Project Glimmer: Boxing Joy

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. S.F. Firefighters Toy Program headquarters (2225 Jerrold Ave.) Prepare gifts for distribution by putting them in pretty boxes and bags for deliver... Read More

Child's Play

Holiday Heroes

Monday, Dec. 9, 5:45–8:45 p.m. AT&T Park Bay Area sports and media stars come together for the ultimate party to benefit the Junior Giants Baseball Program, the 49ers Foundat... Read More

Child's Play

Teddy Bear Tea

Fri–Sun, Dec. 6–8; Sat–Sun, Dec. 14–15; Fri–Tue, Dec. 20–24, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ritz-Carlton This special tea experience features Santa’s elf, plenty of stuffed... Read More

Child's Play

Children’s Magical Tea

Fri–Sat thru Dec. 31, noon, 12:30 p.m. & 1 p.m. Top of the Mark, Mark Hopkins Hotel This elegant tea service includes finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones accompanied b... Read More

Potables & Edibles

5th Annual La Cocina Holiday Alley

Friday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Crocker Galleria (50 Post St.) This fair promises one-stop shopping from local food artisans for all your foodie needs plus live music, drinks and... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Festa dei Dolci Italiani

Thursday, Dec. 12, 7–9 p.m. Museo Italo Americano (Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center) View the new exhibition, Unescoitalia: The World Heritage Sites in the Work of 14 Photographers, en... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Guardsmen Annual Crab Feed

Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot, Fort Mason Center Start with cocktails, then enjoy a fresh crab and pasta dinner, and finish your evening with D.J. AJAX spi... Read More

Just for Fun

5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market

Sat–Sun, Dec. 21–22, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Concourse Exhibition Center (635 Eighth St.) Snag homemade gifts for everyone on your list among the more than 250 indie crafters on displ... Read More

Just for Fun

Holiday Caroling on Union Street

Saturday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Meet at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church (2325 Union St. at Steiner) Join the caroling while strolling down Union Street and return to the church for ... Read More

Just for Fun

Old Time Maritime Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 14, 6–7:40 p.m. Hyde Street Pier Experience Christmas 1901, meet and talk with captains and crews aboard historic ships, and take a lamplit guided tour (tours leav... Read More

Just for Fun

Rock the Square 33rd Annual Celebrity Bell Ringing

Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Union Square Featuring S.F. celebrities and local bands, this day of bell ringing, singing, music, and fun seeks to spread the joy of the holiday ... Read More

Just for Fun

SFMade Holiday Gift Fair

Sat–Sun, Dec. 7–8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fleet Room, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Discover locally made gift items including jewelry, gourmet gifts, home and garden items, pet gear, t... Read More

Just for Fun

Botanical Wreath-Making Workshop

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m–noon & 1–4 p.m. Strybing Arboretum, S.F. Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park Create festive wreaths and garlands using colorful greens and cuttings f... Read More

Performances

Guardsmen Annual Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 21, 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a hosted bar, D.J., dancing, and a spirited crowd while you party the night away in an indoor winte... Read More

Performances

Paula Poundstone’s 4th Annual Ha Ha Ho Ho Holiday Show

Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater Famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity, you won’t want to miss Poundstone’s take on decking the halls and ho... Read More

Events