SFPD Holiday Toy Drive

Daily through Dec. 19 All S.F. Walgreens locations Drop off unwrapped and new toys for distribution to underprivileged children. Alternatively, donate monetarily at gofundme.com/sf... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Firefighters Toy Program

Daily Any S.F. firehouse In its 68th year of helping children, the S.F. Firefighters Toy Program is the largest in the U.S. and is looking for donations of unwrapped toys. Alternat... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.– 1 a.m. S.F. Belle (Pier 3) Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a huge roof deck for fireworks viewing, premium cocktails, buffet dinner, festive party f... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

007 | S.F. New Year’s Eve 2018

Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–1:30 a.m. War Memorial & Performing Arts Center (401 Van Ness Ave.) Celebrate at the hottest, most sophisticated and glamorous New Year’s Eve e... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

32nd Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum Participate in the striking of the 16th-century bronze bell to leave behind any negative experiences, wrong de... Read More

Holiday Lighting

Lighted Boat Parade

Friday, Dec. 15, 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 Lighting

First Responders Candle Lighting

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m. JCCSF (3200 California St.) Join this second night of Hanukkah and stand in solidarity with those who lost so much, and with those who ran toward dang... Read More

Holiday Lighting

Bill Graham Menorah Lighting

Daily, Dec. 12–19 Union Square Activities include a parade (Saturday, Dec. 16), Bill Graham Memorial Day (Sunday, Dec. 17) with kids’ activities, and the Grand Finale (Tuesday,... Read More

Holiday Lighting

15th Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade

Saturday, Dec. 9, 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 Lighting

Presidio Holiday Lights & Forest Walk

Friday, Dec. 8, 5–6:30 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 Lighting

Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park

Thursday, Dec. 7, 4–8 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) Don’t miss the 88th annual Golden Gate park holiday tree lighting, including carnival rides, a co... Read More

Holiday Lighting

Home for the Holidays at Carolwood

Monday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 8, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., the Presidio) The intricate scale model of Walt’s ... Read More

Holiday Lighting

31st 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

Just for Fun

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday 2017

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 11–12, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This curated indie-craft marketplace showcases over 300 of the brightest talents in contemporary cr... Read More

Just for Fun

West Coast Craft Winter 2017

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 18–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This juried exhibition of over 250 artisans features items that exemplify the mood and aesthetics o... Read More

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