Are you ready for the Holidays? They are here! We wanted to share some our of favorite Holiday Events in SF. Find something you love, go with your family, and enjoy the season!
Christmas Events
Westfield San Francisco Centre
Visit Santa
Now- December 24th
Stonestown Galleria
Visit Santa
Now until December 24th
Now – January 8th
Now- January 16th
Union Square Christmas Tree Lighting
November 25th, 6pm
The best spot is at the Cheesecake Factory’s outdoor seating!
Entertainment begins at 6pm, and the tree will be lit at 6:40pm
Ghirardelli Square Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
November 25th, 4pm
There will be wine, hot chocolate, and music.
Tree will be lit at 7pm
Macy’s Santaland, Union Square Macy’s Seventh Floor
Visit Santa
November 25th- December 24th
Union Square Macy’s Believe Mailbox, Seventh Floor
Each letter mailed to Santa, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation!
American Conservatory Theatre
A Christmas Carol
November 25th- December 24th
The Fairmont’s Gingerbread Open House
November 26th
10:30am-4pm
Cookies, Cocoa, Champagne and Santa!
Presidio Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Main Post, by the Presidio Y
December 2nd, 5:30pm
There will be crafts for the kids, light refreshments, caroling, and a guided walk through the forest at 6:15pm (bring a flashlight!)
Union Street Fantasy of Lights
December 3rd, 3pm-7pm
There will be live entertainment, ponies, face painting, and more!
Santa arrives around 5:30pm
SFMB Santa Play Date
Come join us at My Gym SF, December 4th, 5pm
Play in this amazing space and have a special visit with Santa, picture keepsake included.
Union Street Elf Hunt
December 6th-13th
Merchants will hide a toy elf in their stores and if found you will be entered to win at $500 Visa gift card!
Rainbow World Tree of Hope Lighting at City Hall
December 7th, 5:30pm
SF Boys Choir performance
Tree lighting at 7pm
SF Ballet, The Nutcracker
December 10th-29th
Nutcracker Sweets
Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason
A 50 minute Nutcracker for kids of all ages
December 10th-20th
Zoo Lights at the SF Zoo
December 16th-30th, no lights on December 24th and 25th
Enjoy holiday lights, snow, and visit Santa’s reindeers
Union Street Caroling
December 20th, 1pm
Begins at The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin
San Francisco Symphony
Charlie Brown Christmas- LIVE, A Family Concert
December 21st-24th
Tom and Jerry’s Christmas lights
Best Christmas Light Display in SF
3650 21st Street, San Francisco
Hanukkah Events:
Saturdays Unplugged at The JCCSF
December 10th, 3pm
Dreidel games, family yoga, treats, and more
4:30pm Live entertainment, 5:15pm Closing Experience
Chanukah Bill Graham Menorah Project
December 24th- January 1st
Union Square
First Candle Lighting Ceremony, December 24th, 7:30pm
