
*Typically the fire departments will light up around sundown with block parties at some of the fire stations typically around 7-10p
6:00 pmWinter Solstice Holiday Gathering in North Beach (SF)   $1*
*Donations are kindly requested, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
7:00 pmSaturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)   FREE*
*ALL AGES - FREE
7:30 pmSolstice Celebration (San Rafael)   FREE*
*$20 suggested donation
8:00 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night   FREE
10:00 pmRetro Rewind   FREE
11:00 pmSF’s “Department of Nasty” Free Late-Night Comedy (1st & 3rd Saturdays)   FREE*
*FREE
11:59 pmSan Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)   FREE

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 21 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)

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 more...

6:00 pmFREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pmSunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
7:30 pm“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony   $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
10:00 amSF’s 41st Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)   $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
10:00 amSF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)   FREE
10:00 amChabot Space & Science Center’s Winter Fest   FREE*
*FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
11:00 amBayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Bayview Playground @ MLK Pool)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amHelp Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
12:00 pmSolstice Art Market for Palestine (SF)   FREE*
*Suggested Donation $5-20
12:00 pmSF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
1:00 pmFree Workshop: Break Relationship Patterns w/ Science (Uptown Oakland)   FREE*
*RSVP required
1:00 pm2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Fratello Marionette’s Holiday Shows | Berkeley   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmWinter Solstice “Make Music” Parade & Stroll (Oakland)   
2:00 pmCelebrate Terry Riley’s 90th w/ Free Piano Concert (SF Main Library)   FREE
3:00 pmWinter Wonderland Concert (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free Admission; Donations Accepted
3:00 pmNeighborhood Movie Screening of “Christmas Vacation” (SF)   FREE
3:30 pmNeighborhood Movie Screening: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation   FREE*
*All are welcome!
4:00 pmChanukah on Ice: Menorah Lighting + Skating (Petaluma Fairgrounds)   FREE*
*Free to watch, $20 for adults to skate
4:00 pmMezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting (SF’s Ferry Bldg)   FREE
4:00 pmFree Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)   FREE
4:00 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: Grand Finale   FREE
6:30 pmSF’s Menorah Car Parade 2025   FREE
9:59 pm“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2025: Peaks on Winter Solstice   FREE


Monday, December 22, 2025

Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | 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 more...

7:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)   $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
7:00 pmOakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pmMonday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
7:30 pm“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony   $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
12:00 pmMini Mornings: Exclusive Hours for Kids 2-6 at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $24*
*Parents jump for free! Price is per hour, must wear House of Air grip socks. Reservations are recommended.
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pmMonday Night Marsh: Storytelling + Q&A (The Marsh)   $10*
*Sliding scale with $10 base price in-person, free online livestreaming
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
 | The Function

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence more...

7:00 pmOakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:30 pm$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)   FREE*
*No admission charge
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
5:00 pm420 Session Under the Stars (Richmond)   FREE
7:30 pmOakland Stand Up: Rockridge Comedy Showcase   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Suggested cash donation for our performers.
8:30 pm$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose   $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, December 24 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
 | Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays Every Wednesday | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No more...

5:00 pmPIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Xmas Eve Lighting Show   FREE
7:00 pm“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
All Day20th Anniv. of SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis   FREE
10:00 am2025 Xmas Eve “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Light Experience   $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
10:00 amUnion Square’s Xmas Eve “Winter Walk” 2025 (Final Day)   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amSan Jose’s Xmas Eve “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating   $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
12:00 pmChristmas Eve at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
12:00 pm2025 Macy’s Holiday Windows: SF’s Cutest Puppies & Kittens | Nov. 21 – Dec. 31   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers   FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
5:30 pmSF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Christmas Eve)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
All DaySF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (Christmas Eve)   $22

Thursday, December 25, 2025

PIER 39's Dazzling 60' Tree Christmas Lighting Show
PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Christmas Lighting Show
Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

The Holidays are HapPIER at PIER 39! Get into the spirit of the Season at PIER 39 while shopping, dining and strolling The PIER. An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of more...

6:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
7:00 pmHecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:30 amFree Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2025)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
All DaySF’s 20th Anniv. of 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis   FREE
12:00 pmChristmas Day at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
1:00 pmSan Jose’s Christmas “Skate Under the Palms” Ice Skating   $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals