New Year’s Eve Carnaval

Mon.–Tue., Dec. 31–Jan. 1, 6:45 p.m.– 1 a.m. Peña Pachamama (1630 Powell St.) Enjoy a magical evening with two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and the Pachamama Band wi... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

A Baroque New Year’s Eve at the Opera

Monday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) American Bach Soloists will feature countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, former Merola Opera participant, S.F. Opera Adler ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Lighted Boat Parade

Friday, Dec. 14, 6–8 p.m. Pier 39 to Crissy Field & return The oldest and largest lighted boat holiday parade returns and features more than 60 boats festooned with lights an... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Marina Holiday Tree Lighting Festival

Friday, Dec. 14, 3–8 p.m. Marina Green (near Harbor Master’s Office) Enjoy a multitude of attractions including food trucks, Christmas carolers, live music, a beer and wine lou... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Glowing Hanukkah Party

Sunday, Dec. 9, 3–6 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Celebrate the last night of Hanukkah and dress up in your favorite light-up, glitter, and glowing clothes to enjoy crafts, donuts, mak... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Parol Lantern Festival & Parade

Saturday, Dec. 8, 5–9 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, & St. Patrick’s Church The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a festive celebration of holiday spiri... Read More

Holiday Happenings

32nd Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows

Daily through Jan. 1 (except Dec. 25) Macy’s Union Square The SF/SPCA’s magical Holiday Windows adoption outreach program returns to find homes for kittens, cats, puppies, and ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Presidio Holiday Lights & Forest Walk

Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30–7 p.m. Lincoln Blvd. (at Funston Ave.) Join this decades-old Presidio tradition featuring the Golden Gate Carolers. Light refreshments and kids’ activities... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park

Thursday, Dec. 6, 4–6 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) Don’t miss the 89th annual Golden Gate park holiday tree lighting, including carnival rides, a sn... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Home for the Holidays at Carolwood

Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., the Presidio) View the intricate scale model of Disney’s Holmby Hills home and miniat... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Bill Graham Menorah Lighting

Daily, Dec. 2–9 Union Square Activities on Bill Graham Memorial Day (Sunday, Dec. 2) include kids’ activities (2 p.m.), music, and the lighting (4:30 p.m.) Grand Finale (Sunday... Read More

Just for Fun

Modern Winter Wreath-Making

Thursday, Dec. 6, 6–7:30 p.m. Rendezvous North Beach (1817 Powell St.) Enjoy an evening of winter crafts, drinks, and snacks while acquiring a new set of arranging skills and a h... Read More

Just for Fun

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party

Sat.–Sun. through Dec. 23, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Cow Palace Take an enchanting journey through a merrier era — the streets of Victorian London circa Christmas 1860. Visitors will ex... Read More

Child's Play

Mittens & Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret

Daily, Dec. 26–30 Dance Mission Theater (3316 24th St.) This charming, light-hearted, all-ages variety program features innovative clowning, spectacular circus feats, and inter... Read More

Child's Play

S.F. Symphony Youth Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf

Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Hear Prokofiev’s timeless musical fable of a boy and his animal friends narrated by Richard Dreyfuss and accompanied by the sympho... Read More

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