Home » City Guide Archives By Type

Holidays

SF’s Most Adorable Adoptable Doggies
By - posted 11/16/2017
Holidays

Macy’s in Union Square unveils their 31st Annual “Holiday Windows” with elaborately-decorated holiday window displays all along the outside of the building featuring some adorable (and adoptable) cats and dogs to help benefit the SPCA and find these furry friends a new home. 2017 Macy’s Holiday Windows November 17, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Macy’s more...

Father’s Day Fun in SF
By - posted 6/17/2017
Father's Day

Who says you have to spend a lot to have a special day with your father. Take Dad for a fun day out on the cheap whether it’s to a free car show, a nerf battle, a carnival, or out for a free burger, you can find plenty of free events more...

Union Square’s 25-Foot Tall Menorah
By - posted 12/24/2016
Holidays

Celebrate Hanukkah 2016 with the 42nd annual lighting of the 25 foot tall mahogany Bill Graham Menorah in Union Square. This San Francisco tradition, the brainchild of rock and roll concert promoter Bill Graham, begun in 1975. Lighting ceremonies take place from December 24-31, at approximately 5 pm on most days (Friday is at more...

SHN’s “White Christmas” Under the Dome
By - posted 12/17/2016
Holidays

Join Westfield Centre on level 4 Under the Dome, as select members of the cast of SHN’s White Christmas will be performing for free on Tuesday, Dec 20, 2016 at 5pm.

SFMade’s 2016 Holiday Gift Fair
By - posted 12/16/2016
Holidays

SFMade presents its sixth annual Holiday Gift Fair at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. The shopping extravaganza is free and open to the public and features locally made gift items from over 50 SFMade vendors. 2016 SFMade Holiday Gift Fair Sunday, December 18, 2016 | 10 am to 5 pm CCA SF, The more...

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair:
By - posted 12/16/2016
Holidays

Holiday shoppers to the Telegraph business district will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great music, fine food, and unique and unusual handcrafts by some of Northern California’s finest artists. Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair  December 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 2016 | 11 am to 6 pm – Possible Severe more...

San Francisco’s Lighted Boat Parade
By - posted 12/16/2016
Holidays

The Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay. Boats festooned with lights and holiday decorations will parade along the waterfront on December 16, 2016. A holiday tradition since 1994, the parade typically includes members of more...

M0XY’s Krampus Holiday Art Bazaar
By - posted 12/15/2016
Holidays

You’re invited to Classic Cars West for M0xy’s Krampus Holiday Art Bazaar, a unique blend of sensory delights for one day only, Saturday Dec. 17 from 11am-6pm. Krampus (krǎmpus) n. 1. the yin to St. Nick’s yang 2. he who punishes bad boys and girls Bazaar (bə-ˈzär) n. an enclosed market featuring more...

“El Mercado” Pop-up Holiday Market
By - posted 12/10/2016
Holidays

For one day in December, La Cocina will transform The Women’s Building into a pop-up holiday bazaar, creating a vibrant marketplace, with over 20 food vendors and DIY artisans, for natives and tourists alike to celebrate local entrepreneurship and find the perfect gift and treats for the holidays. Look forward to more...

Unsilent Night: Xmas Boombox Parade
By - posted 12/10/2016
Holidays

“Unsilent Night” is artist Phil Kline’s free outdoor participatory sound sculpture played through smartphones and boomboxes where the audience becomes the performer. “Carolers” play one of four tracks of music downloaded to their smart phone, or anything that amplifies music, together comprising “Unsilent Night.” The public ensemble will walk a carefully chosen route more...

Union Street’s “Fantasy of Lights”
By - posted 12/2/2016
Holidays

Union Street kicks off its annual Fantasy of Lights holiday celebration, where young and old alike can enjoy festivities to begin the holiday season. Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live more...

SF’s Holiday Block Parties
By - posted 12/2/2016
Holidays

Check off your gift list at a slew of shopping strolls and block parties throughout the city and you’ll get to sip on seasonal libations, hear carolers, see twinkling lights and find that unique gift without having to go to a scary mall. Happy holidays Funcheapers!

87th Annual Golden Gate Park Winter Carnival
By - posted 11/30/2016
Holidays

SF Rec & Park will kick-off the 2016 Holiday Season with the annual free winter family event, the 87th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. In a sense it’s a fun mini Winter Carnival with many free activities including carnival rides, a cookie factory, arts and crafts for kids, a visit from Santa, more...

SFO Lights up for the Holidays
By - posted 11/27/2016
Holidays

Come witness the annual illumination of SFO on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, which has been a holiday tradition for over 10 years. Everyone is invited to celebrate with airport employees, their families, and SFO’s own team of holiday carolers who turn out to see one of the largest public displays in more...

SF’s 22-Foot Tall Gingerbread House
By - posted 11/25/2016
Holidays

The Fairmont San Francisco’s annual Gingerbread Holiday Open House kicks off with an official opening of the giant gingerbread house with complimentary holiday refreshments and holiday music. Due to popular demand, the gingerbread house’s railroad track has been extended, which will surely delight the many train-loving children who happily gaze upon this favorite feature. more...