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Ghirardelli Square’s 2025 Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 28, 2025 - 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ghirardelli Square | 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
San Francisco

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Ghirardelli Square

The 2025 holiday photo season has officially arrived. Visit Ghirardelli Square on this festive Christmas night with your loved ones to capture cherished memories with Santa. From 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. sing along to the annual holiday performance by the SF Boys Chorus. Warm up with a cup of peppermint hot cocoa, from Ghirardelli Chocolate, as you experience the magical lighting of the Square and the iconic Ghirardelli sign.

🌮 Stop by Barrio to get a free queso with purchase of entree. Santa’s elf will also be handing out gift cards to Ghirardelli Square restaurants at random – you might be one of the lucky recipients.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Holiday Festivities, In Person, Kids & Families, San Francisco, Tree + Holiday Lightings, Weekend Events Guide - November 23-26, 2023
Address: 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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