Hayes Valley’s 33rd Holiday Stroll 2023 (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The 33rd annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll is just around the corner! Join us for an evening of Spectacular Holiday Merriment!

Friday, December 1, 2023 | 4-9pm

The 33rd Annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll

Join Us for an Evening of Holiday Merriment

Friday, December 1, from 5 until 9 p.m.

Kick off the holidays with the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll, a neighborhood tradition for 33 years! Stroll around the neighborhood surrounded by music, holiday lights, and decorated windows. Visit the shops for in-store activities, wine & treats, and special promotions.

The Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll features live music, strolling entertainment, drag queen ambassadors in holiday finery, carolers, a Holiday Window contest, fabulous shopping, a photo booth, and so much more!

This year we are very excited to welcome a real, live sugar plum fairy, Principal Dancer Sasha De Sola from the San Francisco Ballet and the Nutcracker as one of our Holiday Window contest judges.

The Stroll is family friendly! From 5 until 7 p.m. events for the kids will include face painting, wreath making, the Abominable Snow Man, DJ Sam Richter, and more surprises.

Of course our celebrated local restaurants & bars will be open, some with special hours and promotions. Watch this space for regular updates.

Entertainment throughout the neighborhood will include Strolling Carolers, Dancing Christmas Trees, Mrs. Claus(es), a photo booth (sponsored by Fig & Thistle, be sure to look for the van!), and more.

Live Music all ‘Stroll long (5-9 p.m.) to include…

The Leafs – 300 block of Hayes, near Hayz Dogs

The Rock Project – 400 block of Hayes, near Chez Maman

SF Buskers – Linden Street, near Dark Garden

Sonamo – 500 block of Hayes, near Gambit

Participating Merchants are detailed below. Note that business participation is subject to last minute changes.

Amour Vert – 15% off purchases (some exclusions), free gift with $200+ purchase, Prosecco wine, holiday candy & cookies**

Arden Home – Wine**

Aviator Nation – Pictures with Santa Claus, hot cider & adult beverages, Christmas cookies & sweet treats**

Brooklinen – Hot chocolate bar

Dark Garden – Live music & festive beverages**

Ebb & Flow Wine Bar – Complimentary appetizers with purchase of two glasses of wine

Fiddlesticks + Orange Bird – Spiked cider at both locations**

Goldstories Pop-Up – Surprise treats and a 15% discount on all products during the event**

Marine Layer – 20% off during the event**

MMclay – Hot spiced apple cider and guest vendors on our lot**

Optical Underground – Spiked mulled wine

Outdoor Voices – 30% off storewide during the event**

Rails – Festive drinks & lite bites with 20% off for Stroll shoppers!

Topo Designs – 20% off purchases during the event**

Revelation in Fit – Free panty or soak with purchase**

**Noted business will be open extended hours during the Holiday Stroll!

Afterparty hosted by Hôtel Biron from 9 until 11:30 p.m., details here

Special Thanks to our sponsor Avenue Greenlight

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.